14th November 2022
Dear Colleagues,
Ongoing reminders: |
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Schools can sign up to the Hillingdon Learning Partnership courses here | Ongoing |
Governors can sign up to events & briefing sessions here | Ongoing |
Head Teachers' Termly - Autumn 2022
Please see slides from the meeting held on 11th November.
VH - Head Teachers' Termly Autumn 2022 (PDF) [440KB]
EIP - Headteachers Termly Nov 2022 (PDF) [584KB]
Safeguarding Partnership Presentation HTT November 2022 (PDF) [257KB]
Stronger Families Hub Slides HTT 11.11.22 (PDF) [412KB]
Schools should now use the Stronger Families Plan template which replaces the TaF plan previously used, as explained at the Head Teachers' Termly meeting. Please share this template within your schools: STRONGER FAMILIES PLAN (Word doc) [65KB]
Further information on Stronger Families Schools Champions will follow.
Section 128 Governor Checks
All Hillingdon schools are aware of the current statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Hillingdon Council requires maintained schools to undertake a section 128 check for all their governors. Local authority governors have a section 128 check through the Council. This is a non-statutory check, however recommended within KCSIE as critical to Safeguarding (para 260 and 315, 2022). Academy schools must undertake a section 128 check for all new governors / trustees.
Section 128 checks see whether a person is banned from being involved in the management and governance of schools. If someone has been issued with a section 128 direction, they cannot serve on the Governing Board, and in academies it also means they cannot be on the senior management team. This will highlight a governor's history that may not be criminal, therefore not picked up through the Enhanced DBS process.
Enhanced DBS for all governors is also required within 21 days of appointment. The Local authority recommends (non-statutory) that an Enhanced DBS is reviewed every four years (every governor's full term) to access updated information on a regular basis.
Governors are not usually engaged in Regulated Activity with Children, therefore, a check against the Children's Barred List will not be included as part of their Enhanced DBS check. However, if you believe a governor needs to engage in Regulated Activity, then please contact the DBS for specific guidance.
In order to undertake a section 128 direction check, please use the Teaching Regulation Agency by firstly logging in to your DfE account DfE Sign-in.
Primary Assessment and Moderation - Action by Friday
Academy schools - the STA requires you to nominate your moderation partner by 18th November and you will find our agreement conditions and application within the briefing.
CPD offer - apply to be an LA Moderator for KS1 and KS2.
Primary Assessment and Moderation Briefing (PDF) [241KB]
Young Peoples Youth Provision in Hillingdon - please forward to parents / carers
Universal Youth Service
We run a range of youth clubs across the borough for young people in school years 3-6, 7-8 and 9-13. These clubs run at Harlington, Ruislip, South Ruislip, Fountains Mill Young People's Centres. It is a safe space where they can meet their friends and take part in a range of activities. Do you have interest in the Young Enterprise, Sports Leaders Awards, Dance Leaders Awards or Duke of Edinburgh Awards? If so contact us as we are starting up new programmes. If you have any young people interested, please contact Dettie Quirke on dquirke@hillingdon.gov.uk . Young people's centre and bus - Hillingdon Council
Youth Council
The Hillingdon Youth Council is looking for 2 young people from each school council to sit on the Youth Council and represent your school, having a voice for young people. The Youth Council have 2 Young MP's who attend the Youth Parliament at the House of Commons on behalf of Hillingdon young people to have a voice on what matters to our young people. They meet every Monday 4:00pm to 6:30pm. For more details contact Maggie Ditchburn on mditchburn@hillingdon.gov.uk What is the Youth Council? - Hillingdon Council
Holiday and Food Programme
We are running two Holiday and Food programmes for young people on benefits related Free School Meals. These programmes will run Monday 19th December to Thursday 22nd December 22 at Harlington Young People's Centre and Ruislip Young People's Centre. Watch this space for more information on how to book. It's free and will receive a hot meal each day. For more details contact Dettie Quirke on dquirke@hillingdon.gov.uk
Request from the Fostering Team- please forward to parents / carers
Please share the information below with parents/carers and staff via any means you feel appropriate. Would you consider sending this out with school newsletters or via parent/carer communications via apps or placing this information on your school's website?
Have you ever thought about Fostering, but were not sure if you could do it?
Hillingdon Council's Fostering Team is looking for people who can provide different types of fostering and is encouraging local people to consider fostering or raise awareness among family and friends.
People from all backgrounds can foster, the minimum age is 25, and a spare bedroom is needed for any child fostered over the age of 2. We support and guide you in the fostering role and you receive a generous allowance, among other benefits.
Want to find out more about fostering?
Attend one of our virtual events on Microsoft teams:
Tuesday 13 December 2022, 2 - 3pm
Tuesday, 10 January 2023, 2 - 3 pm
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 2 - 3pm
Registration details: Fostering information event (virtual) - Discover Hillingdon
You can contact us today to discuss your circumstances, on 0800 783 1298 email fosteringrecruitment@hillingdon.gov.uk or visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/fostering
Free World Book Day Author Events with Hillingdon Libraries
Following our hugely successful programme of virtual author events for World Book Day 2022, we are delighted to be offering a mixture of in-person and online author events for KS1, KS2 and KS3 in 2023. All events take place week of 20th February 2023 and are a great way to get your students ready for World Book Day.
Virtual sessions will be via Microsoft teams at 9.30am followed by in-person events which will take place at Compass Theatre Ickenham at 10.45am. A limited number of spaces will be offered for the in-person events to each school on a first come first serve basis.
All events are free of charge, but schools will need arrange transportation to in person events.
Current Line up:
Tuesday 21st February - Cath Howe, author of Ella on the Outside and Not My Fault. Suitable for Years 5-8
Wednesday 22nd February - Karen Owen, author of Major and Mynah series which is longlisted for UKLA award. Suitable for years 2-4
Thursday 23rd February - Patrice Lawrence, author of Orange Boy, shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award and won Bookseller YA prize and Waterstones prize for Older Children's Fiction. Suitable for years 4-6
Friday 24th February - Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Never Show a T-Rex a Books, world book day author for 2022. Suitable for Reception to year 2
To register your interest please contact rwhittle@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 556262 to discuss.
Schools Admin Network Meeting
The next Admin Network Meeting will be on 16th March 2023 at 1 - 3 pm in Committee Room 6, Civic Centre.
Click here for more details and to book your place via Learning Zone.
Any queries please email learninganddevelopment@hillingdon.gov.uk
Team Teach Level 1 (low risk settings) 6 hour Course for Primary Settings
On Monday 6th February 2023 Times: 9 am - 3:45 pm
Cost: £85 per person
Venue: St Mary's Catholic School, Rockingham Close, Uxbridge UB8 2UA
Aimed at low risk service settings: Mainstream Secondary, Primary Schools, Nurseries, Children's Hospitals, Elderly Care etc. Typically staff supporting individuals without any documented challenging behaviours that pose a physical risk to self or others.
This course covers: personal safety, team building, non verbal and verbal de-escalation communication strategies, some positive handling techniques- if required, together with documentation and legal guidance, listening and learning, recording, reporting and reviewing.
Settings must send at least two members of staff PLUS a senior member of staff (SENCO/SLT) unless a member of SLT has a current Team Teach certificate.
For further information: www.Changing-behaviour.co.uk
To book your place please contact Clare Edmondson Freelance Training on Email:changingbehaviouruk@gmail.com Tel: 077895 16413
L&D Training for Schools:
Humanities Coordinator Meeting - Geography - 24th November 2022 1 - 3 pm
This is a face to face event with trainer Kate Moorse. Please click here for more details.
This course is free to schools purchasing the L&D SLA. For schools not purchasing the L&D SLA and all others there is a fee of £80 per person.
An Introduction to Social and Emotional Health (SEMH) - 12th January 2023 4 - 6 pm
Changing Behaviour UK are offering this Webinar which is designed to help staff and teachers to better understand and support children and young people who present with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Please book here
This course is free to schools purchasing the L&D SLA. For schools not purchasing the L&D SLA and all others there is a fee of £65 per person.
Please book your places for any of these courses via Learning Zone or email learninganddevelopment@hillingdon.gov.uk with any query.
