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Read the revised best-practice standards for headteachers here.
Please send completed spreadsheets containing Reception Initial Data to ido@cambridgeshire.gov.uk no later than Friday 23 October 2020. We will use the information you provide to generate a county overview of starting points which will be available to download from Perspective Lite in the second half of the Autumn Term.
Please read the new guidance here.
If you are considering recruiting an apprentice or utilising the apprenticeship levy to upskill staff please follow the steps below in the first instance. Please do not contact and enrol with training providers directly as this will create delays for you.
- Visit https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/ where you can see all approved apprenticeship standards and those under development.
- Complete an enquiry form using this link and you will be contacted by Jon Hornagold – Cambridgeshire schools apprenticeship adviser.
With social distancing changing the way classrooms look across the country, a Cambridgeshire school has put in place a unique way to keep children safe while creating a fun learning environment.
Pupils at Bewick Bridge Community Primary School in Cambridge will now be having lessons in the ‘Forest School’, where they’ll learn vital skills while following the government’s suggestion to increase learning outside to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Click here to read the full article.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Virtual School Games was launched this week by Friendship Run week; this is predominantly a personal best challenge, but for the more competitive there is also a 1-mile challenge. Other virtual School Games challenges such as Dance, Sports Hall Pentathlon and Outdoor Adventurous Activities are also on offer this term. There is something for everyone with a combination of team, personal best and individual activities. Keep an eye on our Twitter page (@cambspborosg) for updates from Paralympian Sam Ruddock. For more information on the Virtual Games please contact your SSP or email: schoolgames@livingsport.co.uk.
Time to Read packs, including a free copy of The Runaway Pea, are being delivered to schools to gift to reception children across the autumn term, encouraging families to read together.
Cambridgeshire Libraries have recorded a special reading of the story for schools to share with their children, including an encouragement to join the library. The video will be available till the end of the autumn term and can be accessed here.
Families can join Booktrust online this week (from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 October) for a week of readings, top tips and book recommendations. More information here.
The Off Site Activities insurance has been renewed for the 20/21 school year.
Please note the new exclusion for trips booked after 1st September 2020.
“Chubb will not cover and will not (under any sections) pay for Claims of any kind directly or indirectly arising from, relating to or in any way connected with the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) (or any mutation or variation thereof) and / or its outbreak. This exclusion applies to all sections of cover except for Section 1A (Medical Expenses) and 1 E (Emergency Repatriation Expenses) provided the Group Policyholder or Insured Persons are not travelling in, to or through any area to which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised against all travel or all but essential travel. To the extent that any term or condition in the policy may be inconsistent with this exclusion, this exclusion shall prevail.”
Here is a certificate of cover for your records. Any claims should be made directly with the insurers, the contact details are below. If you require a further copy of the scheme notes please contact me.
Claims can be registered via the online portal at www.chubbclaims.co.uk
Louise Torrance
Underwriting Officer
Building on your work
As we come to the end of the first half of term, the majority of our children and young people in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough are settled and engaged in school. Thanks to your hard work and commitment most children and young people have made a safe and successful return to learning.
However, as we are all aware, some of our children and young people, and school staff themselves, have felt an impact on mental health and wellbeing more than others. Escalating mental health needs, and continuing national debate as how best to reduce transmission rates, brings greater uncertainty.
Wellbeing for Education Return programme
The national Wellbeing for Education Return programme seeks to better equip schools and colleges to promote children and young people’s wellbeing, resilience and recovery in response to COVID-19. As well as strengthening and building wellbeing and resilience, the programme aims to prevent the onset of mental health problems and ensure those with pre-existing or emerging difficulties access the right support. The programme will support schools and college staff to:
- Reflect on an effective whole school approach to wellbeing.
- Respond to additional pressures some children and young people may be feeling as a direct result of the pandemic.
- Respond to any emotional responses that children, young people or school staff may be experiencing from loss or bereavement, stress, anxiety or low mood.
The programme has been developed and funded by the Department for Education and the Department of Health and Social Care, in partnership with Public Health England.
The programme will be delivered over five (one hour, virtual) sessions between November 2020 and June 2021. At no cost to schools, there will be an opportunity to listen to nationally accredited research and good practice, whilst working with colleagues from local education and mental health services and similar educational settings.
More details here.
Please encourage staff members that have a responsibility for overseeing mental health and wellbeing (maximum: two per school) to register for the programme by 06-NOV-2020. Registration can be completed at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LG00JA/.
Contact Helen Riley
Please find the latest research report from Edurio that was launched last week here. It is based on their Covid-19 impact research with 45k stakeholders across 277 schools in England.
IPPR Report – a new normal
Please the IPPR’s ‘A New Normal’ report here.
The Cambridge Literary Festival are running a free Family Day on Sunday 29th November with free events for children of all ages including talks from Jaqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo and Patience Agbabi plus many more.
New to R.E
For non-specialist primary teachers. Thursday 26 November 2020, 15:30 to 17:00. Via Zoom. £29 per person (LA maintained schools), £39 Academies).
Digital Lifestyles
For Primary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE or Computing subject leads
Tuesday 17 November 2020, 13:00 to 15:15 or Wednesday 18 November 2020, 15:00 to 17:15. Via Zoom. £45 for non-subscribing schools, £35 for subscribing schools or subscribing schools can use their `free course' credit if they have not already taken up consultancy.
Developing RSE
For Primary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads and school leaders.
Wednesday 4 November 2020, 13:30 to 15:45 or Monday 16 November 2020, 15:30 to 17:45. Via Zoom. £45 for non-subscribing schools, £35 for subscribing schools or subscribing schools can use their `free course' credit if they have not already taken up consultancy.
The Basics of Judaism (online)
For all teachers and leads of RE.
Wednesday 4 November 2020.
Teaching RSE
Suitable for Secondary and Special school colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads and school leaders.
Tuesday 10 November 2020, 13:30 to 15:45 or Monday 30 November 2020, 15:30 to 17:45. Via Zoom. £45 for non-subscribing schools, £35 for subscribing schools or subscribing schools can use their ‘free course’ credit if they have not already taken up a consultancy.
Subject Leadership Sessions - see `Briefings' tab
For subject leaders. Various dates and times from the 9th November. Online. From £29 for Cambs LA Schools and £39 Academy, out of County and Independent Schools, 2 free places for schools with Element 2.
Adult Mental Health Awareness (see `Mental Health' tab). Online.
For any member of staff.
Wednesday 4 November 2020, 09:00 to 13:00. £83 per place.
Network meetings for all teachers of RE (online)
For all teachers and leads of RE.
Tuesday 17 November and Wednesday 2 December 2020
Book Based Planning for Progress in Year 3 and Year 4 - see `English' tab. Online.
For class teachers, subject leaders.
Course starting on Tuesday 10 November 2020 and Tuesday 9 March 2021, 13:30 to 16:30. From £58 for Cambs LA schools and £78 Academy, out of county and independent schools.
NQT and RQT Live Online Maths Course (Maths tab) (on Zoom)
Target audience: Newly and recently qualified teachers. Dates and times for Zoom meetings:
- Meeting the Needs of Lower and Higher Attaining Pupils - Thursday 12th November 2020, 15:00 to 17:00
- Developing Verbal and Written reasoning – Thursday 19th November 2020, 15:00 to 17:00
- Developing Mental fluency and number sense – Thursday 26th November 2020, 15:00 to 17:00
- Promoting Progress Through Effective Marking and Feedback – Thursday 3rd December 2020, 15:00 to 17:00
£29 for LA schools / £39 for Academies and schools out of county for each session attended or £100 for all 4 sessions for LA schools and £140 for academies and schools out of county.
Subject knowledge enhancement - KS4 Physics
4 sessions, starting Tuesday 03 November 2020, 16.00 – 17.15, Zoom webinar, from £70
Teaching science in Lower KS2
3 parts, starting Wednesday 04 November 2020, 15.45 – 16.45, Adobe Connect, from £60
Back to school: Leading primary science
3 parts, starting Monday 09 November 2020, 16.00 – 17.00, Adobe Connect, from £70
Inspiring Writers in Reception and Key Stage One (online).
For Reception and Key Stage One teachers.
Monday 23 November 2020.
Understanding Mathematics in EYFS for Maths Subject Leaders or Senior Leaders (online)
For Maths subject leaders or senior leaders.
Tuesday 24 November 2020.
Assessment Writing in Year 6 (see `Assessment' tab). On Zoom.
For Year 6 teachers.
Tuesday 24 November 2020, 13:30 to 15:30.
£29 for LA schools / £39 for Academies and schools out of county.
Developing Early Readers in Reception and Key Stage One (online)
For Reception and Key Stage One teachers.
Tuesday 17 November 2020.
English and Maths Subject Leader Days
For teachers.
Wednesday 4 November 2020 (online), February 2021 and June 2021, Diamond Teaching School, Wyboston Lakes, St Neots. £75 per delegate online and £120 face to face.
RQT Programme
For teachers.
6 sessions throughout the Year - 13:30 to 16:00, online and face to face. Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. £200 per delegate.
Diamond Teaching School - CPLD Offers
Sessions for teachers and TAs, Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots.
Level 5 PE Specialism Award and Level 6 PE Leadership Certificate
For PE Coordinators, teachers of primary PE, HLTAs, TAs and sports coaches employed in schools. Course length: 6 days (Level 5) or 8 days (Level 6) of contact hours January 2021 - December 2021 and some non-contact inter-sessional work. Venue: Grafham Water.
Developing Middle Leadership - see "Developing Leadership" tab
For Team leaders; phase leaders, subject leaders. Course starts from Friday 6 November 2020. 7 sessions: 09:30 to 15:30. From £400 per place for Cambs LA, £420 per place for out of county, Cambridgeshire academy and independent schools.
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