18th March 2024

Secondary schools wishing to be part of the Post 16 Prospectus 2024/2025should email Post16prospectus@Hillingdon.gov.uk 

by 22^nd 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 31^st May

Schools can sign up here to attend the Hillingdon Virtual School Conference on 3^rd July

By 14^th 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

Head Teachers' Termly Spring 2024

Please see slides from the HTT held last week.

AXIS Update March 2024 (PDF) [233KB]

Language Link & PINS March 2024 (PDF) [656KB]

Suspension and Exclusion Update March 2024 (PDF) [231KB]

AXIS Bulletin March 2024

Please read this here: Axis Monthly Bulletin March 2024 (PDF) [851KB]

Food Waste Action Week (18^th - 24^th March)

We invite schools to join us in supporting Love Food Hate Waste's Food Waste Action Week campaign. This year's theme is "Choose What You'll Use" highlighting the benefits of buying loose fruit and vegetables instead of packaged. Research from Love Food Hate Waste has shown that we could reduce food waste by 60,000 tonnes just by buying loose fruit and veg. Free school resources, suitable for 7-11-year-olds, can be downloaded here: https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/schools

Find out more about the campaign: https://wrap.org.uk/taking-action/citizen-behaviour-change/love-food-hate-waste/food-waste-action-week

Hillingdon Council is currently collecting food waste from 28 schools across the borough, which is then being recycled and turned into energy and fertilizer. You can watch a short video here showing what happens to the food waste.

If your school is interested to introduce this service, please email us at recycling@hillingdon.gov.uk

World Oral Health Day 2024

Wednesday 20^th March 2024 is 'World Oral Health Day' which aims to remind us to take care of our mouths with an effective toothbrushing routine and regular visits to the dentist.  This year's theme is 'A Happy Mouth is ... A Happy Body'.

Some interesting facts:

• Hillingdon has 28.2% of 5-Year-old children with decayed, missing or filled teeth, which is above the England average.
• Hillingdon has 16.7% of year 6 children with decayed, missing or filled teeth, which is above the England average.
• More 5-9-year-old children are hospitalized due to tooth decay than for any other reason.

To help you celebrate and highlight the day, please see resources available on 'World Oral health Day' website to support your setting:  Resources to spread the word | World Oral Health Day

Many thanks for your support with improving oral health in Hillingdon.

Sally McGregor, Oral Health Promoter, Hilllingdon Community Dental Service, NHS

All settings please share this message with staff and parents:

Would you Like to Become a School Governor?

Volunteering as a school governor is a fantastic way to broaden your skills, experience and network. You can make a real difference in your community.  No specific experience is necessary, just an interest in education, a desire to contribute and a willingness to learn.  If you would like to find out more about becoming a governor at one of our schools, please see our website page School governors or email schoolgovernance@hillingdon.gov.uk for more information.

Secondaries & colleges, please share with parents and students:

Hillingdon Public Services Engagement Event

The Met Police are leading on a Public Services recruitment event on Friday 5^th April in the Forecourt of the Civic Centre from 11 am to 3 pm. The Army/Navy/RAF/NHS//LAS/LFB and other volunteer organisations will also be attending with stalls.

Don't miss out! @met_connected

Public Services Careers Day Hillingdon 2024 (PDF) [8MB]

WA Pathway (PDF) [250KB]

Primaries, please share with parents:

Learn Hillingdon - Wider Family Learning Easter Holiday Workshops 2024

Are you looking to keep children engaged this Easter break, then why not enrol onto some of our family workshops. Sessions are for 1 adult with up to 2 children age 5+. To book a space email phanson@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 556252 as spaces are limited. A maximum of 3 sessions may be booked, but you can be added to the waiting list for any other sessions.