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June 2018

Prime Bulletin

Monthly Newsletter
 
 
In this issue...
 
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Ugandan school benefits from visual impaired support
 
 
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While most people pack beachwear and a good book for a holiday abroad, Linda Webb a teacher in the Visual Impairment team, squeezed 4 braille typewriters, braille books and toys into her suitcase on a recent trip to Uganda.

Linda was taking over £900 worth of supplies to the Centre for Visually Impaired Children in Kampala.
 
 
Babcock Prime complies with GDPR
 

As part of our on going commitment to keeping you informed, here is our Privacy Notice which sets out how we store and use your information. We encourage you to read the Privacy Notice in full: https://www.babcockprime.co.uk/privacy

GDPR is now in force, but the work to maintain compliance must continue. If you require support with your schools compliance, please contact the GDPR team for ways we can help:
Prime-GDPR@babcockinternational.com
01905 678136
 
 
 
 
5 ways you can become more evidence informed
 

'Leading Teaching and Learning: Evidence Informed' offers  5 simple ways that all classroom teachers and school leaders can become more evidence informed.

It is the latest leadership blog post on the Worcestershire Global Leadership Academy WGLA website

The WGLA is a partnership between Worcestershire Teaching Schools and Babcock Prime, to deliver National Professional Qualifications.

All summer term cohorts are now full and closed for application. Further cohort dates for NPQML and NPQSL will be announced on the website and twitter.

Forthcoming NPQH and NPQEL cohorts are now available for application:

QualificationVenueCohort Start Date
NPQELTBC8th - 10th October 2018
NPQHTBCSeptember 2018 start
NPQELTBC8th - 10th January 2019

Is NPQH right for you?
Join us for an information session to find out more about the NPQH programme from the course leader; find out what is involved and how you will be assessed.

NPQH Information Session - Monday 11th September 2018, 4pm - 5.30pm.
Prime House, Worcester


To register your interest for any NPQ programme or to book onto the NPQH information sessions, please contact:
Prime-schoolservices@babcockinternational.com
0800 090 2255

Remember: Teachers and leaders in Wychavon and Wyre Forest are eligible for scholarship funding which covers the cost of an NPQ course.
 
 
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Manage your staff lists on CPD online
 

Please can all CPD leaders review their staff lists on CPD online to ensure the information we hold is current. 

To update:

Under My Staff list  you can:
• Amend variations in first and last names
• Update email address (this is where your confirmation for training/ conferences is sent)
• End their record completely so they are no longer linked to your school


 
Please notify us if a staff member has moved or a new member of staff joins from another school in Worcestershire, we can move their record accordingly (so their training history remains).

Babcock Prime Training Team contact:
primeworkforcesupport@babcockinternational.com
01905678137
 
 
 
 
Criteria Change for Free School Meals
 

In April 2018 the criteria used to determine which pupils are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) was updated to reflect the introduction of Universal Credit and the phasing out of other income-based benefits.
Under the updated criteria, an estimated 50,000 more pupils will benefit from a free school meal compared to the previous benefits system.

The following links provide information for schools:
 
 
 
 
Meet our experts
 
 
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Mel's Bio
 
 
 
 

You are probably aware of the support services we offer at Babcock Prime, but do you know the people who deliver the services? The people who come into your school and work with you to improve outcomes?

We have a range of professionals within Babcock Prime who each have a wealth of knowledge and expertise. In this issue we meet Mel Westwood from the Hearing Impairment Team.

Mel has qualifications in Deaf Education, Teaching and Psychology and has previously been a deputy headteacher.
 
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Starters and Leavers
 
Alison Newman has changed roles to become the new Safeguarding Senior Practitioner. Alison will be working closely with Denise Hannibal, Safeguarding lead at Worcestershire County Council to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people in Worcestershire.

We welcome Emily Bishop and Matt Potts to the position of School Improvement Early Years Lead. Both will share the position to ensure all children access high quality early years education.
Emily BishopMatt Potts
 
 
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How well are our Looked After Children doing?
 
Looked After Children training is being held on July 10th, 9 am to 12 noon and is FREE. 

Key topics:
  • How well are our Looked After Children doing? - progress and attainment updates
  • Self-evaluation Framework
  • Effective strategies to support Looked After Children
  • Key priorities for a Designated Teacher - presented by two Designated Teachers (one each from a primary and a secondary school)
  • Gwen Fennell the Virtual School Head will be attending to answer any questions
Please book a place through your CPD lead in school or contact Rachael Oakley at Babcock Prime on 01905 678137.
 
 
 
 
Sexual violence and harassment between children
 
The revised Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance now provides additional advice to help school and college staff deal with allegations of child-on-child sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Download the guidance for advice on how to prevent and respond to reports of sexual violence and harassment between children.
 
 
 
 
Advice for schools
 
 
 
 
 
HLTA registration deadline
 

The registration deadline for the next run of HLTA training in the west midlands is fast approaching.

Act today so you don't miss out on this great opportunity to study locally and gain a nationally recognised professional status that helps Teaching Assistants to increase the positive impact they have upon the children and young people in their school.

You can apply at the following link: http://bestpracticenet.co.uk/hlta

Any questions? Contact us on 0117 9209 424 or email: cpd@bestpracticenet.co.uk
 
 
 
 
Supporting mental health in schools and colleges
 

The Department for Education (DfE) has commissioned research to provide learning about how schools and colleges are supporting the mental health needs of children and young people.

The final case studies report 'Supporting Mental Health in Schools and Colleges Qualitative - case studies' presents the findings from case studies focusing on the provision of mental health and an understanding of the issues that institutions face in delivering provision.

Click the overview of support button to view the challenges & approaches schools took to support mental health.
 
 
Overview of support
 
 
 
 
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Inspiring Leadership 2018 is the perfect opportunity for senior leaders in education to access the latest information on innovation, leadership, partnership, development and technology.  However, it's not just about the speakers and the content it's about the people you meet, share experiences with and exchanges ideas to take back to the workplace.

Babcock will be exhibiting at the conference taking place Thursday 14th June to Friday 15th June at the ICC, Birmingham. Our representatives will be available to discuss the professional leadership NPQ programmes and solutions for schools to improve outcomes.

If you are looking for services to improve schools & settings, safeguard children and support disadvantaged & vulnerable learners then come and see us on stand 23. We are offering £50 discount off your first time services order.
 
 
Help with planning school finances and resources
 

Download: Top 10 planning checks for governors
School and academy governors can explore these questions to help schools manage their resources and money efficiently.

 
Download: School resource management: checklist
Use these tools to help you plan school budgets, benchmark finances and manage resources.
 
 
 
 
Schools training directory
 
 
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Training directory
 
 
 
Download the latest training directory featuring courses for all school staff, including:
  • Safeguarding
  • English as an Additional Language
  • Educational Psychology
  • Learning Support Team (LST)
  • Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) Induction
  • Every Child Counts
 
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Breaking Barriers with Numicon: A Wave two / three numeracy intervention
11 June 2018 | 13:00 – 15:00 | Worcester

This training session enables teachers or TAs to deliver 'Breaking Barriers with Numicon' as an intervention programme for pupils experiencing particular difficulties learning maths.

Book your place
 
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Safeguarding Tier 1 (level 2) Schools Workforce
18 June 2018 | 16:00 – 18:00 | Worcester

This training is aimed at all those working in a school based environment an introduction to safeguarding and child protection. Content includes understanding what abuse is, signs and symptoms, legislation and guidance, and what to do it you are concerned.

Book your place
 
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Supporting Students who Self Harm
26 June 2018 | 13:00 – 15:30 | Worcester

Providing an understanding of factors contributing to why students who self-harm and approaches to supporting them in school. Providing ideas which could be incorporated into the PSHE curriculum. Some strategies for supporting individual students who self- harm.

Book your place
 
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Meeting the needs of academically more able learners
05 July 2018 | 09:30 – 12:30 | Worcester

This course will support both new and experienced teachers to identify, challenge and support their more able learners.
We will consider their learning needs and characteristics and review a range of practical strategies and ideas that can be used in school and in the classroom to ensure that they are supported and challenged effectively.

Book your place
 
 
 
What schools must publish online
 

The information that schools maintained by their local authorities must publish on their websites.

Maintained website information

The information that academies,  16 to 19 colleges and any educational institution that has academy arrangements, should publish on their website.

Non-maintained website information
 
 
 
 
What Makes Effective Assessment?
 

Formative assessment and comparative assessment are both modern ways of assessing teaching and learning. But what are they and how can they benefit pupil development and reduce the time spent marking?

Share in the thinking of internationally renowned speaker and practitioner Daisy Christodoulou during the Assessment masterclass:

Tuesday 19th June 2018 | 09:00 – 12:15 | Sixways Stadium, Worcester.

In her exclusive keynote address Daisy will examine 'What Makes Effective Assessment?' and look at the 'Strategies for Assessing Writing'.

Daisy has stopped committing to keynote events so this masterclass is a fantastic opportunity to hear Daisy speak locally and share ideas for developing assessment across your school.

Who is Daisy and why is she so influential?
 
 
Masterclass details
 
 
 
 
 
Worcestershire SACRE RE Conference
 

Worcestershire SACRE: Primary RE Conference
Monday 18th June 2018, 9.15am-3.30pm
Venue: TBC

This one-day conference will support schools in planning and teaching great RE that has an impact on pupils. It will focus on practical classroom ideas and strategies, based on the latest research and practice.

Download the conference flyer

DEEPER THINKING,DEEPER LEARNING: Secondary RE conference 2018
Thursday 28 June 2018, 9.00 am–4.00 pm
Puckrup Hall Hotel, GL20 6EL

Supporting better teaching about Christianity and Islam in RE, Years 7–11

Download the conference flyer
 
 
 
 
What do Ofsted look at during a school inspection
 

The DfE has produced a helpful guide which outlines what Ofsted will look at during a school inspection.

Download the leaflet
 
 
 
 
EAL Networking Meeting
 

Termly opportunities for EAL coordinators and others keen to develop provision for EAL Learners to meet together and share good practice. The LST EAL Team will lead the focus on a particular topic each term

Summer 2018 = Transition
Autumn 2018 = The role of the EAL Coordinator
Spring 2019 = SEN or EAL

Maintained Schools in Worcestershire can attend the EAL Network meetings FREE due to accessing de-delegated funding. Academies / Independent / Free Schools will be charged £40 plus VAT

Forthcoming meetings:
19 June 2018 14:30 - 16:30 Bromsgrove - Book your place
21 June 2018 14:30 - 16:30 Worcester  - Book your place
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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