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- Message from Phil Leivers
- Early Years
- Information
- Training and Consultation
Dear Colleague,
I hope you enjoyed the Bank Holiday?
Today, can I draw Early Years providers to the Early Years Financial Incentives for Nursery Provision article below.
As you will be aware Wolverhampton are one of the 20 Local authorities who are part of the Early Years Financial incentives program, a national pilot to encourage practitioners to return to or start a career in early years. The aim of the pilot is to help childcare providers in Wolverhampton to attract staff and fill vacancies, by paying an incentive payment of £1,000 to eligible individuals who take up a job with them. This is funded by the Department for Education.
Please email the dedicated email address for more information, etc,
EYGoldenhello@Wolverhampton.gov.uk
Many thanks,
Phil
Phil Leivers
Head of Service Education Excellence
Early Years Transition form Nursery into Reception
Last year the transition into adulthood workstream group highlighted the difficulties in managing the transition from early years settings into reception and so created a UTF – universal transition form to support this.
The form comprises basic information about the children moving to the new setting as well as further information that will give an indication as to whether a more enhanced or specialist transition may be needed. This form was so well received last year that we are asking all settings to continue to use this again to support transition from Nursery into Reception class.
Wolverhampton Transition-Form-Nursery-and-Reception 2024 .xlsx
There is guidance on the 2nd tab on how to complete the form.
The deadline for sending these forms to the primary school is Friday 17 May 2024.
Lead Persons to Contact in LA:
Stacey Henderson
Senior Advisor for Early Years
Stacey.Henderson@Wolverhampton.gov.uk
or
Rachel Wright
Specialist Teacher / Under 5s ASD Keyworker
Rachel.Wright@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Early Years Financial Incentives for Nursery Provision
As you will be aware Wolverhampton are one of the 20 Local authorities who are part of the Early Years Financial incentives program, a national pilot to encourage practitioners to return to or start a career in early years. The aim of the pilot is to help childcare providers in Wolverhampton to attract staff and fill vacancies, by paying an incentive payment of £1,000 to eligible individuals who take up a job with them. This is funded by the Department for Education.
This pilot is running between April 2024 and December 2024
More information can be found on https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/education-and-schools/nurseries-and-childcare/financial-incentive-golden-hello
All PVI’s will have a received an email on Friday with the presentation attached from the session on Thursday
Please email the dedicated email address for more information, eligibility and how to advertise jobs through Wolverhampton Workbox.
Lead person contact in LA:
Stacey Henderson
Senior Advisor for Early Years
EYGoldenhello@Wolverhampton.gov.uk
Expression of Interest for Capital/Capacity Funding for Childcare and Wraparound Provision
The local authority has received funding based on predicted levels of supply and demand for childcare and wraparound provision, to meet the childcare reforms.
Unlike other capital grants, guidance is flexible on how local authority’s use this money but could include:
- Creation of new childcare places and wraparound provision, whether via the creation of new settings, or expanding provision in existing providers
- Expansion of existing childcare provision or Wraparound, including expanding existing provision to a different or additional site
- Remodeling of existing provision to create additional capacity
Expressions of interest in funding can be submitted by completing the following form Capital Funding EOI.docx and returning it to Claire Hardiman Claire.Hardiman@Wolverhampton.gov.uk by Friday 19 May 2024
Lead person contact in LA:
Claire Hardiman
Early Years and Childcare Development Officer
Claire.Hardiman@Wolverhampton.gov.uk
STATUTORY DUTY – Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Survey
To meet Statutory Duty and in line with T&Cs for funding, all Early Years Settings must compete the CSA survey by 5pm Monday 20 May 2024.
Please use the following URL link and/or QR code to access the survey:
https://forms.office.com/e/6Z74MERmHg
 Lead person contact in LA:
Claire Hardiman
Early Years & Childcare Development Officer
Claire.Hardiman@Wolverhampton.gov.uk
Ofsted updates – May 2024
Ofsted have shared information regarding changes in inspection methodology, from September 2024, especially for section 8 (ungraded).
More information can be accessed via:
‘Deep dives’ removed from ungraded inspections - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Also Sir Martyn Oliver’s speech at the recent NAHT conference regarding this, and Ofsted’s ‘Big Listen’.
Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the NAHT conference - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Lead person contact in LA:
Linda Brown
School Improvement Senior Advisor
Linda.brown@wolverhampton.gov.uk
2024 Key Stage Data Collections
Below are the deadlines for the return of your pupil data file for each key stage to the Research & Assessment team:
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EYFS - by Friday 28 June
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Phonics Year 1 and Year 2 retakes - by Friday 21 June
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KS1 – no longer a statutory collection
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KS2 TA data– schools to submit directly to Primary Assessment Gateway by the deadline of Friday 28 June.
Welcome (education.gov.uk)
Please find attached the Key Stage Data letters.
EYFSP Data Collection Letter_2024.docx
Phonics Screening Data Collection Letter_2024.docx
Lead person contact in LA:
Donna Evison
Research & Assessment Manager
donna.evison@wolverhampton.gov.uk
IDSR Update – May 2024
Ofsted have added the following data for all schools with final 2023 data:
Please see link below:
Ofsted | Inspection Data Summary Report
IDSR release: 2 May 2024
This release contains:
- final key stage 2 performance data for 2023
- final key stage 4 performance data for 2023
- final 16 to 18 data for 2023
- 3-term absence data for 2022/23
Lead person contact in LA:
Donna Evison
Research & Assessment Manager
donna.evison@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Minibus Guidance for Schools
This November saw the 30th anniversary of the Hagley M40 Minibus crash and the NASUWT Teachers Union are renewing calls for all schools that use Minibuses to be legally required to have an operators’ licence. With this in mind we thought schools would benefit from a reminder of the guidance in relation to operating Minibuses.
Pleas find attached guidance here which is also accessible on Cloud W
Lead person contact in LA:
Natalie Barrow
Health and Safety Team Service Manager
healthandsafety@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Wolverhampton Built Facilities Strategy School Survey
Max Associates, on behalf of City of Wolverhampton Council are undertaking a review of all indoor school sport and physical activity facilities across the city to understand the type of facilities available to encourage residents to be more active, identify where there are gaps in provision and help schools get the most out of their facilities during curricular, extra-curricular and out of hours provision. Please complete this survey which closes on Friday 31 May
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CoWCSchoolSurvey
Lead person contact in LA:
Andrea Fieldhouse
Principal Public Health Specialist
andrea.fieldhouse@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Information regarding NPQ provision in the City of Wolverhampton 2024-2025
ConnectEd Partnership will be delivering NPQs in partnership with Best Practice Network for Autumn 2024. In particular, they are thrilled to introduce the NPQ for SENCOs – empowering SENCO leadership! Please see the attached brochures ConnectEd-Leadership-NPQs-Brochure.pdf; ConnectEd-Specialist-NPQ-Brochure (2).pdf for more information.
Scholarship funding eligibility
For the Autumn 24 cohort there has been a change to DfE funding and scholarships are limited to a number of funded spaces nationwide.
- All maintained schools in England are eligible for limited scholarships for NPQ for SENCOs, NPQH, and EHCO.
- The top 50% of maintained schools in England with the highest percentage of pupil premium enrolments are eligible for
- NPQLT, NPQLBC, NPQLTD, NPQLL, NPQEYL, NPQSL, NPQEL
*The option for schools to self-fund any of the above NPQs is also available as well as the dual qualification Leaders Apprenticeships with NPQs, which can be funded through the Apprenticeship Levy.
To have the best chance of securing a fully funded place on an NPQ programme for Autumn 24, please encourage your colleagues to apply now using the programme links here. Please note that due to the limited availability of scholarships not all applications will be funded.
As always, if you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Harinder Jandu Harinder.jandu@connectedpartnership.com
Lead person contact in LA:
Jo Horlock
ECT and Assessment Advisor. Jo.horlock@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Families First for Children's Pathfinder (FFCP) Update
Please see attached here the latest updates for the FFCP. The pathway is rapidly moving into the test and run phase later this month.
As a reminder, please attend one of the 3 briefings to view the new Early Support Plan and have an opportunity to ask any questions to FFCP Leaders.
Links to join the briefings are via the WST website, training section.
Lead person contact in LA:
Kelly Jones
Education Safeguarding Officer
Kelly.jones@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Friday 28 June Discovery Day - City of Wolverhampton College
Students can discover College life as part of the College’s Discovery Day on Friday 28 June. We want them to come and see the College in person and briefly experience College life in readiness for September.
The day will consist of taking part in a taster sessions in your chosen subject area, refreshments will be provided, so please ensure you let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.
This event is for those students who have completed an application with City of Wolverhampton college.
Lead person contact:
Danielle Jones
Marketing Executive
jonesd@wolvcoll.ac.uk
Maths Funded PD Opportunities
 Primary Teaching for Mastery 'Tasters'
Headteachers and Maths Leads from schools that have not yet engaged with the £1000 funded Teaching for Mastery Programme are welcome to book to see ‘taster’ lessons (both 0930-1100) by clicking on the booking links below:
St Michael's CofE Primary – Tuesday 21st May
Manor Primary – Thursday 20th June
You might be interested in reading our FAQs, including Will NCETM Teaching for Mastery approaches align with White Rose or other schemes?
Schools at the Sustaining phase may book for Leading Maths, with many eligible for Mastering Number at Key Stage 2.
www.shawmathshub.co.uk
Lead person contact:
Graham Charles
SHaW Maths Hub Strategic Lead
graham.charles@shawmathshub.co.uk
Department of Education - Flexi-Job Apprenticeships
We are working with the Department for Education to ensure all schools know about Flexi-Job Apprenticeships and how this model can be used to take on Teaching Assistants or other support staff within schools.
Please see further information here
Lead person contact:
Matthew Lord
Co-Founder & Director LMP Group
matthew@lmp-group.co.uk
Summer School Census 2024
Data collection timetable and key dates
The census date for the 2024 summer school census is Thursday 16 May with the deadline for approved submissions being Wednesday 12 June. The database will be closed to amendments from schools and local authorities on Wednesday 3 July.
Please find attached the School Census letter here
Lead person contact in LA:
Donna Evison
Research & Assessment Manager
donna.evison@wolverhampton.gov.uk
NEW - ID Cards Design & Printing Service
We at eServices are pleased to announce the launch of our NEW ID Cards Design & Printing Service, now available for schools to purchase.
We offer a flexible service with different options designed to accommodate your individual needs and circumstances. Please click here to find out more.
Lead person contact:
Chris Watabiki
eServices Manager
cwatabiki@cloudw.co.uk
School Governance Training
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. Below are some of the training events coming up.
Tue 30 April 10am - The Responsibility of Governors in Managing Safeguarding
Mon 3 June 6pm – Understanding Data
Tue 4 June 10am – Governor Responsibility for Children with a Social Worker
Mon 17 June 6pm – Values, Vision and Strategic Planning
Mon 8 July 6pm – Questions you should be asking about Safeguarding
We allow an hour and a half for our training sessions with a Q & A session afterwards, however many courses may end sooner.
Logon to your GovernorHub account to be able to book places direct on the Wolverhampton Governance Services Tab. Alternatively email Sarah McElduff Sarah.mcelduff@wolverhampton.gov.uk to reserve a place.
All training listed is free for all maintained school governors.
Academies can opt to purchase the SLA for Governance or Pay-As-You-Go for training sessions. Please check with your Head Teacher before booking.
Lead person to contact in the LA:
Sarah McElduff
Schools Governance Co-ordinator Sarah.mcelduff@wolverhampton.gov.uk
STEM (Science and D&T) Network meeting
12 June 2024 1-3:30pm
The next STEM network meetings for both Primary Science and D&T subject leaders is being held on Wednesday 12 June 2024 at Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, Fraser Street, Bilston, WV14 7PD from 1pm to 3:30pm.
The agenda will shared in next weeks bulletin.
Participants can book on the STEM network through WVES.
Lead person contract in LA:
Louise Mututa
School Improvement Advisor
louise.mututa@wolverhampton.gov.uk
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Science conference
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25 June 2024 – 9am-4pm at Wolverhampton University
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The Educational Excellence Team are working in partnership with the Black Country Science Learning Partnership and STEM Learning to bring you a Science Conference on 25 June 2024. 9am to 4pm at Wolverhampton University Springfield Campus
There will be a key note ‘Improving Primary Science’ by Hydeh Fayaz (Assistant Head, St. Matthew’s Research School) plus a wide range of exciting workshops on Science and SEN, Planning for Progression in Enquiry, AI in the primary classroom and Using science to help hook young children into reading to name a few!!!
A Teacher Release Payment subsidy of up to 70% is available to maintained schools in Wolverhampton which will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served basis’, please see the attached flier here for the code details to use when booking.
The conference is offered across the whole of the North Midlands, Black Country and Potteries, and is usually very popular so please book early to secure a place.
Further details and the link to book places are available .
Lead persons to contact in LA:
Louise Mututa
School Improvement Advisor
Louise.Mututa@wolverhampton.gov.uk
or
Jo Horlock
ECT and Assessment Advisor
Jo.Horlock@wolverhampton.gov.uk
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