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Whether they be inspirational, encouraging, wise or humorous, quotes can resonate with us and impact the way we feel think and act.
What quote resonates most with you?
Tell us your favourite wellbeing quote and enter into our free prize draw to win your quote as a framed print.
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Welcome Gareth Morgan to the role of School Improvement Adviser with the School Improvement Team.
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Reminder that the date of the DfE's statutory School Census is Thursday, 3 rd October 2019. LA maintained schools and academies who have bought into the service will have been contacted already by Mike Parkin with further details. Guidance for schools on data needed and how to submit it: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/complete-the-school-census |
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Save £300 on the cost of our named Data Protection Officer (DPO) service. Offer ends 25th October 2019
Schools are required by law to have a designated Data Protection Officer
If you don't have one…Email us or call us on 01905 678136 We provide a DPO service which covers all the requirements of the (GDPR) General Data Protection Regulation.
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As part of World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October 2019 we'll be wearing yellow at Babcock Prime, to raise awareness of mental health and fundraise for Young Minds UK. #HelloYellow
Look out for pictures from the day on our Facebook and twitter pages:
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Christopher Whitehead Language College used an allocation of the Prime Education Fund to develop an enrichment programme for 6th form students.
The project aimed to increase confidence and reinforce knowledge and skills among A-level students, as they engaged in deeper learning to deliver photography workshops to other students in the school.Read more
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As part of Babcock Education's strategy to improve wellbeing in our workplace, we celebrated National Fitness Day on Wednesday 25 th September. National Fitness Day is a celebration of physical activity and hopes to inspire the nation to move more. Moving is good for your body and mind. But it's difficult to be active when you are sat at your desk all day. To promote physical activity on the day, Babcock Prime staff were encouraged to partake in Deskercise moves. The 'Deskercise' moves shown in the poster were posed for by Babcock Prime staff. Download the Deskercise poster |
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Our Re-think Reading lesson plans are now, for a limited time, 20% off on our shop.
Each text plan contains:- an overview of the text
- suggestions of linked texts
- national curriculum objectives
- at least two teaching sessions
- pre- and post-task activities
- other ideas for independent activities
Use code 20RTR to get 20% offClick here to download free samplesClick here to purchase |
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As part of an incentive to diminish phishing attacks, Babcock Prime has pledged £250 towards the fund for Oscar Saxelby-Lee. Babcock Prime has joined the major fund-raising drive to help raise funds for potentially life-saving treatment for Oscar. Staff at Babcock Prime feel passionately about supporting Oscar's cause. Each month Babcock will donate £250 towards a chosen charity if a full month without any phishing attacks is achieved. A phishing attack is a fraudulent scam via email or text message in an attempt to gain sensitive, confidential information or spread computer virus. Visit: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com and search for: Hand in Hand for Oscar. |
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World Teacher's Day is a special day to show appreciation for teachers, so at Babcock Prime we would like to celebrate the contribution our teachers: Nicholas Appleton, Nicola Jones, Helen Davies, Karen Lindley, Mary Jenkins, Pauline Smith, Wendy Robins, Karen Ridsdale, Leanne Norris, Victoria Skelton, Gill Deakin, Sarah Recker, Claire Bradnock, Catherine Bridge, Linda Webb, Joanna Brydon, Claire Manford | |
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Lord Agnew wrote to all schools, LAs and Multi Academy Trusts on 17th September 2019 to ensure that all schools have seen the DfE guidance in the event that the UK leaves the EU with no deal on 31st October. Schools, LAs and Multi Academy Trusts have also been asked to complete a survey to inform the DfE on their readiness in the event of a no-deal situation. The latest guidance can be found here and covers data protection, food and medical supplies etc. |
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There are two pathways available in the LST resources area to support schools and settings with the conditions. Dyspraxia is medical condition diagnosed by medical practitioner. The Dyspraxia pathway can be used to identify pupils who may need referral and how to accommodate and improve any barrier to learning The Dyslexia pathway supports a rigorous identification process. Helps schools to identify pupils with the condition and provides strategies for support. | |
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Specialist teachers within the Learning Support Team (LST) have been working one to one with children to prevent exclusion or to provide education during transition into school. Well known for their assessment work, the LST case work has increased over the past year and now includes individual learning programs; for the MET team, Gypsy Roma Traveller children, Children Looked After (CLA) and children with EHCPs. The LST are all qualified teachers with specialist experience in supporting a range of learning needs. The team are available to work in schools with pupils to accelerate progress and remove barriers to learning, offering early intervention to pupils at risk of exclusion. Speak to the LST if you have a pupil who may benefit from specialist teaching:Helen.Davies2@babcockinternational.com 01905 678187 | |
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Key messages from research on looked-after children and CSA by the Centre of Expertise The Centre of expertise on CSA has published the next paper in their Key messages from research series, focusing on looked-after children and child sexual abuse. Read more |
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Don't forget to check the children's services portal each week for a record of your pupils processed for free school meals. |
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How can we make sure the right support is in place to help young people with SEND get ready for adulthood? Worcestershire County Council's final workshop to help develop an approach is on: Wed 9 Oct 2019 at Bishop's Wood Centre, Stourport. For details and to book a place please email SENDPfA@worcestershire.gov.uk |
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The PRIMARY / SECONDARY 2019 Autumn Term seminars for SENCOs provides SENCOs with updates on Local Area activity since the Local Area SEND Inspection in March 2018. This includes an opportunity to discuss: - a new approach to EHC Plans - an improved approach to annual reviews and wider use of Outcomes - preparation for Adulthood Outcomes - innovative approaches to include parents and YP and - examples from SENCOs The workshops will be taking place across the county with a choice of daytime or evening sessions. - Friday 4 October from 9.30am to 11.30am, 13:00pm to 3:00pm and 4:00pm to 6:00pm at St Peter's Baptist Church, Worcester
- Monday 7 October from 1:00pm to 3.00pm and 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Bishops Wood Centre, Stourport
- Tuesday 8 October from 9:30am to 11:30am, 1:00pm to 3:00pm and 4:00 to 6:00pm at Holiday Inn, Bromsgrove
Download: SENCO Seminar Flyer Booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve your free space please book by emailing CFCTransformationTeam@worcestershire.gov.uk |
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