Education Noticeboard 9 December 2021

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Telford and Wrekin Council

Education Noticeboard

9 December 2021

A round-up of news, guidance and key updates for education settings.

Director Update

I am delighted to share a number of great news stories from across the Borough. These include Cllr Shirley Reynolds visit to Lawley Academy on Unite the Uniforms Day...

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News Stories

Unite the Uniforms: Visit to Lawley Academy from Councillor Shirley Reynolds

Unite the uniforms day

Councillor Shirley Reynolds visited Lawley Academy on Unite the Uniforms day.

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Lightmoor Primary Pupil awarded a Blue Peter Badge

Lightmoor blue peter badge

Emilia in Class 5 has been awarded a Blue Peter badge for her drawing of Henry the dog.

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Playdays Oral Health Awareness Project

Playdays oral health

Learning activity with local dentist around the importance of oral health.

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Picking, preparing and cooking seasonal vegetables from the nursery allotment

Playdays allotment veg

Picking, preparing and cooking seasonal vegetables from the nursery allotment.

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Christmas school lunch with a difference at Ladygrove

Ladygrove Christmas lunch

This year the school council asked that all the staff come dressed as Elves for the Christmas lunch to add to the festivities!

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Telford Priory debate team attend House of Parliament workshop

Telford priory house of parliament session

The Telford Priory Year 7 Debate Team have taken part in an online workshop on laws and debating.

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Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby pupils donate food items

Abraham Darby food donations

Pupils from Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby are donating food items in support of the Ironbridge and Severn Gorge Lions 100 Bag Challenge.

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Department for Education Updates

Information for all education and childcare settings on implementing Plan B of the COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan

On Wednesday 8 December, the Prime Minister announced the implementation of Plan B of the COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan,

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Updated COVID-19 guidance for Telford & Wrekin schools

An overview of changes that all Telford & Wrekin schools need to be aware of, following updates to COVID-19 guidance.

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Government action following the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

The Government has launched a national review and local inspection following the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.

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National tutoring programme webinars

The National Tutoring Programme (NTP) is hosting a number of webinars that will give an insight into the programme, the three routes to tuition available and how you can get involved.

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Update to the contingency framework

The contingency framework has been updated with the latest information on face coverings, contact tracing and isolation.

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Update on the delivery of CO2 monitors

Over 99% of eligible schools and colleges, and the majority of early years settings, have now received their CO2 monitors. Final deliveries will be made before the end of term.

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Update to the educational setting status form to reflect changes to the guidance on face coverings and isolation

The existing questions on the education setting status form (EdSet) has been updated to reflect the recent temporary measures introduced in response to the Omicron variant.

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COVID-19 Updates

Free flu vaccinations for staff working in Telford & Wrekin schools

Telford & Wrekin council have been able to secure a number of flu vaccinations for school staff and are pleased to announce an evening session on 5 January 2021.

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COVID-19 vaccination pop-up clinic for 12-15 year olds

Vaccination clinics

Boost your immunity for the festive season by heading into our pop-up clinic and getting the vaccinations you need to protect yourself and those around you.

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Exclusion Reduction Team

Pre exclusion hotline – 07816 372459

The pre-exclusion hotline has been working well and this has best been used when a school is considering an exclusion, when a member of the BSAT team has been able to offer immediate intervention to discuss the exclusion in more detail and offer a preventative solution. 

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SEND

SEND local offer

SEND CPD Opportunities

Information about upcoming CPD opportunities for SEND including how to book.

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CPD

CPD courses for school staff, senior leaders and governors

CPD courses to the end of January 2022.

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Information & Resources

Panto Aladdin opens at The Place, Telford

Aladdin

There is still time for School groups to get discounted tickets to see Aladdin plus all ticket holders will receive a free branded facemask!

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Reindeer trail returns

Reindeer trail

Last year Santa lost his reindeer here in the park, they enjoyed their trip so much that they have decided to come back and visit us this year.

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