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You may recall that the DfE published a consultation on the role of the ECT Appropriate Body (AB) in the summer term 2022. In this consultation, the DfE announced that Local Authorities would no longer be able to provide AB services from September 2023 and that only Teaching School Hubs would be able to provide this service from that point onwards. The DfE primarily consulted with schools and organisations on the challenges that may be presented with this change to AB services, as well as asking some questions regarding the effectiveness of ABs and the value of the formal assessment process within induction.
Following on from this consultation, the DfE have now published the response: Consultation Response November 2022.
The consultation response states that 'Across all aspects of the AB role, most respondents agreed or strongly agreed that ABs are effective in their role. This level of agreement was high across almost all aspects of the role consulted on.......Responses were clear that strong relationships are at the heart of successful AB services and that some ABs, both TSHs and local authorities, do this exceptionally well.'
We are pleased that the DfE have acknowledged that many Local Authority ABs provide a high-quality service and that their relationship with and knowledge of schools, expertise and support, especially with ECTs facing challenges, are valued by schools.
Other key highlights from the consultation response:
- Local Authority Appropriate Bodies will not be able to register new ECTs from Sep 2023. All new ECTs will need to be registered with a Teaching School Hub Appropriate Body from Sep 2023 onwards.
- Teaching School Hub ABs will receive support from the Teaching School Hub Council to enable them to build capacity to run ABs for all ECTs from Sep 2024.
- Schools value the progress reports and formal assessments within induction and the independent verification of a pass/fail provided by ABs. The DfE will not be removing these aspects of induction.
- Appropriate Body services will remain independent from Early Career Framework professional development programmes. Schools will still be able to choose an ECF PD programme which suits their context (either a funded programme, using accredited materials or designed and delivered by the school/trust).
In response to this information, the Local Authority has decided that it will not be viable for the LA Appropriate Body service to operate from September 2023. Therefore, both Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Local Authority are working in partnership with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Teaching School Hub regarding the transition to a Teaching School Hub Appropriate Body service. We will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition for schools and ECTs. Our aim is to ensure there is continuity of the service provided, including the systems and personnel involved.
We will provide you with further details of the transition in the spring term. For the time being, please read this briefing document which the DfE have asked us to send out to schools.
Rachel Minett (ECT Induction Adviser, Cambridgeshire County Council)
Claire Drake (School Improvement Adviser and ECT Manager, Peterborough City Council)
Schools can request free places on participating HAF Christmas holiday schemes for families struggling financially (who don’t already meet the FSM eligibility criteria). Submit this form to request booking codes.
We aim to expand HAF provision next year for young people aged 11-16 years old. If your school is interested in running a scheme, please get in touch with us to discuss further. We pay £6.50 per hour, per child, up to 16 hours over Easter and Christmas and 64 hours during the summer holidays.
Allison Box, HAF Coordinator: haf@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
The Cambridge Children’s Hospital (CCH) is a new specialist children’s hospital for the east of England – the only region in NHS England without one. CCH will be the first hospital purpose-built to integrate physical-mental healthcare and research. It features extensive schoolroom provision on every ward, supporting students to stay on track.
500 children and young people with physical and mental health conditions have fed into the design to address local needs and aspirations (the photograph below shows Cambridge Children's Network's representation at Cambridgeshire County Day 2022). You can sign up for the Cambridge Children's Network, track the progress and find out more about fundraising.
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Delivered by Nessie and funded by Cambridgeshire County Council, this is a free online workshop for parents and carers, extended family, friends or anyone who is supporting young people with self-harming behaviours. This workshop is an opportunity to develop an insight related to triggers, thoughts and emotions behind self-harming behaviour. It will explore and develop a positive and more confident approach to keeping young people safe and offer a chance to identify useful strategies and resources.The session will explore current information for families about managing, signposting and supporting with appropriate interventions. It will also offer parents and carers a chance to ask open questions in a warm and supportive environment. Please share this Free Workshop for parents course poster for Tuesday 6 December 2022.
RSE Webinars - Inclusive RSE and/or Faith Sensitive RSE – FREE to attend
Two short briefings funded by Cambridgeshire Public Health for all schools in Cambs & Peterborough (other schools may attend for a small charge). Designed to address areas of potential concern, raise awareness and build confidence for teaching staff and school leaders, including governors. Colleagues booking places will be asked to contribute to the evaluation of the programme through online forms and can sign up for multiple courses. Multiple attendees from each school are welcome. Relationships Education and Health Education (RSE) are now statutory in all maintained schools.
For further details please email pshe@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Level 5 PE Specialism Award & Level 6 PE Leadership Certificate
6/8 days starting 8th February 2023 – Level 5 £1200, Level 6 £1450 – Sunley House, Papworth Everard. Audience: This course is ideal for Physical Education Co-ordinators, and all teachers of primary school PE. It is also ideal for HLTAs, TA’s and sports coaches employed in schools
British Gymnastics Teachers Trampolining Award
Refresher - 30th January 2023 - £179 – One Leisure, St Ives. Teachers Award - 31st January, 1st, 7th and 8th February 2023 - £280 – One Leisure, St Ives. Audience: KS3 & KS4 – Secondary PE Staff
Safe Practice in Physical Education
2nd February 2023, 1.30pm-3.30pm - £49 – By Zoom. Audience: This course is for any teacher, coach or assistant in the primary, special and secondary phase.
SIS - Assessing Writing in Year 6 – Assessment Tab – Extra Date added!
Target Audience: English Subject Leaders & Year 6 Teachers
Location & Format: Live Face to face sessions: Trumpington Meadows Primary School: Monday 5th December 2022 13:30 until 16:30
Cost: £65 per place for Cambs & P’Boro LA schools & £75 per place for out of county, academy and independent schools.
SIS - Multiplication Matters – (Session 3 of 3) Maths Tab
Target Audience: Maths Subject Leaders, KS1 and KS2 teachers
Location & Format: Online via Zoom: Wednesday 7th December 2022 13:30 until 15:00
Cost: £35 per person per session for Cambs & P’Boro LA schools & £45 per school for out of county, academy and independent schools
Benefits and Boundaries - working with your support staff to improve safeguarding practice (book under Leadership and Management of Safeguarding Tab)
Audience: Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Aspiring Leaders in schools and academies across all phases.
Tuesday 6 December 11.30-12.30 Virtual course, £35
Evaluating your safeguarding culture (book under Leadership and Management of Safeguarding Tab)
Audience: Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Aspiring Leaders in schools and academies across all phases.
Friday 9 December 13.30-14.30 Virtual course, £35
Preparing for a Deep Dive and Leading your Subject
For Subject Leaders. Monday 9th January, 13:00 to 16:00. Course Location – Online using Zoom. Course Cost - £60 per delegate.
History Subject Leader Development Days
For Subject Leaders in Primary Schools. Wednesday 1st February 13:00 to 16:00. Course Location, St Neots. Course Cost - £65 per delegate.
Geography Subject Leader Development Days
For Subject Leaders in Primary Schools. Wednesday 8th February 13:00 to 16:00. Course Location – St Neots. Course Cost – £65 per delegate.
British Gymnastics Intermediate Trampoline Teachers Award (Secondary)
31st January, 1st, 7th and 8th February 2023 - £280 – One Leisure, St Ives
Audience: KS3 & KS4 – Secondary PE staff, trainee PE Teachers
Teaching RSE in Primary & Special Schools
5th December 2022 – 1.30pm-3.30pm – By zoom - Subscribing schools £40, Non-subscribing schools £50
New to Leading PSHE in Primary & Special Schools
7th February 2023, 9.30pm-4.30pm – Ambury House, Huntingdon – Subscribing schools £115, Non-subscribing schools £135. Target Audience: For Primary and Special School PSHE Coordinators, particularly those new to subject leading PSHE.
Drugs & Alcohol in Primary & Special Schools
7th February 2023, 3.30pm-5.30pm – by zoom – Subscribing schools £40, Non-subscribing schools £50. Target Audience: For Primary and Special School colleagues, especially PSHE subject leads and school leaders.
Maths in Science
For secondary teachers. 8 sessions starting 11 Jan 2023, 16.00 – 17.00, remote delivered, from £20 / webinar or £150 for all 8
KS4 Chemistry Subject Knowledge Enhancement
For secondary teachers. 3 sessions, starting 18 Jan 2023, 16.00 – 17.00, remote delivered, from £100
Dialogue in Primary Science
For primary teachers. 24 Jan 2023, 13.00 – 16.00, Histon & Impington Brook Primary School, from £95 Subsidies available.
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