Emotional Health and Resilience Charter Case Study: Henry Whipple Primary School
Henry Whipple school have completed their case study identifying how changes have been made as part of the Emotional Well Being and Resilience plan. They have taken the last ten minutes of lunchtime to do a ‘Headspace’ programme with all of the children. The children accessing ‘Routes To Inclusion ‘ do their ‘Amazing Me' or alternatives during this time at some points in the week.
Children say they are calm and relaxed and ready to start learning at the beginning of the afternoon. The sessions are impacting on learning progress and pupil outcomes.
Libraries Week 7-13 October - During Libraries Week, communities and library staff across the country join in a week-long celebration of the nation’s much-loved libraries, and this year’s theme will focus on Celebrating Libraries in the Digital World. There is lots going on in Nottingham to celebrate, including free courses. find out more
World Mental Health Day Thursday 10th October 2019 - Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year. Mind have some tips on practical steps you can take to improve and maintain your wellbeing including making time for yourself, building positive relationships and getting active. find out more
Early Outcomes Fund Consultation - As part of our Early Outcomes Fund work we are wanting the views of City parents and carers around their experiences about speech, language and communication needs and support and what changes they would like to see to help shape recommendations for how future services can be improved. Please encourage parents and carers to share their views by asking them to complete the online survey by Friday 18th October 2019. Thank you for your support.
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Best Practice Guide for Schools: Prejudice incidents - This guide has been created by Nottinghamshire Police, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council to support schools and educational institutions in dealing with prejudice-based incidents. Tackling prejudice is central to the successful promotion of fundamental British values, especially in relation to the values of respect and tolerance and the rule of law. Schools already work proactively to address all forms of prejudice and discrimination, and this guide should serve to support this work. Read the guide Contact: Jonny.kirk@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Teaching Grammar in Y4-Y6 on Thursday 10th October - The grammar expectations for the older primary years are challenging, so the course charts a course through the National Curriculum expectations, developing teacher’s grammatical subject knowledge and providing practical techniques and advice to help children to develop their understanding and apply it to their writing. register & info
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Working with Additional Adults on Wednesday 16th October - Perfect for NQTs and RQTs, this course empowers delegates to identify children's learning needs and offers successful models of differentiation. It further explores effective teacher and teaching assistant partnerships and strategies that will promote both team development and effective learner support. register & info
GDPR training for DPOs - Understanding exemptions under the DPA 2018 and training your staff in the art of redaction. Looking at practical exercises to understand and practically apply the exemptions. Q and A session in GDPR and DPA 2018. From 1pm to 4pm, 23rd January 2020. At the Committee Room, Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham. Cost is £150. To book your place please email frances.rowland@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Apply for the Autumn Term 2019 Pupil Premium Plus Funding: Update for Designated Teachers and Headteachers - This term’s application round for Pupil Premium Plus funding is from Wednesday 2 October until Friday 18 October 2019 to cover interventions being delivered between September 2019 and December 2019. more info
Ofsted News: Schools Update September 2019 - Summary of updates from Ofsted for schools from the past month. more info
DfE Guidance: National professional qualifications: frameworks - Descriptions of the national professional qualifications (NPQs) to help current or potential participants understand the standards providers must meet. more info
DfE Guidance: Primary inspection data summary report (IDSR) guide - This guide gives an overview of the data contained in the primary inspection data summary report (IDSR) and information to help interpret the charts. more info
DfE Guidance: Introduction of T Levels - T Levels are due to be introduced from the academic year 2020 to 2021. Find out what they are and what they mean for you. more info
DfE News Story: T Level campaign launches to help accelerate young people to ‘NexT Level’ - The NexT Level campaign will ensure young people have the information they need to apply for the first of the pioneering T Levels starting September 2020. more info
DfE Press Release: Up to £35k bursary and early career payments for new teachers - Financial package worth up to £35,000 to be introduced for new Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Modern Foreign Language teachers. more info
Nottingham SACRE News: Autumn Term 2019 - The latest information and updates from Nottingham SACRE. more info
DAISI QLA-Baseline Analysis - Are you using old SATs papers to baseline your year 6? With QLA-Baseline Analysis, you can pinpoint where pupils' learning from previous years is secure, target the topics and Types of Questions that need further attention, get an individual “pupil-on-a-page” report for each of your students and plan your interventions based on evidence. The DAISI team are offering a 14% off saving for any school wishing to purchase the QLA-Baseline Analysis. For more info contact gillian.heath@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Support for Environmental Outreach Education for Disadvantaged Young People - Schools, colleges and youth groups can receive up to 75% towards the costs of providing environmental outreach education for groups of disadvantaged young people through the Field Studies Council's Kids Fund. The next closing date for applications is the 1st November 2019. more info
A programme for young people aged 14-19 to discuss the situation in Israel and Palestine - The St Philip’s Centre in Leicester is collaborating with an organisation called FODIP (Forum for Discussion of Israel and Palestine) to run a two-day programme in October that will bring together Muslims, Jews and Christians to talk about the situation in Israel-Palestine. more info
What's On at Nottingham Contemporary - Welcome to our Autumn Season, we have a brand new season of exhibitions and events.
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