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The Cambridgeshire Schools Property Maintenance Guide for maintained schools is now available for schools to use via Learn Together.
The guide replaces the Good Stewardship Guide and its purpose is to assist Headteachers and Governors to maintain their school premises – both buildings and land.
Good stewardship and maintenance of school premises are joint responsibilities shared by the school and the County Council. It is important that schools manage and maintain their buildings to a standard that complies with legal requirements, best practice as well as to the Council’s own standards. This guide will help to make you aware of these requirements and how you can ensure that your buildings are appropriately managed. It is not a manual but should be read in conjunction with the documents named and with appropriate professional advice where applicable.
To see a full copy of the Guide, click here.
Do you need to access the most up to date Department for Education guidance on a range of key topics? The Government has started to centralise key updates related to school governance online. Some particular highlights of documents updated in September include;
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
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Admission Appeals for School Places
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Academy and School Governance: Professional Development
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Sex and Relationship Education (contact Cathy Murphy in the PSHE Service)
- Understanding your data
- School Teachers Pay and Conditions
- Data Protection Privacy Notices
Many of the items above have been covered at our recent Termly Governors Briefing Meeting; but if you need further support on the above topics or anything else relating to your role as School Governors; please get in touch – school.governance@cambridgeshire.gov.uk . We will also be keeping you updated through a monthly newsletter slot as the DfE website and guidance continues to be updated.
Access the guidance notes yourself:
Link for Local Authority Schools
Link for Academies
If this was the last year of the PE Premium Funding, do you have the skills in school to be self-sufficient across PE in the future? If the answer is no, the Physical Education Advisory Service can support you to bridge those gaps through sustainable options based on staff development.
The Level 6 certificate in Primary PE subject leadership is the only nationally accredited course of its type, giving teachers and support staff a strong grounding across all areas of PE in planning, assessment and progression.
Ian Roberts – Specialist Adviser – PE & School Sport
PE.Adviser@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
In a series of government announcements that have put the spotlight on services for children with SEND, the National Audit Office (NAO) released a report which assesses the support disabled children and those with SEN receive in England.
The report recognises how the quality of this support affects well-being, educational attainment, likelihood of subsequent employment, and long-term life prospects.
NAO listened to concerns from parents and carers and other stakeholders to determine the quality and impact of the following areas:
1.The system for supporting pupils with SEND and the outcomes it is achieving
2.Funding, spending and financial sustainability
3.The quality of support and experiences of pupils and parents
Dame Christine Lenehan:
The National Audit Office has provided stark evidence of the growing numbers of children with complex needs and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). It is also clear that funding has not risen to meet these children’s needs, placing intolerable strain on school and local authority budgets.
Read more here.
The government announced at the start of September that a major new review will be launched into the support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive. Too often disabled children and those with SEN face significant local variations in accessing the vital support they rely on.
The Government has stated that the review will be followed up by action to improve childrens’ outcomes and increase capacity in the system.
Dame Christine Lenehan responds:
It’s five years since the 2014 Children and Families Act introduced major reforms to our SEND system, and now feels like the right time to review how these reforms are working for children and young people with SEND.
Read more here.
Set up by the National Cyber Security Centre, the CyberFirst Girls’ Competition is an annual UK-wide competition to introduce young female-identifying students to the world of cyber security – and the skills that could start an incredible career. Through rounds of puzzles and challenges, the Year 8* girls form teams of up to four, to take on challenges that train them in the skills they need to defend our digital world.The best part is, they don’t need to know anything about IT yet: they’ll learn it all along the way.
Find out more here.
Evidence shows that young drivers and their passengers are more at risk of being involved in a collision in their first two years of driving.
Sponsored by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Road Safety Partnership, Cambs Drive iQ is a free online resource available to all Year 12 students. An initial workshop introduces the programme with a series of 8 online modules to complete throughout the year including Hazard Perception, Mobile Phones and many others.
To book an appointment to discuss please contact Cheryl Morgan, Road Safety Officer, CPRSP, 07771 980103.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/roadsafety
As you may be aware from national media, there has been some controversy around the Anomaly Screen news service that around 3000 schools in England subscribe to. Some nonimpartial political coverage was broadcast that was considered inappropriate for a school audience especially in primary schools. A number of parents nationally are concerned around the content. I am writing to flag this issue (further information can be found here) and to suggest that you may wish to consider whether you continue with this service. If you wish to discuss further, please contact me.
Jon Lewis
Cambridgeshire Service Children Conference
Thursday 10 October 2019, 09:00 to 16:00, RAF Wyton. FINAL REMINDER. Bookings close tomorrow.
TeachMeet Changing The World One Lesson At A Time: Creative approaches to sustainability in the primary classroom
Tuesday 12 November, 16:00 to 18:00. Anglia Ruskin University, Young Street. For Primary Teachers and anyone with an interest in sustainability in Primary Education. Free.
Elklan Primary (SENCos)
Wednesday 6 & 13 November, 09.15 to 16.30 at South Fens Business Centre. 2 day training for Class Teachers, SENCOs and Senior Leadership Team. Focuses on enhancing language development of all children and increasing confidence in supporting pupils with Speech Language and Communication Needs. £155 per person.
ERT
Thursday 17 October 2019, 09:15 to 12:30, Over Community Centre, CB24 5NW. £40 per person. A phonics and whole word literacy program which focuses on improving children's reading fluency and confidence.
AET Tier 2
Thursday 31 October, 09:15 to 16.30 at South Fens Business Centre. For All school staff who directly supports a child or young person with autism (usually teachers or support staff). Tier 2 provides a more detailed understanding, practical knowledge, hands on tools and strategies for support. £110 per person.
Training for New or Inexperienced Physical Education Subject Leaders in Primary Schools
Tuesday 12 November, Stanton House, Huntingdon. To support teachers in developing confidence and understanding of what is involved in PE Subject leadership. £99.
Triple Science - Physics
Wednesday 30 October 2019, 09:30 to 15:30, Sawtry Village Academy, £125.
British Gymnastics Trampoline Teachers Award
12 & 13 October, and 16 & 17 November 2019. Biddenham International School, Bedford. £240. A teachers’ award enabling you to teach trampolining skills unsupervised within the school curriculum.
Primary Science Conference
Friday 18 October 2019, 09:00 to 15:30, Swavesey Village College, £95.
Focus on Year 6 Maths
Thursday 10 October 2019, 13:30 to 16:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For teachers and maths subject leads. £60 per delegate.
Teaching science in EYFS
Wednesday 09 October 2019, 13.00 – 16.00, The Spinney Primary School, £50
Briefing: Tim Bristow (HMI OFSTED) & Diane Rochford (The Rochford Review)
Wednesday 16 October 2019, Deafblind UK Conference Centre, Peterborough. £30 per person (includes lunch).
Spotlight in Early Reading - 2 part course
Tuesday 1 October and Tuesday 19 November 2019, 09:15 to 12:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For teachers and English subject leads. £100 per delegate.
Level 5 PE Specialism Award & Level 6 PE Leadership Certificate
8 days in 2019-2020 – Various locations
Target Audience: 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.
Characteristics of Effective Learning in EYFS
Monday 7 October 2019, 09:30 to 12:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills, St Neots. For EYFS teachers and TAs. £60 per delegate.
Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher Induction (See "Developing Leadership" tab)
Six Session starting from 16 October 2019 (13:00 to 15:30). For Deputy Headteachers & Assistant Headteachers new to post [within the last year]. Once bookings have been taken, delegates’ schools will be invited to host each of the sessions. £390 for LA Maintained - £450 Independent and Academies for all sessions.
Adult mental Health First Aid (See “Mental Health” Tab).
Internationally recognised training course, available in one or two day courses. One day course - Starting on the 15 October 2019 (9:00-17.00), Two day course from 14 – 15 November 2019. CPDC. For any member of staff. One day courses £185 for LA Maintained & Academies, Two day courses £290 for LA Maintained & Academies.
Building Leadership Capacity (see "Developing Leadership" tab)
Five Sessions, starting from 17 October 2019 (09.00 to 12.00). At host school, TBC. For Deputy Headteachers, Assistant Headteachers & Senior Teachers (in smaller schools) who have been in post for one year+. £330 for LA Maintained - £350 Independent and Academies for all sessions.
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