On Thursday 25^th June, the DfE published their guidance for Inclusion Bases. This can be found here: Inclusion bases in schools

All schools should make themselves aware of the content of this important document; the EQA team are working to develop further information, training and support for schools around Inclusion Bases in the Autumn term.

Payroll Deadline

Please be reminded that the monthly payroll deadline is 9^th of the month regardless of which day of the week this falls on.  All Schools are encouraged to prioritise payroll related tasks and submit in advance of the deadline where possible to ensure that any actions needed as a consequence are able to be done e.g. the issuing of the contract of employment in advance of a start date.

All relevant Schools based staff need to ensure that any actions linked to staffing changes are submitted and authorised in advance of the above deadline (if this is applicable) to ensure staff are paid correctly.  Schools based staff should check their ERP notifications to ensure that submissions have not been rejected due to errors – rejected forms will need to be resubmitted and authorised in line with the above deadlines.

Payroll are unable to accept any work or tasks authorised, requested or submitted after the monthly deadline date, nor will they be responsible for any issues arising due to the result of late work being received within the Payroll team.

Schools based staff should also ensure that any staff leaving employment with Shropshire Council are aware that payslips and P60’s should be accessed (and printed if needed) in advance of their confirmed leave date.

Late/Backdated Work

Payroll continue to receive a high volume of late or backdated notifications - this is not acceptable.

Payroll cannot just process a late request/raise an urgent payment - this can compromise the whole payroll putting payment to over 2,000 employees at risk.

Whilst it may seem to others outside of Payroll that there is time to "add someone to the payroll" or 'just make a change' after the deadline there are strict controlled processes that have to be undertaken, manual checks that take place and a number of calculations before a BACS file is sent (with contingency time in case it fails) to the bank.

Payroll deadlines need to be met - this is getting the basics right and there will be consequences for Schools not complying if late work is received.  Therefore effective from 1^st March, any payroll instruction that is sent in late or is backdated (related to a prior month) will incur a £300 charge, that will be applied to the School cost centre with no authorisation needed.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (CAMHS STW) is excited to announce its enhanced digital emotional wellbeing offer launches on 1 July.

The new arrangements follow a rigorous procurement process by contract provider Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and forms an important part of CAMHS STW’S three-year transformation.

From 1 July, the service will be working with new digital partners Xyla, and BFB Labs. This will replace the partnerships formed during the previous contract, which will come to an end on 30 June, and follows extensive engagement with children, families and carers over the last 12 months.

What’s different about the new digital offer?

Children, young people and families will be able to access this new support via the service’s website – www.mpft.nhs.uk/camhs-stw.

The new digital therapy offer will be delivered by BFB Labs and is called Lumi Nova. Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage is a digital therapeutic mobile game supporting children with fears, worries and anxiety. Designed for children aged 7-12 years, it helps them reflect on their feelings, build resilience, and learn lifelong skills to self-manage their worries via a fun intergalactic adventure.

What’s different about the new specialist offer?

Children, young people and families will be able to access this new support, provided by Xyla, via an onward referral from CAMHS STW. Xyla is a trusted NHS partner, working to deliver neurodevelopmental services for children and young people aged 0–25 years. Its service includes triage, assessment and treatment pathways for ADHD and autism, delivered by experienced multidisciplinary clinicians in line with national guidance.

Since 2018, Xyla has supported NHS services to reduce waiting times and improve access to assessment. It works closely with local partners, including schools, to ensure a coordinated approach and clear, personalised support for children, young people, and their families.

Please be aware that new registrations via our existing partners have now closed prior to the new service provision launching on 1 July. Children, young people and families seeking online support can continue to visit CAMHS STW’s website where they will be able to find links to other support, ahead of the new offer getting underway.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Children and Adolescents Mental Health services (CAMHS) Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Forces in STEM is returning for its sixth year at RAF Museum Midlands on Wednesday 23 September 2026!

Delivered in partnership with the Royal Air Force Youth STEM team, this free event features the very best of the Midlands region, showcasing the fantastic work carried out by the companies and institutions that are innovating, researching, and manufacturing across the STEM spectrum.

Forces in STEM is a free event for Year 5 / 6 students and offers hands on STEM activities from a wide range of industry exhibitors, as well as a fantastic science show and the opportunity to discuss what studying STEM could do for your future.

For more information and to book your free tickets for the day and the science show, visit the Forces in STEM page of our website:

https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/schools-and-colleges/forces-in-stem/

If you have any questions or need help booking, please contact us at:

forcesinstem@rafmuseum.org

Please find  the attached newsletter to cascade to local schools and colleges and shared through their extensive electronic communication networks with parents and students.

Please note that the newsletter is intended for partners and is not public facing, as it includes links to resources available through the national campaign resource centre.

Please note that 

• People can visit the NHS website to find out where to get their flu, MenB and RSV vaccinations, including details of participating pharmacies and walk-in clinics: Vaccination and booking services - NHS
• School-aged children who do not attend school, or who have missed any school vaccinations, can contact the: School-Aged Immunisation Service - NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

I lead on vaccination communications for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB and NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB.

Please let me know if you need any further information, or if there is anything that would be helpful to support vaccination communications in schools and colleges.Chloe Newcombe-Rose

Communications and Engagement Manager

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

E: Chloe.newcombe-rose@nhs.net