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- Message from Phil Leivers - Head of Education Excellence
- Public Health
- Early Years
- Information
- Training and Consultation
Dear Colleagues,
It was good to see so many of you join the Engagement session last Friday, and I hope you found it helpful. We have looked at the questions posted during the meeting and I think John Denley answered these. There has been no change over the weekend to the local response to the outbreak. If you are planning on holding end of term activities please ensure that mitigations are in place to minimise the risk of transmission.
Please can you also promote the walk-in vaccine clinic at the Mander Centre. It had a really good opening last week, details are on this flyer attached.
Best wishes and stay safe,
Phil
Phil Leivers Head of Education Excellence Phil.Leivers@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Repeated: Reminder Sign up for Health Related Behaviour Survey (HRBS) 2022
Your school can register to participate in HRBS 2022 with our survey provider, SHEU, by using the following link: http://sheu.org.uk/registerw
The survey provider, SHEU, will also be contacting your school with more information about the survey and provide you with a further opportunity to sign up to participate.
Pupils in years 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 have always taken part in the survey. Additionally, for 2022, students in Key Stage 5 (particularly Year 12) are invited to participate.
Instructions and support will be provided to help schools to administer the anonymous online survey. Participating schools will receive a detailed report of their school’s results.
Please see attached letter for further information.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Howard Jobber Senior Public Health Specialist howard.jobber@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 6 December and this must be reported on Thursday 9 December. We are asking for your attendance figure for Tuesday 7 December, 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.
Reception practitioners’ new early years framework network session 2 Wednesday 8 December 1-3pm
The theme for this session will be skills, knowledge and your personal curriculum. This session is open to all who work with in Reception, please book on through WVES
Nursery practitioners new early years framework session 2 Thursday 9 December 1.30-3pm
The theme for this session will be skills, knowledge and your personal curriculum. This session is open to all who work with children ages 2-4 in a school nursery, a nursery school, or a private nursery. Please book on through WVES
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Repeated reminder: Transitional NQT assessment forms and ECT Progress Review Forms for autumn term are now due for completion
Autumn term assessments for transitional NQTs and Progress Review forms for ECTs are due on Monday 13 December 2021. They should be completed by the Induction Tutor in collaboration with the ECT and their mentor.
Progress Review forms will need completing for ECTs in terms 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Click here for a blank progress review form (Please note that this is a snapshot of progress and is intended to be brief)
Click here for an example of a completed Progress Review form
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Jo Horlock ECT and Assessment Advisor Jo.Horlock@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Repeated: Exciting opportunity for pupils to stand as a Youth MP
Exciting news! We are giving young people the chance to stand as a Youth MP! This is a great opportunity for pupils to have a say and share their voice in the things that matter to them in their local area.
Whilst this is a big commitment, its also a fantastic way for young people to gain firsthand political experience and boost confidence. Full information is attached and here.
Home - #YES (youthengagementstrategy.co.uk) Deadline to apply is 7 January 2022.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Sarah Jenkinson Communication Executive sarah.jenkinson@wolverhampton.gov.uk
SIMS & Bromcom Training Schedule Spring Term2022
Please find attached the SIMS & Bromcom Training Schedule for Spring Term 2022.
Lead person to contact:
Jo Woodcock School MIS Support Manager Jo.Woodcock@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Schools vs. Climate Change
Schools vs. Climate Change is a FREE national football-themed climate action competition hosted by Planet Super League, working in partnership with 57 professional football clubs. It takes place from 10 January to 20 February 2022.
Children & adults score goals for your school by completing a range of green activities, helping you climb a national league table. Resources and support are provided. Visit HERE or e-mail schools@psl.football for more information or to get involved. Please find attached more details.
Lead person to contact:
Rich Holmes Head of Operations rich@psl.football 07811 740006
5 P's to the Perfect PE Curriculum
As part of your ConnectEd Membership, we would like to offer an exciting new leadership programme for your PE Leads.
Please see the attached for full brief of what this covers and how to register for each module. This programme will support the creation and implementation of a PE curriculum that is effective and sustainable.
This is FREE to ConnectEd members.
Please share this with your PE Leads.
Lead person to contact:
Sam Perks sam.perks@connectedpartnership.com
Hold the Date! Launch of SENCO Induction and Development Programme
Hold the date – Monday 31 January 2021. 1.00pm – 3.30pm (via TEAMS)
Target Audience: New SENCOs and SENCOs new to Wolverhampton
All SENCOs, Special School and PRU Leads Welcome
An introduction to a new SENCO Induction and Development Programme, led by Anna Vrahimi, School Improvement SEND Advisor and developed across LA departments, including Education Excellence, Inclusion and Empowerment, Outreach, Inclusion and NHS.
As this is the launch to a newly formed programme, all SENCOs and SEND leads are welcome to attend the launch. Joining instructions via WVES to follow. If you have a new SENCO or a SENCO new to Wolverhampton (September 2020 onwards), please email Anna Vrahimi directly with your SENCO’s details.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Anna Vrahimi School Improvement SEND Advisor anna.vrahimi@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
03/12/21 & 07/12/21 – Coronavirus – Daily update to all early years, children’s social care, schools and further education providers.
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