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The recent Ofsted Physical Education ‘Levelling the Playing Field’ document identified the need for greater rigour in the leadership of Primary School PE.
For over a decade now, Cambridgeshire’s PE Advisory Service has delivered the Level 6 Primary PE Subject leadership award. This professionally recognised qualification helps develop a deeper understanding of teachers’ role as a physical education (PE) leader, and enhances the ability to design, lead and evaluate a targeted strategy for primary school PE. This qualification has been identified as best practice by DfE, and is regarded as a good use of the PE Premium funding. Details are here: PE Premium Funding
Contact Ian.Roberts@cambridgeshire.gov.uk for more details
The Festival of Stories 2024 is taking place between Wednesday 21 February and Wednesday 28 February.
The theme for the festival is Caring for Our Planet with a particular focus on three Rs of sustainability: Reconnect, Reuse, and Recycle.
Social media messages will be shared via the TTiC Facebook, and CambsEYC Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter) channels. Please look out for these posts and reshare among your own networks with the URL https://bit.ly/Festivalofstories and the hashtag #FestivalofStories
Download the Festival of Stories campaign toolkit for more ideas.
Microsoft is introducing changes to its Microsoft 365 Office suite which will set limits to the amount of storage across OneDrive, SharePoint (including Teams) and Exchange email. It is expected that this will not impact most schools, however, it does mean that you should review data storage to understand how much your school is using and work to delete or archive files no longer in use. From 1 February 2024, your students and staff may start to see warnings appear if they are near or over the new storage limit for Microsoft 365 for Education across OneDrive, SharePoint and Exchange email for schools.
From 1 August 2024, Microsoft will be enforcing the limit on how much storage can be used for storing your files and information and your school users will need to make sure they stay under their storage limit. What kind of Microsoft Licence is affected? All school tenants will receive 100TB of free pooled storage across OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange, with an additional 50GB-100GB of pooled storage per paid user for A3 and A5 subscriptions, respectively (not including Student Use Benefits). With pooled storage, a schools’ total storage limit is the maximum amount of storage all users combined can use. Users of Office 365 A1 (free subscription) will be limited to a maximum of 100GB for OneDrive storage, within the 100TB of pooled storage for the school tenant. Schools will have the option to purchase incremental storage based on their needs. You can download our summary Information Management & Guidance here.
The ICT Service is currently assessing the current storage usage for schools with Microsoft 365 tenancies that have support agreements with them*.
They will make direct contact with the schools that are assessed as most likely to be affected by the new limits, should the best practice advice above not be acted on. *If you are not subscribed to The ICT Service for your IT support, then please ensure you raise awareness of these changes with your IT provider so they can check 'business as usual' will not be affected for your school after the limits come into affect.
To talk to The ICT Service further about storage in Microsoft 365, or to ask questions please contact sales@theictservice.org.uk or call them on 0300 300 0000.
As part of a fully funded, year-long Mental Health and Relationships Programme, we would like to invite primary schools in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to attend a training session focusing on one or both of the main resources provided. The session is for colleagues who will be leading the delivering either the Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation Pack or the Promotion Healthy friendship Pack. The session will focus on practical considerations, examples of good practice and logistics.
The practitioners’ briefings will be held online:
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Promoting Healthy Friendships Pack
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10th Jan
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3.45 - 4.45 pm
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Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation Pack
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11th Jan
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3.45 - 4.45 pm
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Sign up for these events and access resources using this form
For more information contact PSHE Service or access our course brochure
Some children & young people (CYP) with asthma find their airways are more sensitive to changes in temperature so in cold weather, their symptoms often get worse. However, it doesn’t have to be that way and it’s possible to be symptom-free – even in winter.
The following advice can help you keep your child well during the winter:
- Make sure that they take their preventer inhaler as prescribed – using a preventer inhaler as prescribed helps the airways become less sensitive.
- Keep their reliever inhaler with you or ensure they always carry their reliever inhaler with them in case they need it in an emergency.
- Check their inhaler technique – using their inhaler properly is important. Talk to your doctor or asthma nurse if you feel you need help with this.
- Wrapping up – keeping warm & wearing a scarf/snood over their nose and mouth to help warm up the air before your child breathes it in. Breathing through their nose will also help warm up the air before it reaches their lungs.
Flu vaccines are very important, look at this information from Asthma & Lung UK: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/festive#will-the-festive-season-make-my-lung-condition-worse
If you are thinking of getting a real Christmas tree this year, please read this advice: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/festive#christmas-trees
Asthma & Lung UK has made a good Christmas checklist, take a look here: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/festive#festive-checklist
Merry Christmas from the CYP Community Asthma Team!
When parents are separating or separated, children can often get caught in the middle. Getting it Right for Children is a free online course designed to help families parent co-operatively. Parents will learn: how to stay calm and listen, why it’s helpful to see things from a different point of view and what to do to stop a discussion from turning into an argument.
Parents living in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough can access it for free at https://www.oneplusone.org.uk/parents
This course is not suitable for victims of domestic abuse.
 Help your children avoid the holiday ‘reading dip’ with the Reading Agency’s free online Winter Mini Challenge. Once they’ve chosen lots of exciting library books to read (printed or digital) their parents can sign them up to the dedicated children’s website: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/. Children can then unlock rewards for reading and find fun activities to do. The Winter Mini Challenge is an online, bitesize version of The Reading Agency’s annual Summer Reading Challenge.
 Wisbech Adventure Playground is holding three events over the Christmas period . A movie evening for families on 15 Dec (4.00 pm until 6.00 pm), £1.50 a ticket purchased from the playground .A visit from Santa and his Elf on 19 December (3.30 pm until 4.15 pm), and a free disco for 2 - 7 year olds and an adult to accompany them 20 December (4.00 pm til 5.30 pm).
The Health and Safety Executive are currently inspecting schools in relation to their management of asbestos. These inspections commenced last year and, after an improvement notice, Cambridgeshire County Council provided all maintained schools with mandatory asbestos awareness training for free, and this was confirmed by the Director of Education in writing to schools.
This training is required under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012). Many schools took the opportunity to complete this training, however a small number are still outstanding and could be at risk if they have an HSE inspection, which may result in an improvement notice directly with the school, and comes with a monetary cost.
For further information please contact Samantha Halpin (Compliance Officer, Property Compliance)
Participants will gain an understanding of the historical context of alcohol misuse, the prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and consider how this may impact on both learning and development.
Practical strategies to support children with FASD and pathways towards diagnosis will be explored.
In order to promote a holistic approach to supporting children - education settings, social care colleagues and parents/carers are invited to attend.
Tuesday 23rd January 2024 – Sunley House, Summer Hills Drive, Papworth Everard CB23 3RG
Wednesday 19th June 2024- South Fens Business Centre, Chatteris PE16 6TT
Registration at 9.15 with a prompt 9.30 start. Course finishes at 2.30
Places booked by Booking Bug below
Online scheduling for Virtual School (bookingbug.com)
Dogs have been in the press so much recently and have left many young people feeling worried and unsure of how best to stay safe around them. Woodgreen offer free, engaging dog safety workshops across ages 4 – 14. These empower young people to understand that dogs have feelings too, and teach valuable key skills on safe behaviours around dogs in a range of different situations, both at home and out in the local community. For full details visit Woodgreen workshops for primary and secondary schools Bookings now open for the spring term on a first come first served basis, to book email community@woodgreen.org.uk
SIS 1st Class@Number 1 – Maths Intervention Tab
Audience: Maths Subject Leaders, Year 2 Teachers & Teaching Assistants Session 1of 5 – Friday 12th January 2024 09:15 – 15:30. Face to face training at Stanton House, Huntingdon, £775 per school for Cambs LA schools & £850 per school for out of county schools, Cambs academies and independent schools.
SIS Assessing Writing in Year 6 – Assessment Tab
Audience: Year 6 Teachers, English Subject Leaders, Assessment Leads & Senior Leaders. Face to face training, Monday 15th January 2024 – Trumpington Park Pr. Sch, Tuesday 16th January 2024 – Hunts FA & Thursday 18th January 2024 – Over Community Centre. 13:15 – 16:15. £65 per place per session for Cambs LA schools & £75 per place per session for out of county schools, Cambs academies and independent schools.
SIS Leading Improvements in Phonics – Leadership Development Tab
Audience: English Subject Leaders, Phonics & Early Reading Leads. Wednesday 24th January 2024, 13:30 – 16:30. Face to face training at Over Community Centre. £65 per school for Cambs LA schools & £75 per place for out of county schools, Cambs academies and independent schools. No charge for schools who have purchased Element 2 of the Primary Offer.
Body Image for Primary Schools
13th February 2024, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Online. £40 subscribing schools, £50 for non-subscribing schools.
Audience: PSHE Leads and KS2 teachers in primary schools.
Drug & Alcohol Education in Primary & Special Schools
13th February 2024, 3.30pm-5.30pm. Online. £40 subscribing schools, £50 for non-subscribing schools.
Audience: PSHE Leads & teachers in primary and special schools.
Exploring Gender
27th February 2024, 2pm-3.30pm. Online. £40 subscribing schools, £50 for non-subscribing schools.
Audience: Teachers in primary, special and secondary schools.
British Gymnastics Intermediate Trampoline Refresher & Teachers Award (Part 1 & 2)
30th & 31st January, 1st, 7th & 8th February 2025– 9am-4pm – Cangaroo Trampoline Centre, Whittlesford, St Ives. £280
Audience: KS3/4 secondary PE staff, trainee PE teachers
Level 5 Certificate in Primary School PE Specialism/Level 6 Award in Primary School PE Subject Leadership
6/8 dates starting 13th February 2024 – 9.30am-4.30pm. Sunley House, Papworth Everard. £1125/£1400
Audience: PE Leads and all teachers in primary school PE. It is also ideal for HLTAs, Tas and sports coaches employed in schools.
Audience: Any teacher, coach or assistant in KS1 and KS2 who teaches dance type activities.
Physical Education & School Sport Conference
14th February 2024, 9.30am-4.30pm – Burgess Hall, St Ives. Early Bird offer if booked prior to 1.12.23 – Cambs & Peterborough schools £75, all other schools £90
Audience: All people involved in delivery of PE & School Sport in Primary, Secondary and SEND schools and settings.
SAVE THE DATE: 25th January 2024 19:30 - 20:30
Free parent/carer webinar: Asthma & your child-Breathe Easy Together.
Look out for the Eventbrite ticket coming soon!
Or for more information email: ccs.cypasthma@nhs.net
Promoting Inclusivity in your STEM Curriculum
For secondary teachers. 09 Jan 2024, 16.00 – 18.00, Ormiston Bushfield Academy, from £50 with £35 subsidy available
Preparing Pupils for the GCSE Assessment of Practical Skills
For secondary teachers. 17 Jan 2024, 14.00 – 16.00, Swavesey Village College, from £80 with £50 subsidy available
Diagnostic Teaching and Dealing with Misconceptions in Secondary Science
For secondary teachers. 2 sessions starting 07 Mar 2024, 16.00 – 17.00, remote delivered, from £90 with £60 subsidy available
Forest School Summer Training
Places still available of the Level 2 Forest School Assistant and Level 3 Forest School Leader training. Find out more by clicking the heading.
Promoting Inclusivity in your STEM Curriculum
For secondary teachers. 09 Jan 2024, 16.00 – 18.00, Ormiston Bushfield Academy, from £50 with £35 subsidy available
Preparing Pupils for the GCSE Assessment of Practical Skills
For secondary teachers. 17 Jan 2024, 14.00 – 16.00, Swavesey Village College, from £80 with £50 subsidy available
Diagnostic Teaching and Dealing with Misconceptions in Secondary Science
For secondary teachers. 2 sessions starting 07 Mar 2024, 16.00 – 17.00, remote delivered, from £90 with £60 subsidy available
Peterborough Museum Teacher Open Evening
For all teachers, particularly primary history and science leads or those responsible for trips. Tuesday 16th January 2024, 17.00-18.30. Peterborough Museum, free.
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