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07 September 2021

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Dear colleague,

Welcome to the latest edition of Gatekeeping. The news items are summarised below. To view them select the item's title. Some items may require you to log in using your EGfL user account. For more information on user accounts, visit www.egfl.org.uk/useraccount

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Staffing guidance updated September 2021

Latest version and summary of changes.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Mark Nelson.

Headteacher and teacher appraisal 2021 

Updated Ealing headteacher performance management guidance.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Pass on to governing body.
Author: 
Therese McNulty.

Early career teachers (ECT) update September 2021

Information from Ealing Appropriate Body on ECT registration and assessment dates, ECF fidelity checks and quality assurance.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

Welcome events for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Opportunity for the local authority to welcome ECTs in Ealing and provide important information on the statutory induction.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

Safeguarding alert: Edible drugs disguised as sweets

Schools should distribute letter from the Ealing school safe team to parents.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Ealing safer schools team.

Inform Ealing governor services of membership changes

It is very important that we have up-to-date records on all the governors including the current chair and vice-chair .
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to governing body.
Author: 
Schools governance team.

ELP headteacher induction handbook updated

The online handbook for new headteachers has been updated for 2021-22 and is available to download.
Action required: 
Download the handbook, share with colleagues you think may find it useful and email egflwebteam@ealing.gov.uk with any feedback.
Author: 
EGfL web team.

Resources for schools using SIMS

Exam reminders and other useful resources.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jennifer Bull.

DfE webinar about testing, contingency planning and COVID-19 management advice

Includes useful additional tool for all education settings and complements existing guidance.
Action required: For information.

Invitation to parents/carers to attend the Black Caribbean Parents' Forum

Schools are asked to circulate an invitation to the Black Caribbean Parents' Forum online event on 9 September.
Action required: 
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Sarah Thompson.

Pupil Premium: Eligibility and funding arrangements

Guidance for schools on pupil premium eligibility, payments and allocations.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jennifer Bull.

Early years ERSA submission dates

Timeline for submission for the Ealing request for statutory assessments in the Early years .
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Jacqueline Carolan.

Prevent team staffing and autumn training programme

Information on the new staffing arrangement and updated Prevent training programme for September 2021.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Anisa Syed.

Ealing governor / trustee recruitment event - save the date

Annual governor recruitment event Wednesday 2 March 2022 (online).
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Schools governance team.

Face to face governor meetings in schools

Latest guidance on governing board meetings in schools.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Michelle Waters.

Updated election procedures for governors

Parent and staff governors election procedures autumn 2021.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to governing body.
Author: 
Michelle Waters.

Discounted rentals available in Acton for key workers in Ealing

Check if you meet the criteria. One Point West rental apartments available with 1,2 and bedrooms.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
One West Point Developers.

Order your active travel challenge resources for this October's walk to school month

Take part in the 10 day challenge to encourage children to walk, scoot and cycle to school. Sign up by 17 September.
Action required: 
Plan assemblies and activities for the challenge. Order your resources to support you to increase active travel by emailing sta@ealing.gov.uk.
Author: 
School travel team (STA).

Grow Back Greener Fund 2021

Funding available for schools and nurseries to help with greening your school site. Apply by 13 September.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Respond by deadline date.
Author: 
Nicky Batkin.

Forthcoming Deadlines

Ealing school nursing training modules available for the next academic year
Due: Thu, 9th September 2021
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Health related behaviour survey (HRBS) 2021 briefing
Due: Tue, 14th September 2021
PSHE leads to attend briefing 22 September. Email contact details of person leading the administration of HRBS in your school to McGregorN@ealing.gov.uk. by 14 September.
Governors for Schools conference 2021 - register your place
Due: Fri, 17th September 2021
Action as appropriate..
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
DfE funding consultation
Due: Thu, 30th September 2021
Action as appropriate.
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