As we have entered a third national lockdown with schools and colleges being closed to the majority of pupils, please ensure that your Safeguarding Policy reflects the local restrictions and remains effective. In some cases, a coronavirus (Covid-19) annex or addendum that summarises any key local restriction related changes might be more effective than re-writing and re-issuing the whole policy. It is important that all staff working in the school or FE provider are aware of the revised policy.
The Department for Education opened a consultation to KCSiE for 2021 on 10th December 2020. The consultation can be found here, together with a second consultation on Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment between children in schools and colleges. Further information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
In light of the Government’s announcement to close all schools and colleges until at least February half term for most pupils, Alter Ego Creative Solutions has decided to make the ‘streamed to be seen’ performance of Chelsea’s Story aimed at Year 8 students available to all Gloucestershire Secondary Schools from now until the end of March 2021. Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for additional information.
Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for information regarding Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Support Hubs for Spring Term 2021, with dates and times, examples of content and an extended invitation to relevant staff.
The EU Settlement Scheme is a free scheme which enables EU citizens resident in the UK, and their family members, to obtain the status they will require in order to live and work in the UK after 30 June 2021. Further information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
We understand that the demands placed upon schools are likely to continue into 2021 and we want to support you to prioritise and ensure the wellbeing of your school staff throughout these uncertain times. Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for details of Wellbeing Webinars.
Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for a message from Chris Spencer, Director of Children's Services regarding the retirement of Jane Lloyd-Davies, Head of Education Outcomes and Intervention.
