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The new OFSTED framework and the School Sport and Activity Action Plan provide great opportunities to strengthen the role of physical education in schools, and promote a joined-up approach to physical activity and mental wellbeing.
This ties in with ‘Healthy Bodies – Healthy Minds, Ready to Move – Ready to Learn’, the title of the 2019 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough PE Conference. We have three internationally regarded guests at this event on 2nd October. They are Sue Wilkinson MBE (CEO Association for PE), Elaine Wylie MBE (Founder of The Daily Mile), & John Glenn (Learn to Swim Director at Swim England).
Further information
As part of our work to support families in poverty we have redesigned our online form for families wishing to check their free school meal (FSM) and Pupil Premium eligibility. Significant improvements made to the online application process enable parents/carers (in most cases) to get an instant result of the outcome of their application.
We respectfully ask all schools to promote this to existing families (who have not applied or qualified in the past) and to new families starting in September or indeed at any point during the school year - www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
It is not necessary for parents of children who currently receive FSM to reapply as this entitlement is protected until the end of March 2022. However, applications do need to be made for younger siblings who are starting school.
With recent changes to the benefit system due to the phased roll-out of Universal Credit, families may not necessarily realise that they qualify. Therefore, this is an optimum time for promotion.
The form is quick and simple to complete. Once an application has been submitted for a child, if the family do not qualify at that point, we will continue to check for future entitlement throughout that child’s school life, informing parents if they become eligible. It is vital, therefore, that schools/families inform us of any changes to their name or address.
Families can access the online application at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
The Education Welfare Benefits Team are happy to answer any queries and can be contacted on 01223 703200 or ewb.fsm@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
As you are aware, we have been working with you and our key stakeholders to look at a new model of service delivery, “time allocation”.
We have now had time to review the feedback from teams and from the stakeholder survey and focus groups. The feedback was extremely positive in the main and many people we have talked to have been excited about the chance to be creative, dedicate some time for earlier intervention.
To this end, we will be trialling the new model from September, with frequent opportunities to evaluate and feed into the model as it evolves.
You will be receiving an email from Team Leaders that states your hours and who your Link Educational Psychologist is for Secondary and special schools. For Primary schools, your Link Educational Psychologist and Specialist Teacher. Your Link will be in contact regarding the planning meeting at the start of the new term.
Schoolchildren at Arbury School had an oarsome time when representatives of Cambridgeshire University Rowing Club visited their school to help promote the Change4Life programme.
The Change4Life programme was set up to enable children to become more active and the rowing team got pupils involved in 10 minute Shake Up games.
The visit was featured on ITV Anglia News.
The campaign has been launched by Public Health England and Disney UK after figures revealed that:
- Only 20% of boys and 14% of girls in England meet national physical activity recommendations to do at least 60 minutes of activity every day.
- Less than half of parents in the East of England are aware that physical activity can build children’s self-confidence, reduce anxiety and improve their self-esteem.
Find out more about the programme here.
The Department for Education is looking for headteachers who would like to contribute to national policy through the Primary Headteacher Reference Group and the Secondary Headteacher Reference Group. These groups of primary and secondary leaders act as an advisory body for ministers and policy makers. This is an excellent opportunity for headteachers to make a lasting contribution to education policy in England. Groups meet 5 times per year in DfE offices (usually in London) and the term of appointment is up to 3 years. This is a voluntary, unpaid role but expenses are covered. Further information and the application form is available to download here. The deadline for applications is 2 August.
There are some eligibility criteria for applicants:
- Must be a current head OR MAT leader with experience as a head within the past 5 years
- Must lead a school OR lead a MAT where at least one school within the MAT has:
- at least 90% of eligible Year 1 students met the required standard of phonic decoding in the Phonics Screening Check in 2017/2018 (if Primary)
- at least 45% of pupils were entered for EBacc in 2017/18 (if Secondary)
- We will not accept applications from candidates who already hold a DfE public appointment or serve on a current DfE advisory group or Headteacher Board.
Exceptions may apply (e.g. special schools, AP, middle and junior schools) where there is evidence of strong performance. We will also consider applications from heads who have recently moved school, but meet the above criteria within the past 2 years.
Teachincambs will soon be the home of all our county CPD. You will be able to search and book your training there. We will share more information with you soon, ready for the new school year.
Training for New or Inexperienced Physical Education Subject Leaders in Primary Schools
Tuesday 12 November, 13:30 to 16:30, Stanton House, Huntingdon, PE29 6 XL. This workshop is aimed at teachers and coaches who have been given responsibility for the leadership of PE in Primary schools and settings.
Leading a whole school approach to writing at greater depth
Friday 20 September 2019, The Spinney Primary School, CB1 9BP. An English Subject Leader Training Day - led by the inimitable and exceptional Martin Galway (feedback from all programmes led by Martin at the Kite is outstanding).
Kite TSA email syoung@spinney.cambs.sch.uk for more details or to ask about the forthcoming `Stretching and Challenging Year 4s and Year 5s to pave the way for greater depth in writing'. £145.
NQT Induction Programme – Diamond Teaching School
This is a 10 session half day course starting September 2019. Winhills Primary Academy, St Neots. £375 per delegate. A comprehensive & supportive induction programme for NQTs.
NPQML & NPQSL– Diamond Teaching School
ML with responsibility for a team & SL with cross-school responsibilities, January 2020, 3 part course, Winhills Primary Academy, St Neots. ML £950 / SL £1250 per delegate.
The September 2019 to August 2020 Schools course directory has now been published on Learn Together, so courses can now be booked online.
Phonics Training Day with Phonics Fairy
Friday 27 September 2019, The Spinney Primary School, CB1 9PB. Come along for this intensive day of phonics CPD. It also serves as an opportunity to express interest to participate in the 2019 - 2020 phonics partnership project - Michelle Larbey.
Kite TSA - email syoung@spinney.cambs.sch.uk for more details. £50 per school (up to 4 practitioners).
Family STEAM Festival
Saturday 28 September 2019, Spinney Primary School, CB1 9PB. A free family day to raise aspirations across the STEAM subjects and to enhance parental engagement in children's learning (open to ALL). Email syoung@spinney.cambs.sch.uk. Kite TSA.
Forest School Qualifications Training Level 1
Thursday 3 and Friday 4 October 2019 and , Monday 8 June 2020, venue to be confirmed. For teachers, Early Years Practitioners, Teaching and Learning Assistants, Headteachers and sometimes Wildlife Experts or Rangers. £250
Forest School Qualifications Training Level 2
Thursday 3 - Saturday 6 October 2019, and Monday 8 June 2020, venue to be confirmed. For teachers, Early Years Practitioners, Teaching and Learning Assistants, Headteachers and sometimes Wildlife Experts or Rangers. £460.
Forest School Qualifications Training Level 3
Thursday 3 - Saturday 6 October 2019, Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May 2020 and Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 June 2020. venue to be confirmed. For teachers, Early Years Practitioners, Teaching and Learning Assistants, Headteachers and sometimes Wildlife Experts or Rangers. £920.
Primary Science Conference
Friday 18 October 2019, 09.00 – 15.30, Swavesey Village College, £95.
OFSTED cross-curricular framework for primary science
Wednesday 18 September 2019, 13.00 – 16.00, Welland Academy, £50.
Developing the role of the primary science subject leader
Tuesday 17 September 2019, 09.30 – 15.00, Buckden Primary School, £95.
Primary NQT Programme in Peterborough
Provisional start date Wednesday 18 September, 09:00- 16:00, West Town Primary Academy, £400 (9 Sessions in total).
National Award for SEN Coordination – Diamond Teaching School
For SEND Coordinators and those wishing to become SENDCOs, Starting 6 October 2019, 6 part course. Winhills Primary Academy, St Neots. £1980 + VAT.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Primary Schools PE Conference
Wednesday 2 October 2019 – Burgess Hall & One Leisure, St Ives.
Target Audience: All people involved in delivery of PE & School Sport in maintained and academy primary schools. The event will focus on the holistic contribution PE can have on young people, particularly with respect to emotional, social and mental Health outcomes, as well as the more accepted physical outcomes. There will be a combination of keynote presentations from Sue Wilkinson MBE (CEO Association for PE), Elaine Wylie MBE (founder of The Daily Mile), & John Glenn (Learn to Swim & Workforce Director at Swim England) and applied / practical workshops.
Level 5 PE Specialism Award & Level 6 PE Leadership Certificate
8 days in 2019 - 2020 – Various locations. This course is ideal for Physical Education Co-ordinators, and all teachers of primary school PE. It is also ideal for HLTAs, TA’s and sports coaches employed in schools.
National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCO Award)
7 taught sessions over one year, starting Wednesday 2 October 2019, 09:00 to 16:00, Swavesey Village College. For SENCOs and aspiring SENDCOs. £1875 per participant.
Click heading for further details or contact Rebecca.Doyle@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
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