4th July 2022
Dear Colleagues,
To action: | |
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Reminder to complete this survey to comment on the Infant & Junior Amalgamation Policy update from 2009, shared with schools on 20th June. You can find the draft Policy here. | By 17th July 2022 at 5pm |
Ongoing reminders: | |
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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 |
Reminder - Successful, Sustainable, Viable Schools: Infant & Junior Amalgamation Policy
The Education Service has updated their existing Infant & Junior Amalgamation Policy (2009) and requests that colleagues - Headteachers, SLT, Staff and Governors, take this opportunity to review and comment on the policy from Monday 20th June - Sunday 17th July at 5pm. Following this consultation, all responses and comments will be taken into consideration by the Cabinet Member, ahead of the policy being presented at the Cabinet scheduled for 1st September 2022.
We are keen to hear your views about the proposals and would be grateful if you would spend a few minutes to complete this survey by 17th July 2022.
Thank you to schools that have already responded.
Amalgamation Policy DRAFT June 22 v3 (PDF) [385KB]
UKHSA Pre-School Immunisation letter - Primaries, please share with parents/guardians
Please find below a UKHSA letter on pre-school immunisations for primary schools to share with their parents / guardians in their newsletters.
UKHSA pre-school imms letter final (PDF) [105KB]
Post 16 Options & Ideas Event - Secondaries, please share with Year 11 parents/guardians
We will be running two face to face events on 14th and 21st July at the Boundary House, Cricket Field Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QG (just behind the Civic Centre) from 2 pm to 4 pm.
This is an opportunity for students who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) or at risk of becoming NEET to meet and talk to providers about their next steps in education, employment, or training. Parents and guardians are invited to attend alongside the young person.
Please circulate to those who you think may be interested in attending (in particular those students who may not have destinations for September).
Please contact dhughes@hillingdon.gov.uk if you have any questions.
L&D Training for Schools:
Understanding & Supporting Behaviours That Challenge in the Primary Classroom Course - 15th September 2022
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Venue: Via Webinar
Cost: Free to Schools purchasing the L&D SLA, £65 to Schools not purchasing the L&D SLA
A short course designed to help support staff and teachers in supporting behaviour that challenges during class time. It will cover:
- Develop the skills of your SMSAs
- Understanding behaviour
- Personal space and body language
- Coping with crisis behaviours
- Using positive strategies to deal with behaviour that challenges
- Practical strategies to calm crisis
Lunchtime Assistants De-escalation Training - 13th October 2022
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Venue: Webinar
Cost: Free to Schools purchasing the L&D SLA, £65 to Schools not purchasing the L&D SLA
A short course designed to help SMSAs in supporting behaviour that challenges during unstructured time. It will cover:
- Develop the skills of your SMSAs
- Understanding behaviour
- Personal Space and body language
- Coping with crisis behaviours
- Using positive strategies to deal with behaviour that challenges
- Practical strategies to calm crisis
Reducing Exclusions in Primary and Secondary Settings Course - 18th October 2022
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Venue: Via Webinar
Cost: Free to Schools purchasing the L&D SLA, £65 to Schools not purchasing the L&D SLA
Speechmark commissioned author, Clare Edmondson shares her research and knowledge from her upcoming book "Desperately Seeking Inclusion" - how to support your children and young people at risk of exclusion. It covers:
- The current picture of exclusions in the UK
- Impact of exclusions
- The pros and the cons
- What evidence suggests is the best way to reduce exclusions
Humanities KS1 & KS2 Fieldwork and Local Studies Day - 18th October 2022
The History fieldwork day will be taking place at 9 am - 12 pm at Harmondsworth Primary School and The Great Barn, Harmondsworth.
The Geography fieldwork day will be taking place at 1 pm - 3 pm at Harmondsworth Primary School.
Cost: The course is free to schools purchasing the L&D SLA. For schools not purchasing the L&D SLA and all others there is a fee of £80 per person for this half day course.
These are face to face events with trainer Kate Moorse. Please click here for more details.
Please book your places for these courses via Learning Zone or email learninganddevelopment@hillingdon.gov.uk with any query.
Team Teach Level 1 (Low Risk Settings) Course - 4th October 2022
Time: 9 am - 3.45 pm
Venue: St Mary's Catholic School, Rockingham Close, Uxbridge UB8 2UA
Cost: £85 per person
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.
To book your place please contact Clare Edmondson Freelance Training changingbehaviouruk@gmail.com Tel: 077895 16413. For further information please see www.Changing-behaviour.co.uk
School Administrators and Business Managers Network Meeting
Date: 13th October 2022
Time: 1 pm - 3.30 pm
Venue: Committee Room 5, Civic Centre, Uxbridge
Please book your place via Learning Zone or email learninganddevelopment@hillingdon.gov.uk with any query.
