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- Message from Phil Leivers - Head of Education Excellence
- Early Years
- Information
- Public Health
- Training and Consultation
- DfE update
Dear Colleagues,
We have been reviewing the attendance figures for schools with the DfE and I would encourage you to complete the daily return to give a more realistic picture of what is happening in the city. Last week only 39.7% of our schools submitted the data whereas six other West Midlands authorities had over 50% of their schools sending in their figures. The WM average is 48%, so we are near the bottom in terms of compliance.
To complete the daily ESFA Educational Settings Status form (not to include nursery schools or nursery classes) please follow this link ESFA Fast Form (fasst.org.uk) . Thank you.
I look forward to seeing you at the Director’s briefing and the School Improvement day on Thursday.
Best wishes,
Phil
Phil Leivers
Head of Education Excellence
Phil.Leivers@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
The DfE started this data collection last year as part of the early response to the pandemic. The data you have provided has been central to informing the government COVID response on Early Years.
The DfE are requesting attendance data for the week beginning 8 November and this must be reported on Thursday 11 November. We are asking for your attendance figure for Tuesday 9 November, how many children you were expecting and how many children actually attended.
Method of collection as follows:
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Nursery schools and Schools with a nursery class please reply to the email sent to you from the research and assessment team
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Private nursery settings please complete the survey Click here to access the survey.
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Childminders can you please email or text your attendance figure to your Quality and Access Officer
It is really important that we have an accurate picture of the number of children attending early years provision across the city, thank you again for your continued support with this.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Stacey Henderson
Senior Early Years Advisor Stacey.Henderson@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Early Years Funding for Private Nursery settings and Childminders Only
Autumn 2021
Can all private nursery settings and childminders please submit their Autumn 2021 actuals in the usual way by Thursday 11 November 2021 for all 2, 3 & 4 year old funded children ONLY (existing & new starters).
Providers need to ensure ALL children’s attendance is amended to reflect the start and end date for all 2, 3 & 4 year old children.
Providers will still need to validate ALL 30 Hour codes in the usual way and continue to communicate with parents to ensure codes do not enter grace periods.
Please remove from the provider portal those children for whose funding entitlements have ended.
EEF Funding calendar
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Gurpreet Ghateaura
Early Years & Data Support Officer
Gurpreet.Ghateaura@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Important Funding Terms and Conditions
This is a gentle reminder that all funding terms and conditions documents must to be signed and return, by Thursday 11 November 2021 to ensure that there is no delay in you receiving your next payment.
Any questions please contact Claire Hardiman or Stacey Henderson
Lead person(s) to contact in the LA:
Stacey Henderson
Senior Early Years Advisor Stacey.Henderson@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Early Years update session Wednesday 10 November 9.30-11.30
Please link on the link below to access the session
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Childminder session Thursday 11 November 7.00-8.30pm
Moving learning on through quality evidence gathering
Microsoft Teams meeting
Click here to join the meeting
Please contact Wendy Round and Faye Boucher for further details.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Wendy Round
Quality and Access Officer
Wendy.Round@wolverhampton.gov.uk
or
Faye Boucher
Quality & Access Officer
Faye.Boucher@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Perspective Lite Accounts
All Wolverhampton schools should have a Perspective lite account with the main account being the Headteacher/Principal/Head of school.
This account is where the Education Excellence team share reports/documents with you and where the Research and Assessment Team share performance data and analysis with the schools that purchase their SLA.
If you cannot access your perspective lite account or do not have an active account, please contact the Research & Assessment team for assistance on research.assessment@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Donna Evison
Research & Assessment Manager
Donna.evison@wolverhampton.gov.uk
City schools awarded #YES Anti Bullying Charter Status
Schools are being encouraged to get involved and say one kind word this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, which begins on Monday 15 November.
Organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, the 2021 campaign has a theme of “One Kind Word”, with the belief that kindness is more important today than it has ever been, with the isolation during the coronavirus pandemic underlining how small acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of people around us.
The week will also offer the opportunity to recognise schools in the city which have achieved Anti-Bullying Charter Status.
For more information on how schools can get involved: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/school-resources
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Joe Perry
Communications Assistant
Joe.perry@wolverhampton.gov.uk
School Admission Surgeries
We will be holding Face-to-Face appointments for School Admission Surgeries at the Civic Centre.
The surgeries will run from 15th November 2021 to 11 January 2022 every Monday and Tuesday.
The aim for these surgeries is to assist customers who need support completing school applications online for children transferring from Nursery to Reception.
Customers who contact us requiring support will be offered an appointment for additional guidance and support.
All other customer will still have the option of completing their application via the online portal that opens on November 2021 and closes on January 2022.
Please feel free to use contact detail below should you have any questions.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Dee Nichols
Section Lead
Customer Services
01902551890
Dee.Nichols@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Get your free flu vaccination and get protected this winter
The flu vaccine is offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications and to prevent spread of the virus.
All teaching staff that belong to one of the eligible groups, should speak to their GP / practice nurse, midwife or a participating pharmacy to book a vaccination appointment.
In addition, the council is once again offering other teaching staff that would like to get vaccinated against seasonal flu to receive a FREE occupational flu scheme voucher which can be redeemed at any participating Boots pharmacy.
Please see the attachment for more details about how individual staff can request a voucher.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Riva Eardley
Principal Public Health Specialist
flufighters@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Repeated:The Wolverhampton NHS Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service
The Wolverhampton NHS Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service want to find out your views on the best way to run Children’s SLT Service. This meeting is only for colleagues working in schools and settings and is via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 18 November between 4.00 and 5.00 pm. There will be separate meetings for other groups. Please contact Phoebe Kent by email who will forward the meeting link.
Please come along with your thoughts and ideas. Alternatively, complete the Surveymonkey that covers the same questions that we are asking at the meeting. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/V9LNFNJ This runs throughout November.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Phoebe Kent
Head of Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Services
phoebe.kent@nhs.net
NHS Advice to Families this winter
I’ve been asked to circulate the attached advice from the NHS for you to share with your staff and families please.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Phil Leivers
Head of Education Excellence
01902 552538
Phil.Leivers@wolverhampton.gov.uk
An Introduction for West Midlands schools to learn more about Living Streets: WOW – the Walk to School challenge for Primary Schools
WOW is Living Streets walk to school challenge, designed to promote active travel and physical activity as well as reduce congestion around the school gates. It’s quick and easy to run and the impact is also hugely positive. Valued at upwards of £500 per school, the previous free WOW spaces offered to schools in West Midlands were snapped up quickly so do not miss the chance to secure one of these fully funded places for your school! Click here to find out more.
Lead person to contact:
Sameena Parvaz
Project Coordinator, West Midlands
sameena.parvaz@livingstreets.org.uk
07714 616 562
Grant Finder Update 4 November 2021
Click here to access the update.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Catherine Perry
Development Officer (External Funding & Digital Projects)
01902 552005
Catherine.Perry@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Culture of Inclusion and Belonging
We would like to ask our Wolverhampton schools to be involved in developing further the support and resources for our children and young people who have additional social, emotional, physical and learning needs. Please see attached a leaflet that explains the programmes we have to develop these resources further. If you are interested please also see the attached link to a short questionnaire that will enable you to see the dates of the meeting should you or anyone in your leadership team wish to be involved in this exciting opportunity to evolve our Wolverhampton SEND approach.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPage
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Helen Bakewell
Head of Inclusion and Empowerment
01902 551583
Helen.Bakewell@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Public Health Data Profiles for Schools 2021
Primary and secondary schools will have received in their school inbox their Public Health Data Profile, which is bespoke their school. We would particularly encourage schools to use the Data Profiles to inform their PSHE planning and whole school approaches to health and wellbeing and as part of their work with the School Nurse team. They may also provide evidence for Ofsted inspections in relation to school responses to personal development.
The profiles have been produced for mainstream primary and secondary schools to reflect the health needs in their local community. Special schools and PRUs are welcome to contact me directly to discuss which Public Health indicators may be most relevant to their setting.
Attached is the introductory letter that has accompanied the send out of your school’s Data Profile.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Howard Jobber
Senior Public Health Specialist
Public Health & Wellbeing team
howard.jobber@wolverhampton.gov.uk
SIA Day 11 November 2021
Click here to access the agenda.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Louise Mututa
School Improvement Advisor
Louise.Mututa@wolverhampton.gov.uk
07970476527
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
9/11/21 – Coronavirus – Daily update to all early years, children’s social care, schools and further education providers.
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