Heads Up - 2 December 2021

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2 December 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 (22.11.21 - 01.12.21)

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

South West Regional Consensus Schools Statement and updated guidance

Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for an updated South West Consensus Letter. Guidance has also been updated in response to concerns regarding the Omicron variant.

All Schools

Gloucestershire Schools Forum Membership Vacancy

A vacancy has arisen within the Gloucestershire Schools Forum membership for a Primary (Maintained) Governor member, and nominations are currently being sought for this seat. If you would like to put your name forward, please see the Bulletin Board at the above link.

December Holiday Free School Meal Vouchers

Applications for Holiday Free School Meal Vouchers for the December holiday period is open from Tuesday 30 November until midday Monday 13 December. Voucher emails will be sent out between 13 and 15 December. If parents apply after the deadline, we cannot guarantee delivery of vouchers before 25 December. Further information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Asset Valuation Inspection Programme 2021/22

Asset Management & Property Services (AMPS) have asked Richard Pitts to undertake this year's school estate valuations for inclusion in the county council’s accounts. As part of his instruction Richard will need to inspect all non academy school sites including diocese schools, special schools and alternative provision schools in the county. Further information can be found on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Headteacher and Chair of Governors Briefing - 25 November 2021

A recording from the headteacher and chairs briefing held on 25 November is now available to view via GCCPlusTraining. If you have not used the training site before, please register here. You will need to activate your account via email. Further information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.

Secondary

Careers Education Information Advice & Guidance (CEIAG) virtual event - 8 December 2021

The national charity Shaw Trust, through the Youth Support Team, are able to assist schools in their obligation to provide Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) services through specialist practitioners, with additionality brought by a wider network of supportive programmes provided in Gloucestershire. To provide information another virtual CEIAG event is being held for all schools in the county on Wednesday 8 December at 3.30pm. Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for additional information.

Previous issues of Heads Up are available on Schoolsnet at this link

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