|
In line with the pension legislation, Cambridgeshire County Council is required to re-assess and enrol employees into a qualifying pension scheme this year as it has been three years since the last automatic pension enrolment took place for all Cambridgeshire County Council employees. The Council has selected a re-enrolment date of 1st June 2022 which means all maintained schools now need to work with their payroll provider to undertake the process as outlined in this briefing to ensure anyone that meets the qualifying criteria is auto-enrolled into the relevant pension scheme (TPS or LGPS). Once this process has been completed schools (or their payroll provider) must complete and return by 30th June 2022 this spreadsheet to HR.Advisory@Cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
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 2022/23. We request this information from schools annually so that Cambridgeshire Services can plan support and provision for schools, pupils, parents, and carers accordingly. Please also let us know your school start/finish times for September 2022. This information is requested in response to the recent government white paper - Opportunity for all: strong schools with great teachers for your child, that sets an expectation for all state-funded mainstream schools to deliver a minimum length of school week of 32.5 hours as soon as they can, and from September 2023 at the latest. Please send us the dates and times for your school by completion of the following online survey by 5PM Friday 27th May 2022.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NPU2AS/
New ECTs can be added from 10th May 2022. For more information about how to do this go to our website. We would recommend that you start this process after half term, June 6th onwards as many of you will be recruiting following the final resignation window for teachers. A letter has recently been sent from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Teaching School Hub explaining the process for those new to ECF and those who already have ECTS this year. Copies of the letter can be found on our ECF page ( at the bottom). Please contact us if you have any questions. Jfrench@CPTSHN.co.uk or Lynne.Birch@CPTSHN.co.uk.
As part of Cambridgeshire County Day’s Jubilee celebrations, primary schools in Cambridgeshire are invited to sing a specially written song for the occasion. Written by Sir Richard Stilgoe, The Jubilee Song celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne and service to the country. If your school would like to get involved, you can access the lyrics and music for the song here. Then simply record your submission and send the file over to cambscountyday@youngtechacademy.co.uk, ideally before 23rd June, the day the Cambridgeshire County Day is taking place. The submissions will be turned into a compilation, in the hopes of raising money for a new children’s hospital in Cambridge. Any questions, contact Anne Bailey at abailey@formthefuture.org.uk.
Through the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Region of Learning, Form the Future can provide personal development and employment support for school leavers. If you have students in Years 11-13 who could benefit from support to help them take their next steps in education or employment, please email Fernanda Novaes at fnovaes@formthefuture.org.uk. We want to reach these students before they sit their exams, in order to provide them with as much support as possible at a critical moment in their journey including during the summer when they get their results. We ask that referrals for students in these year groups are made prior to their exam periods. To find out more about the support on offer, click here.
The Branching Out research explores how arts in nature experiences can reach more children by using volunteers as ‘Community Artscapers’ in order to tackle mental health inequalities in schools.
The research is led by Professor Nicola Walshe and funded under the UK Research and Innovation ‘Scale up health inequality prevention and intervention strategies’ fund.
We are looking for primary school staff to participate in a survey to inform the delivery of Branching Out as it develops to make sure it works for you. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes and closes midnight Wednesday 18th May. Thank you. Contact: anna.dadswell@aru.ac.uk
ECTs cannot start their induction until they have been registered with the ECT Induction Service (acting as Appropriate Body). Please find here details of the statutory service we provide.
Statutory ECT induction is now a two year process and as well as registering ECTs with an Appropriate Body, schools must also ensure that ECTs are accessing an Early Career Framework PD programme. Please read our updated FAQs for further details of the changes to the ECT induction process, the options for delivering an Early Career Framework PD programme and the steps needed to register a new ECT. We welcome all ECT registrations, regardless of the Early Career Framework PD programme the school has chosen.
The ECT Induction Service is running update briefings via zoom for Headteachers and Induction Leads in June. These briefings are free of charge for all schools with current ECTs registered with us or schools who will have an ECT registered with us in September. Places can be booked here.
The briefing will:
- act as an introduction or a refresher to the changes to the statutory induction process
- clarify roles, responsibilities and statutory entitlements
- explain the options for delivering an Early Career Framework PD programme
- provide important 2022 updates about changes to the DfE early career teacher portal, the transition from ECT year 1 to year 2 and the ECF PD programme delivered by the local Teaching School Hub.
- provide an opportunity to ask questions
Brand new Induction Tutors and Induction Leads should attend the half day course ‘Essential training for new Induction Tutors/Leads’. This course is free of charge for all schools with current ECTs registered with us or who will have ECTs registered with the ECT Induction Service in September. Further details and available dates can be found on our booking page here.
If you have any queries about the ECT Induction process please contact:
Rachel Minett | ECT Induction Adviser | 07767 615113
Family is a core pillar of my work as Children’s Commissioner following what I heard in ‘The Big Ask’, the largest-ever survey of children. This survey demonstrated how important families are to children. Children explained how having a supportive family has a positive impact on their lives – from receiving emotional support, to being able to talk with family members about their worries and aspirations for the future.
That is why it is great to have the opportunity to explore this work further, in the Family Review which Government has commissioned me to do. This Review will hear directly from children and families and seek to understand the composition of the modern family. It will explore how communities and services provide for families and what can be done to improve these further.
Capturing children’s voices is key to this Review. So, I am launching my ‘Call for Action’ to hear from children. I am asking schools for their help with this by promoting the survey, which involves two short questions that allow children to share their view on family life.
I am also aware that many organisations are doing important work in this space. I am therefore also launching my ‘Call for Evidence’, where I welcome evidence regarding all aspects of modern family life, support systems, and the pressures facing families.
 |
|
The Conference is being held at Bottisham Village College.
It is 100 years since Henry Morris became Director of Education for Cambridgeshire. He invented the Village College, and the concept of community education which spread all over the world.
A conference is being held to celebrate his achievements and to show the inspirational work that is still going on in many Cambridgeshire schools, supporting local communities with adult education, mental health, shared sports facilities and much more.
The event will bring together a wide group of people: Head teachers and school staff; politicians; council officers; academics and people who have benefited from Henry's legacy in different ways and who have an interest in education and the community.
It is a free event and further details are available here, including a link to book tickets via the 'Eventbrite' website.
|
 Families eligible for income-related FSM can book up to 64 hours at a participating holiday scheme this summer. An eligibility voucher and booking code will be emailed via EVouchers on 13.6.22.
Additionally, schools can request booking codes from 13.6.22: HAF@cambridgeshire.gov.uk for the following groups:
- families who are only just managing financially but ineligible for FSM (Total places requested capped at 15% of FSM eligibility per school).
- Ukrainian and other refugee families
- siblings of FSM eligible children
Family’s open to Social Care or Early Help Services can also book places, with referral by the service.
Allison Box, HAF Coordinator
Cambridgeshire Community Services Occupational Therapy Advice Line will be open between Mon and Thurs 9.30am to 11am and Wed 2.30pm - 4pm for advice and support. An occupational therapist will answer any queries you may have during a 20-minute call. You do not need to book an appointment, visit the website at https://bit.ly/nhscambsot-adviceline for more details or call 0300 029 5050, Option 4 during the above hours for help and support #CYPOT
The advice line will provide early help and advice to families, education staff and health professionals around Occupational Therapy.
They have also produced a document which they hope will be useful. It is called the READY TO LEARN RESOURCE PACK FOR MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS. It can be downloaded direct from their website. It is in pdf format.
Mainstream Resources page: https://bit.ly/nhscambsot-schoolresources
COMING SOON!
There will be pre-recorded training for school staff on:
Sensory Differences
Sensory Circuits
During the pandemic we as an Attendance Service have changed our ways of working and have been operating as a virtual service, this has enabled us to expand on our offer of support through increasing our Non School Attendance helpline and introducing webinars. We are already thinking creatively about how we can support schools next academic year and improve our service. We would really appreciate it if you could spare 15 minutes of your time to complete our online smart survey, the feedback received will help us to shape our service level offer and reflect on areas of support you feel are important.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LAAttendanceServiceApril2022/
The survey closes at midnight on the 20/05/2022.
Thank You.
The top search result for “How to feel happier” is a blogpost from the NHS, providing six top tips. ReadingWise has explored how reading can support these six pointers and contribute to making children and young adults happier.
Read the blogpost here.
 |
|
Read the latest issue of the Opportunity Area Newsletter here. |
On 22 June 2022, thousands of primary schoolchildren across the UK will take part in a short, supervised walk to share important road safety messages and speak up for their right to be able to walk in their community without fear or threat from traffic or pollution. Find out more here.
Join the Royal Opera House’s Create and Sing programme this summer for a pair of free online workshops. ‘What is Opera?’ creatively engages classes (KS1-2) with exploring and making opera in their classroom, as well getting a look behind the scenes of the Royal Opera House. Easy to access and deliver, What is Opera? Provides participants with a fun, focused and creative summer project, and an innovative introduction to opera.
To register your interest in participating in ‘What is Opera?’ please complete the link below. You will then receive email updates about the project and links to the pre-recorded part 1 workshop and live online part 2. https://forms.office.com/r/V3pYS6HHy2
 An online chat-room style event about an exciting new project tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and the creation of new wildlife habitats is taking place on Tuesday 17 May, 7 pm to 8.30 pm. Find out more here.
 |
|
As part of Cambridgeshire County Day’s Jubilee celebrations, primary schools in Cambridgeshire are invited to sing a specially written song for the occasion. Written by Sir Richard Stilgoe, The Jubilee Song celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne and service to the country. If your school would like to get involved, you can access the lyrics and music for the song here. Then simply record your submission and send the file over to cambscountyday@youngtechacademy.co.uk, before 23rd June, the day the Cambridgeshire County Day is taking place. The submissions will be turned into a compilation, in the hopes of raising money for a new children’s hospital in Cambridge. Any questions, contact Anne Bailey at abailey@formthefuture.org.uk.
|
As part of our continued support for music education in your area, Cambridgeshire Music and Charanga warmly invites you and your colleagues to this free CPD & Training webinar.
Webinar: You Can! Compose with Charanga Musical School - Complimentary CPD & Training Date & time: Wed 18th May, 16:00-17:00
Encouraging and enjoying composition with your pupils
In this session we'll include some of the activities in the units including the specialist apps available and consider ideas to hone and extend compositional skills.
To attend, simply register here.
The OA Webinar Series is a central repository of fully funded, quality assured CPD and pupil learning opportunities for all schools across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, West Norfolk and King’s Lynn. It includes a wide range of subject matter from English and maths for ECTs and TAs, to author/illustrator/poet videos and live mental health and coaching sessions. Upcoming topics include governance, speech and language and EAL. Join free at https://khub.net/group/opportunity-area-webinar-series
Further information on the Opportunity Area can be found here
Outdoor Adventurous Activities – Bringing Adventure to PE
24th May 2022 – Grafham Water Centre
Audience: This course is for all teachers who wish to learn more about how teaching and learning can be enhanced though LOTC and OAA.
Training for New & Inexperienced PE Subject Leaders in Primary Schools
8th June 2022 by zoom £45
Audience: These workshops are aimed at teachers and coaches who have been given responsibility for the leadership of PE in Primary schools and settings.
British Gymnastics Teachers Trampoline Award - Refresher
4th July 2022 - One Leisure Centre, St Ives - £165
Target Audience: Key Stage 3 & 4 - Secondary PE Staff
Digital Lifestyles for Primary & Special Schools
17th May 2022, 1.30pm-3.30pm – by zoom – Subscribing schools £35, Non-subscribing schools £45
Target Audience: For Primary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads and school leaders.
Teaching Primary & Secondary PSHE for ECTs/RQTs
Primary - 23rd May 2022, 1.30pm-4pm – Ambury House, Huntingdon – £65 If registered with Cambridgeshire ECT Induction Service, £75 All other ECTs/RQTs.
Secondary – 24th May 2022 – 3.45pm-5pm – by zoom. £35 If registered with Cambridgeshire ECT Induction Service, £45 All other ECTs/RQTs
Target Audience: For Primary and Secondary School ECTs and RQTs.
PSHE Network Meeting for Primary & Special Schools
24th May or 8th June 2022, 2.30pm-4.30pm – by zoom – Free for Cambridgeshire subscribing schools, £45 for all other schools.
Target Audience: For Primary and Special School PSHE Coordinators.
Developing the role of the primary science subject leader
10 Jun 2022, 09.30 – 15.30, West Town Primary Academy, from £185
Cutting Edge Science: Genomics
17 Jun 2022, 09.00 – 15.30, Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridge, from £185
Intent, Implementation and Impact: Using the Oftsed framework to strengthen leadership of the primary science curriculum
2 sessions: 20 & 27 Jun 2022, 14.30 – 16.30, remote delivered, from £100
Disney Day - Free Family Workshops
Target audience: Families of children under 9 Date and time: 31st May 9.30 – 1pm Course location March Community Centre Course Cost: Free (Must book through 01353 613013)
Superhero and Villain Day - Free Family Workshops
Target audience: Families of children under 9 Date and time: Wed 1st June 1.30 – 4pm Course location March Community Centre Course Cost: Free (Must book through 01353 613013).
SIS – Cambridgeshire Maths Conference – Conference Tab
Target Audience: Maths Subject Leaders
Location & Format: Face to Face training at the Huntingdon Marriott Hotel: 14th July 09:00 until 16:00. Cost: £130.
|
