17th March 2025
Dear Colleagues,
Please forward this email to the leads in your settings or team members who might be interested in the content, so they can follow up the relevant offers. Thank you in advance.
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Headteachers or deputies can sign up to attend school food training on 19 March 4 pm Click to sign up or 20 March 12 pm Click to sign up | on 19/03/25 or 20/03/25 |
Governors can sign up to attend School food training. Click to sign up | on 26/03/25 6 pm |
Primaries should sign up to attend the Achievement for All Event at Ruislip Gardens School. Please sign up to attend here | on 28/03/25 9 am - 1 pm |
SBMs can sign up to attend school food training on 2 April 4 pm Click to sign up or 3 April 12 pm Click to sign up | on 02/04/25 or 03/04/25 |
Schools' Forum meeting papers can be accessed here | Ongoing |
Emergency closures of all schools must be reported to education@hillingdon.gov.uk | Ongoing |
Notification of Critical Incident can be found here | Ongoing |
Education Services contacts can be found here | Ongoing |
| Hillingdon LEAP can be accessed for information and guidance for all settings | Ongoing |
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For Action All Schools: |
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Head Teachers' Termly Spring 2025 Thank you to those who attended this session last Tuesday. Please see presentation slides: Children's Social Care Reforms by Julie Kelly (PDF, 1 MB) Education Strategy presentation (PDF, 754 KB) Primary School Food Survey presentation by School Food Matters (PDF, 2 MB) Capital Programme Works presentation (PDF, 233 KB)
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EYES Implementation Update Following the School Business Managers' Network meeting where staff fed back that they were not aware of the new EYES implementation, we have created a new LEAP page to access the presentations and communication articles and will add future EYES comms within this link: EYES
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LA Governor Training Introduction to Understanding Schools Finance & Governors Responsibilities - An online session will be delivered by the Finance team on Monday 28 April 2025 at 6pm - Understanding Schools Finance Registration Form Introduction to Understanding Governor responsibilities in Suspensions & Exclusions - An online session delivered by the LA's Lead Officer for Exclusions on Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 6pm - Understanding Suspensions & Exclusions Registration Form Governors Networking Event - An in-person networking event will be held on Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 6pm at the Civic Centre. Governors Networking event Registration Form
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SEND Finance Workshop Headteachers, Governors and SENCos are invited to attend a SEND Finance Workshop on Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 1 - 3.30 pm at the Civic Centre. Topics will include:
Please sign up here to register to attend: SEND Finance Workshop Registration Form
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SEND Funding Model in Mainstream Schools Please see guidance to support the implementation of the new SEND Funding Model in mainstream schools: Mainstream Banding Implementation for EHCPs
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Sexism and Sexual Harassment Support documents for schools and settings have been added to LEAP here under the Safeguarding area: Sexism and Sexual Harassment - Leap
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Teachers' Choir CPD Sessions Hillingdon Music Service is running a CPD course in Choir Leading for School music teachers (primary and secondary) between February and May. This course is aimed at teachers leading or wishing to lead group singing for students and would be suitable for teachers new to choir direction or looking to improve their confidence/brush up their skills. Led by a singing expert from ABRSM Voices, teachers will participate in a 2hr practical session as a 'Teacher's Choir'.
Venue: Civic Centre, Uxbridge, at 4:15 - 6.15 pm Dates: 31/03, 28/04, 19/05 Sign up here: CPD workshops - Hillingdon Council
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Unicef UK RRSA - a request! The Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit is currently providing funding for all state-funded schools in London to participate in UNICEF UK's Rights Respecting Schools Award as part of the London Inclusion Charter. This recognises the power of a child rights approach in supporting an inclusive, child-centred ethos and culture in schools, where children feel safe and a sense of belonging. This funding is available until March 2028 so don't delay, sign up now and get started on your Rights Respecting journey. Watch headteacher Katy Forsdyke talk about the impact of RRSA in her school here. Find out more and sign up here: www.unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/rrsa-in-london/ Scroll down or up to the yellow 'sign up' button, you will not be charged to sign up.
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For Action Primary Schools: |
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Music CPD - Supporting Non-specialist Music Teachers Thursday 20 March 2025 at 3.45 pm, for a prompt start at 4 pm (1 hr). Venue: Harlyn School Emily Griggs, the music specialist teacher at the Music Service's recently appointed "Lead Primary School for Music", is very experienced in teaching the primary school music curriculum and is running this session to support non-specialists who would welcome some CPD, to improve their music teaching/leadership. The session will focus on understanding key musical vocabulary and how to explore the elements (interrelated dimensions) through notation. We will look at different ways to present music when playing or composing, showing clear progression over time through key stages 1 and 2. CPD at Harlyn School - Eventbrite Link - Sign Up Here Please do not hesitate to contact rporter@hillingdon.gov.uk with any questions regarding the above or suggestions for future CPD.
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FREE Nasen Training Events for Primaries Maximising Teaching Assistant Impact: Insights and Strategies from the Education Endowment Foundation On:18 March 2025 - 3.30 - 5 pm Online Suitable for:Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Teacher, Tutor
Specialist Spotlight: Supporting Sensory Differences in the Learning Environment On: 19 March 2025 - 3.45 - 4.45 pm Online Suitable for: Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Teacher, Teaching Assistant
Specialist Spotlight: Developing Maths Skills On: 20 March 2025 - 3.45 - 4.45 pm Online Suitable for: Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Teacher, Tutor
Data Informed Decision Making On: 2 April 2025 3.45 - 4.45 pm Online
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For Action Secondary Schools / FE: |
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SORTED Assemblies and FREE Theatre Play Offer The Substance Use and Misuse Programme known locally as 'SORTED' is part of the LA's Targeted Team within the Youth Offer. SORTED offer a range of interventions for children and young people aged 11-24 to raise awareness and minimalize the risks around substance use and also offer information and advice services to parents and training to professionals. The team would like to offer range of assemblies and workshops to all secondary schools in Hillingdon. Assembly Topics:
Click here to book an assembly FREE Theatre Play Offer for Year 8 & 9 Students In addition, we have an exciting opportunity to offer limited number of 60-minute plays accompanied by a 30 minute workshop. The play called 'Time Out' will be delivered by The Solomon Theatre Group and presents a story of Tom - a secondary school student, who has always been a good student, but since his parent split up, everything's changed. With no support from his mum anymore and pressure from cool girl Lucy, Tom's life is about to be turned upside down. Please note only 240 students can be part of the performance and workshop. The offer is open to KS3 students in year 8 and 9. The play will be available from 23 - 27th June -10 plays only!!! For more info please see: Drugs & Vaping Education - Solomon Theatre Company - Show and Workshops Click here to book by 4 April 2025. Please take advantage of this opportunity to support your students in their transition year. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss any of the content please feel free to contact sorted@hillingdon.gov.uk. |
Vocational Carousel Following the SEND Ofsted and CQC Inspection in our local area, we are working with settings to develop more vocational opportunities for our Hillingdon residents including those with SEND. We would greatly appreciate it if you could promote these opportunities among pupils with SEND in your schools as we currently have 12 spaces available. The provision will only pay for the weeks the students attend, not for any missed weeks. There are still spaces available across the Carousel, and SEND learners are welcome to attend any course of their choice, not just those specifically designed for SEND. Thank you for your support in encouraging more students to participate in these valuable opportunities. Vocational Carousel (PDF, 219 KB)
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SEND Young People's Voice Survey Posters advertising the survey were sent out to all secondary schools last week to place in an area where young people with SEND are likely to see it. The poster can also be shared with parents/carers via your communication channels. Feedback received will support future planning. Click here for the survey. We will be drawing out a winner of a £20 Amazon Voucher in the next few weeks so please keep sharing the link.
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FREE Nasen Training Events for Secondaries Maximising Teaching Assistant Impact: Insights and Strategies from the Education Endowment Foundation On:18 March 2025 - 3.30 - 5 pm Online Suitable for:Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Teacher, Tutor
Specialist Spotlight: Transitions On: 24 March 2025 3.30 - 4.30 pm Online Suitable for: Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Teacher, Teaching Assistant
Twilight Talks Research Series: Can Literacy Apps Be Used To Support Language Learning In The Classroom? On: 31 March 2025 4 - 5 pm Online Suitable for: Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Teacher, Teaching Assistant
Data Informed Decision Making On: 2 April 2025 3.45 - 4.45 pm Online
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Warm regards,
Abi Preston
Director of Education & SEND
Children's Services, London Borough of Hillingdon, Civic Centre, Uxbridge UB8 1UW
