LA Education Weekly Update

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

Governors can sign up to attend Introduction to Understanding Schools Finance & Governors Responsibilities here

Headteachers, Governors and SENCos are invited to attend a SEND Finance Workshop at the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Please sign up here.  Registration will be closed once capacity reached - last 20 places available

Governors can sign up to attend Introduction to Understanding Governor responsibilities in Suspensions & Exclusions here

Headteachers or deputies should attend Head Teachers' Termly. Agenda with link to join will be shared nearer the time.

Governors can sign up to attend the Governors Networking Event -An in-person event at the Civic Centre. Governors Networking event Registration Form

Schools' Forum meeting papers can be accessed here

Emergency closures of all schools must be reported to education@hillingdon.gov.uk

Notification of Critical Incident  can be found here

Education Services contacts can be found here

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HLP Course Booking

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Hillingdon Care and Support Directory

Exciting news! We have recently launched an incredible online Care and Support Directory. This new tool provides professionals and residents a digital single access point to thousands of services, organisations, and groups in Hillingdon with just one search! 

What's on offer?  

• For children, young people and families, there's information on health and wellbeing, learning, education and employment opportunities, early years and childcare support, and family hubs and children's centres 
• For children with SEND and their families, there's events and activities, education and training support and health and wellbeing advice 
• The section for adults features housing options, financial support, help at home and leisure activities. 

Linked below you will find posters that you can use to promote the different sections of the Directory.   Please can you promote these within your schools and school newsletters.  We would also kindly ask, that the link for the Directory is included on your school website.  

If you have a rolling TV screen and would like to promote the Directory on this, please contact us and we will share the relevant documents with you. 

Don't miss out! Explore the directory now at careandsupport.hillingdon.gov.uk 

If you have any questions on the Directory, please email careandsupport@hillingdon.gov.uk

Care & support directory A4 posters Adults Digital (PDF, 1 MB)

Care & support directory A4 posters Families Digital (PDF, 2 MB)

Care & support directory A4 posters SEND Digital (PDF, 1 MB)

Building Community Resilience for Emergencies in Hillingdon

Come along to the Civic Centre for an event focused on building resilience in our community during emergencies and critical incidents.

This interactive session will provide practical advice, expert insights, and the opportunity to engage with key emergency response organisations, including the London Fire Brigade, the Environment Agency and the Council.

Date: Monday 31st March 2025
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1UW
Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Building Community Resilience For Emergencies in Hillingdon Tickets

Use Of Reasonable Force and Other Restrictive Interventions Guidance

Have you had your say on the proposed changes to the use of reasonable force?

This is the first update since publication in 2013. This consultation seeks views on proposed revisions to the use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance. The revised guidance will aim to:

• clarify the use of reasonable force to help school staff use this power safely and appropriately
• help schools use prevention and de-escalation strategies to minimise the need to use reasonable force and other restrictive interventions

Please have your voice heard and follow this link to the consultation to share your views and ideas on these proposals. The consultation closes on 29April 2025.

My London Story Project

London Museum would love to invite your school to participate in a new, exciting project -  My London Story.

They are looking to work with a year 5 and year 8 cohort to collect their stories and lived experience of London. London Museum is working with one school in every London borough on a three-year year Arts Council England funded project to capture a snapshot of the lives of London's children for the first time.

In the summer term they are hoping to work with one school to represent the London Borough of Hillingdon. They are looking to create an archive that truly represents London through the eyes of London's 10 and 13-year-olds.

Please see further details:  My London Story project invitation for schools 2025 (PDF, 102 KB)

Request for Trauma Informed Research in Schools

My name is Amy Gossling and I am conducting a research project for my MSc Psychology course at Wrexham University. The research data collection will run between 21/02/25 to 04/04/25. This study was granted ethical approval by the Psychology Department Ethics Committee at Wrexham University on 03/02/25.

Trauma informed schools' approaches are becoming more frequently discussed and implemented within schools as an alternative way to support pupils. This research aims to explore the relationship between professional quality of life (ProQOL) scores and perceptions of educators on the trauma-informed approaches in schools. Understanding these links will offer a better insight into further considerations needed for supporting educators and reducing barriers for a successful implementation of trauma-informed approaches in schools.

I am interested in collecting data from anyone who works in a primary/secondary school in a student-facing role in the UK that is over 18 years of age. All participants will be anonymous. This research will be conducted anonymously via the use of Gorilla and should take around 15 minutes to complete. 

The data obtained from this study will form the basis of my postgraduate dissertation. A summary of the data may be presented at conferences, in academic presentations, or may be published in scientific journals. 

You can access the survey via this link: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/614874A1-8D99-4014-AC83-396D552C9276

If you would like more information, please direct any questions to Amy Gossling via email at S0303478@mail.glyndwr.ac.uk.

Please share with your parents / carers

Learn Hillingdon Easter Activities

WFL Flyer Easter 25 Sessions (PDF, 77 KB)

Please share with parents / carers

Swimming Programme and Triple P Fearless

Elev8ed have launched a funded programme to support families who are looking to strengthen their emotional wellbeing, mental health, and resilience to stress. It involves the delivery of Triple P Fearless parenting programme and a unique swimming programme which will be delivered at Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Centre.  The swimming programme is designed for parents of varying abilities and is also suitable if parents have fears around swimming. Please see this link for further details and how to register:  Wildhearted Wellness Swimming Programme (PDF, 428 KB)

FAO: Head of Sixth Forms

This conference in Hatfield will bring together leading experts in post-16 education to explore key topics such as curriculum design, post-18 progression pathways, wellbeing, and effective teaching and learning strategies. Delegates will receive valuable updates, practical strategies, and opportunities to attend specialised workshops tailored to their professional development.

The event is ideal for both new and experienced Sixth Form leaders, providing a unique chance to collaborate and engage with pressing issues impacting student attainment and progression.

Sixth Form Conference | HFL Education