Heads Up - 17 June 2021

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17 June 2021

Heads Up replaces the Covid-19 Briefings and will be published weekly until further notice.

Covid-19 Information for Schools

Key Communications from DfE for Schools (07.06.21 - 11.06.21)

Details and links to the key communications from the Department for Education are available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Rapid COVID-19 test kits now available at five city libraries

From Wednesday 16 June you can collect your free, rapid COVID-19 test kits from one of five libraries located in and around Gloucester City. Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for libraries offering the service, please check opening hours as these will vary between each site.

School reports on pupil performance: guide for headteachers

This guidance has been updated to support teachers to prepare annual reports for parents following the cancellation of this year’s summer exam series and primary assessments, and partial school closures, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. School reports on pupil performance: guide for HTs (DfE/STA, updated 10 June). Additional information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

All Schools

Traded Service Conference – available w/c 21 June 2021

The Traded Services team is delighted to be able to present a free event, open to all school staff. It is aimed specifically at School Business Managers, finance, admin and facilities staff and will include a number of pre-recorded sessions and live ‘drop in’ session. View the full agenda here. Joining details are available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Letter from Marcus Rashford on Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Marcus Rashford MBE and Henry Dimbleby MBE are working with the Food Foundation to help promote the Government’s new Holiday Activities and Food programme. A letter can be found here (DOCX, 15.6 KB) from Marcus Rashford MBE and Henry Dimbleby MBE who are asking Headteachers to send it on to parents and carers, and particularly those of children who qualify for free school meals.The aim is to make sure schools and parents are aware of their local schemes and that parents take the opportunity to sign their child or children up to the programme this summer. For more details and a promotional film, please see the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Schools Safety Videos: staying safe on the railway

Wales and Western Community Safety Managers have collaborated with Picturascope to create two new safety videos demonstrating the dangers of the railway. Content includes level/foot crossing safety awareness, station safety and the dangers of electrification. Links to the videos are available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Primary

Mangotsfield English Hub Phonics Specialists

The Mangotsfield English Hub is looking to expand its team of Phonics Specialists. These teachers work with the Hub for an agreed number of days across the year to support other schools in developing their teaching of early reading and phonics. The closing date for applications is Friday 25 June 2021 at midday. Further information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Secondary

Year 11 Attendance Reporting

Guidance issued from the Department for Education (DfE) makes it clear that there is an expectation for Year 11 students to receive tuition until the last Friday in June. The DfE has also stated that there should be no use of the S code this year by schools as there is no need for study leave. Further details are available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Confirming summer school arrangements

Schools intending to run a summer school this year will need to complete the online confirmation form by Wednesday 30 June to take part in the summer school programme. If you did not complete the initial sign-up form, you can still join the programme by completing the confirmation form. Additional information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Previous issues of Heads Up, for the current academic year, are available on Schoolsnet at this link

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