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Over the next 4 weeks teams of four Y6 pupils from schools across the county will work together to compete against other schools in the heats of the annual Year 6 English Challenge. The heats are great fun, held face to face and take place after school in schools throughout the county. Working together, children are quizzed on their general knowledge of books and other texts as well as answering questions about spelling, grammar and text types. They will also need to work strategically to tackle the ‘Memory round.’ Successful teams from the heats will then take part in the Challenge Final on Wednesday 27 March. If you are interested in taking part please follow the link. School Improvement Service online calendar (bookingbug.com).
The PDPS is a register of Council-approved early years/childcare providers who are interested in operating from Council-owned premises. It will be used to advertise all upcoming opportunities including new premises, such as early years facilities within schools. Those who have not joined the PDPS at the time an opportunity is advertised will be unable to apply for it.
The next round will open in February. Applications can be submitted between 1st February – 8th March 2024. For details about the application process, and dates for virtual events visit Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) - Learn Together (cambslearntogether.co.uk)
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 teacher's 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 can be found on our AfPE/Sports Leaders Primary PE Subject Leaders Award page on Learn Together. Contact Ian Roberts for more details.
We are looking to deliver an interactive focus group for the use of spacer devices and are looking for young people and parent/carers to participate. For more information, please click below.
Asthma Focus Group information
An informative online event for parents: at this event we’ll discuss everything parents need to know about managing their child’s asthma. Parents will be given the opportunity to learn and connect with other parents/carers facing similar challenges. This will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Sign up now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asthma-and-your-child-breathe-easy-together-tickets-794227534937?aff=oddtdtcreator
CYP Asthma Training Tier 1
For all school staff. This is a free online training endorsed by NHS England. Tier 1 is for all staff and Tier 2 would provide staff with a deeper knowledge and understanding. This training will help towards Asthma Friendly School accreditation.
Many families who have moved from Hong Kong have settled in Cambridgeshire, where their children are attending our schools.
For example, Comberton Village College, have had over 30 students from Hong Kong in the last three years. To support and facilitate integration, the school employs a Cantonese-speaking teacher who conducts liaison work with students and their parents, also implementing other initiatives.
Cambridgeshire County Council would like to welcome them and are keen to understand their needs. We would like to work with schools to link in with these families. If your school can assist us with this then please contact:
Ashraf Ahmed, Migration Policy & Partnerships Officer. Email: ashraf.ahmed@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. Tel: 07391730976
Anglia Ruskin University is excited to launch a brand new BEd (Hons) Primary Education with QTS in September 2024, and we are looking for primary schools to join our Partnership and help develop ambitious future teachers for the region. This is a unique opportunity to work with a university ranked seventh for Education in the Guardian League Tables and recently named University of the Year 2023.
There are a number of ways in which schools and individuals can engage with us, including hosting a trainee on placement, guest lecturing and contributing to the student interview process. Please visit our partnership webpage for further information and to express your interest.
If you have any further questions, please get in touch via traintoteach@aru.ac.uk
Dr Rachel Minett | Lead for Initial Teacher Training | Rachel.minett@aru.ac.uk
We would like to make all schools aware of the “Schools Allergy Code”.
The Schools Allergy Code is a code of practice to help schools to keep pupils with allergies safe. It was created to give schools a set of standards and clear guidance to help make their settings and safe and inclusive as possible. Any school can sign up to the Code and use the associated checklist to ensure it is following best practices.
The link below includes a video clip lasting less than 4.5 minutes which explains more about the code. We encourage all Headteachers, Safeguarding leads and Chairs of Governors to take a few minutes to watch the clip. Schools signing up to the code will have access to newsletters and webinars to support staff in this area. The code has the support of clinicians and the Director of Public Health for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
https://theallergyteam.com/schools-allergy-code/
Upcoming Free Parent / Carer webinars to support CYP with mental health issues. Please disseminate to parents. Topics include `Supporting children / young people who are LGBTQ+ or Gender Questioning', `Supporting Children / Young People with Anxiety', `Supporting children / Young People who Struggle to Attend School'.
This is part of the Universal / Targeted mental health offer funded by Public Health.
To book, please visit Nessie. More information can be found here: NESSie workshops flyer
 Wilburton Primary School has a 16 space laptop trolley which they are offering free to any school, as long as you can collect it. If you are interested in rehoming it, please contact headteacher, David Aston.
Workshop – Developing confident Singing Leaders
Create & Sing: The Magic Flute - Full Day CPD, Cambridge Tickets, Thu 1 Feb 2024 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
For all teachers
Thursday 1st February 2024 09.00 – 15.00
A workshop to develop confident singing leaders delivered by Royal Opera House
Location: Cambridgeshire Music, New School Road, Histon, CB24 9LL
Cost :Free
Webinar – Instrumental Work in the Primary Classroom
Continuing Professional Development – Cambridgeshire Music - Making Music Happen Across The County
For all primary Teachers
Wednesday 6th March 2024 16:00-17:30pm
On Line – Cost £30 for 3
Webinar – Network Meetings for Primary and Secondary Music
Continuing Professional Development – Cambridgeshire Music - Making Music Happen Across The County
For all teachers or music leads
Monday 11th March 16:00 – 17:00
On Line – Cost £30 for 3 or FREE upon completion of school self-assessment survey.
Young Carers School Training Registration form
All educational settings. 13th February, 13th March & 23rd April. 9:30-3pm. Various venues across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. FREE
** Once your school has registered with us as a Young Carers Champion following the link above, you will have access to more information about the training.**
Subject Knowledge in RE
Tuesday 30th January 24, 9.00am – 12pm, New Shire Hall Alconbury, £65 LA Schools and £75 Academies.
This course looks at the different types of ‘Subject Knowledge’ seen in RE in the Primary School. The course will cover what subject knowledge is expected in the classroom by Ofsted and teachers own subject knowledge on different religions.
British Gymnastics Teachers Trampolining Award – Refresher
30th January – 9am-4pm – Cangaroo Trampoline Centre, Whittlesford, St Ives. £280 Audience: KS3/4 secondary PE staff, trainee PE teachers
Training for New or Inexperienced PE Subject Leaders in Primary Schools
29th February 2024 and 19th June 2024 – 1.30pm-3.30pm. Online. £49
Audience: Teachers and coaches who have been given responsibility for the leadership of PE in primary schools and settings. It is recommended but not essential that you attend both dates as topics will be different.
Safe Practice in PE
27th February 2024, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Online. £49
Audience: Any teacher, coach or assistance in primary, special and secondary phase.
SIS – Assessing Writing in Year 6 – Assessment Tab
Audience – Year 6 teachers. Thursday 18th January 2024, 13.15 – 16.15. Over Community Centre. £65 per place per session for Cambridgeshire LA maintained schools £75 per place per session for out of county, Cambridgeshire academy and independent schools
SIS – Leading Improvements in Phonics – Leadership Development Tab
Audience – Phonics & Ealy Reading Leaders, English Subject Leaders. Wednesday 24th January 2024, 13:30 – 16:30. Over Community Centre. No charge for up to two people from schools that have purchased Element 2 of the Primary Offer. £65 per place per session for Cambridgeshire LA maintained schools £75 per place per session for out of county, Cambridgeshire academy and independent schools
Developing and evaluating your safeguarding culture (Book under Leadership and Management of Safeguarding Tab)
Audience: Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Governors, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Aspiring Leaders in schools and academies across all phases.
Wednesday 24 January 13.30-15:00 Virtual course, £55 (90-minute course)
Single Central Record (Book under Leadership and Management of Safeguarding Tab)
Audience: Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Safeguarding Lead Governors in schools and academies across all phases.
Wednesday 28 February 13.30-14.30 Virtual course, £35
NEW - Managing Complaints (including serial and unreasonable complaints) (Book under Leadership and Management of Safeguarding Tab)
Audience: Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Governors in schools and academies across all phases.
Friday 15 March 11.30-12.30 Virtual course, £35
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.
Delivering Statutory Safeguarding Requirements in the PSHE curriculum
28th February 2024, 1.30pm-3pm. Online. £40 subscribing schools, £50 for non-subscribing schools.
Audience: PSHE leads and Designated Safeguarding Leads in primary & special schools.
PSHE & Personal Development: Preparing for Ofsted
7th March 2024, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Armstrong House, Huntingdon. £70 for subscribing schools, £80 for non-subscribing schools.
Audience: PSHE Leads, Personal Development Leads and/or senior leaders in primary schools.
Webinar - Becoming a music coordinator (2)
Continuing Professional Development – Cambridgeshire Music - Making Music Happen Across The County
For Primary school music co-ordinators. Exploring the role of the music coordinator
Wednesday 17th January 2024 16:00-17:30
Location: Webinar
Cost: £150 (for three part series)
Workshop - Getting More From Charanga Musical School - Complimentary CPD & Training Please register here
For all schools
Tuesday 30th January 2024 16.00-17.30
This workshop caters for those familiar with Music School but looking to extend their use and knowledge of the award winning programme.
Location: Cambridgeshire Music, New School Road, Histon, CB24 9LL
Cost: Free
Workshop – Developing confident Singing Leaders
Create & Sing: The Magic Flute - Full Day CPD, Cambridge Tickets, Thu 1 Feb 2024 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
For all teachers
Thursday 1st February 2024 09.00 – 15.00
A workshop to develop confident singing leaders delivered by Royal Opera House
Location: Cambridgeshire Music, New School Road, Histon, CB24 9LL
Cost :Free
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