Spring into Science 2019 - Year 8 pupils are invited to the University of Nottingham on Thursday 25th April 2019 for an exciting event. The University has generously offered to put on an engaging one hour science lecture on sound and resonance at no charge. It will be in the style of the Royal Institute Christmas Lectures and is intended to ignite and excite the audience, encouraging pupils to opt for GCSE science subjects. The event includes demonstrations including musical lightning, acoustic levitation and an experiment where glass is broken using only sound. Spring into Science 2019 - Event Details
For more information or to book places for your Year 8 pupils please contact Frances Rowland via email frances.rowland@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call 0115 8764601.
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Spring Term 2019 Pupil Premium Plus Funding: Update for Designated Teachers and Head Teachers - This term’s application round for Pupil Premium Plus funding for the period January to March 2019 will open on Thursday 10th January and will close on Friday 25th January 2019. More information
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Strategic School Improvement Project 1: Reading Transition Toolkit KS2 to KS3 - Access the toolkit here This toolkit has evolved through partnership funded by the Strategic School Improvement Fund. Partners have been working with the Nottingham Literacy Hub (National Literacy Trust). We would welcome feedback and additions to the toolkit. Feedback on its contents or suggestions for additions will be received by The Nottingham Education Partners until March 2019. To do so, please email: primary.team@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
IDEAL training: More Advanced EAL Learners - This training provides strategies to support the learning and language development of bilingual learners across the curriculum. The course takes place on Wednesday 23rd January 2019, 12.30pm - 4.00pm at ICCA, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1QZ. The cost is £100 including lunch. To book a place or for further information please contact Azmah Aziz on 0115 8764690 or email ideal@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
DfE News Story: Activity ‘passport’ to inspire schoolchildren and boost resilience - ‘Passport’ of activities launched to enrich children’s experiences and skills, backed by the Scouts, Girlguiding and National Trust. Support is available from SOLAR to assist in the development of their individual passport programme and/ or in providing character development opportunities. More informationSOLAR website
TeachMeet East Midlands February 2019 - The largest TeachMeet in the East Midlands is back! February 6th at Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus, 6.00pm start. With Keynote speaker Gareth Baker and a free buffet from 5.30pm. Reserve your place here
Permit to Drive Minibuses: Important Changes - The Permit to Drive Minibuses process has had some changes applied, therefore with immediate effect the Driver Medical Declaration and Licence Check are to be carried out before a new or renewal application to Permit to Drive is made. More information
Ofsted Curriculum Videos - Video playlist with information on Ofsted’s curriculum research towards the 2019 education inspection framework. More information
DfE Update: T Level action plan - How we’re reforming technical education and developing the T Level qualifications for post-16 students. More information
DfE Update: Learning life-saving skills in school is crucial - Education Secretary stresses importance of basic life-saving skills and first aid – under plans for health education to become compulsory in all schools. More information
Small Steps Big Changes - The latest information from SSBC is available via the SSBC newsletter. To get in touch and find out more, visit the SSBC website.
SACRE Update: Underground Story Consultation - Over the past four years a group of leading New Testament scholars from Durham, Cambridge and Oxford universities have been developing Underground Story, a new translation of the New Testament for reading ages 9-13 years. They are seeking teachers and their students to help them get it right. Letter to SchoolsMedia AnnouncementFurther Information
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Safeguarding in Education training Spring Term 2019 - Training dates for this term are available to view and book online here. Additional information is available on the DSL page.
Free Breakfasts – Most Nottingham City Schools are eligible for free breakfasts. Funded by the ‘sugar tax’ schools are eligible for support if they currently have either no breakfast provision or breakfast provision if there is scope for improvement and 50% or more pupils are in IDACI bands A-F. To find out if your school is on the eligibility contact: frances.rowland@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 0115 8764601. For those schools who use Cares for Kids this programme will cease in July 2019 but you should be able to transition to Magic Breakfast by applying for funding here. This funding only covers food not staffing/supervision. To enquire about support staff to run a breakfast club contact: Lisa.Fox@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 0115 8761735
Nottingham Contemporary: Declaration of Independence by Barby Asante - An ongoing performance/forum bringing together women to reflect on how the political affects the personal and how the social, cultural implications of historic declarations, policies and legislations impact on their everyday lives. More information
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