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14 September 2021

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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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Schools funding consultation 2022-23

Dedicated schools grant (schools block, central schools block, and high needs block) - your views needed by 15 October.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Kim Price.

Defibrillator use and maintenance reminder for schools

Schools are reminded of the importance of these life saving devices and also the need to keep them maintained as per the manufacturer's instructions.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Ensure that your school's defibrillator is maintained in an operational mode.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury, Steve Dunham.

DfE educational setting status form

Please continue to regularly submit the educational setting status form to help inform local and national decision making and support
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Kim Price.

Risk protection arrangements (RPA) scheme advice for school management teams

If your school intends to leave the council’s insurance arrangement, please confirm by 1 October.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Respond by deadline date.
Author: 
Ewan Taylor.

Updated model procedure: allegations of abuse

Updated model procedure for schools responding to allegations of abuse by teachers and other school staff now available.
Action required: 
Download and discard previous version(s). Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Christopher Prowse.

Blended training approach at the EEC in Greenford

To mitigate risk for all, we want to assure you that we will continue to follow latest COVID guidelines at the EEC.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Ealing Education Centre.

Governing boards visiting each other - ELP pilot

Opportunity for governing boards (GBs) to learn from each other and provide opportunities to collaborate and support governance across schools in Ealing.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to governing body.
Author: 
Therese McNulty.

Covid sample letter to warn and inform parents updated

Children under five who are identified as a close contact are not advised to take a PCR test unless the positive case is in their own household.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Ealing CPD online email alerts

Set up email alerts in My CPD online so that you never miss out on relevant training.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.

Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions policy

Updates to policy on supporting pupils with medical conditions.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

ELP governance development programme 2021/22

Information on the ELP governance accreditation programme and details of online and face to face courses for governors for the academic year.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: Michelle Waters.

Recovery premium funding

Details of the government's recovery premium funding for the 2021-22 academic year.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Kim Price.

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

Read about the NPQs on offer for 2021-22. Register by 27 September through the DfE portal to allow enough time for UCL to process your application.
Action required: For information.
Author: Teach West London.

Britain's Black History - Free virtual family workshops

Parents/carers of all ethnicities are invited, along with their children, to attend two virtual workshops focusing on Britain's Black History and in particular the Windrush Generation.
Action required: 
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Sarah Thompson.

Free DfE webinars on approved frameworks

Series of webinars covering a number of approved frameworks to support schools get value for money.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Alison Bennett.

School arts survey

Complete a short survey about your school current arts provision. Tell us what you would like to to access in the future. Complete the survey by 30 September.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Complete and submit by deadline date.
Author: 
Julia Fitzelle, Cultural education partnership manager.

New style ALFIE's healthy families programme

ALFIE Ealing is back from September with with a new timetable of activity for children (and their families) aged 5-13 years.
Action required: 
Please notify parents/families that these programmes are taking place via newsletter/book bag and refer families you think may benefit.
Author: 
Nicole Stephens.

Afghan refugee information for schools

Children & families directory of support and resources available to Afghan families.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Family information service (FIS).

9/11 memorial resource

Assembly pack and supporting FAQs for school leaders and teachers following 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Anisa Syed.

London Schools' Climate Kick Start grants available to secondary schools

Funding available for secondary schools to engage students in projects to tackle climate and ecological emergencies.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Nicky Batkin.

Forthcoming Deadlines

Order your active travel challenge resources for this October's walk to school month
Due: Fri, 17th September 2021
Plan assemblies and activities for the challenge. Order your resources to support you to increase active travel by emailing sta@ealing.gov.uk.
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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