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The LA has worked hard in the last 18 months to improve the quality of the data we produce for schools. This has included school on a page and QLA alongside other improvements in FFT. We are keen to review the information we have produced and look at how we can further improve data to support children in schools. This includes looking at further information on SEND, inclusion and social care and to address the changes in the Ofsted framework. We are therefore proposing to hold the next working group meeting on the 21st November, 10.30 am-12.00 noon at the Amber Centre, Mayfield Road, Huntingdon PE29 1NL. If you want to attend, please email me so we have an idea of numbers.
Jon Lewis
The budget continues to be a key challenge for schools in Cambridgeshire. Following funding announcements, we are now starting to build our budget for schools and the Schools Forum meet on Friday to discuss the proposals for consultation. The papers can be accessed here. It is a challenging context especially around SEND so it is important all schools engage in the consultation. The consultation paper and school levels figures will be available shortly.
Consultation sessions will take place at the CPH conference on the 14 November (book here – head only) and the CSH meeting on the 3 December. I will cover the key headlines in upcoming meetings with nursery and special schools as funding arrangements are different for these sectors. We have organised two governor briefing sessions for the 20 November at Stanton House Huntingdon (6pm until 8pm) and 25 November at CPDC (6pm until 8pm) – you can book onto these here. Places are limited so book early. Business managers and other staff in schools are welcome to attend these sessions.
Jon Lewis
Antibiotics treat bacterial infections such as meningitis, tuberculosis and pneumonia. They don’t work on viruses, therefore cannot treat cold/flu infections. Bacteria are continually trying to find new ways of withstanding antibiotic treatment (antibiotic resistance) and this is one of the biggest threats facing us today. Overuse/misuse of antibiotics is a major factor that causes antibiotic resistance. The more often a person takes antibiotics, the more likely they are to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria.
There are simple actions you can take to help keep antibiotics working:
- Don’t ask for antibiotics if you have a cough or cold. Antibiotics should only be taken for bacterial infections. Many infections get better on their own, without antibiotics. Ask your pharmacist for advice first and they may be able to help with your symptoms.
- If you are given antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed; never save them for later or share them with others.
You can also help prevent infections spreading by:
- Using tissues and disposing of them when you sneeze.
- Washing hands thoroughly with soap, especially after you have used a tissue or sneezed into your hand.
- Get the flu vaccine if you or your child are eligible.
Please contact your local Health Protection Team if you suspect an outbreak (i.e. 2 or more cases of the same infection or illness). East of England HPT: 0300 303 8537.
For further information, PHE has a programme called e-Bug, which provides a range of educational resources on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance linked to the national curriculum. PHE have drafted a template newsletter, which could be shared this World Antibiotic Awareness Week (18-24 November). Please let PHE know if you share the newsletter via the Antibiotic Guardian Schools webpage.
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Bar Hill Primary School, Jane Dooley and Joan Beale
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Benwick Primary School, Richard Lloyd and Cathy Carlisle
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Bewick Bridge Primary, Alison Clarke
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Burwell Village College, Kate Coates
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Chesterton Primary School, Ms Toni Jackson
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Clarkson Infant and Nursery School, Helen Wilman
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Dry Drayton CofE, Sonia Hegan
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Eynesbury CofE, Alana Brown
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Fordham CoE Primary School, Debbie Rankin
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Kinderley Primary, Lindsey Boucher
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The Galfrid School, Tanya Fuller
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Tomorrow is Outdoor Classroom Day and a recent study by the University of Westminster found that “Pupils and teachers noticed improvements in pupils’ engagement with learning, concentration and behaviour, as well as positive impacts on health and wellbeing and teachers’ job satisfaction” by implementing outdoor learning within the curriculum.
At Grafham Water Centre we see the benefits of outdoor learning every day. A parent recently contacted us to share the impact on her son:
“Thank you so much for giving Benji such a character building opportunity ... it has helped his confidence immensely with his special needs and processing problems and he has developed so much as an individual.”
We are keen for as many children as possible to benefit from these sorts of experiences so in celebration of Outdoor Classroom Day we are offering 20% off any new Outdoor Learning visits booked for November ‘19 – February ’20 at Grafham Water Centre. We can also provide teacher training to provide ideas of outdoor activities that can be used in schools. Please contact Alison.Baines@cambridgeshire.gov.uk for more details.
In order to comply with regulation 4 (Duty to manage) of The Control of Asbestos regulations 2012, Asbestos Monitoring Reports should now be returned for all Cambridgeshire Schools.
Action that is now required:
- Firstly, identify who is going to make these checks.
- Secondly, visually inspect the condition of all accessible asbestos containing material against your asbestos register to verify if any articles have deteriorated.
- Report the findings to: property.compliance@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
If you have any questions or cause for concern relating to the condition of Asbestos containing materials please make contact with the Compliance Team using the email address supplied above.
Condition monitoring reports should be submitted by all schools on a bi-annual basis, in September and January of each year.
Brought together in one document, schools and academies can now see the full range of services, including traded services, on offer from the Council. The Services Overview is divided into areas and provides a brief description of services, costs (where applicable) as well as contact details. There are also links to relevant pages on our Learn Together website.
If you would like further information this can be found by following the links in the Services Overview document or alternatively contact Kathy Stansbie, Academies Project Officer on 01480 373764.
Developing Questioning in Science
Thursday 7 November 2019, 09:30 to 12:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For teachers and TAs. £60 per delegate.
Inference Training (see "English Interventions" tab)
Tuesday 19 November 2019, 09:00 to 12:00, ECaR. Cambs LA schools £190, Out of County, Academies and Independent Schools £210, (per school for 1 Teacher and 1 Teaching Assistant). Includes resources and support thought the year.
Leadership & Management of Safeguarding 2019/2020 (see "Developing Leadership" tab)
Monday 11 November 2019, 09:00 to 12:30. For headteachers, senior leaders, safeguarding governors, schools business/finance officers. Cambs LA schools £65, out of County, academies and independent schools £75.
Safe Practice in Physical Education
Tuesday 11 February 2020, Ambury House, Huntingdon. To help teachers understand and share good practice for ensuring that PE and school sport is safe. £82.50 / £99.
SENCo Briefings
Monday 11 November, 10:00 to 12:30 at Over Community Centre, CB24 5NW- Secondary Monday 25 November, 10:00 to 12:30 at Hemingford Pavillion, PE28 9BX- Primary Agenda: Cambridgeshire SEMH Review, ‘The language of SEMH’, Costed Provision Map workshop (Please bring copies of your school’s own costed provision mapping). £30 per delegate for Academies.
Two-day course for PSHE Coordinators
Wednesday 29 January 2020 and Wednesday 5 February 2020, Ambury House, 09:15 to 16:00. For those new to leading PSHE in the Primary or Special school. £225 for subscribing schools, £255 for non-subscribers.
Effective outcomes in KS2 science
Monday 25 November 2019, 13:00 to 16:00, Gladstone Primary Academy. £50.
Triple science - Chemistry
Thursday 21 November 2019, 09:30 to 15:30, Swavesey Village College, £125.
Dyslexia tier 3
Wednesday 27 November, 09:15 to 13.00 at CPDC, CB2 9NL. For Class teachers, SENCos, the session covers:understanding the reading process, analysis of standardised assessments, individualised programmes of interventions, reducing the impact of literacy difficulties on other areas of the curriculum. £55 per delegate and £30 for TA attending with their SENCo.
AET schools leading good autism practice(tier 3)
Wednesday 15 January, 09:15 to 16:30 at South Fens Business centre, PE16 6TT.For staff wanting to develop better support for children and young people with autism. Leading good autism practice aims to mentor a member of the school/setting management team to analyse and develop whole-school systems so that they are more accessible and supportive. £110 per delegate.
Developing and Teaching RSE
Tuesday 12 November, CPDC and Wednesday 11 March 2020, Ambury House, 09:30 to 16:30. For Primary and Special schools. £115 for subscribing schools, £130 for non-subscribers. Alternatively you can book for morning only (Developing RSE), aimed at PSHE Coordinators, or for afternoon only (Teaching RSE) aimed at all those who teach RSE.
PSHE Network meetings
Tuesday 19 November 2019, 14:30 to 16:30, CPDC, and Wednesday 27 November, 14:15 to 16:15, Ambury House. For Primary or Special schools who have a PSHE Service subscription. Free to subscribing schools.
Supporting Disadvantaged Groups
Wednesday 20 November 2019, 13:30 to 16:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For KS1 & KS2 teachers and TAs. £60 per delegate.
Developing Spelling
Friday 22 November 2019, 09:30 to 12:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For KS1 & KS2. £60 per delegate.
Primary science subject leaders' network meeting
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 14:30 to 17:00, Gladstone Primary Academy. FREE.
Developing Verbal and Written Reasoning (see "Maths" tab)
Thursday 14 November 2019, 15:00 to 17:00 ECaR. Twilight session to support NQTs and RQTs. Price from £50.
Primary Physical Education Subject Leader Network Meeting
Thursday 28 November 2019, Ambury House, Huntingdon. Enable PE curriculum leaders to be up to date with the most recent changes in all aspects of PE and school sport. £82.50 / £99.
Training for New or Inexperienced Physical Education Subject Leaders in Primary Schools
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 13:30 to 16:30, Stanton House, Huntingdon. For teachers and coaches who have been given responsibility for the leadership of PE in Primary schools and settings.
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