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12 October 2021

Welcome to Gatekeeping

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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Book a vaccinator for your school

Read the FAQs, complete the form together with the school liaison contact.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Vicky Clegg.

School staff can get their vaccine when pupils are offered theirs in school

Any colleague who has not yet been jabbed or is due for a second dose at that time can use this opportunity to get their vaccine. Walk up vaccines also available at CP House in Ealing.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

LA’s key COVID-19 messages for schools 8 October

Unvaccinated close contacts, vaccinations, asymptomatic testing and flowchart and school notification reckoner updates.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Flexi-schooling guidance

An ELP developed guidance document containing information for parents, carers, headteachers and governors
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Sinead Galbraith.

School teachers pay award 2021

Comes into force on 22 October 2021, backdated to 1 September 2021.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Mark Nelson.

Proposal for Berrymede Infant and Junior to become Berrymede Primary School

Berrymede Infant School and Berrymede Junior School would become Berrymede Primary – a single school for pupils from Nursery to Year 6, instead of separate infant and junior schools.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Complete the online survey by 15 November.
Author: 
Tom Lindsay.

Home Office right to work checks

Updated guidance issued by the Home Office on how to undertake right to work checks.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Anne Quish.

Important information from DfE – Autumn school census 2021

Clarification on pupils from Afghan families and school-led tutoring 2021-22.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jennifer Bull.

Help protect school age children and their families from flu this winter

Schools are asked to share information from the NHS about flu this winter.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Black History Month workshops and activities for children, young people and families

Information for parents/carers about a selection of exciting workshops for children and families during Black History Month.
Action required: 
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Sarah Thompson.

Contacting Ealing ECT induction team

New email address for schools to use to contact the team.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) application deadline extended

Register by10 October through the DfE portal. 17 October closing date for completing and returning the UCL application form.
Author: 
Teach West London.

Online safety resources from the London Grid for Learning

Reminder about the updated online safety resources available to schools to reflect the September 2021 version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Christopher Prowse.

ULEZ expansion - Cleaning London's air

The expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone starts on 25 October.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Helen Collinson.

Forthcoming Deadlines

Due: Wed, 20th October 2021
Action as appropriate.  Complete and submit by deadline date.
Due: Fri, 22nd October 2021
Own admission authorities to complete and return the pro-forma intentions on consultation for admissions arrangements by Friday 22 October 2021.
Due: Fri, 5th November 2021
For information. Action as appropriate. Complete and submit by deadline date.
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