27th June 2022
Dear Colleagues,
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Abi Preston, Head of Education and Learning has now left Hillingdon Council. Please contact education@hillingdon.gov.uk with any queries and the Education Team will be happy to help and signpost. |
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Submit the Educational Setting Status form weekly via the following link: https://onlinecollections.des.fasst.org.uk/fastform/educational-setting-status | Thursdays |
Instructions for Paper File Transfer Day 2022 - Thursday 25th August
Please find below the information about the morning organised with Secondary schools to enable Year 6 pupil files to be transferred onto Hillingdon Secondary schools. Vyners School have kindly agreed to host the event again. All Hillingdon Primaries have been allocated a 15 minute slot to drop off the files - all Hillingdon Secondary schools have agreed to be represented.
We hope this will be a very quick and efficient way to handover files securely. Please ensure all records are signed for by the Secondary representatives as proof that the documents have been handed over. For GDPR please ensure you hand over the entire contents of the file and do not sift through before handing over.
As we know, on a few occasions children end up changing Secondary school at the very last minute. If files are handed over and then a child does not end up attending as expected, the relevant Secondary will take responsibility for transfer to the correct school.
Please confirm your attendance via this link: https://forms.gle/qfzLgREaf4Z7hXYG7. Please feel free to contact zwilkins@theparkfederation.org if you have any queries.
Primary File Drop off Times Aug 2022 (PDF) [97KB]
Paper File Transfer Day - Organisation and Protocols (PDF) [60KB]
Message from the Public Health Team - please share with your parents/carers
Make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations
Vaccinations provide protection against serious illnesses. Recent news reported the virus which causes polio has been detected in London and there have been confirmed cases of measles in a neighbouring borough. It is important to make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations. Check your child's red book or contact your GP if you don't think your child has had all their vaccinations. You can find out more about which vaccines are given to children here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/
Post 16 Opportunities and Ideas - Secondaries please share with your students/parents/carers
The London Borough of Hillingdon alongside the DWP and ASK apprentice are running a virtual session: Post 16 Opportunities and Ideas on 30th June 2022 at 12 pm - 1 pm.
The aim of the session is to:
- Provide information around some of the opportunities available for our NEET cohort
- Support young people with some ideas available who may not have destinations come September
- Support young people who have expressed an interest in attending virtual events in the past who are currently NEET
There will be a number of post 16 providers attending. Please see below a promotional video of what the event will look like. Please circulate to students who you think may be interested in attending the virtual event (in particular those students who may not have destinations for September).
The link with which students can express is an interest is here.
Info for Schools - Resource pack to help schools and colleges support Ukrainian students
The DfE has published a resource pack with links to further information for schools and colleges with Ukrainian students, including:
- Guides to the English education system
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- English language support
- Short courses
Resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/helping-ukrainian-students-in-schools
Educational Psychology Service Traded Offer
We are planning the service for 2022-2023. Please sign up here to indicate your preferences at the earliest opportunity so we can ensure that your needs can be met.
Hillingdon EPS Traded Offer 2022-2023 (PDF) [110KB]
Educational Psychology Service
The EVC Magazine for Educational Visits Coordinators and Visit Leaders
Evolve Advice Ltd have just launched a new free publication called The EVC Magazine. This is a termly magazine which will contain articles relevant to Educational Visits Coordinators and Visit Leaders.
If you would like to see the latest issue take a look here: www.theevcmagazine.online or subscribe for a posted copy here: https://www.evolveadvice.co.uk/magazine
Playday Event - Primaries please share with parents/carers
Hillingdon Council is happy to announce the return of our Playday Event at Hillingdon Athletics' Track on the 3rd August from 10:00-2:00. This is a free event and this year we will be offering a range of activities including soft play, Bouncy Castle, arts and crafts, story time, puppet show for the under 5ss, an Inflatable slide, Bouncy Castle, BMX, football shootout for children from 5 to 10 years.
We hope that you will be able to join us for the day. You are welcome to bring a picnic or food and refreshments will be available to purchase as well. Please note there is very limited parking at the leisure centre.
Playday flyer 2022 (PDF) [583KB]
Bhangra Dance London School Workshops - Primary and Secondary
Bhangra Dance London, the UK's premier Punjabi Folk Dance academy, specialise in teaching and performing the art of traditional Bhangra dancing are offering school workshops to support curriculum development in PE, RE, PSHE and SMSC.
During our teaching years, we have seen first-hand the benefit dance has had on many of our children. Learning Bhangra promotes increased confidence, focus, and allows children the opportunity to experience the thrill of performing. The physical and mental well-being aspects are very evident. We also understand the importance of children learning about different cultures at schools. We have found these workshops to be a great, practical way of breaking down cultural barriers as this dance can be enjoyed by all. We have undertaken successful workshops within schools in the borough. Teacher testimonials are available to view on request.
Offer details: Full day in school workshops typically consist of each class taking part in a session for approx. 45 minutes. We usually work with schools to create a timetable which best suits their lesson times. The workshop will consist of children attending sessions throughout the day, learning traditional steps linked to historic north Indian festivals and can end with children to demonstrate their newly learnt skills in a performance/ end of day assembly.
To create a more authentic experience, we bring along dance props and small segments of the traditional dress for the children to try. The vibrant colours of these ensure that students and their focus levels are locked in! There is no specific requirements the schools need to provide, a large space will be sufficient. We bring our own PA system and also encourage staff involvement! All instructors are DBS checked and cleared.
Funding: Primary schools are encouraged to use their PE and sport premium to cover the cost of this workshop. To discuss costs please contact us via Weblink / YouTube / Instagram / Info@bhangradancelondon / 07780 125462.
