• 10% Discount off Learning Support
• Headteacher District Briefings
• Training Brochure
• KCSiE New Guidance
• Safeguarding Audit Case Study
• New Streamlined Dyslexia Assessment Process
• Dyspraxia Awareness Week
• Inclusion Networking Meeting
• Re-think Reading
• Early Years in Schools Directory
• EYFS Training
• World Mental Health Day
• NEW Emotional Health and Wellbeing Pathway Launched
• Free Training: trauma, attachment disorder and other mental health issues
• Autism Training

For a limited time only the Learning Support Team (LST) is offering 10% off the first 2 sessions of LST consultancy.

Orders placed for learning support between 27th September 2018 and Friday 21st December 2018 will benefit from the discounted rate.

2 sessions equates to 6 hours of support. Schools can order more than 6 hours, however the 10% discount will only be applied to the first 2 sessions.

What could you get for 6 hours of LST time?

6 hours of consultancy may consist of;

• A full assessment of a child, and comprehensive report; or
• Whole school training; or
• A programme of 1:1 support or small group teaching – * this may be provided over several sessions; or
• Bespoke packages designed to the needs of individual schools; discussions may be held with schools to decide upon the school's requirements.

To take up the offer and discuss your requirements for support, contact Helen Davies :
Helen.Davies2@babcockinternational.com
01905 678187

All orders to be made via e-Store by the 21st December 2018
If you have any queries about e-Store, please contact:
Clare Owen Clare.Owen@babcockinternational.com or
Mark Ballett Mark.Ballett@babcockinternational.com
0800 090 2255

As part of the commissioned offer to deliver School Improvement on behalf of Worcestershire County Council we will liaise closely with Worcestershire Schools to 

• outline  key findings from the emerging picture of pupil outcomes in 2018 (EY-KS5) at LA and District level and the local authority's priorities for 2018-20
• clarify the key facets of the Aiming for Outstanding policy outlined
• hear from you about local priorities and needs

Take your place at our free headteacher briefings being held across 3 district locations.

22nd October 2018 14:00 - 16:00 Bromsgrove Holiday Inn

23rd October 2018 10:00 - 12:00 Stourport Manor Hotel

24th October 2018 14:00 16:00 Worcester Rugby Football Club

These briefings are FREE and are for Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher to attend (1 place per school).

To book onto one the District Briefing sessions please ask your CPD leader to do this by clicking on the following link: http://cpd.babcockprime.co.uk  

A quicker, simpler and more cost effective way for schools to secure an identification of dyslexia

Following the Publication of The Rose Report in 2009 "Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties", the Worcestershire Dyslexia pathway was developed to build on the underlying principles of assessment over time and the recognition of the wide range of difficulties that a dyslexic learner may experience.

Settings quickly embraced the process that good practice in this area dictates and this good practice has now become embedded in most schools.

We are therefore now able to launch our new more streamlined dyslexia identification assessments which are both more economical to purchase and will deliver results more quickly.

Schools should continue to track and monitor pupils' progress and use the checklist of common characteristics as an initial screening tool.
Collecting background information and evidence remains crucial to the process and if school feel they have gathered enough evidence to suggest Dyslexia they can then request a Dyslexia Assessment. The specialist teacher will then review this evidence along with a formal assessment and after discussion a decision can be made. This reduces the involvement of outside agencies early in the process and the time it may take to reach a decision.

To find out more and to access Dyslexia resources visit: https://www.babcockprime.co.uk/disadvantaged-and-vulnerable-learners/learning-support-team/resources-area/dyslexia

Wednesday 10th October is World Mental Health Day

Growing concerns about children's mental health and research showing the impact on educational outcomes have resulted in emotional health and wellbeing increasingly being recognised in national educational policies and guidance. Schools and their workforce play a crucial role in supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Schools should familiarise themselves with the range of external support available for pupils:

CAMHS 
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provide support to children and families where the young person is experiencing significant mental health difficulties.

CAMHS CAST 
CAST (Consultation, Advice, Support and Training) is a service that sits within Worcestershire CAMHS. CAST offers mental health specific consultation, advice, support and training for professionals who work with children and young people.
whcnhs.camhscast@nhs.net 

Services from Babcock Prime
Emotional health and wellbeing support may include assessment and/or targeted intervention and therapeutic work with children and young people, support staff and/or parents, strategic whole school work and delivery of bespoke training. Contact us if you would benefit from emotional health and wellbeing support:
PrimeEPSAdminsouth@babcockinternational.com 
01905 678139

• Equipping your school to meet the needs of vulnerable and traumatised children and young people (morning session)
• The Impact of Trauma on the Adult Network: Secondary Trauma and Community Resilience (afternoon session)

• Monday 29th October 2018, St Peter's Baptist Church, Worcester 
• Friday 25th January 2019, Worcestershire Young Farmers, Hawford, Worcester
• Wednesday 3rd April 2019, Worcestershire Young Farmers, Hawford, Worcester 
• Friday 28th June 2019, St Peter's Baptist Church, Worcester