Coventry Education - updates for schools (week ending 1 November)

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Education improvement and standards web banner March 2019

Department for Education - updates for schools

Ofsted News - October 2019

Ofsted News - October 2019

Updates from Counter Terrorism Unit

Prevent - national referral form

Briefing document - Identitarian Movement

One Minute Guide - Preventing Youth Crime

Support for children, families and professionals where there is a concern about a young person possibly at risk of or being criminally exploited.

2021 Admissions policies - consultation

Some schools in Coventry and some of our neighbouring authority schools have started a consultation period on their 2021 Admissions Policies. Details of these are available to view on the individual schools websites as well as the Coventry City Council website.

Emails were sent to all Coventry Primary and Secondary schools on the 11 October 2019 to confirm the details in regards to the process for all schools. Any questions please contact admissionsconsultation@coventry.gov.uk

Schools who are in a consultation period are:

  • Rugby High School: 1 October 2019 - 12 November 2019
  • Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: 7 October 2019 - 18 November 2019
  • President Kennedy School: 14 October 2019 - 22 November 2019
  • Whitley Academy: 18 October 2019 - 29 November 2019

Please note: All Souls Primary School have withdrawn from the consultation process for their 2021 admissions policy.

Leicestershire County Council are also consulting on the admissions arrangements for 2021, the date of their consultation is 9 October 2019 to 29 November 2019.

Trainee teacher - mainstream KS2 placement needed

Trainee Teacher looking for Spring 2020 mainstream placement in Key Stage 2 – Specialism in Maths.

Any school who could offer this term placement to contact Claire Antrobus Deputy Head Sherbourne Fields 024 7659 1501.

Coventry Cultural Education Partnership - 100 Brilliant Ideas launch 26 November

Coventry Cultural Education Partnership (CCEP) is challenging each school to nominate a ‘Cultural Champion’ and would like to invite you to the launch of the ‘100 Brilliant Ideas’ (Creative ideas for use in the classroom) booklet, on Tuesday 26 November 2019, 4-6pm, The Belgrade Theatre.

100 Brilliant Ideas launch - further information and booking details

Secondary English Conference - 27 November

Secondary English Conference - 27 November

City of Coventry Freemen's Guild - Apprentice of the Year

Autism training - Complex Communication Team

Following interest and feedback from SENCOs regarding Autism training we are happy to share these training opportunities on offer from our Complex Communication Team:

Spaces are limited, so if you are interested in attending, please complete the booking form(s) and return to gaynor.millar@coventry.gov.uk 

PIPA Parenting Trial - Secondary

PIPA Parenting Trial - Secondary

PIPA - Clinical Trials Unit 

If you are interested in this project, please contact PIPA@warwick.ac.uk. The information shared is for Headteachers, please do not share wider with parents at this point.

Keep antibiotics working campaign

Keep antibiotics working campaign - poster competition (Primary/Secondary/Special)

Science Learning Partnership - Primary

  • Primary courses booklet: this contains details of all the courses booked in for this academic year across the Central Region.

Values and Choices: Exploring the complexities of Fundamental British Values in the Classroom

CPD Opportunity for History, RE, Citizenship and English specialists in Secondary schools

Please book a place by emailing Balbir.sohal@coventry.gov.uk.

Oral Health Guidance - FAO PSHE leads

If you require any further support or information in this area please contact Sue Smith -  Susan.smith2@covwarkpt.nhs.uk

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