Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Awarded 'LOtC' Mark - Gold Award - Nottingham Nursery School has just been awarded awarded the prestigious ‘Learning Outside the
Classroom’ Mark - Gold Award, in recognition of the outdoor and off-site
opportunities which they offer their children (aged 2-4) and the work they do in terms of promoting learning outside of the
classroom with other professionals. The school are super pleased about this as it offers them recognition of something which is an absolutely integral part of their provision and which research shows is vital to children's development, well-being and learning. Staff have also worked very hard to pull together all the relevant documentation for the inspector to look at.
LOtC Mark is intended to recognise existing
exemplary provision, and to support schools in enabling all children to have
access to meaningful LOtC experiences. Full details can be found here http://www.lotc.org.uk/lotc-accreditations/lotc-mark/
Urgent and important stories...!
Nottingham City Council’s SOLAR team is very proud to
have helped celebrate a decade of school ice skating - The team helps support schools to access the programme
offered by the National Ice Centre. The comprehensive transport and skating
package is a great opportunity for schools to offer a sport that is not
normally accessible within the curriculum. It was funded by Capital One from 2009 until 2014, and is
now subsidised by the National Ice Centre. More than 23,000 pupils have taken part in the
award-winning Schools Ice Skating Programme since it started, and more than 400
youngsters have secured Talent ID Scholarships to allow them to develop their
skills further. The SOLAR team can help organise low-lost, local
authority-approved transport, as well as providing advice and information about
the programme. It also administers the booking and contracting process. More information here
or call Andrew Smith, SOLAR Business Manager, on 0115 947 6206 (ext 238).
REC1 Submission - This is a reminder that the following documents are required to be submitted to the Schools Finance Support team in October 2016:
• VAT submittal and VAT Full report for September 2016 (These should have been produced and submitted on 1st October) • Summary trial balance (This should also be produced on 1st October or before any October postings) • Bank reconciliation - the LA "REC1" form for September 2016 • A copy of the bank statement as at 31 September 2016 (We do not require the original statement; a photocopy, scanned copy or internet report is acceptable) • Bank history report for September 2016 • Un-reconciled items listing as at 31 September 2016
Grant Opportunity – financial support to advance education
related to natural history and/or the environment. For more information please visit: http://www.thealicemccoshtrust.org.uk/grants.htm
Think Family Conference to be held on 4th November 2016 - There is a nominal fee of £50 plus vat per person to your organisation and other external partner - this is to cover lunch and admin costs. An address and contact number is requested for invoices, plus purchase order number if applicable. To book a place, please send an email to: not-tr.safeguarding@nhs.net For more information please visit: http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/school-events/think-family-conference/
Nottingham ASBM has opened registration for their Autumn
Conference on 2nd November. Workshop topics include
Leadership, Persuasive Speaking, the new Apprenticeship Levy and Managing your
Relationship with SLT. The day is free to members, to see full agenda or
to register go to the website - www.nottinghamasbm.co.uk
The Nottingham Big Tent Project - We are rightly proud of our community
spirit across the City and this project is intended to celebrate Nottingham's
richly diverse population. We are inviting all schools, academies and settings
to contribute a 900mm x 900mm panel, or panels!, to the Nottingham Big Tent
that will be on display from Summer Term 2017. It may be a panel to celebrate
the diversity in your school, or a single class group, or individual pupils for
their GCSE or A level textiles project, or a number of panels from interested
pupils or staff! For more information please visit: http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/scene/september-2016-scene-articles/#BIGTENT
Interested in Raising Boys' Achievement? - Gary Wilson will be leading on our INSET day at Middleton Primary and Nursery School on December 19th. Gary is a freelance consultant and author of several books including ‘Raising Boys’ Achievement’ and ‘How to Help Your Boy Succeed’. Prices are charged at £50 per delegate, which includes lunch and refreshments. To secure your place please email melanie.badelek@middleton.nottingham.sch.uk
Happy Black History Month 2016 - Please see the link below for some quiz
templates that we hope you will use to create your own school quiz competitions
before half-term (or as a half-term challenge with families). Answers are
also supplied!... We hope that you will
identify a potential KS2/3 Mastermind from your school to enter our live quiz
on the night of the Civic Event at the Council House (Thurs 10th
November); please send entrant names directly to adisa.djan@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
or jane.daffe@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
by Thursday 13th October. http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/scene/october-2016-scene-articles/#BHM
Interactive PSHE
sessions for pupils – book now!! - Are you looking for a quality external provider to
complement your existing PSHE provision?The PSHE Advisory Service has a team of experienced professionals
offering exciting interactive workshops for pupils of all ages. Our workshops cover a range of themes and can
be adapted to meet your needs.All
content is in line with current legislation, good practice and guidelines for
the age range involved. Our two-person led workshops use drama scenarios to
encourage participation and stimulate discussion.Drama is an excellent tool to engage all
pupils as it is accessible for all.The
scenarios encourage children to consider moral dilemmas and to empathise with
characters, bringing the learning to life. The links below show a selection of the workshops on
offer.Prices start from £70 for a one
hour workshop delivered by a PSHE specialist.Our range of workshops increases regularly so if you would like input on
a topic other than those listed please contact Catherine.kirk@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
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