Welcome back and a happy new year to everyone. We
hope you enjoyed a well deserved break and are looking forward to 2017.
We anticipate a range of announcements over the coming months relating to Local
Authority funding, school funding arrangements, assessment and reporting
processes and the ongoing Grammar school debate. We will endeavour to
relay appropriate information to you as the year progresses. In the
meantime there will be plenty to get our teeth stuck into over the coming
year and, as ever, we remain excited by what might be achieved this year.
Pat and Sarah Fielding
Urgent and important stories...!
Government's response to the consultation outcome: Schools national funding formula - Proposals for a national funding formula to make the distribution of schools funding fairer - summary of responses. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/schools-national-funding-formula
Education Sales Database/Education Services Nottingham - If your school requires a purchase order number on their ESD or ESN invoice, please ensure staff know to quote it when making the booking with the service provider.
Don’t forget the “Tent” project! - Have you registered to contribute to the Nottingham Big
Tent yet?? There’s still time! Make a square panel for the big tent - we’ll give you the
base material – and you can join other schools, classes, pupils in having your
panel displayed. Show us what you are made of in 2017! Further details from marisa.blissett@collegest.org.uk The Big Tent will be one of the first collaborative events
of the Cultural Education Challenge Nottingham, of which there will be
more details next issue.
Grant Opportunity - The Lords Taverners, the UK's leading youth cricket and disability sports
charity, has announced that its Minibuses grants programme has re-opened for
applications. Applications are being accepted from schools/ organisations that
cater for young people under the age of 25 who have a physical/ sensory/
learning disability. For more information please visit: http://www.lordstaverners.org/minibuses
Annual Conference - Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Nottingham's Response - Tuesday 24th January 2017 from 9am - 3pm - Nottingham City’s IDEAL (Identity, Diversity and EAL)
service are delighted to announce their forthcoming annual conference for
schools and academies; the topic is of national importance and we are pleased
to be able to introduce two such inspiring speakers. We are expecting
another thought-provoking and inspiring day and look forward to seeing
you there – booking details attached or contact Azmah Aziz azmah.aziz@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
or 0115 8764690. For more information please visit: http://beta.nottinghamschools.org.uk/teaching-and-learning-support/ideal/#IDEAL
Designated Safeguarding Leads
in Schools - Next Day Notification (Project Encompass) - The next day notification (Project Encompass) to
schools of a domestic violence incident where the police attended and a child
was present has started well. Thank you to colleagues in schools who have been
receiving the phone calls. The presentation used at the
autumn DSL network has been updated and is available on the DSL network page http://beta.nottinghamschools.org.uk/leadership-and-management-support/partnerships/designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-network/#NextDay
Important information on managing your
school gates - All Head Teachers & Senior Leaders - Changes to
education across the City have seen new schools being built and many extended
to accommodate the demand for pupils places. As part of these changes, sometimes
the school entrances are changed, altered, become redundant or school operation
times change. A vital part of keeping our children safe to and from Schoolis a clear visible entrance free
from vehicleswith school
Entrance Clearways (Zig Zags) and Pedestrian Safety Barrier in situ. Every parent
wants their children to get to school safely, and Nottingham City Council’s Traffic
and Safety would encourage you to keep them informed of any changes that may
affect your school entrances so that we can help address any potential issues
before they arise. A vital aspect of encouraging children to walk
is their safety. Children learn and discover vital road safety skills through
education and adult interaction.
We are here
to assist with:
School Travel Plans
Any potential Traffic Management
proposals for your area which may affect your current arrangements
Apprentices in Schools - From April 2017 the way apprenticeships are funded is
changing as part of a series of wider reforms to the apprenticeship system in
England. Employers with a pay bill of more than £3m will be required to pay an apprenticeship
levy.In England employers who pay the levy will be
able to access funding for apprenticeship training and assessment via a new
Digital Apprenticeship Service. Available funding can be used to meet the cost of
apprenticeship training and assessment against an approved apprenticeship
framework or standard. This can be for both existing employees as well as new
starters. Below is the briefing note about Apprenticeships in schools. http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/scene/january-2017-scene-articles/
Stories you might find interesting...!
Measuring and Monitoring the Mental Wellbeing of Children and Young People Workshop - 14th March 2017 from 16:00 - 18:00 at the New Art Exchange. Places are limited so book now or for more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2hTI2jR
6th Annual East Midlands Primary Languages Conference - Earlier this year Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw commented that Primary Languages are marginalised. He went on to mention that it shouldn’t be an either/or situation and that “excellent teaching in subjects like foreign languages and science promotes good literacy and numeracy skills. This complements, rather than detracts from, the focus on English and mathematics." The packed programme for the 6th annual East Midlands Primary Languages Conference will inspire your teachers, helping them to provide engaging lessons which will not only boost your pupils’ literacy skills, but also instil in them an abiding interest and curiosity in the subject. This annual conference, which offers high profile national speakers as well as showcasing local talent, represents tremendous value for money and is always very well received by delegates. Feedback from last year’s event included this comment: “Thanks for such a fantastic day yesterday. There was such a superb variety of workshops and the quality was of the highest order. It’s always brilliant to come away from somewhere feeling motivated and inspired.” The conference takes place on January 18th at the Nottingham Conference Centre at Nottingham Trent University. Places are filling up so don’t miss out on this opportunity. The attached flyer gives full details of the keynote speaker, workshop sessions and timings and information on how to book your place. In the meantime if you require any further information, please contact Jo Darley by emailing emlangspartnership@gmail.com or click on the following link: http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/scene/december-2016-scene-articles/#CONFERENCE
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