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Please read the Pupil Premium Bulletin here.
From now on please note that all Pupil Premium Bulletins will be issued within this Schools’ Newsletter. I would be very grateful if you could ensure that it is directed to the Pupil Premium Champion within your school so that they can use it to inform practice, assist with staff training and be displayed in staffrooms, etc. Many Thanks indeed.
Diane Stygal
The Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Opportunity Area programme supports schools, colleges and Early Years settings across Fenland and East Cambridgeshire. Various projects are ongoing covering the programme’s four priorities focused around: communication, language and literacy, mental health and SEND, raising aspiration and access to careers and post-16 routes, and teacher recruitment.
The team sends out a monthly newsletter sharing the latest news, offers and good news stories from the Opportunity Area. If you do not currently receive this newsletter and would like to, please sign up to receive it directly to your inbox here.
 The Cambridgeshire paid teacher internship is a two-year programme that offers an alternative route to obtaining qualified teacher status. The training revolves around the practicalities of working in a school and develops important skills, such as questioning and planning. Each intern will have a mentor within their own school, with whom they will meet on a regular basis.
In year one, interns will work as a TA in the first two terms, with some teaching or small group teaching in the third term. In year two, interns will train as apprentice. More information at: https://www.teachincambs.org.uk/train-to-teach/cambridge-paid-teacher-internship/
Contact Lynne Birch if you would like to discuss this opportunity for your school.
The Cambs Maths Team are pleased to announce that schools can now book teams of four Y5 pupils onto this year’s Maths Challenge. The participating children will take part in four rounds of collaborative mathematical activities and problem solving. Sample questions and further details can be found here.
Thirteen heats are planned across the county at the start of the summer term so there is bound to be a heat close to you. School’s can book places here. The final will be held at IWM Duxford on Monday 6 July 2020.
Please find the January update here.
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- ‘Read it Again’ is is a unique award for a first-time picture book by a single author/illustrator
- Thousands of children in local schools and libraries read, discuss and then vote for their favourite book from a shortlist of six new titles
- The award encourages children to express their opinion and think about what makes a ‘good book’
In 2019, over 5,000 children took part in the award and voted for their favourite book. From Monday 3rd February schools can take part in the 2020 award by buying the books at a discounted price (Please note we no longer lend sets of books to schools).
We are very grateful for the support that schools have shown for the award, which is now in its 15th year, and the value they place on it. We hope that many of you will be keen to take part again this year and look forward to working with you to continue to introduce exciting new authors to your children. To register your interest, please email Sue Batchelor
More information on the award to date can be found here.
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Cambridgeshire's annual Early Years Conference
Thursday 12 March or Friday 13 March 2020, Marriott Hotel, Huntingdon. For all practitioners and teachers working in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Leading Maths
Monday 27 January, South Fens Business Park, 13:30 to 16:30.
Tuesday 28 January, Histon Football Club, 13:30 to 16:30.
Wednesday 29 January, Cambridge Golf and Conference Centre, 13:30 to 16:30.
Thursday 30 January, Cambridge Professional Development Centre, 13:30 to 16:30.
Tuesday 4 February, Kingsgate Centre Peterborough, 13:30 to 16:30.
Along with the regular updates the focus of this term’s course for Maths Subject Leaders will be supporting disadvantaged pupils through the use of diagnostic activities and Stephen Brown will lead training on taking maths outdoors. The course is free for schools who have signed up to Element 2 of the Primary Offer or £65 for each place to LA schools and £75 for each place to Academies, Independent Schools and out of county schools.
Developing and Teaching RSE
Wednesday 11 March, 09:30 to 16:30, Ambury House. 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.
"A Taste of Teaching" Residential Break for pupils considering a career in primary education (Gold D of E Award)
Saturday 15 February to Wednesday 19 February 2020, Stibbington Centre.
What Does Outstanding Physical Education Look Like in Primary Schools
Wednesday 4 March 2020. Stanton House, Huntingdon. £82.50/£99. To enable teachers to share ideas about the differences between good and outstanding teaching of PE.
Supporting Parents Concerned about RSE
Wednesday 18 March 2020, 15:45 to 17:00, Westfield Junior School.
Thursday 26 March 2020, 15:45 to 17:00, CPDC.
Briefing event for schools to support implementation of `Working with Parents Concerned about RSE' Toolkit. FREE.
Supporting Disadvantaged Groups
Wednesday 26 February, 09:00 to 11:30, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For teachers. £60 per delegate.
Non-Fiction Story Trail based on lifecycles - Cambridge Early Years TSA
Wednesday 25 March 2020, 08:45 to 10:30, Homerton Early Years Centre. For schools and early years settings.
Fiction Story Trail based on The Bear Hunt Story - Cambridge Early Years TSA
Wednesday 20 May 2020, 08:45 to 10:30, The Fields Children's Centre and Homerton Early Years Centre. For schools and early years settings.
Tier 2 Speech Language and Communication Needs
Wednesday 5 February, 09.30 to 16.00 at the Oak Tree Centre, 1 Oak Drive, Huntingdon. (Room G93). Training for Teachers and Teaching assistants working with students 11+ with SLCN. This is free training.
ERT(Expanded Rehearsal Technique)
Wednesday 25 March, 09.15 to 12.30 at Over Community Centre, CB24 5NW. A literacy program which focuses on improving children’s reading fluency and confidence. £40 per delegate.
Helicopter Stories - Cambridge Early Years TSA
Weekly sessions 09:00 to 11:30, The Fields Children's Centre and Homerton Early Years Centre. For schools and early years settings.
Oracy & Vocabulary in EYFS
Monday 3 February 2020, 13:30 to 16:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For Teachers & TAs. £60 per delegate.
Teaching Dance in Primary Schools – Every Child A Dancer
Thursday 27 February 2020. Histon & Impington Junior School, Histon. £82.50/£99. Designed to give participants confidence and lots of ideas about how to teach great dance lessons.
Adult Mental Health First Aid - see "Mental Health" tab
Friday 31 January 2020, 09:00 to 17:00 (one-day course).
Tuesday 4 February and Wednesday 5 February, 09:00 to 17:00 (two-day course), CPDC. For any member of staff. One-day course £185, two-day course £290.
Practical Approaches to Teaching PSHE
Wednesday 12 February, 13:30 to 16:00, Godmanchester Bridge Academy. For Primary and Special schools. £65 for subscribing schools, £75 for non-subscribing schools.
AET schools good autism practice(tier 2)
Wednesday 18 March, 09.15 to 16.30 at Over Community Centre, CB24 5NW. For staff wanting to develop better support for children and young people with autism. £110 per delegate.
Safe Practice in Physical Education
11 February 2020. Ambury House, Huntingdon. £82.50/£99. To help teachers understand and share good practice for ensuring that PE and school sport is safe.
Assessment Briefings (Boathouse) Session 2- See "Briefings" Tab
Wednesday 12 February 2020 (9.30 to 11.30) The Boathouse, Wisbech. For Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Assessment Leaders. Cambs LA Maintained Schools £65, Out of County, Academies and Independent Schools £75. No charge for up to two people from schools that have purchased Element 2 of the Primary offer.
The Highly Effective TA – 2 Parts
Friday 31 January and Thursday 30 April 2020, 09:30 to 12:00. Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For TAs. £75 per delegate.
Improving Leadership Forum - See "Developing Leadership" Tab
Session 2 - Thursday 30th January 2020 (13.30-16.30). Huntingdon Football Association. Headteachers, Deputy / Assistant Headteachers and newly appointed Headteachers. Cambs LA Maintained Schools £65, Out of County, Academies and Independent Schools £75. No charge for up to two people from schools that have purchased the New to Headship package.
Strengthening practical work in chemistry
Tuesday 4 February 2020, 09:30 to 15:30, Thomas Deacon Academy. £125.
Linking core subjects: science and mathematics
Wednesday 29 January 2020, 13:00 to 16:00, Gladstone Primary School, £50.
Engaging science in KS1
Tuesday 28 January 2020, 13.00 – 16.00, Trumpington Park Primary School, £50
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