Spring into Science 2017 - A team of experts from the University’s School of Physics and Astronomy, led by Professors Edmund Copeland and Philip Moriarty, provided lively lectures and interactive demonstrations on sound and resonance designed to capture the children’s imagination. Some of the demonstrations included: musical lightning – making music using electrical sparks from a Tesla coil, acoustic levitation - balls suspended in the air using sound waves and an experiment where glass is broken using only sound. To view the full article, please click on the following link: http://bit.ly/2p6P1sr
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Safeguarding Audits: extended deadline passed - If you haven’t already returned your Safeguarding audit, please would you send to Gillian.Quincey@nottinghamcity.gov.uk by Friday 5th May.
EYFS Teaching and Learning Specialist - A 1 year cover post in the Early Years team is available. The closing date for applications is Friday 12th May and interviews are to be on Monday 22nd or Wednesday 24th May. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2qt5DsQ
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SHAKE-UP!: Create a version of a Shakespeare play for posterity! - Nottingham Schools are invited to submit their ideas for an exciting partnership between Notts TV, the Cultural Education Partnership – ChalleNGe, UNESCO City of Literature and Nottingham City Council. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2pFX0y7
Nottingham All Together Programme - Nottingham City Council is working with the anti-bullying alliance and Nottinghamshire County Council to provide a very exciting opportunity for schools to become All Together Schools. An All Together School is one that has proven its activity to reduce bullying of all children. The All Together programme has been developed over the last three years and builds upon the work of the Anti-Bullying Alliance’s previous SEND anti-bullying champion programme which saw significant positive results. The first training event will take place on Tuesday 16th May at the College Street Centre. Please see the following link for more details about the programme and online booking information: http://bit.ly/2nHUero. If you have any queries please contact: Catherine.kirk@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Building skills, knowledge and confidence in KS2 RSE delivery - There is still some availability for the above course being delivered in May and June by the PSHE Advisory Service. The course will focus on the principles of effective Relationships and Sex Education for those delivering in Key Stage 2. The day will be practical in nature with an emphasis on developing skills in delivery, building required knowledge, and increasing confidence. The course is suitable for staff who have little experience in delivering SRE or those who need to build their confidence or skills. The course will take place at College Street Centre on Wednesday 17th May or Tuesday 6 June, from 9am to 4pm. This is free to schools that have signed the City SRE Charter and £200 for other City and County schools. To book please complete the following form: http://bit.ly/2pbWYuh or contact: Catherine.kirk@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Diabetes Awareness Training for School and Social Care Staff - Diabetes Awareness training is available on Tuesday 23rd May from 1pm to 5pm at the Poppy and Pint in West Bridgford. There are 50 available spaces and this event is free of charge. However, if you cancel less than 72 hours prior to the event or simply do not attend there will be a charge of £50 plus VAT. For further information on the content of the event and for booking information please visit: http://bit.ly/2oLQRfF
Grant Opportunity - New Grant to Mark the Centenary of WWI. Schools that wish to develop projects that improve the understanding of World War I can apply for grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 through the Heritage Lottery Fund’s (HLF) new £6million small grants programme “First World War: then and now”. The aim of this new grants programme is to help communities mark the Centenary of the First World War. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2iyrv17
11th Report: Primary Assessment - The Education Select Committee report published 1st May. Focused on assessment in primary schools, but inevitably the wider question of school accountability arose throughout the course of the inquiry. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2pSm9Wv
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My Beautiful Nottingham Art and Photography competitions - Nottingham in Bloom is running new photography and art competitions to celebrate the beautiful green landscapes and corners of Nottingham. Keen young artists, along with photographers of all ages, are invited to take inspiration from the city’s abundance of parks, gardens, local landmarks, flowers, trees and nature through the seasons. The ‘My Beautiful Nottingham’ art and photography competitions are being run by Nottingham in Bloom and sponsored by Capital One. Entries are welcome from young people who live, go to school or are members of community groups in Nottingham. The closing date for entries is 5th May 2017 at 5pm. For more information and entry forms please visit: http://www.nottmbloom.org.uk/competitions/
Mental health and suicidal thoughts - Mental illness and suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, of any age, of any background, at any time. Like with physical illnesses, people don’t choose to have a mental health problem. And they need the appropriate care to get better. Mental illness and suicidal thoughts are common issues for young people. In 2014-15, nearly a third of concerns expressed to Childline related to mental health. For more advice and information please visit: http://bit.ly/27qTepM
Sharewear has launched a Schools Partnership Programme - Sharewear is a local charity, providing clothing and bedding for referred families in crisis. They have opened a partnership scheme to build relationships with schools and colleges, which allow them to refer children and families for the services that Sharewear provide. As well as this, they provide volunteering opportunities and educational sessions on themes relevant to the charity. A number of settings have already joined the scheme including: Bilborough Sixth Form College, New College Nottingham, The Trinity School and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School. For more information about the programme please visit: http://bit.ly/2qaoOul To complete an agreement form please visit: http://bit.ly/2oLGiZa
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