Bulwell EAZ schools go wet and wild at Colwick - The term got off to a great start for schools in Bulwell as
Year 5 children took part in two night residentials at Colwick Adventure
Centre. The activities included canoe rafting and high ropes, making use of the
excellent facilities that Colwick Adventure centre offers. The children camped
in tents and also took part in team building activities run by year 10 Sports
leaders from The Bulwell Academy. The aim of the experience is to build
resilience and self-confidence and foster team building skills. A great time
was had by all and it is hoped this will become an annual experience for schools. If you are interested in outdoor learning please visit: http://bit.ly/2wRPjZP
Urgent and important stories...!
School Admissions: guidance for schools - The school admissions team have provided an update for schools and parents regarding this year's application deadlines. To read the update please visit: http://bit.ly/2fnzcYE
National Justice Museum - The National Justice Museum
Education team are holding a free open evening for teachers and educators on
Wednesday 27th September 2017 4pm-6pm at the National Justice Museum, Lace
Market, Nottingham. This will include presentations from ChalleNGe
(Nottingham’s Cultural Education Partnership) and The Mighty Creatives.
Attendees can also take part in two short interactive workshops and hear more
about exciting new education programmes and projects available for schools and
groups. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2o4nFkC or to book a place email: Naomi.Garnett@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk
Important but not urgent stories...!
IDEAL training session: EAL New Arrivals - This session from the Identity, Diversity and EAL team covers assessment
principles and methods in relation to newly arrived EAL learners. The session also provides practical
approaches and resources to teach and support EAL learners. For more information, or to book a place, please visit:http://bit.ly/2k1RZhw
FGM Training - This training
opportunity, on 9th November, is provided by the City PSHE Advisory Service in partnership with
Mojatu and the County Tackling Emerging Threats to Children Team.A limited
number of places on this course have been reserved for ADSLs. Requests for one
of these subsidised/free places should be made directly to: petermcconnochie@ncsep.org.uk for more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2wT9W2T
Ofsted seeks views on future changes to short inspections - The inspectorate has confirmed the arrangements for converting short inspections and launched a new consultation on future changes. The consultation will close on 8 November. To participate please visit: http://bit.ly/2xCBP2K
DfE Consultation Outcome: Short inspections of good schools - To read the outcome of the consultation, please visit: http://bit.ly/2sdrVQO
DfE Offer: save money on school computer equipment - DfE offers schools the chance to save on tablets, laptops and desktop devices. To find out more about the project, please visit: http://bit.ly/2ypzkyd
SMILE Musical Performances in Nottingham Libraries for 3-5 year olds – A delightful musical adventure for
children and their families is coming to Nottingham Libraries this
October. Told
through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by exceptional
musicians, Smile takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure. To book tickets or for more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2flQQvG
Schools Finance Support: Introduction of new code - Schools Finance Support have provided an update regarding a new code in FMS. To read the update please visit: http://bit.ly/2xCK6Uw
STA Update - Thelatest information and actions from the Standards and Testing Agency for schools, academies, local authorities and academy trusts can be read here: http://bit.ly/2whPPMa
STA Guidance: Teacher Assessment Frameworks - The STA has released the 2017/18 Frameworks to be used by teachers to make statutory teacher assessment judgements for pupils at the end of KS1 and KS2. To view the KS1 frameworks please visit: http://bit.ly/2xBQScS For KS2 please visit: http://bit.ly/2y5eGY7
Free PSHE Network Event for Primary Schools - The PSHE Advisory Service are
running a free primary PSHE network event on 16th October at The College Street
Centre, 3.45-5.45pm. There will be the opportunity for schools to find out what
support they can access through the service, sharing good practice and an
overview of the new Primary PSHE Entitlement resource that is replacing the
current skills ladder. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/2vVqPtP
Book your Free RSPB Schools Outreach Session - Since the start of the RSPB’s
Schools Outreach Project, 10,000 Nottingham pupils have benefitted
from free hands-on RSPB Schools Outreach sessions in their school grounds,
enabling them to explore habitats, connect with nature and learn about wildlife
on their doorstep. If you would like to book a session for this school
year, the RSPB’s Schools Outreach Officer, Rosalind Allen, would be pleased to
hear from you. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2wAGrTm
Free NHS Diabetes Training - Training dates are available for
staff to attend to gain awareness, knowledge and skills around managing Type 1
diabetes. The free training will help staff to ensure those with the
condition are managing their diabetes safely and effectively allowing them
to achieve their full academic potential. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/2ffEI3f
NQT Induction Programme Registration 2017: NQTs
Induction Programme 2017 - 2018 - If you haven’t already registered your NQTs for
this academic year, registration is now open. The registration form and other
induction information can be found by visiting: http://bit.ly/2xLevhr and the form can be found under ‘Essential
Information Documents’. The deadline for registrations is Friday 20th October
2017. Please remember that without QTS, NQTs are not eligible to complete the
Induction programme. There are some exemptions to this rule, which can be found
in the DfE guidance handbook ‘Annex B’: http://bit.ly/1vAnLxn. For further assistance, please
contact Mavis Bartley on 0115 8765039 or email: mavis.bartley@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Nottingham City SEND Strategy: Consultation
meeting for all schools - The date of this meeting has now been changed to Tuesday 14th
November. All Schools are invited to send two representatives to a consultation
meeting on Tuesday 14th November, to inform the development of the Nottingham
City SEND Strategy. This session will update participants about the national
and local context and provide an opportunity for senior leaders to contribute
to the strategic decision making process. Further details about the event will
be circulated in September.
Young
Black Achievers' Awards 2017 -
Nottingham City Council's Equality and Community Relations Team alongside IDEAL
are organising the Young Black Achievers' Awards. Children/young people of
African, African-Caribbean and Black Mixed Heritage between the ages of 5 and
18 years who live in Nottingham City or are studying in Nottingham City
schools/academies are eligible for nomination. For more information on the
awards please visit: http://bit.ly/2tZ3FFN
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'Time Travelling' School Pilgrimage days for KS1 and KS2 - Time Travelling provides educational pilgrimages for primary school children at Southwell Minster, the stunning 900 year old Cathedral of Southwell and Nottingham. The programme supports RE at Key Stages 1 and 2 and is planned using the Nottinghamshire Agreed Syllabus for RE. Visits are now available for 2017/18. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2xCKHFL
CAMHS Newsletter - The latest Child and Adolscent Mental Health Services newsletter is now available. It can be read here: http://bit.ly/2yEN3T1
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