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Cambridgeshire Libraries is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2020 Read It Again! Children’s Picture Book Award is …………….. ‘Milo and Monty’ by Roxana de Rond (published by Child’s Play).
Many thanks to all the schools that took part this year, in spite of the disruption of Covid. We received over 1700 votes and the voting was very close this year.
Now in its 15th year, “Read it Again!” is an award for a first time-picture book where the words and pictures are the work of one individual. Taking part in the award is a great way for schools to introduce children to some of the best new picture books. Many teachers regard it as one of the literacy highlights in their teaching year.
Thanks to Peters, schools were able to buy discounted sets of the shortlist to take part in the award.
For further information and to see the full shortlist, click here.
All of the titles, as well as previous winners, are available to borrow from Cambridgeshire Libraries.
We all have mental health. There is no health without mental health.
In this regular feature, some ideas to support and signpost will be shared in the hope that you may benefit or you may be able to help others.
Support
www.actionforhappiness.org produce wonderful free resources to support wellbeing. They encapsulate the notion that it’s the small things which count; for example, by printing off and displaying their monthly calendars both at home and at work, you can be prompted to make small steps for self-care. Each of the 10 Keys to Happier Living will be explored over this series of articles.
Signposting
Alongside the EAP [Employee Assist Programme] which many schools and settings have, there are other organisations which provide help during a crisis.
Samaritans 24/7 phone 116123
Shout 24/7 text 85258
Author and further contact: Juliet.Adloune@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training: Book here
We are launching the next recruitment round for the Cambridgeshire Paid Teacher Internship. It is a two-year programme that offers an employment based route to obtaining Qualified Teacher Status. It was created by Teachincambs a county council sponsored collaborative recruitment group in 2017.
Who is it for?
It was designed to run alongside other initial teacher training routes to provide your school with a career path for people with the potential to be a great teacher. It’s for people who would benefit from a more gradual approach and a paid route.
Experience has shown that this works particularly well for schools who want to develop their Teaching Assistants.
To find out if this approach would benefit your school please read the full information on our Learn Together webpage: www.cambslearntogether.co.uk/services-to-schools/cambridgeshire-paid-teacher-internship-programme
Lynne Birch, Schools Engagement Adviser. 07920 806 803.
With the current state of the world right now, it’s even more important to make sure our children get to play and learn outside. The results are proven in that, children need fresh air, and they also need exercise. With all the current restrictions in place, this isn’t necessarily happening for lots of children in the UK.
There are still many ways, we can make sure our children get to experience the great outdoors, whether this be with their parents during weekends, exploring forests and parks local to their area, or perhaps even walking the dog around their village or town.
It’s up to schools to help with this too, as some children only see the same 4 walls.
Grafham Water Centre is open, and excited to be receiving school groups for Day visits this Autumn and Winter term. Grafham have held several school visits since September and these have all been run safely, and each individual has loved every second being out of the classroom and trying something different in what has been the most challenging year for our younger generation.
If you would like further information on visiting Grafham Water Centre with your class or Year group please contact Ali Baines, or telephone the office on 01480 810521, email, Alison.baines@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
https://www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk
Cambridgeshire County Council is planning to deliver a cohort of School Business Professional Level 4 apprenticeships (for maintained schools) in February 2020. This apprenticeship was designed for a number of roles including - School Business Manager, HR Manager, Finance Manager, Office Manager, School Administrator, Business Support Officer & Bursar.
The apprenticeship is 18 months in duration followed by an End Point Assessment (EPA) to be completed within 8 weeks of completion of the EPA gateway.
For further information regarding the apprenticeship please follow this LINK to the Institute of Apprenticeships and for more information regarding the EPA please follow this LINK.
If you are interested in using this opportunity to develop your staff and applying for a place within this cohort please contact CCC apprenticeship adviser Jon Hornagold.
ReadingWise (click here for more information) is an online phonics resource for children acquiring their phonics as well as for those who are struggling and would benefit from reinforcement and overlearning. We are looking for schools who would like to trial the resources between now and December. Attached is a short video outlining the resources and the link above gives further information.
If you are interested in participating please get in touch with: caroline@readingwise.com
Raising attainment in primary science
Thursday 19 November 2020, 14.00 – 16.15, Adobe Connect, from £25
Working as a science technician – an introduction to the role
3 sessions starting Tuesday 01 December 2020, 10.00 – 11.30, Zoom webinar, from £50
FREE Teachmeet – Best Evidence Science Teaching – Secondary phase
Tuesday 08 December 2020, 16.00 – 17.30, Swavesey Village College (potentially switching to online webinar – watch this space), FREE.
Digital Lifestyles
Tuesday 17 November 2020, 13:00-15:15 or Wednesday 18 November 2020, 15:00-17:15 This training will be hosted via Zoom.
For Primary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE or Computing subject leads.£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.
Anti-Bullying
Tuesday 1 December 2020, 9.30-11.45 or Thursday 3 December 2020, 15:30-17:45. This training will be hosted via Zoom. For Primary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads, pastoral leaders and school leaders.
£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.
Relationships and Sex Education
Monday 18 January 2021, 15:30-17:45 or Tuesday 2 February 2021, 13:30-15:45.
This training will be hosted via Zoom. For Primary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads and school leaders.
£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.
Primary Physical Education Subject Leader Network Meeting for Primary Phase PE Co-ordinators. Tuesday 1 December 10-12. Via Zoom. £45.
New & Inexperienced Physical Education Subject Leaders for teachers and coaches who have been given responsibility for the leadership of PE in primary Schools and Settings. Thursday 3 December 10:00 to 12:00. Via Zoom. £45
Online Science Network Meetings
Wednesday 2 December 2020, Wednesday 10 February 2021 and Wednesday 5 May 2021. For teachers and TAs. Diamond Teaching School, £10 per delegate per date. To book email cpd@diamondtsa.com
A Journey of Reading Through the Primary School (2 parts)
Friday 8 January 2021 and Wednesday 10 March 2021. Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots. For teachers. £100 per delegate. To book email cpd@diamondtsa.com
Diamond Teaching School - CPLD Offers
Sessions for Teachers and TA’s. To book email cpd@diamondtsa.com
Diamond Teaching School, Winhills Training Centre, St Neots.
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.
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.
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