Black History Month 1st – 31st October 2017 - Black History Month has been celebrated across the country every October since 1987. It’s a chance to celebrate and recognise the contribution that African and African-Caribbean people have made to Nottingham and the UK over the many hundreds of years they’ve been a part of the country’s social fabric.
A range of events and activities will be taking place across the city throughout October as part of Black History Month. Venues include: The New Art Exchange, Nottingham Contemporary, University of Nottingham, Nottingham Castle, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham Playhouse and the Theatre Royal/Royal Centre.
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
Virtual School Update: Pupil Premium Plus Funding Extension - If your school didn’t claim Pupil Premium
Plus for a Nottingham City child in care on your roll between 12th September
and 22nd September 2017, applications will re-open from Monday 9th October to
enable you to do so. Please note the online application will close on Friday
20th October, so if you wish to claim the funding you must apply before then.
To read the full update and apply please visit: http://bit.ly/2fWTxEi
Important but not urgent stories...!
Premier League Primary Stars - The Premier League aims to inspire primary school children in everything from English and Maths to teamwork and sport. For more information please visit: https://plprimarystars.com/
DfE Guidance: Storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals in schools - Practical advice for teachers, technicians and other staff who buy, store or dispose of hazardous chemicals. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2gHvREN
DfE National Statistics: A level and other 16 to 18 results: 2016 to 2017 (provisional) - Provisional information on A level and other results for 16 to 18 year olds at the end of their final year. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2yGiL5p
DfE Statistics: Destinations of key stage 4 and key stage 5 pupils - Statistics on educational or employment destinations of key stage 4 and key stage 5 students. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/1vq1WPY
DfE National Statistics: Secondary school performance tables in England: 2016 to 2017 - The achievements of pupils at key stage 4 and how they compare with other schools in their local authority area and in England. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2xAMfMX
DfE Article: HMCI's commentary: October 2017 - Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, discusses findings from recent research into the primary and secondary curriculum. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2xCvwsJ
DfE Guidance: School inspection handbook - Guidance for inspecting schools under the common inspection framework, with a mythbuster document on common misconceptions. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2zdDauG
DfE Guidance: Handbook for short, monitoring and unannounced behaviour school inspections - Guidance for Ofsted inspectors carrying out school inspections under section 8 of the Education Act 2005. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/1j12vQv
HPV Vaccination - Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is aware that an email, questioning the safety of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been circulated to some local authorities and secondary schools. Extensive reviews of HPV vaccine have concluded that the vaccine has an excellent safety record and does not cause a range of chronic illnesses. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2zsC1QT
School Workload Conference 17th November
- This Free event
for Nottingham City Schools will explore good practice in reducing staff workload. The event is hosted by Nottingham's Education
Improvement Board, who were behind the development of the Fair Workload Charter.
To find out more and register, please visit: http://bit.ly/2gdJJ9e
IDEAL Training Session - EAL in the Mainstream Strategies to support the learning and language development of bilingual learners across the curriculum. This will take place on 22nd November 2017 from 13:00 until 16:00. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2z5HvjD
Funding for UK-French School Partnerships - The British Council has announced that grants are available for secondary schools (including sixth form and further education colleges) that have existing partnerships with a school in France. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2gc5TMy
Child Sexual Exploitation Training - The offer for schools to have CSE training delivered is still available up to the summer holidays and continuing in the new term. This is a workshop style which can be done as part of an inset day or twilight session whenever is convenient for the school. It is suggested that secondary schools have a minimum of 2 hours and primary 1.5 hours if possible. CSE is an ongoing problem and school staff are key in picking up signs and indicators. For further information please contact: Vanessa.mcfarlane@nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk
Inter Faith Network - This programme takes place this year from Sunday 12th November to Sunday 19th November. Many schools have participated in the week in past years, and IFN is encouraging as many as possible to do so this year. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2wN3vPx
FGM Training for Primary, Secondary and Special School Staff - Find out more about your professional responsibilities and the role of schools in working to help end FGM. This training course on 9th November is provided by the City PSHE Advisory Service in partnership with Mojatu and the County Tackling Emerging Threats to Children Team. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2yDpEjY
Flu Vaccinations for Staff - This year the Employee Wellbeing team are able to provide vouchers which can be exchanged for the flu vaccines at a number of pharmacies for £7.50 or vaccinations to be administered at Loxley House for £8.00 – to apply please complete the form: http://bit.ly/2fGtykH and return it to: ew.admin@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. If you have any queries, please contact the Employee Wellbeing Team on 0115 8762953.
Nottingham City SEND Strategy consultation meeting - All Schools are invited to send two representatives to a consultation meeting to inform the development of the Nottingham City SEND Strategy. The meeting will be held at the Notts County Ground, Meadow Lane on Tuesday 14th November, 08:30 to 12:00. To make a reservation, email your name, school and role to: Isabella.Kisielowska@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Maths Hubs East Midlands West Bulletin - To read the latest Maths Hubs Bulletin please visit: http://bit.ly/2fNcRaK
Improving the smiles of children - This course will take place on Tuesday 31st October 2017, from 10am-4pm at Highbury Hospital. It will aim to empower staff with the oral health knowledge and practical skills for working with children and young people (aged 0-18 years). For more information about the course, please visit: http://bit.ly/2gmotBK
Healthy Mouths Award - This study day helps participants to work towards their school being recognised for their commitment to Oral Health, with particular emphasis on supporting SEN children. This study will take place on Monday 20th November 2017, from 10am-4pm at Highbury Hospital. For more information on how to get involved, please visit: http://bit.ly/2gnbzU2
Stories you might find interesting...!
Nottingham Contemporary: Journey Through the States of America - Discover, discuss and examine with the States of America programme that journeys through the changing political and social landscapes of the States. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/2gHIKim
Discounted EYFS Books For Sale! - Various EYFS Oxford reading tree, Ladybird reading tree & miscellaneous books for sale. Nottingham Nursery have a collection of Books worth nearly £1,000 for sale at discounted rates. They are also open to offers from any schools looking to purchase in bulk. To view the books on sale please visit: http://bit.ly/2hGdZtw or if you are interested in purchasing any books please email: admin@nurseryschool.nottingham.sch.uk
Cricket Training Opportunity for Nottingham City Children - The Marylebone Cricket Club Foundation (MCCF) would like to invite your school to take part in the cricket-coaching programme for exceptional young athletes from state schools within the Nottingham City area. All coaching is provided free of charge to ensure that state-educated pupils are offered the same opportunities to play cricket to a high standard as their peers in independent schools. For more information or to apply please visit: http://bit.ly/2kgbUta
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