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- Message from Phil Leivers
- Public Health
- Early Years
- HR Matters
- Leadership and management
- Training and Consultation
- DfE daily update
Dear Colleagues,
Another big thank you for the support and engagement with the Local Area Inspection of our SEND provision. Evidence is being gathered until 6pm tonight and we should have high level feedback tomorrow.
Next week we are hoping we will have more information about the 12-15 year old Covid-19 vaccinations and will probably arrange a virtual meeting for secondary and special schools.
On Thursday Emma will host the Director’s briefing at 8.00am and you can access the link by booking on via WVES. There will be updates from Public Health, SEND, information relating to new arrivals in the city and also Skills.
With best wishes,
Phil
Phil Leivers
Phil.Leivers@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Flu Fighters Resources for Schools
The Flu Fighters have returned this year to help protect children from flu, encouraging them to have the vaccine in their new story, the ‘Vacc-tastic Voyage’.
Resources including template action plans, suggestions for digital media promotion, PSHE education resources (e-Bug), posters, story books (primary phase), FAQs and ‘myth busters’ will be sent to your school via email. Please look for these over the coming days.
All of these resources can also be downloaded from the ‘resources for teachers’ area on www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/flufighters
For further information please contact the Public Health team on flufighters@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Riva Eardley
Riva.Eardley2@wolverhampton.gov.uk
FLU Vaccine Updates & Training for Staff – Twilight sessions
The sessions will be led by Amanda Evans PSHE Advisory Teacher and Anna Smissaert Senior nurse at Vaccination UK Ltd. Anna will be briefing on to what to expect on the clinical aspects/answering questions Amanda will be explaining the teacher packs and using the associated resources within PSHE or science lessons/answering questions.
The sessions will take place on Thursday 23 September and Wednesday 29 September 3.30 -4.30pm you only need attend one as they are repeat sessions.
This is the joining link for the session on 23 September (these have been emailed to PSHE leads) please pass on to any other staff who wish to attend.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Amanda Evans
PSHE Advisory Teacher
Amanda.evans@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Early Years Funding Return Autumn 2021
Please find attached letter regarding the SIMS Early Years Funding Return for Autumn 2021. This letter also includes information on claiming for Extended Funded Hours.
Deadline for the return is Friday 15 October 2021
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Jo Woodcock
SIMS Manager
Jo.Woodcock@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Letter regarding the risk assessments of our Council’s employees attending schools/educational premises
The annual letter confirming that risk assessments processes for Council employees visiting your premises are being carried will shortly be emailed directly to schools leaders and can also be accessed from here.
This letter gives Schools and Educational providers the necessary assurances that we have carried out the duties expected from the employer. Please retain for your own records.
Can we also ask that our employees are, as part of your external visitor processes, given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the health and safety arrangements and expectations for your setting.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Marie Marenda
HR Business Partner – Education and Schools
Marie.marenda@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Ofsted's inspection data summary report (IDSR) newsletter
Ofsted's Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR) external newsletter
Welcome to the Ofsted IDSR team's first newsletter. Your one-stop pre-inspection shop for all your questions on the upcoming inspection data summary report (IDSR) release.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Donna Evison
Research & Assessment Manager
donna.evison@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Autumn School Census 2021
Data collection timetable and key dates
The census date for the Autumn School Census 2021 is Thursday 7 October with the deadline for approved submissions being Wednesday 3 November. The database will be closed to amendments from schools and local authorities on Wednesday 1st December.
Please find attached the School Census letter in particular the DfE guidance around Unusual circumstances – COVID 19
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Donna Evison
Research & Assessment Manager
donna.evison@wolverhampton.gov.uk
 Active Travel Funding
Discover dinosaurs in the park! Get a free bike service! Is the bike shed getting a bit overcrowded?
FREE travel support is available to schools, colleges and universities near St Peters Ring Road or Wednesfield Road. Please see attached flyer.
Find out how we can help and snap up some freebies! For more information, contact Annabel.shaw@mottmac.com.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Annabel Shaw
Transport Planner
Annabel.shaw@mottmac.com
Repeated: Religious Education practitioner mailing list
If you are an RE practitioner and would like to receive RE updates directly please join our mailing list by completing the form in this link.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Laura Jude
School Improvement Advisor for Equalities
Laura.jude@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Autumn Training Brochure
Please see the attached Education Excellence Autumn Training Brochure.
Upcoming City of Wolverhampton Governor Training
We offer a wide range of training designed specifically for governors, along with delivering bespoke training on many topics. Please share the training opportunities we offer with your Governing Body.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Sarah Mcelduff
School Governance Coordinator
Sarah.McElduff@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Repeated: Secondary Schools - Developing an Inclusive, Accessible and Ambitious Curriculum
Free SEND/Inclusion Webinars by NASEN
NASEN have 3 free webinars this term aimed at Secondary Schools. The first one is led by HMI, Chris Pollitt, ‘The Secondary Curriculum from an Ofsted Perspective’ (13.10.21)
You will need to first register with NASEN – which is also free.
This is an excellent opportunity and one I would ask you to consider. Information has also been sent via email and through the SENCO/SEND Networks
Please see information and links below:
Anna Vrahimi
School Improvement SEND Advisor
anna.vrahimi@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Repeated: School Improvement Workshop for Head Techers and Educational leaders - 30 September 2021
The next School Improvement Workshop for Head Teachers and Educational Leaders is being held on 30 September 2021 (9:30am- 4pm).
The agenda for the SIA day can be found here
The SIA day workshop will include presentations from Rob Hackfath (Senior Regional HMI) regarding the re-starting of Ofsted inspections this term.
These sessions will be relevant to all Head Teachers/Principals from all schools including Primary, Secondary, Maintained schools, Academies, Nursery Schools and Special Schools
22 September – Coronavirus – Daily update to all early years, children’s social care, schools and further education providers.
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