All Schools
In August, the Local Authority (LA) received its first payment for the provision of education and childcare for children aged 2 to 18 who have entered Gloucestershire via the Homes for Ukraine visa route. Please note that those children and pupils who arrived via the Family Visa Scheme do not qualify for this funding. For more information please see the Bulletin Board at the above link.
We recently updated you about a proposal to bring our two Alternative Provision schools together. Alongside this, we are seeking your views to establish the vision and values of the school and your feedback will and input will help determine what is important to the pupils, families, staff and other key stakeholders. More information, including a link to the survey can be found on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
The Regional Schools Commissioner has approved the Academy Trust that will sponsor the new primary aged special school to open in Stroud in September 2023. Please see the Bulletin Board for more information at the above link.
This autumn, in line with the GCC SEND & Inclusion strategies and the government’s green paper priorities for SEND and alternative provision ‘Right support, right place, right time’ we will be making improvements to the EHC pathway to give a better experience for families and practitioners. Read the update which is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
The latest EO&I Structure Chart is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link. GLOSSI subscribers will be sent the contact details of their named adviser separately. Non GLOSSI subscribers can email for guidance on matters of statutory advice e.g. safeguarding and statutory assessment arrangements via Glossi@gloucestershire.gov.uk where one of the team will respond to your enquiry.
The Schools Forum Outcome Report from the meeting held on 15 September 2022 is now available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
The Children’s Commissioner for England has launched the Big Summer Survey.
The Big Summer Survey will provide new insights into children’s views on family, and will be an opportunity to hear from children about how they have spent their summer holidays. On the Children’s Commissioner’s website, you can also find a lesson plan, activity pack, FAQs, and child-friendly version of Family and its Protective Effect: Part 1 of the Independent Family Review to guide schools in how they can discuss family life with pupils as part of the curriculum.
The Children’s Commissioner has asked local authorities to share The Big Summer Survey with schools and to encourage you to make your children aware and how to take part. The survey is open until the 17th October. The Children’s Commissioner would love to hear the voices of children from all parts of the country.
We are delighted to share that we have received additional funding to extend the FREE Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for ALL schools until 31 March 2023. All school staff across Gloucestershire can access support 24/7 from Health Assured, one of the UK’s leading providers of Employee Assistance. For more information, please see the Bulletin Board at the above link.
This week, the DfE has confirmed all early years settings, schools and colleges will benefit from a new government Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which offers a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic customers (equivalent to the Energy Price Guarantee for households). A package of support will also be provided for non-domestic consumers who use heating oil or alternative fuels instead of gas, details to follow.
The scheme will run for all businesses and non-domestic customers, including public sector organisations, and applies to energy usage from Saturday 1 October 2022 to Friday 31 March 2023. More information is available on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
Please see the Bulletin Board at the above link for recent updates including:
- Posters to promote the Flu Vaccine roll out
- School and teacher views sought on School Immunisation Service recommissioning
- Resurgence of Chicken Pox and Scarlet Fever
- Save the Date! Next South West Health Protection Team webinar on Infection Prevention in Education and Early Year’s Settings.
Cycle to School week is taking place 3rd to 7th October 2022.
Cycle to School Week is a week-long event where families are encouraged to try cycling and scooting to school.
It’s a great way to celebrate the vast benefits an active school run brings, including its positive impact on children’s health and wellbeing, local air quality and carbon emissions. More information can be found on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
Primary and Special
A vacancy has arisen within the Gloucestershire Schools Forum membership for a Primary (Maintained) Headteacher member, and nominations are currently being sought for this seat. If you would like to put your name forward please use the above link to the Bulletin Board for further information.
End of KS1 and KS2 Assessment and Moderation CPD enables Y2/Y6 teachers to undertake end of KS1/KS2 statutory assessments.The meeting will enable teachers to understand and follow statutory requirements as set out in the 2023 KS1/KS2 Assessment and Reporting Arrangements (ARA), including 2023 national curriculum tests; and make robust and accurate evidence based teacher assessment judgements in reading, writing, mathematics and science.
The full day event takes place at The Pavilion, Cheltenham (£95.00 per delegate). For dates and booking information, please see the Bulletin Board at the above link.
Gloucestershire local authority (LA) wishes to appoint new external moderators to complete statutory end of KS1 and KS2 writing moderation in June 2023. For further information, including the application procedure, please see the Bulletin Board at the above link.
This training for teachers and practitioners new to the Early Years Foundation stage is taking place on Thursday 13th October 2022 from 9.15am to 12.30pm. Booking information can be found on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
This training is an introduction for those in nurseries and pre-school settings who are new to the Early Years Foundation Stage. It is taking place on Wednesday 19th October 2022 from 9.15am to 12.30pm at the Gloucester Farmers Club. Booking information can be found on the Bulletin Board at the above link.
Governance
DfE School Governance Update - September 2022
GLOSSI Governor Network Meeting 1 (Autumn 2022)
The first of three Governor Network Meetings during 2022-23 will be held on Thursday 10 November 2022, 6.30 - 8.00pm. It will be a virtual event accessed through the Teams.
This first event will include:
- Academisation in Gloucestershire Kirsten Harrison, Director of Education Key messages about Gloucestershire’s strategy for moving towards a fully academised trust-led school system; consideration of next steps for governors; and a chance to ask questions
- Need to Know Clare Dudman, Head of School Improvement Recent updates on a range of matters for governors and implications for your governing board
- Spotlight on Wellbeing Nick Wood, Occupational Health A reminder about governors’ responsibility in supporting staff wellbeing and what support is available
HOW TO BOOK
If you are a GLOSSI subscriber attendance at these Governor Network Meetings is included for the Chair of Governors or their nominated representative. A place at the November event can be booked via the GCC Plus website https://www.businesssupportservices.org You will find the event by clicking on the calendar under the training tab.
Not a GLOSSI subscriber but want to attend?
Click on the link to purchase a package of three network meetings at a discounted price Gloucestershire School Improvement | Business Support Services
Once you have purchased the package you will need to visit the training page to book a place on the event. This can be found by clicking on the calendar under the training tab.
Or if you wish to purchase as a one-off event, please book via the training page on GCC Plus and search on the calendar for the date (10 November) https://www.businesssupportservices.org
REMINDER - 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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Tuesday 15 November 2022
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10.00 – 11.00
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Wednesday 23 November 2022
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19.00 – 20.00
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Places should be booked through GCC Plus. Please ask your school office to book a place for you
Governor Training
There are still place available on the following courses:
- The Established Clerk - 09.11.22 - 9.30-11.00
- Headteacher Performance Management - 14.11.22 - 19.00-20.30
- Single Central Record - 15.11.22 - 15.30-16.30
- Health & Safety - 16.11.22 - 10.00-11.30
- An intro. to External Performance Data - 30.11.22 - 19.00-20.30
- New & Aspiring Chairs (2 parts) - 02.12.22 - 9.30-11.30 & 12.30-14.30
- Effective Minute Taking - 05.12.22 - 19.00-20.30
- Safeguarding Children - 12.12.22 - 19.00-21.00
For further details about the training courses click here.
Places must be booked through GCC Plus www.businesssupportservices.org.
Your school office will be able to book you onto any training.
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