11th March 2024
Dear Colleagues,
Please find our weekly briefing below to cascade to your colleagues who can respond on behalf of your team, school or setting. Thank you.
Reminders: |
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All Headteachers or a representative should attend the Head Teachers' Termly Spring 2024 meeting. Head Teachers' Termly Agenda | On 12th March 10 am - 12 pm |
Schools should attend the online Elective Home Education Information Session. Register here | On 14th March 10 - 11.30 am |
Secondary schools wishing to be part of the Post 16 Prospectus 2024/2025 should email Post16prospectus@Hillingdon.gov.uk | by 22nd March |
All School Governors are invited to the Governors Networking Event on 18th June 2024 at 6 - 7.30pm at the Civic Centre. Please click here to register | By 31st May |
Schools can sign up here to attend the Hillingdon Virtual School Conference on 3rd July | By 14th June |
Hillingdon LEAP can be accessed for information and guidance for all settings | Ongoing |
The SEND & Inclusion Training Brochure can be viewed here | Ongoing |
The HLP Brochure can be viewed at Hillingdon Learning Partnership | Ongoing |
Updates/Information: |
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UFSM Please find below letter from the Deputy Mayor of Children and Families which contains information on the following:
UFSM Letter to Schools March 2024 (PDF) [308KB] Schools can continue to use the GLA link to access resources which includes templates, information for families and good practice examples. These can be used to assist with communication with families to encourage take up of the UFSM for Key Stage 2 pupils. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the team at education@hillingdon.gov.uk.
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Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault - Information for Asylum Seekers We have added to LEAP leaflets in various languages in relation to sexual assault and sexual abuse to support people seeking asylum in the UK. These documents have been produced by the NHS. Child Sexual Abuse - including child on child harmful sexual behaviour - Leap (hillingdon.gov.uk)
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Adolescent Development Services - Targeted Programmes #DoSomethingThisHoliday (April 2024) A free Easter holiday offer is available to those who have been referred to the Adolescent Development Service.
Click here to make a referral to the Adolescent Development Services. The team will then be in contact with how you can request a place, limited places available.
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Programme The Emotional Health and Wellbeing Programme is a targeted programme provided by the Adolescent Development Servicesto support children and young people aged between 13-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate challenges with their mental health. These can include anxiety and depression and other factors that affect emotional health and wellbeing. Click here to make a referral.
Counselling Support for Young People Affected by Parental Substance Misuse The SORTED team offers support for children young people affected by parental substance misuse. Supporting Parents whose Child Presents with Substance Misuse They also offer support for parents whose child presents with substance misuse and are at risk of CCE and /or CCSE. The offer consists of 6 counselling sessions and will be focusing on:
To make referrals please email sorted@hillingdon.gov.uk
Do you want the team to attend your staff meeting to share their offer and answer your questions? Please contact targetedprogrammes@hillingdon.gov.uk
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Brilliant Parents In case you weren't aware... Brilliant Parents offer parenting services FREE of charge to Hillingdon residents. Visit their dedicated page to learn more about what's available: Brilliant Parents - Local Authorities - Hillingdon
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Elevate Youth Mentoring Programme Elevate aims to equip young people from disadvantaged and underprivileged backgrounds with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed for the world of work, further and higher education. They support students by helping answer questions like: what is the difference between university and an apprenticeship, how to prepare for an interview, what are the top skills employers are looking for how to create a CV. Also, check out their website: elevate-program.co.uk
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Knus Knus is the UK's first free, confidential, peer support and coaching chat service. They provide free mental health support securely through a selection of popular online apps. They also offer a free CPD-accredited course, known as 'Overcoming Anxiety'. Within this course, users get the chance to explore ways to reduce anxiety and receive unique feedback from volunteer peer support coaches, providing coping strategies and goal-setting exercises. You can visit their website www.knus.io, to see how the service operates and consider this as a way to support your staff and pupils. How can you help? Below are posters providing key information on how to access their services for you to display around your setting.
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Ride London Ride London are launching a new challenge in schools to inspire more children and young people to cycle. Complete your own 100-mile journey, collectively as a school community between Monday 20th May and Friday 24th May. Learn more here and you can find further info from this press release.
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Repair Week 2024 Join London Recycles in their mission to promote the use of existing repairing services to prolong the lifespan of your clothes and uniforms, toys, gadgets, and bicycles. In the next couple of weeks, in support of this year's Repair Week (11th - 17th March), schools have an opportunity to discuss with pupils and staff about the importance of doing more than just recycling - by repairing and reusing more of the things we already own at home and at school - and enhance their repairing skills. Team Repair offer a range of classroom packs to schools where children aged 10 to14 can use to learn practical repairing skills. You can email them at edu@team.repair to talk about funding opportunities. Hillingdon's Recycling Team is inviting everyone to join their Repair and Reuse Day on Saturday 23rd March, between 10am and 2pm, where you can learn to mend your clothes, have one electrical item repaired or bring your bicycle in for a basic repair. This event will be supported by our partners from TRAID, Friends of the Earth and the Restart Party, Dr Bike, Learn Hillingdon and Freegle. For further information, you can email the recycling team at recycling@hillingdon.gov.uk
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For Action: |
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HLP - Mastering Number at Reception and Key Stage 1 Please see details of the DfE funded, national programme, recognised by OFSTED in their 2023, 'Coordinating Mathematical Success' publication: Mastering Number at Reception and Key Stage 1 (PDF) [136KB] If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact the London Central and West Maths Hub for more information at admin@lcwmathshub.co.uk jonathan.east@ashprimary.co.uk. Website: www.lcwmathshub.co.uk
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TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools The 2024 TCS Mini London Marathon in schools is now open. All classes have to do is take on the 2.6 miles between 15th April and 10th May. Decide where and when the children will be completing their 2.6 miles. You can do this over one, two, three days or more, depending on the ages and abilities of the children. If your school does The Daily Mile then that can count towards completing the challenge. You can find more information here. TCS London Mini Marathon Trials Young people in Year 7 and above can now apply to represent Hillingdon in the TCS London Mini Marathon, taking place on 20th April 2024. Submissions close on Sunday 7th April at midnight. Details of event:
For more information and to apply: TCS Mini London Marathon 2024 - Hillingdon Council |
Regards,
Abi Preston
Director of Education & SEND
Children's Services, London Borough of Hillingdon, 4E/07, Civic Centre, Uxbridge UB8 1UW
