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Please see below a reminder of key stage assessment deadline dates. Where possible, we would welcome early receipt of your data from Thursday 19th June 2025. This is to ensure we have sufficient time, before schools break for the summer holidays, to process all the information before submission to DfE.
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Key Stage
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Final Deadline
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Submission in CTF format via S2S to
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EYFSP
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Monday 30th June 2025
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Local Authority
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Year 1 Phonics
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Friday 27th June 2025
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Local Authority
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Year 2 Phonics (Re-Check)
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Friday 27th June 2025
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Local Authority
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Phonics reminder - alongside the Year 1 cohort for this summer’s phonics check, any Year 2 pupils who either did not meet the expected standard, were absent or disapplied from the check in the June 2025 phonics collection are required to retake the screening check. If the disapplication remains relevant the pupil should be returned as disapplied again in Year 2.
EYFSP Pupils transferring schools during the summer term – if a child moves schools during the summer term, schools must agree which of them will complete the Profile. In general, if a child starts at a new school on the first day of the second half of the summer term (or any time after that), then the previous school should submit the data. Please refer to page 21 of the EYFSP Profile Handbook.
Submission arrangements
Once all results have been populated and checked within your schools MIS system, please create the relevant CTF and upload via S2S.
SIMS Support - For schools that subscribe to the service, guidance notes and instructions will be available on the Shropshire Learning Gateway, please follow the link below, or via their ‘Teams’ channel:
https://www.shropshirelg.net/shropshire-ict-including-sims-guidance/sims-guidance-notes/
For schools who do not subscribe to the service, or use other MIS systems, should be able to obtain the relevant guidance direct from your software provider.
KS2 teacher assessments data needs to be submitted direct to the STA via the Primary Assessment Gateway website (Sign In (education.gov.uk)) by Friday 27h June 2025.
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Key Stage
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Final Deadline
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Submission in CTF format to
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KS2
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27th June 2025
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Primary Assessment Gateway
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Please note – we have seen from previous years that DfE websites often experience performance issues during this busy period. It is recommended, where possible, that schools do not leave it until the last minute to make their submissions so there is scope to overcome any problems encountered.
Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) administration window is from Monday 2nd to Friday 13th June 2025 and will be accessible via DfE Sign-in. This collection is managed within the DfE portal. Schools are able to download the final CTF which can be imported into a schools MIS.
Any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch. As always we appreciate your support and co-operation during this busy period.
Emma Price
Data and Reporting Analyst: Childrens
Business Intelligence and Insight Team
Tel: 01743 254451
E-mail: emma.price@shropshire.gov.uk
FAO Head Teacher, Designated Teacher for Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children
Our revised Policy for PP+ in relation to Looked After Children is attached for you, along with our updated SVS PP+ Support Map – this shows what support is available from us at a glance.
Key changes to note:
- The termly amount for schools* is planned to increase from £433 to £443 per looked after child to Shropshire for this financial year– on receipt of a Good Quality PEP
*As defined in the policy
Shropshire’s application process for EYPP can be found here: Apply for free childcare for foster children | Shropshire Council and the form can be found here Early Years | Shropshire Council
It is essential that this form is completed in order that the child’s EYPP funding can be released to their EY setting. Without this form the EY Funding Team are unable to process this payment.
Do also see our website page which gives more detail - Pupil Premium Plus | Shropshire Council , including on Key Stage 5 PP+
If you have any questions that cant be answered from the policy, map or website please do contact us at Virtualschool@shropshire.gov.uk
Best wishes
Jo
Jo Kelly
Head of the Virtual School and Access to Education
07458119657
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It was confirmed just before half term that the Government have accepted the SRTB recommendation of a 4% increase to all teacher and leadership pay ranges from 1 September 2025. There is also confirmation of some additional funding to help cover the increase. It would also appear that as the confirmation has come earlier than in previous years it is highly likely the pay increase can be effective from 1 September rather than later in the autumn term and backdated. I will be discussing this with payroll colleagues to confirm this in due course. There is also a proposed change to how TLRs are paid. There will now be flexibility for a school to decide the value of a TLR payment to a part-time teacher, rather than the FTE of that teacher being the proportion of TLR they receive. We will provide further guidance on this once fully confirmed after the usual Government consultation period.
There is no further confirmed news regarding NJC increase apart from the offer of 3.2% increase. This is currently with Trade Unions who appear to be suggesting they will reject. We will provide any updates as we receive them.
In the meantime if you have any queries please contact myself or your HR Adviser. Please see link to DfE statement - Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Paul Jones
Schools HR Advice Manager
Shropshire Council
Tel: 01743 254410
Email: paul.jones@shropshire.gov.uk
Please find the updated Grievance Procedure which gives clearer guidance to individuals to seek where possible to resolve matters informally, with a clearer focus on the outcome that should be a pragmatic resolution, which is realistically achievable, fair and reasonable and addresses the core issued raised.
A clearer approach to the formal procedure and in particular approaching the subject of the grievance as well as a re-work of the formal form to provide previous background and a workable resolution.
A workflow has also been added to the procedure to provide clear guidance of the procedure and the steps to follow.
Any queries please contact your HR Advisor
Welcome back to the last ½ term of the academic year! We hope you all had a great half term break ready for the last leg.
For your information, we have the following emails going out to members of your team this week:
Careers Leads/IAG
Asking for intended destination data for all your Y11’s or any updates to information already sent. Required ASAP.
DSLs/Safeguarding Leads
A reminder to complete the transition support project spreadsheet to enable us to prioritise transitions in September for those most vulnerable. A 27th June deadline will be included for this information.
Heads of Sixth Forms
Asking for their offers for entry in September, whether Internal or external candidates, as well as a note of any young people not continuing from Year 12 into Year 13. When available.
If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Geoff Renwick & Jo Brown
Geoff.Renwick@shropshire.gov.uk
Joanne.Brown@shropshire.gov.uk
Shropshire Council’s Early Years and Childcare Improvement Strategy has been updated. A link to the new strategy document can be found here.
Ironbridge Gorge Museums have recently launched a travel bursary for school who might struggle with the cost of transport for school trips.
It is open to Shropshire schools and pays up to £500 for a coach or mileage for schools who are using minibuses.
All of the relevant information and an application from can be found here:
https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/learn/educational-trips/#school-travel-bursary
Please the attached letterfrom Supt. Brian Gibbs of West Mercia Police regarding education based PCSO provision.
We have been approached by Ofsted to enquire as to whether schools/colleges in Shropshire have any areas available to hire for meetings, training or conference events.
If this is something your school/trust can offer and would be interested in talking to Ofsted further about it, please complete this short survey https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/1Z28AB/ and they will contact you to discuss further.
More information is also available from Hannah Elcock, Programme Support Officer at Ofsted (hannah.elcock@ofsted.gov.uk)
Please see the attached poster for details of Immunisation Clinics taking place in the Oswestry Area,
Colleagues in the Health Protection team would be grateful if the following were passed onto families.
For an up to date list of CPD provided by the Education Quality and Safeguarding Team, please visit this page on the SLG.
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SVS invite you to a one-off event with Jaz Ampaw-Farr where she will be sharing her hew Netflix film (shortlisted for Cannes best short film) and talking about her new book. Attendees will have a free signed copy to take away.
The event takes place on Wednesday 9th July 2025, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ, 3:30-5:45pm
See attached flier for information.
As Corporate Parenting partners supporting care experienced children and young people this is also an opportunity to be in a multi-agency audience with opportunities for dialogue and interaction about what we do next together.
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With schools planning for September our subject networks are ideas for both new and experienced subject leaders. They provide both national and local updates and a range of resources and ideas that allow you to review and enrich what you already do in schools. |
2 Exciting NEW courses
Playful Pathways into Programming - EYFS & KS1 coding and computational thinking : Monday 16th June 16:00 - 17:30
Whether you're a computing lead or completely new to coding, this session will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to lay strong foundations for future coders—one playful step at a time.
Led by Martin Bailey Book Here
Child Attendance - Can’t not won’t: Tuesday 17th June 1.30 - 3.00
Attendance is a key focus area for school leaders. This thought provoking course will allow you to explore and discuss all the factors and plan a way forward for your school.
Led by Hannah Thomas with guest speaker Steve Compton: Book Here
 View all our courses via this PDF
All AmazingCPD courses are available to book at: www.amazingcpd.co.uk
Alternatively complete the order form Download AmazingCPD Order Form
For queries email Lucy Adams via lucy@amazingcpd.co.uk
Please see the attached flyer from Joint Training with respect to CPI Safety Intervention Training this term and next.
This is available to all state-funded schools in the Shropshire LA area (maintained and academies)
We’re thrilled to invite you to the second MATNetworks West Midlands event, hosted right here in Shropshire on Thursday, 2nd October 2025, in partnership with the fantastic team at Empower Multi Academy Trust.
After the success of our first event, we’re back with even more thought-provoking content, compelling speakers, and plenty of biscuits.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Keynotes on the new RISE support
- AI in education – yes, it’s here, it’s clever, and no, it won’t take your job (yet).
- Inspiring discussions, networking, and shared wisdom.
Whether you’re leading a flourishing trust or just trying to figure out education is about!, this event is designed to energise, inform, and connect leaders across the region.
Book your ticket now before your diary fills up with “important” meetings:
Reserve your place here
We’d love to see you there – and yes, there will be pastries.
 Sky Arts’ Access All Arts Week, a free nationwide arts week for primary schools, returns for its fourth year between 16th and 20th June with over 19,400 teachers in 11,700 schools across the UK and Ireland already signed up to take part.
Exciting new live lessons for 2025
For the first time, this year’s programme will feature live lessons lead by some of the UK’s best creatives, including:
· Former ballerina & creator of DDMIX Dame Darcey Bussell DBE leads the way with an energising movement workshop, teaching fun dance moves from all around in a global dance adventure.
· Singer, songwriter and broadcaster Fleur East brings the beats, teaching pupils the basics of rap and how to have fun with music.
· Spoken-word artist and podcaster George the Poet guides pupils to craft their own poem about the library, using lyrical storytelling to explore a setting.
· Marvel comic book artist Will Sliney guides pupils step-by-step in his drawing masterclass, teaching them how to draw their very own comic book character.
· Oscar-winning Wicked costumer designer Paul Tazewell will encourage pupils to create their own one-of-a-kind outfit, inspired by the show’s iconic costumes.
The lessons, filmed at iconic locations including the Royal Academy of Dance, the Cartoon Museum in Soho, Hits Radio (part of the Bauer Media Group), the Library in Willesden Green, and Sky Studios Elstree (where Wicked was filmed) will give pupils an insight into the creative world and the inspiration behind our talent.
There’s still time to get involved in Access All Arts Week – find out more here: https://accessallarts.skyarts.uk/
Are you a professional who works with families in Shropshire, to support them and make referrals when they are facing a challenge?
We are looking for feedback about Shropshire’s integrated multi-agency consultation panel from professionals who have taken part as well as from those who haven’t yet. The deadline for submission has been extended to 9th June 2025.
Let us know what is working well and what could be improved so we can work together to support Shropshire’s families in the most effective and joined-up way.
Take part in the survey here.
Preparations are underway at Greenfields Primary School for the Summer production of 'The Wizard of Oz'.
If any schools have presented this previously and can kindly help with loans of costumes, props and scenery, please contact Anthony Price at Greenfields Primary/
Contact: aprice@greenfieldssbmat.com
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