Education Noticeboard - 25 May 2022

Welcome to the Education Noticeboard. A round-up of news, guidance and key updates for education settings.

Included in this update:

  1. Executive Director update
  2. Council helps all children in Telford & Wrekin to get the best start for life
  3. Council Leader visits St Lawrence C of E Primary School
  4. Kids for £1 activities back for May half term
  5. Reduced price entry to Attingham Park: Offer extended
  6. Rarely Exclusion: New guidance for schools
  7. SENCo Network Meeting – Thursday 8 June 2023
  8. School Travel Assistance – please apply before 30 June 2023!
  9. SOS+ criminal exploitation training for education professionals
  10. CSE site security and curriculum audits
  11. The 2023 Speech, Language and Communication Early Years Summit
  12. Save the date for the Apprenticeship, Employment & Skills Show 2024
  13. ASK 2022/23 brochure
  14. Virtual Sing-along
  15. Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month: 1 – 30 June 2023
  16. World Environment Day: 5 June 2023
  17. Carers Week: 6 – 12 June 2023
  18. An opportunity to place your CPD course bookings for courses to the end of the Summer Term 2023
  19. Free ‘what to expect when you’re inspected’ online Teams event
  20. Improving support for children missing education

Executive Director update

Dear Colleagues

We have reached the end of another busy half term and I just wanted to say a big thank you to you all for your continued hard work and provide you with a few updates from me from across our broader Children’s Services.

We recently held Foster Care Fortnight – I am sure you will agree with me when I say how highly regarded our foster carers are in Telford and Wrekin. They certainly deserve to be recognised for all the brilliant work they do.

Monday this week saw the launch of Telford and Wrekin's 'Best Start for Life' booklet, at Telford Town Park Visitor Centre. The launch of the 'Best Start for Life' one-stop booklet is part of the council’s Family Hubs programme, which will be delivered in the borough over the next two years through a Department of Education grant. There is more about this below.

Before signing off, I would like to reiterate my thanks to each and every one of you for the enthusiasm with which you carry out your work. It really does make a difference to the children and young people across the borough.

Wishing you all a fantastic half term. Hopefully there is some sunshine, for you all to enjoy!

Jo

Jo Britton
Executive Director: Children's Services


Council helps all children in Telford & Wrekin to get the best start for life

Telford & Wrekin Council has launched the “Best Start for Life” one-stop booklet to offer families in the borough information and advice about the first two years of their babies’ lives. The “Best Start for Life” booklet launch took place on Monday, 22 May 2023 at Telford Town Park Visitor Centre. 

A high number of parents and carers of children aged 0-2 years old as well as those expecting a baby came to talk to the council’s Public Health team and local Early Years support groups and other providers about the help and assistance available in Telford and Wrekin during a baby’s first two years of life. 

The “Best Start for Life” booklet is available for download from the council's website

People can also request a printed copy of the booklet to be delivered to their home by emailing telfordfamilyhubs@telford.gov.uk.

The launch of the “Best Start for Life” one-stop booklet is part of the council’s Family Hubs programme, which will be delivered in the borough over the next two years supported through a Department of Education grant.

Cllr Kelly Middleton (Lab), Cabinet Member for Healthy, Safer & Stronger Communities and Partnerships said: “We know that the first 1,001 days of a child’s life are crucial for their development and wellbeing and can have a significant impact on their future. We want to provide every child in Telford and Wrekin with the best possible start in life. With the launch of the “Best Start for Life” one-stop booklet is a step towards this, by helping to improve health outcomes and the quality of life for all babies in our borough. "

Cllr Shirley Reynolds (Lab), Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Young People said: “The launch of the “Best Start for Life” booklet marks the start of our “Family Hubs” programme. From this summer, we are planning to roll out the first Family Hubs in the borough, one-stop centres that provide a range of family services aimed at assisting families in overcoming challenges and building strong relationships with children and young people aged 0-19 (25, if they have special educational needs and disabilities). Family Hubs services will support new parents with infant feeding, emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and many other services. 

“Family Hubs will help to improve children and young people’s overall wellbeing and mental health, reduce family poverty and lead to lower crime, unemployment and many other positive outcomes in our borough.”


Council Leader visits St Lawrence C of E Primary School

An update from Cllr Shaun Davies:

What a pleasure it was to spend time in Preston on the Weald Moors recently visiting Key Stage 1 and 2 children at St Lawrence C of E Primary School.

When it comes to question-and-answer time the children never fail to make me smile and this visit did not disappoint!

Some brilliant points were raised about planting trees and how the council look after streets and roads in the borough. We chatted about similarities between the school council and the local council and the children told me about their brilliant fundraising ideas for their new wellbeing shed.

Every single question was really important to help our young people understand more about the real-life behind our council services.

I have no doubt that there were some aspiring councillors in the audience too!

Thank you for having me St Lawrence!

If you would like Cllr Davies to visit your school please get in touch by emailing Nicola.woodley@telford.gov.uk


Kids for £1 activities back for May half term

With the brighter, warmer weather hopefully on the way families wanting to make the most of the outdoors can hire a bike and helmet for just £1 from Telford Bike Hub in Telford Town Park. Adventure golf and disc golf are all back open for the season too. 

Councillor Shaun Davies (Lab) Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council said: “We are in a cost of living crisis where our residents are struggling with the basics like paying for gas, electricity and their weekly food shopping without having to fund expensive school holiday activities. That’s why we will continue to offer our one-pound holiday sessions both this half term and with a bumper edition on the way for the six weeks holiday. Back in February over 1,000 residents took part so we know they are making a huge difference too.” 

Councillor Carolyn Healy (Lab) Cabinet member for climate action, green spaces, heritage and leisure commented: “We are delighted to offer families yet another action-packed timetable of activities for this upcoming half term. Our ‘Kids For a Quid’ holiday programme has become a staple in many families diaries with indoor and outdoor activities 7 days a week. Family days out can be expensive but our one-pound sessions allow residents to stay local, stick to a budget and keep the young ones busy and active when they are off school.”

Many of these activities are also part of the council’s 10 by 10 programme which offers all children ten activities they should try before they are ten years old. 

Residents will need a Telford Loyalty Card to book sessions. Activities can be booked 7 days in advance (with the exception of swimming) to help ensure you get your guaranteed slots. 

The latest brochure can now be found online.


Reduced price entry to Attingham Park: Offer extended

Parents have now signed up more than 1,350 children on the 10 by 10 website. A noticeable increase has occurred since the Attingham Park offer was launched. Families who have a child with a 10 by 10 account can still visit Attingham Park for a reduced price until the newly extended date of Friday, 31 March 2023. The reduced tickets will be £5 per adult and £2.50 per child.

Your help in communicating this offer to parents has been pivotal. 

Please share this letter, detailing the extended offer, directly with parents via your usual communication channels (e.g. email, text, Class Dojo etc.).

Download: Offer letter to parents

It has been great to see people taking up this offer to the museum and gallery at this Heritage site.

It has also been great to see that 500 children have started their free swimming lesson journey as a part of 10 by 10 in Telford & Wrekin. The free swimming lessons are for children living in the borough aged between five and ten years who are unable to swim ten meters on their front and back. Each child is eligible for a free block of lessons. Parents interested in learning more about the offer can visit the Telford & Wrekin Leisure website


Rarely Exclusion: New guidance for schools

Available to download is the final version of the new suspensions and exclusions guidance for all Telford & Wrekin schools and academies. The purpose of this guidance is to build on the statutory guidance which was published by the DfE for September 2022 implementation, to exemplify how we are working together across the borough to reduce suspensions and exclusions and put support in place to meet the needs of young people. Locally, we are calling this ‘Rarely Exclusion’.

Download: Rarely Exclusion

Thank you for all of the comments received, these were most helpful, I believe those of you who did make comments will see these reflected in this final version.


SENCo Network Meeting – Thursday 8 June 2023

The next SENCo Network Meeting will be held in person, on Thursday 8 June 2023 at 4 – 5.30pm. We will be sharing local and national updates.

Venue:
The Burton Borough School
Audley Avenue, Newport, TF10 7DS

Please can we politely request that you arrive after 3.45pm to assist with traffic flow for transport and parents to leave the school site.

An invite to the SENCo Network Meeting will be sent out on Friday 26 March 2023 to all SENCo’s on our contact list, if you would like to attend and have not received an invite previously please contact us by email: SENDandInclusion@telford.gov.uk.

We look forward to seeing you!


School Travel Assistance – please apply before 30 June 2023!

Telford & Wrekin Council looks to parents and carers to make arrangements for their (child)ren and young people to travel safely to their allocated school and/or post 16 provider, where possible.

If you are unable to transport your child or young person and if you meet the eligibility criteria listed on the council’s website, the council can provide travel assistance.

If you are applying for your travel assistance from September 2023, all applications must be received by the council by 30 June 2023. Applications received after this date cannot guarantee that travel training or travel assistance will be in place for the start of the new term.

When will travel arrangements be in place?
The council will aim to put travel arrangements in place as soon as possible, however, they can only start this process after 30 June 2023, once all applications are received. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Do I need to re-apply?
You will only need to re-apply in the following circumstances:

How to apply:
You can submit your application on the council's new website and transport platform which has been developed based on feedback received from parents and carers over the last year.

In order to submit an application, you will be required to create a new account online. If you already have an email address registered with the council, please use this email when creating an account, this will help the council to link your existing travel assistance arrangements with your new account. 

Once you have created an account and submitted your application, you will receive regular notifications on your application progress, you can log on at any point to see the progress. If you need support in creating a new account, please call 01952 384545 (Monday to Friday, 7.15am-5pm).


SOS+ criminal exploitation training for education professionals

This course is being provided to schools in Telford & Wrekin free of charge and is being led by St Giles Education Trust in partnership with the Education Safeguarding Team.

There is no limit to the number of delegates from each school.

The next session will take place on Thursday 8 June 8 2023 – 4pm to 5.30pm.

The session will consist of a 60 minute presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. Delegates will leave the session able to:

  • understand how county lines are set up
  • understand how young people are groomed, recruited and exploited; specifically exploring examples that involve educational settings
  • recognise key signs and indicators that children and young people are being exploited or at risk of county lines involvement by unpacking what this looks like within an educational setting
  • understand how school exclusions can increase the risk of students on the periphery
  • recognise how to mitigate risks practically when considering exclusions learning from successful examples
  • understand the perspective of an expert witness who is a survivor and/or perpetrator of a county lines operation, including how county lines operations use girls and young women
  • develop initial interventions and long-term strategies to prevent and reduce the risk of students of criminal exploitation, and gang and county lines involvement within educational settings

Bookings can be made by sending a completed CPD booking form via email to: cpdschoolimprovement@telford.gov.uk.


CSE site security and curriculum audits

This is an update on recommendations 32 and 35 of the Telford CSE Inquiry for all schools and colleges to help to keep you updated.

Site security
The inquiry recommendation 35 asks that all schools and colleges in Telford & Wrekin conducts an annual review to consider the adequacy of your settings site security provision. To help to achieve this recommendation, we have developed a site security self-audit form, in consultation with CSE leads. This will help you to determine the effectiveness of your site security. Thank you to all settings who have returned the site security audit. We hope this has helped to inform your site security risk assessment and enable you to identify any actions you may need to take to strengthen the security of your site further. For those who have not been able to return their site security audit by 30 March 2023, we would ask that you do so as soon as possible.

Complete Site Security Audit

Curriculum
For your information recommendation 32 states:
All schools and colleges to review and refresh training around CSE.

Where this is not already happening, all schools and colleges, in association with the Council, should:

  • Commit to annual training of all teachers and staff in CSE awareness;
  • Repeat such training at least every two years;
  • Set out a programme of age-appropriate CSE awareness raising sessions for their pupils, whether that programme is delivered in the context of PSHE or otherwise; and

Arrange a CSE awareness raising session for parents, no less frequently than annually, in the opening months of the academic year. Where the school in question is a primary school, such CSE awareness should be aimed at pupils in Year 5 and above, or, if not felt appropriate, a letter should be sent to all parents explaining why such a programme is regarded as undesirable within the school, and enclosing written information on CSE awareness.

To help to achieve elements of this recommendation, we have developed a curriculum self-audit, in consultation with CSE leads. This will help you to determine the effectiveness of your CSE education and awareness for your learners. It asks about the conversations you have around your RSE curriculum, abuse, healthy relationships, social and emotional well-being, digital safety, and wider.

We asked that all schools and colleges complete the self-audit and return by 10 May 2023. Again, thank you to all settings who have returned this so far. For those who have not been able to return their curriculum self-audit, we would ask that you do so as soon as possible.

Complete Curriculum Audit

A member of the project team will be in touch by telephone in due course to ensure you can access the audits and identify if you are facing any issues in completing the audits. 
Thank you for your continued work and commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Telford CSE Inquiry. This is helping to protect children better from CSE.

Any queries can be directed to Scott Thomas-White, Education Safeguarding Coordinator, via email to Educationsafeguarding@telford.gov.uk.


The 2023 Speech, Language and Communication Early Years Summit

The 2023 Speech, Language and Communication Early Years Summit is now open for registration.

Watch leading international speakers, for a full 7 days, free from your own home:

Monday 29 May - Sunday 4 June 2023

Details of the speakers and the full schedule for each day are available by downloading the flyer.
All sessions are free to watch from the day they are released until midnight on Sunday 4 June 2023. You can also purchase the recordings to keep.

Register online


Save the date for the Apprenticeship, Employment & Skills Show 2024

Save the date for the next event which is booked for 14 March 2024, at Telford International Centre. The next event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with local and national employers and education providers in attendance to highlight the wide range of opportunities they can offer.


ASK 2022/23 brochure

The Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools and Colleges (ASK) Programme is available to download:

Download: ASK Brochure 2022/23

The ASK programme is fully funded by the Department for Education and offers all educational establishments in England access to support, to increase awareness of apprenticeships, traineeships and T Levels for students, parents, carers, teachers and careers advisors.


Virtual Sing-along

All schools are invited to take part in a free Virtual Sing-Along via Microsoft Teams on Friday 21 July 2023, 11 – 11:45am.

The Virtual Summer Sing-Along will involve schools from across Telford, Stoke and Staffordshire. This event provides a great focus for your singing during the rest of the term, but isn’t too demanding in terms of preparation.

The Sing-Along includes:

  • Participation in the 45-minute live Summer Sing-Along via ‘Microsoft Teams’.
  • Access to a Free ‘Resource Pack’ of Summer Songs for your school.

The programme of songs for your school is as follows:

  1. Janie Mama – Trad. Calypso
  2. Let’s Start to Sing
  3. True Colours
  4. Sing Out – Sara Kimber

Once you have registered your school, we’ll send you a link for the backing tracks and sheet music for the summer songs. Teaching video’s will be sent separately once completed and approved.

To confirm your participation in the event, please complete the ‘Microsoft Form’.

Any queries can be directed to Sam Newth, Telford & Wrekin Music Team Leader, via email to Telford.Music@telford.gov.uk. Alternatively please call 01952 380981.


Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month: 1 – 30 June 2023

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month is an annual celebration that takes place in June, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities across the United Kingdom. It serves as a platform to challenge stereotypes, promote awareness, and advocate for the rights and inclusion of these marginalized communities.  Let us delve further into the significance of GRT History Month, highlighting the theme of "Weaving Journeys: Patterns of Travel Spanning Across the Past and Leading into the Future," and a call out to all institutions to do more to support the GRT community.

The event holds immense importance as it provides an opportunity to celebrate the heritage and diverse contributions of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. It aims to challenge prejudice, discrimination, and misconceptions that have historically affected these communities. By acknowledging the rich history and culture of GRT communities, we can promote understanding, foster inclusivity, and work towards creating a society that values and respects all its members.

The theme for this year's Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month is "Weaving Journeys: Patterns of Travel Spanning across the Past and Leading into the Future." This theme encapsulates the nomadic nature and unique experiences of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. It acknowledges their rich history of travel, the challenges faced, and the resilience displayed throughout generations.

This theme also highlights the importance of recognising the diverse journeys and narratives within the GRT community, highlighting their contributions to art, music, language, craftsmanship, and various other aspects of culture.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month serves as a powerful call to institutions to do more in supporting the GRT community. It is essential to challenge the existing biases, stereotypes, and systemic barriers that Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller individuals encounter set within our society. By actively promoting inclusive policies, implementing culturally sensitive curricula, and ensuring equal opportunities, we can create environments that foster the educational success, social inclusion, and well-being of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and adults alike. This call to action encourages the acknowledgment and celebration of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community's contributions to society, encouraging mutual respect and understanding.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month stands as a pivotal time to celebrate the vibrant history, culture, and contributions of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. By embracing this year's theme we recognize the unique experiences and resilience of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community. Additionally, where possible institutions to provide greater support and create inclusive spaces for the GRT community. Through education, understanding and collaboration, we can build a society that values diversity, promotes equality, and ensures the full participation of all its members.

By celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, we not only honour the rich heritage of the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities but also take a collective step towards a more inclusive and harmonious society for all.


World Environment Day: 5 June 2023

World Environment Day is an annual event which is celebrated on the 5 June every year. The focus this year will be looking at solutions to plastic pollution.

More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per cent is recycled. An estimated 19-23 million tonnes end up in lakes, rivers and seas annually. 

Microplastics – tiny plastic particles up to 5mm in diameter – find their way into food, water and air.

It is estimated that each person on the planet consumes more than 50,000 plastic particles per year –and many more if inhalation is considered. Discarded or burnt single-use plastic harms human health and biodiversity and pollutes every ecosystem from mountain tops to the ocean floor.

Plastic pollution and its detrimental impacts on health, the economy and the environment cannot be ignored. Experts, policymakers, the Government and the public need to come together to discuss and address the problem of plastic pollution.

 Action must be take action to solve this crisis to save the planet

Free resources for schools are available online:

Twinkl

STEM Resources

Teachwire

Primary Treasure Chest


Carers Week: 6 – 12 June 2023

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

The theme for Carers Week 2023 is ‘Make caring visible, valued and supported’, and the event will take place between 6-12 June 2023. Each day will have a different focus

We believe that unpaid carers and the challenges of caring should be recognised in all areas of life, caring should be valued and respected by everyone in our society, and carers should have access to the information and support they need, where and when they need it.

Some resource are available online to support carers:

Telford Carers Centre

Telford & Wrekin Support for Carers

Young Carers Trust


An opportunity to place your CPD course bookings for courses to the end of the Summer Term 2023

The CPD Booklet continues to be available on the Telford Education Services site to the end of the academic year 2023.

The CPD Booklet for 2023-24 is currently in production and will be available by the end of June, if not before.

Course bookings with a course code are made by sending a completed CPD booking form via email to cpdschoolimprovement@telford.gov.uk

Other courses and briefings without a course code are usually booked by sending your email address name and school name to cpdschoolimprovement@telford.gov.uk (unless stated otherwise).

Cover Supervisors - preparing for the role
(PSS 010)

Tuesday 6 June 2023

3.30pm to 5pm

The Role of the Key Person in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EY 106)

Wednesday 7 June 2023

1.15pm to 4pm

Absence Management of Employees

Wednesday 7 June 2023

2.30pm to 5pm

Designated Safeguarding Leads' and Safeguarding Governors' Termly Update (SG 106)

Wednesday 7 June 2023

4pm to 5.30pm

Talk Boost KS1

Thursday 8 June 2023

TBC

ECT Induction Tutor and Mentor – Termly Update
(CPD 516)

Thursday 8 June 2023

4pm to 5.30pm

SOS+ Criminal Exploitation Training for Education Professionals

Thursday 8 June 2023

4pm to 5.30pm

Raising Awareness of Child Protection
(SG 108)

Thursday 8 June 2023

9.30am to 11am

Virtual School Conference for Designated Teachers and Nominated Governors for Children in Care (CPD 620)

Friday 9 June 2023

8.30am to 4pm

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Part 1
(PSS 001)

Monday 12 June 2023

9.15am to 4pm

Meeting the OFSTED requirements for British Values and Cultural Diversity in the primary school (CPD 718)

Tuesday 13 June 2023

1pm to 4pm

Forest School and Outdoor Learning for Practitioners Working within EYFS (EY 201)

Tuesday 13 June 2023

4pm to 5.30pm

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Part 2
(PSS 001)

Tuesday 13 June 2023

9.15am to 4pm

Awareness Raising of Emotion Coaching – level 1
(PSS 0041)

Tuesday 13 June 2023

4pm to 5.30pm

The Role of the Early Years Practitioner in Supporting and Enhancing Play (EY 008)

Wednesday 14 June 2023

1.15pm to 4pm

Safer Recruitment Administration

Wednesday 14 June 2023

3pm to 5.30pm

Governor’s Responsibilities for SEND
(LSAT 212)

Wednesday 14 June 2023

5pm to 7pm

Safeguarding Training for Newly Appointed Governors (part 1) (SG 103)

Thursday 15 June 2023

5.30pm to 7.30pm

EAL Network Meeting
(CPD 526)

Thursday 15 June 2023

4pm to 5.30pm

Developing a Communication Friendly Environment in the EYFS (EY 307)

Thursday 15 June 2023

9.15am to 12noon

Understanding Nurture
(PSS 101)

Thursday 15 June 2023

9.15am to 12noon

Primary Computing Update
(CPD 512)

Tuesday 20 June 2023

4pm to 5.30pm

Bright Ideas and Inspiration - for your breakfast, holiday and out of school provision (EY 303)

Tuesday 20 June 2023

9.15am to 12noon

Raising Awareness of Prevent
(SG 101)

Wednesday 21 June 2023

1pm to 2.30pm

Safety Intervention Training (formerly MAPA training) - Part 1 - CPI accredited (BSAT 201)

Thursday 22 June 2023

8.30am to 4pm

Induction Training for New Governors
(GO 502)

Thursday 22 June 2023

9.30am to 3.30pm - time TBA

Establishing Yourself as a SEND leader, for new and returning SENCOs (LSAT 302)

Wednesday 28 June 2023

4pm to 5pm

Early Years Coordinators’ Termly Update
(EY 007)

Wednesday 28 June 2023

4pm to 5.30pm

Safety Intervention Training (formerly MAPA training) - Part 2 - CPI accredited  (BSAT 201)

Thursday 29 June 2023

8.30am to 12.30pm

Meeting the OFSTED requirements for Equalities and Diversity in the Secondary School (CPD 719)

Thursday 29 June 2023

1pm to 4pm

Talk Boost KS2
(LSAT 511)

Thursday 29 June 2023

TBC

Designated Safeguarding Leads Refresher
(SG 107)

Thursday 29 June 2023

9.15am to 4pm

Behaviour Support Intervention Training - Non-accredited (BSAT 301)

Wednesday 5 July 2023

8.30am to 4pm

Safeguarding Training for Newly Appointed Governors (part 2) (SG 103)

Wednesday 5 July 2023

5.30pm to 7.30pm

Safety Intervention Refresher Training (formerly MAPA Refresher Training) - CPI accredited (BSAT 212)

Thursday 6 July 2023

8.45am to 12.30pm

Effective Circle Times in the EYFS
(EY 302)

Thursday 6 July 2023

1.15pm to 4pm

Pupil Premium Network Meeting
(CPD 712)

Monday 10 July 2023

4pm to 5.30pm


Free ‘what to expect when you’re inspected’ online Teams event

Please can you book your places for this free of charge ‘Ofsted – What to expect when you’re inspected’ event for Telford & Wrekin schools and academies. This event will take place on Microsoft Teams.

This free of charge online session will take place via Microsoft Teams from 4pm to 5.30pm, Monday 19 June 2023 and places per school are unlimited.

The Education Inspection Framework and the School Inspection Handbook set out the statutory basis for school inspections carried out under the Education Act 2005.

The session will provide an important opportunity to hear from our Senior Regional HMI, Sue Morris-King, about the inspection process and its implications for school leaders and governors, as well as to dispel some of the common misconceptions about inspection which can lead to unnecessary workload in schools.

To book your place/s, please send an email to cpdschoolimprovement@telford.gov.uk stating your name, designation, school name and email address (a CPD booking form is not required for this event).


Improving support for children missing education (DfE updates)

This is an update from the Department for Education

We want to empower local authorities, schools and others to identify and support children missing education more effectively. This is to ensure every child gets an education, wherever they live and whatever their background.

In this call for evidence, we are seeking views on:

  • how children missing education are identified and supported
  • the challenges in identifying and supporting children missing education
  • how to address those challenges

Children missing education are children of compulsory school age who are not registered pupils at a school and are not receiving suitable education otherwise.

Complete the survey: Improving support for children missing education

The survey closes on 20 July 2023.

 

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