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Learn Together is an online resource that offers current advice, information and training for schools/settings in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It aims to support your school/setting to keep up to date and developing. I have created a survey for you to complete to share your views on how you use the site to make sure we are meeting your needs for advice, information and training. If you are really interested in online services, you can join our customer panel; leave your contact details on the survey. Closing date Friday 19th March. Access the survey here.
Lynne Birch, School Engagement Adviser
In January 2020, Cambridgeshire County Council moved to a new online recording system called Liquid Logic – Early Help Module (EHM).
We have been delighted with the way in which partners have embraced the change and in the first year of implementation have over 1000 professionals in partner agencies who are registered to use the system across Cambridgeshire. There is a range of materials that have been created to support professionals with using the system effectively including:
- Quick guides providing step by step instructions with images. These are accessible to users once logged into the Live EHM system.
- Web guidance available here
- An online portal called the Firmstep EHM Helpdesk Portal to get technical support and log issues with the EHM system.
- EHM District link roles in each Early Help teams, to deliver local virtual webinars and support the use of the quick guides.
- Termly EHM newsletters sent to every registered user of EHM with frequently asked questions, updates on changes to the system, and other useful information.
We are phasing out the use of paper Early Help Assessment’s (EHA's) and hope to be receiving all EHA's electronically on EHM by 1st April 2021. The use of EHM will enable greater sharing of information across agencies and will provide the opportunity for all services providing support to contribute to the shared record.
To gain access to the EHM system, you first need to complete the Firmstep Registration process and EHM online training. Further information and support are available on our website via this link; speaking with your EHM District Link; or by calling the Early Help Hub on 01480 376 666.
Karen Moody
Head of Prevention and Early Help Services
A time capsule giving a vision of Cambridgeshire in 2021 and people’s hopes for future years is being buried by Chairman Cllr Mac McGuire on Monday 22 March.
Pupils are being given the opportunity to fill in a postcard describing life today in 10 words and then a sentence about what they hope they will be doing in 25 years.
The capsule will be buried in the staff seating area outside of the new civic headquarters with an engraved slab marking its position.
Staff, schoolchildren, and council members are all being asked to fill in a postcard to give a vision of life in 2021 and what they would like to see in the future. The aim is that there should be a ceremony in 2046, 25 years after the time-capsule has been buried.
If pupils would like to take part in the project, they can fill in the postcard
https://www.cambslearntogether.co.uk//asset-library/Corona-Virus-Schools/New-Shire-Hall-Time-Capsule-for-2045-Greetings-from-2021-School-Postcard-020321.pdf and then email it through to communications@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
We have four Teacher Apprentices keen to undertake their training, starting this year. Do you have a vacancy coming up that an apprentice could undertake for you? There is an incentive for schools employing new apprentices until September this year. It's £3000 that you could use towards salary. If you’d like to find out more about our candidates or about the Teacher Apprenticeship please contact us at schools.recruitment@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or 01480 379 775/07920 806803.
Please could you share the following information with parents. PACEY is a commissioned partner with the Early Years Service of Cambridgeshire County Council, and supports all childminders in the County. Part of our role is to recruit new childminders. Childminders have always worked really well with schools in Cambridgeshire, and these partnerships have been invaluable to support parents and children, none more so than in the last 12 months. This information on the Childminding page on the Learn Together website gives the details of what it takes to be a successful childminder, and also some quotes from existing childminders about the benefits of running their own business and working from home:
If you have any questions you can contact me by email or on 07917 352010.
Caroline Maryon
Service Manager - Cambridgeshire
Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years
Please let us know the dates your School has scheduled the 5 teacher training/professional days that are available to be taken at Schools’ discretion during Academic Year 2021/22 within the 195 term days that have been determined for your School. We ask you to provide this information to us annually so that our Cambridgeshire Services can plan appropriate support and provision for Schools, pupils, parents and carers accordingly. Please send us the dates for your school by completion of our online survey by Friday 26 March 2021 accessed via this link:-
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/F0HY34/
The Cambridge University Family Research Centre, in collaboration with the PSHE Service, are running a research and CPD programme called ‘Here we Come, Ready or Not’. It focuses on EYFS and KS1 children, mental wellbeing and transitions. The project offers an excellent free programme of CPD, alongside engagement in the research project. Schools are invited to sign up to the CPD and to express interest in the programme.
Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ready-or-not-launch-childhood-worry-schools-mental-health-wellbeing-tickets-143173312231
Website link: https://www.cfr.cam.ac.uk/Ready-or-Not
cathy.murphy@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Mental health is about more than the absence of mental illness.
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
Based on the 10 Keys to Happier Living [www.actionforhappiness.org], a little and often approach to self-care and wellbeing may be more manageable, achievable and realistic for school staff. Another key is Meaning; give it a go by reminding yourself of and re-grounding yourself in your morals/philosophy on life, your religion or beliefs, your work goals/rationale, the meaning you place on relationships [family and friends]. Try to link the ‘give it a go’ from last time [articulating an achievement each day] to one of these ‘meanings’.
Signposting
Help and information about domestic abuse and violence can be sought at www.refuge.org.uk
Author and further contact: Juliet.Adloune@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training: Book here
RE Network meeting - How to plan Big Questions in the RE Curriculum
Wednesday 17 March 2021, 15:45 to 16:45 (online).
A Journey of Reading Through the Primary School (2 parts)
For Teachers. Wednesday 10 March 2021 and Wednesday 5 May 2021 09:30 - Noon
Diamond Teaching School – Online. £65 per delegate. To book email cpd@diamondtsa.com
Multi-Sensory Writing in Early Years
For Teachers and TA’s. Thursday 11 March 2021 – 13:30 to 16:00
Diamond Teaching school – Online. £30 per delegate. To book email cpd@diamondtsa.com
Supporting Children Working Well Below Expected Age Related Expectations
For Teachers and TA’s. Monday 15 March 2021 – 13:30 to 16:00
Diamond Teaching School. £30 per delegate. To book email cpd@diamondtsa.com
Fluency in Maths
For Teachers and TA’s. Tuesday16 March 2021 – 13:30 to 16:00
Diamond Teaching School - Online. £30 per delegate. To book email cpd@diamondtsa.com
Teaching KS1 science
3 sessions starting Tuesday 16 March 2021, 16.00 – 17.30, Zoom webinar, from £140
Teaching EYFS Science
4 sessions starting Tuesday 23 March 2021, 15.45 – 16.40, Zoom webinar, from £140
Preparing pupils for the GCSE assessment of practical skills
Thursday 25 March 2021, 16.00 – 18.00, Zoom webinar, from £35
Improving Mathematical Progress Courses
Audience: Teachers in Years 1 and 2 – 15/3/21 – 15:30 until 17:00, Teachers in Years 3 and 4 – 16/3/21 – 15:30 until 17:00. Video presentation followed by Zoom session. Cost: £29 for Cambs LA schools and £39 for Academies and out of county schools.
English for NQTs and RQTs
Audience: NQTs and RQTs. Live 2 hour Zoom sessions: Session 3 – 11/3/21 – 15:00 to 17:00, Session 4 – 23/3/21 – 15:00 to 17:00. Cost: £29 for Cambs LA schools and £39 for Academies and out of county schools per session.
Booked Based Learning – Planning for Progress in Years 3 & 4
Audience: Teachers in Years 3 & 4. Date and Time: 9/3/21 – 13:30 to 16:30. Live 3 hour Zoom session. Cost: £29 for Cambs LA schools and £39 for Academies and out of county schools per session.
English Subject Leader Briefings
Audience: English Subject Leaders
Dates and Times: 8/3/21 – 14:30 until 15:30 and 16:00 until 17:00
10/3/21 – 14:30 until 15:30 and 16:00 until 17:00
11/3/21 – 16:00 until 17:00
17/3/21 – 14:30 until 15:30
Video presentation followed by Zoom meeting. Cost: Free to schools who have purchased Element 2 of the Primary Offer or £29 for Cambs LA schools and £39 for Academies and out of county schools.
Multi-Sensory Writing in Early Years
For Teachers and TA’s. Thursday 11 March 2021, 13:30 – 16:00. Diamond Teaching school – Online. £30 per delegate. To book email cpd@diamondtsa.com
Teaching RSE: Suitable for Primary and Special school colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads and school leaders.
Tuesday 9 March 2021, 13.30-15.45 or Wednesday 5 May 2021, 15.30-17.45
This training will be hosted via Zoom.
£45 for non-subscribing schools/non-licence holders, £35 for subscribing schools/licence holders. Cambridgeshire subscribing schools can use their ‘free course’ credit if they have not already taken up a consultancy.
Exploring Gender: For Primary, Secondary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads, pastoral leaders and school leaders.
Wednesday 17 March, 15.30-17.00
This training will be hosted via Zoom.
£45 for non-subscribing schools/non-licence holders, £35 for subscribing schools/licence holders. Cambridgeshire subscribing schools can use their ‘free course’ credit if they have not already taken up a consultancy.
New & Inexperienced PE Subject Leaders in Primary Schools
Target Audience: This workshop is aimed at teachers and coaches who have been given responsibility for the leadership of PE in Primary schools and settings.
Tuesday 9 March 2021, 13:30 to 15:30 via Zoom. Cost £45
Safe Practice in Physical Education
Target Audience: Any teacher, coach or assistant in the primary, special and secondary phase.
Thursday 4 March 2021 - 09:15 to 12:00 via Zoom. Cost £45
Making Sense of Assessment in Physical Education
Target Audience: Any teacher, coach or assistant in the primary, special and secondary phase.
Friday 12 March 2021 – 9.15am to 12pm via Zoom. Cost £45
The following courses are being held virtually for all teachers and leads of RE in the Spring term.
- Thursday 18 March - The basics of Judaism - – to enhance knowledge and understanding of Judaism – 3.30 -5.00pm
- Wednesday 21 April - The basics of Hinduism - – to enhance knowledge and understanding of Judaism – 3.30 -5.00pm
To book please use the following link - Booking and reservations for Religious Education Service (bookingbug.com)
Developing RSE
For Primary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads and school leaders.
Wednesday 28 April 2021, 13:30-15:45 or Monday 10 May 2021, 15.30-17.45.
This training will be hosted 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
Teaching RSE
Suitable for Primary and Special school colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads and school leaders.
Tuesday 9 March 2021, 13.30-15.45 or Wednesday 5 May 2021, 15.30-17.45
This training will be hosted via Zoom.
£45 for non-subscribing schools/non-licence holders, £35 for subscribing schools/licence holders. Cambridgeshire subscribing schools can use their ‘free course’ credit if they have not already taken up a consultancy.
Exploring Gender
For Primary, Secondary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads, pastoral leaders and school leaders.
Wednesday 17 March, 15.30-17.00 or Wednesday 16 June, 15.30-17.00
This training will be hosted via Zoom.
£45 for non-subscribing schools/non-licence holders, £35 for subscribing schools/licence holders. Cambridgeshire subscribing schools can use their ‘free course’ credit if they have not already taken up a consultancy.
Education Testing - We are operating in Peterborough on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please complete the Education Frontline Staff Booking Spreadsheet – email it to capccg.covid19staffswabbing@nhs.net. Our updated guide is here. This service is currently being reviewed. We are aware that the Employer Referral Portal (ERP) is being decommissioned at 6pm on Friday 26 February 2021 and essential workers who require PCR tests will need to book through the self-referral portal.
DfE Data Return - educational setting status form and the deadline is 2pm today. The questions are here - Questions for Schools - Education Setting Status Form. Guidance is here.
Test and Trace - short reporting form can be found here. Multiple cases can be submitted with this form. Test and Trace Guidance for Primary Schools / Secondary Schools, FE and Skills Providers
Links to all government guidance in one place / our updated Recovery Pack / latest LA structure chart / Self-isolation quick guide for parents.
Any questions or comments please contact EmergencySchool.Closure@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
Kind regards,
Lynne Birch
Schools Engagement Adviser
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