3rd May 2022
Dear Colleagues,
Ongoing reminders: | |
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Submit the Educational Setting Status form via the following link: https://onlinecollections.des.fasst.org.uk/fastform/educational-setting-status | Thursdays |
Fully Funded RISK Reduction Through Search & Confiscation Training Offer - only a few remaining spaces left!
The Council is providing an opportunity for Alternative Provisions, Secondary and Primary schools to receive fully funded 'Train the Trainer' training around 'Risk Reduction Through Search and Confiscation' of weapons. The Offensive Weapons protocol, that settings have contributed to, will be launched in conjunction with this training. This will allow an opportunity for education professionals to be upskilled within this area, to safeguard settings.
To learn more about this opportunity, please see this expression of interest document: RISK reduction through Search and Confiscation Expression of Interest [205KB] .
Limited spaces are available. If you are interested in taking part then please complete the form provided within the link above and return this to DHughes@hillingdon.gov.uk by Friday 6th May 2022.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Dale Hughes directly.
Assessment Data Information for Primary Schools
Please see link below to information provided by the Business Performance Team on the statutory collection of Key Stage 1 Teacher Assessments, Key Stage 2, EYFSP data and Phonics Screening Check data for 2022.
Data letter to Schools KS1-FSP 2022 April 22 (PDF) [263KB]
Borough Wide School Waste Audit 2022
Hillingdon's most recent published recycling rate was 37.4 % for the 2019 - 2020 period. In order to meet the London wide target of recycling 50% of household waste by 2025, the borough must make the recycling service even more accessible and increase awareness to all. We can do this by providing recycling and waste minimisation education and tools to schools for all students at primary and secondary. This will increase awareness of how easy recycling in the borough is and promote easy ways to reduce the environmental impact of waste, which pupils can than pass on to all in their households.
Please complete this waste audit by Friday 27th May 2022: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/lbhschwa
Post 16 Letter from Minister Burghart
Please see the attached letter from Minister Burghart to remind schools of the importance of working with their LA to support our young people as they move into Post 16 provision.
Letter from Minister Burghart to post-16 institutions in regard to LA tracking (PDF) [101KB]
Save the Date - GRT History Month Event - 30th June 2022
June is GRT History Month and to celebrate this we are holding an information event on Thursday 30th June 2022 in the Middlesex Suite, Civic Centre. This is an open invitation to all Heads and GRT Leads. Further information to follow soon.
Please see Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Programme - Leap (hillingdon.gov.uk) for guidance and resources.
National Numeracy Day - 18th May 2022
Why National Numeracy Day?
- 49% of adults in the UK have the numeracy skills expected of a primary school child
- Struggling with numbers can make people more vulnerable to debt, unemployment, poor health and fraud; all of which have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 crisis and the cost-of-living crisis
- National Numeracy Day is our flagship campaign which has been running for 5 years
- It brings together education providers, businesses and individuals to inspire everyone to have confidence in numeracy
How will Champion Schools/Organisations Benefit?
- We know that teachers are already stretched - that is why we have created an easy-to-use toolkit of pre-planned activities, video introductions and resources for all ages which educators can use to run activities throughout the day on National Numeracy Day
- Resources will include National Numeracy 5th Birthday party resources, guides and decorations to get the whole school celebrating the 5th National Numeracy Day Campaign
- There will be a live Rocking and Rolling Numbers Event - Times Tables Rock Stars are inviting all schools and families to take part in a fun celebratory times tables event via YouTube
- Our Number Heroes competition open to all students from pre-school to Y8/S2 to win one of five bundles of numeracy prizes worth at least £1000 for their school, youth group or community centre (for children pre-school to Y8/S2)
- Lesson starter video featuring celebrity-led activities and resources to help all age groups, from 0-18, feel good about maths. Examples include a numeracy dancing activity with Katya Jones (Strictly Come Dancing), and a baking activity with Peter Sawkins (Great British Bake Off)
- For older students activities include resources and support to hold a Big Number Natter and complete the Numeracy Challenge
- Ideas and printable materials to support activity planning as well as resources for adults, staff and parents
What can you do?
- You can use this communications toolkit to share information about National Numeracy Day with your network of school leaders
- Your communications will include a link which allows schools to sign up as a National Numeracy Champion and receive the free toolkit of exciting activities
- You can use emails, newsletters, social media, meetings or your website to promote this opportunity
- Under 16s - Sign your school up to be a Champion school and receive a free toolkit here
- Over 16s - Sign your school or college up to be a Champion Organisation and receive your free toolkits
National Numeracy Day 2022 Schools Forums (PDF) [1MB]
MyHealth Asthma Workshops - Please share with parents
MyHealth are running FREE Asthma workshops for parents who have children with Asthma. These sessions are run by the Hillingdon Hospital asthma nurses giving you the chance to learn from health professionals and to ask them questions directly. Below is some of the content included in these sessions:
- Asthma attacks
- Asthma triggers
- Inhaler techniques
- Asthma action plans
The workshop is run via ZOOM from 4pm - 5pm you can register your FREE place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/myhealth-asthma-workshop-for-parents-children-tickets-191548726397
You can also contact the MyHealth team on tel: 01895 543 437 or nhsnwlccg.myhealth@nhs.net
Free Webinar (Binnie the Baboon) with Dr Karen Treisman MBE - 10th May 2022
Hillingdon Virtual School is delighted to be welcoming back Dr Karen Treisman to deliver a one day live webinar on her book Gilly the Giraffe, which centres on helping children with their Self Esteem.
WHEN: Tuesday 10th May
TIME: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
VIA: Zoom
This webinar is particularly well suitable for all professionals working with vulnerable children. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Designated Teachers and Designated Safeguarding Leads have already been given a priority booking opportunity for this session. If you wish to attend, please complete the form using the link below no later than Friday 6th May. Book your place here.
Team Teach Level 1 Course
Monday 13th June 2022
Times: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
£85 per person
Venue: TBC (Local Hillingdon school)
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.
Team Teach Level 2 Course
Monday 13th June 2022 & Tuesday 14th June
Times: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
£170 per person
Venue: TBC (Local Hillingdon school)
Aimed at medium risk individual challenging behaviours and service settings: special schools; PRUs; children's homes; elderly care services etc. Typically staff supporting individuals with documented challenging behaviours/special needs that foresee-ably 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 please visit: www.Changing-behaviour.co.uk
To book places please email Clare Edmondson Freelance Training: changingbehaviouruk@gmail.com. Tel: 077895 16413
Regards,
Abi Preston
