The Nottingham Big Tent Project: Pupils use art to show how love is more powerful than hate - Schoolchildren in Nottingham have created 80 pieces of artwork to fill an exhibition promoting cultural diversity. The Nottingham Big Tent opened on Monday 19th and visitors to Old Market Square will have the opportunity to walk through and see the pictures on display until Wednesday 21st June. The project involves 35 local schools and has been funded by a grant from the Scape Group. The aim is to celebrate Nottingham’s rich diversity and community cohesion. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/2tvX3dA
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Schools' Forum - The next meeting of the Forum is on Thursday afternoon, June 22nd. Links to the papers have been circulated to all schools/headteachers. If you have any views on any of the agenda items please contact your sector representative(s). For a copy of elected representatives of Schools' Forum, please click on the following link: http://bit.ly/2rI3wWA
Young Bond Author: Charlie Higson to launch ‘Storysmash’ project - Nottingham City Council’s innovative ‘Storysmash’ project will officially launch on Saturday 24th June with actor, comedian, and author – Charlie Higson on hand to introduce this 12-month programme and to talk about his own experiences in the world of literature. The workshop, talk and book signing will take place at the Nottingham Central Library at 3pm-6pm. For booking information please visit: http://bit.ly/2stz2r1
Guidance on applying for Pupil Premium Plus for Nottingham City looked after children: FAO headteachers, designated teachers and business managers - The Virtual School has revised its process for schools to claim Pupil Premium Plus funding starting in the academic year 2017-18. For more information please click on the following link: http://bit.ly/2sDp3zj
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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 City Museum and Galleries Teacher's Open House - The next Open House this term will be held at Nottingham Castle on Thursday 22nd June. This is a free teacher’s evening in one of the flagship museums, and an opportunity to learn more about the service and network with other teachers in the region. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2rsLbJH
Lord Mayor's Attendance Awards 2017 - Information packs have now been sent out for the annual Lord Mayor’s Attendance Awards, and these should be with Schools' attendance leads. The event will take place at Harvey Hadden leisure centre, in Bilborough, on Thursday 13th July between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. Every school in Nottingham can choose two pupils to send along to this fantastic free event. For more information please contact James Blount via email james.blount@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or telephone 0115 87 63307
Nottingham Summer Development Jam - The Summer Digital Jam will take place between June and September 2017 with the principal aim of inspiring more young people in Nottingham about digital technology and related careers opportunities. The Summer Digital Jam 2017 is an employer led event delivered by the following partners: Capital One, SUMO Digital, Esendex, Dijital and The National Video Game Arcade. For more information on how to get involved please visit: https://www.thenva.com/sdj
Michael Rosen is coming to Nottingham - The Primary Teaching and Learning team are delighted to announce Michael Rosen as their special guest at the 2017/18 Teaching Assistant Annual Conference. This English-themed event will focus on how teaching assistants can support and inspire children’s love of literature, sharing strategies and tools that will excite and engage learners. The Primary Teaching and Learning team are exclusively offering Nottingham City Schools two places each for their teaching assistants if booked by 21.07.17. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2sm9Ob9
DfE Open Consultation - This consultation seeks views on proposals for changes to the short inspection approach for good maintained schools and academies and outstanding and good maintained nurseries, special schools and pupil referral units from October 2017. For further details please visit: http://bit.ly/2sdrVQO
DfE Guidance: Timeline for local-authority-maintained schools mandatory - What local-authority-maintained schools must know to plan for the academic year ahead. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2sD8kfC
Wolfson Foundation's Secondary Education Programme - The next deadline for stage 1 application to the Wolfson Foundation's Secondary Education Programme is the 10th January 2018. Through its Secondary Education Programme high-achieving (in receipt of an outstanding Ofsted assessment or regional equivalent) state-funded schools and sixth form colleges can apply to the Foundation for funding for capital or equipment projects relating to the teaching of science and technology; or projects involving libraries, languages, music or the arts. Grants do not normally exceed £50,000 for schools or £100,000 for sixth form colleges. For more details please visit: http://bit.ly/1DAsvdw
Apprenticeship Levy Reminder for all maintained Schools - In order for maintained schools to access the apprenticeship levy schools should contact the City Council to procure their apprenticeship training and not make arrangements directly with training providers. Schools can let the Human Resources Team know who their preferred training provider is, but providers need to meet the team's procurement criteria and be on their framework of preferred suppliers (in addition to that of the ESFA). For more information please contact Josie Guynan: josie.guynan@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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DfE Communication: Manchester Attack May 2017 - A large number of schools and colleges have been affected, directly and indirectly, by the tragic events that took place at the Manchester Arena on 22 May. There are a range of support services available (for people in Manchester specifically and more widely across the country) including information on mental health support, and resources to help discussions with young people about these issues. For more information on the support available please visit: http://bit.ly/2qRd0Lz
Cheap, reading t-shirts for Dolly – We have managed to get hold of a small number of limited edition, near vintage t-shirts, promoting reading. These could be yours for just £2, which all goes towards the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. XL and S sizes are available so what are you waiting for? For more information contact: Sukhmanie.Kaur@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call 0115 87 65514
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