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Twenty hours a week of formal childcare is most beneficial for England's most disadvantaged children but they are less likely to access high-quality provision, a study has found.
The latest report on the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED), commissioned by the Department for Education, found a mixed picture in relation to outcomes of different types of childcare, from informal provision with friends and relatives, through to childminders and nursery groups. Researchers found that children classed as among the 40 per cent most disadvantaged in England, who attend formal group childcare for 10 hours per week no later than age two and an average of 20 hours per week of formal group childcare between age two and the start of school, have a higher chance of achieving the expected level of development measured by the early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) by the time they reach reception.
The author of the report, Ted Melhuish, is one of the keynote speakers at Cambridgeshire's Early Years Conference (see Training/Events section below for more details and to book your place - places are still available on the Friday conference).
Talk is the primary medium for teaching and learning in schools, but not all classroom talk supports learning effectively. Professor Neil Mercer from Hughes Hall, Cambridge University states that unless schools provide the necessary rich talk experiences and actually teach children the ways of talking and listening they will need in a range of situations, the opportunities open to so many children may unfortunately be limited. Professor Neil Mercer is one of this year's key note speakers a the Cambridgeshire English Conference (see Training/Events section below for more details and to book your place).
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We were delighted to receive more than 100 entries for our recent SEND Pledge Art Competition.
Several of the artworks have been used to illustrate our SEND Pledge – Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Expects - which sets out how we can allwork with and care for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND). We have also produced a poster with all the fantastic winning pictures which it would be great to see displayed in and around schools to show your commitment to supporting children and young people with SEND.
You can download the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough SEND Strategy and Pledge here.
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Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are piloting new face to face interventions to support families in conflict, in partnership with the DWP.
Four evidenced based interventions will run from 1st July 2019 until July 2021 under the banner ‘Parenting Together Support Programme’ and can be referred into by frontline practitioners.
The interventions are as follows:
- Mentalization - an intensive, 10 session intervention for intact and separated couples
- 4 R’s 2S’s- an intensive 16 session group based intervention for intact and separated couples with children aged 7-11 with a conduct disorder
- Family Check Up-a moderate 4 session intervention for intact and separated couples
- Parents Plus-a moderate 6 session intervention for separated couples only
Further details on the interventions, eligibility criteria and how to make a referral can be found here.
Subscribe to the newsletter to ensure you get the latest updates about the referrals process and how to access training.
For further information on the programme, please email Nicole Brownlie.
All schools in the Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Opportunity Area are invited to attend ‘OA Curriculum and Ofsted Conference: overcoming barriers and raising aspirations.’ The event, taking place on Wednesday 11th March at The College of West Anglia, Wisbech, is open to headteachers, curriculum leads and governors from schools within the Opportunity Area and will focus on curriculum planning and Ofsted. Confirmed keynote speakers include Nigel Battey, School Improvement Adviser and Alex Bedford, Trust Primary Adviser.
For more information please contact fenland.eastcambsoa@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
‘Read it Again!’ is a unique award, run by Cambridgeshire Libraries, for a first-time picture book by a single author/illustrator,
In 2019, over 5,000 Cambridgeshire school children took part and voted for their favourite book. We supply a support pack for schools and the shortlisted authors have created videos you can share with your children, talking about the inspirations for their books.
Please email Sue Batchelor, Library Development Officer, to find out how your school can take part this year. Voting will close on Friday 1 May.
More information on the award to date and the 2020 shortlisted books can be found here.
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.
Cambridgeshire's English Conference
Tuesday 30 June 2020, Huntingdon Marriott Hotel. 08:45 to 16:00. For all staff in schools. £130.
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils
Day one: Wednesday 25 March 2020, Day two: Monday 27 April 2020, Day three: Tuesday 14 July 2020, Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy, 09:00 to 15:00. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. £295 per person or £395 for schools sending two delegates. Further details and to book a place: office.ecambsresearchschool@gmail.com.
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.
Focus on Send in the class room
Friday 6 March 2020, 09:30 to 12:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. £60 per delegate.
Year 5 to Year 8 Continuity (Cambridge Maths Hub)
Tuesday 25 February, Thursday 26 March 2020, Tuesday 9 June 2020, 13:00 to 16:30, Queen Katherine Academy, Peterborough. For KS3 Secondary Teachers and KS2 Primary Teachers. FREE.
Training for New or Inexperienced Physical Education Subject Leaders in Primary Schools
Tuesday 10 March 2020, Cambs Football Association. £99. To support teachers in developing confidence and understanding of what is involved in PE subject leadership.
Year 6 Moderation
Thursday 21 May 2020, 13:30 to 16:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. £60 per delegate.
Physical Activity in EYFS and KS1 - Every Child A Mover
Friday 13 March 2020, Histon & Impington Junior School. Largely practical course especially suited to those who would like to learn more about the importance of physical activity in early years and how to engage young children in more physically active and semi-structured play. £125/£145.
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics programmes
Tuesday 17 March, Tuesday 28 April 2020, Tuesday 23 June 2020, 09:00 to 14:00, Hampton College, Peterborough. For Secondary Teachers and Teaching Assistants. FREE.
Year 2 Moderation
Wednesday 6 May 2020, 13:30 to 16:00, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For teachers. £60 per delegate.
Sensitive Issues in Secondary RSE: Consent, Pornography, Sexting
Thursday 23 April, Ambury House, 13:30 to 16:30. For secondary school teachers and support staff.
Raising Attainment in primary science
Monday 9 March 2020, 13:00 to 16:00, Bar Hill Primary School. £50.
16 hr First Aid in the Outdoor
Saturday and Sunday 29 February / Sunday 1 March 2020, 09:00 to 17:00, Buckden Towers, The Claret Centre, Buckden. For staff engaged in supervising Outdoor Learning Activities and Forest School Leaders first aid. £145.
Developing and Teaching RSE
Tuesday 17 March 2020, Ambury House, 09:30 to 16:30. For secondary and special schools. 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 (£75 for a half day). £130.
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.
Creative ideas for RE in the primary school
Wednesday 25 March 2020, 09:00 to 12:30. To plan creative and effective RE.
Primary Teaching Assistant Conference
Wednesday 29 April, 09:00 to 15:00, Huntingdon Marriot Hotel. Offer - £99 before 14th February and £120 thereafter. This conference is for all levels of primary teaching assistants to grow their understanding of their role in school and to improve the progress of the children they work with.
SEND Conference at Northampton International Academy
Thursday 25 June 2020, Northampton International Academy, Northampton. For headteachers, middle leaders, SENCOs and other SEND Leaders, and school governors across the region. FREE.
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