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Good morning colleagues,
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Please find this week's Education Update below. Don't forget that all 'Education Updates' are archived on the SLG.
Best wishes for the exam season / KS2 SAT week,
John
John Rowe
Head of Education Quality and Safeguarding
john.rowe@shropshire.gov.uk
We've received several questions following the election with respect to the status of LA governors.
Hopefully the attached FAQs will answer any questions you may have. However, if you have further queries, please contact governor-support@shropshire.gov.uk.
Please see the attached update from the EHCP team.
Annie Williams
EHCP Team Manager
Please see attached the final draft of the new Asthma Policy.
Headteachers are asked to review and reply either to Andrea Mason (andrea.mason8@nhs.net) or directly to Helen White (Helen.white12@nhs.net) by the 30th May 2025.
For an up to date list of CPD provided by the Education Quality and Safeguarding Team, please visit this page on the SLG.
Amazing CPD runs networks for every primary subject. These sessions are designed to ensure your subject leaders are up to date with national and local initiatives. They are also great places to discover new resources, share best practice and network with other teachers. Our networks are delivered by experts in their subject with a wealth of experience and expertise.
“An excellent afternoon, useful for both the experienced geography leads and those just joining the fold” (Oxon CE Primary School)
MFL Network (20th May), delivered by Joanne Eccleshare a consultant for The Primary Languages Network. The focus this term is on creative teaching and learning. Content will ensure you are well prepared for September. Book here
Computer Coordinators Update (21st May) delivered by Richard Smith, founder of AmazingICT and AmazingCPD with guest speakers Rebecca Franks (Flip Computing) and Chris Calver (VEX robotics). Ideal for EYFS practitioners too. Richard offers an afternoon and twilight session.
English Network (5th June) delivered by Chris Ogden, an independent English consultant and Ofsted inspector. Book here
Art Network (11th June) run by Judy McFall, a freelance consultant with over 20 years’ experience of working in education. Judy will cover Ofsted requirements, resources such as Access Art and updates on award programmes. Book here
Geography Network (12th June) led by Jackie Zammit who is a consultant for the Geographical Association. The agenda includes support for planning, the role of sustainability in school and new resources to support staff Book here
RE Network (17th June) delivered by Julia Diamond-Conway from RE Today. The focus for the summer term network is on practical, creative RE teaching strategies. Book here
Maths Network (17th June) led by Headteacher Kerry Simmons who will be focusing on current updates, useful research and innovative teaching ideas to ensure subject leads are ready for September. Book here
PE Network (18th June) delivered by Kate Thornton-Bousfield, CEO of the Association for Physical Education. Kate will focus on the Curriculum review interim report, Ofsted updates and new resources for coordinators. Book here
History Network (26th June), led by Andrew Wrenn who works for the Historical Association. Andrew will be focusing on devising rigorous historical enquiry questions to lead learning. Book here
D&T Network (2nd July), delivered by Leanne Mee, founder of the STEM Workshop. Content will include both local and national updates as well as practical ideas and resources Book here
PSHE Network (3rd July), led by Lauren Edwards who will be sharing updates from the PSHE Association, considering online safety and the latest resources. Book here
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Half Day Conference - Developing a Love of Language and Literature (The Key to Successful Learning) - 3rd June 2025
John Murray returns to Shropshire to deliver the keynote at our conference. John is an independent Literacy consultant, he works with schools throughout the UK to improve reading and writing standards, secure best practice and achieve outstanding results. John will open the session with a discussion on how becoming a lover of
language and literature is the bedrock of great learning. Book Here
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Please see attached information regarding free English Hub training for Shropshire schools.
June sees the start of a year long project with Happiness For All CIC, Katie The Happiness Coach and the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund to support children in the region who have been affected by cancer.
Across all the Saturday mornings in June, the DiTella Group -who own The Loopy Shrew - have kindly donated a lovely space upstairs for the project to deliver 2 hourly sessions per morning.
10am-11am Session - 6/7 years up to 11 years old
11am-12noon Session - 11years old+
Group sessions are gentle, light, low-pressure, informal and practical - focussing on wellbeing techniques to support mental and emotional health.(Participants can share their experiences and feelings, but no one will be made to share or talk if they don't want to.)
Sessions with younger children will include activities such as crafts, and ALL sessions (no matter which age group) will give the children and young people heaps of ideas and ways to manage their feelings.
Sessions will be suitable for children and young people who are living with the emotional impact of a loved one being diagnosed with cancer. This might be a parent, sibling, grandparent, or anyone else they are close to. The sessions may not be suitable if the loved one is undergoing palliative care, please get in touch if this is the case and we will discuss it with you.
Unfortunately the sessions are not appropriate for young people who are bereaved. But anyone who is supporting a young person who is bereaved as a result of cancer, you can access support by emailing sath.macmillaninformation@nhs.net. There is also support available from Winstons Wish https://winstonswish.org/
Spaces are limited. For enquiries, please contact Katie@thehappinessclub.co.uk
The following questionnaire has been developed to capture the views of all services and organisations that support children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 years old and their parent, carers and families.
The survey will take approximately 10-20 minutes to complete and will ask you a series of questions which will be used to inform the SEND JSNA.
Please answer the following questions with children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 and their parent, carers and families in mind.
We want to hear your thoughts and experiences to help us to plan and deliver the best possible services.
Please complete this survey by Wednesday, 14th May 2025 and share widely with others in your network:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JSNA-CYP-SEND
If you require any support with completing this survey or require a different format please contact us using the details below.
Jessica Edwards
Business Intelligence and Insight Manager
BI Strategic Lead
Tel: 01743 253613
Mob: 07780 951406 /07977 701725
Jess.edwards@shropshire.gov.uk
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