Details and links to the key communications from the Department for Education are available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
All Schools
The government announcement on Monday 21 February has meant several changes for schools when they start back after half-term. DfE guidance has been updated throughout this week with revised operational guidance and contingency framework last issued on 24 February. Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for further details.
The 2022/23 Primary, Secondary and Special Schools Budgets are now available to view. Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for further details.
The Department for Education (DfE) has published consultation on ‘Revised Behaviour in Schools Guidance and Suspension and Permanent Exclusion Guidance’. Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for further details.
The Department for Education (DfE) has published the consultation on school attendance that will inform the White Paper due to be presented in the spring. The DfE are inviting responses from all staff, governors, parents and pupils. Further details are available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
Gloucestershire County Council is delighted to be hosting a leadership conference for schools at Kingsholm Rugby Club on Tuesday 22 March. Featuring Clive Lewis OBE and Andrea Parker, we will be exploring how leaders can help to overcome barriers to ensure all adults and students feel included. Further information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
It is a hugely challenging time for schools as the pandemic continues to have a significant impact. We would like to remind schools of the free wellbeing support available for all staff. Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for further information.
Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for the Families in Partnership February newsletter , which includes information and articles from teams within education, health, care and the voluntary sector that are relevant to specific times during the academic year.
Race Equality Week marks the launch of the #MyNameIs campaign to raise the importance of getting someone’s name right. Mispronunciation of a name usually starts for children at school and continues through to the workplace. This can affect self-esteem and children often do not feel comfortable to correct their teachers. Additional information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
The Virtual school is now able to provide a new service, offering support, guidance, advice and signposting to assist all children and young people with a social worker on a Child in Need or Child Protection plan. This is not for those young people already in care or previously looked after. Further information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
Primary
In a new video for headteachers, Gloucestershire schools and pupils talk about how the Daily Mile helps to reduce anxiety and gives a safe space where pupils can talk to teachers, or just benefit from catching up with their friends. The Bulletin Board at the above link has further information.
Governance
REMINDER - Clerks' Briefings
There are still places available on the clerks' briefings.
The aim of these free online one-hour briefings are to share the latest developments in school governance. The briefings will include legislation updates and best practice advice on a wide range of topics. It will also include information on clerking responsibilities and professional development.
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Thursday 10th March 2022
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19.00-20.00
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Wednesday 16th March 2022
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10.00-11.00
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Places should be booked through GCC Plus. Please ask your school office to book a place for you.
A recording will be available after the briefings have taken place.
