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19 October 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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LA’s key COVID-19 messages for schools 15 October

Updates on vaccinations, CEV pupils, wrap around care, CO2 monitors and COVID case notifications
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Vaccinations for ages 12 - 15 available 25 - 29 October at CP House in Ealing

Walk in appointment available only on specific days and times. Don't forget to bring a consent form.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
NHS NW London vaccination team.

Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions policy

Policy on supporting pupils with medical conditions is now finalised.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Autumn school census 2021

Update on school census from the DfE.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jennifer Bull.

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme - Christmas 2021

Reminder to apply by 20 October.
Action required: 
Respond by deadline date.
 
Author: HAF.

School teachers pay award 2021 update - Unqualified teachers scale

The award of £250 will be applied to points 1 to 3 of the unqualified teachers scale. Affected staff will receive this award in the November 2021 payrun.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Mark Nelson.

Supermarket vouchers for October half term holiday to support families

Share information with parents and carers entitled to benefit related FSM ahead of the October half term.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Kim Price.

Ealing Parent Carer Forum special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) survey for parents and carers

We would like to hear from parents/carers about their experiences on Ealing's education, health and social care services. Please share the short survey with parents/carers.
Action required: 
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Jasmine Bellal.

Free Early Help Assessment and Plan (EHAP) training and support

For school age children and young people there are two dedicated workers who are part of the SAFE team, and work closely with the Family Information Service (FIS)
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Polly Bradley.

ALFIE's healthy families programme continues after half term

ALFIE Ealing continues after half term 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.

Accident investigations reminder

Schools to please complete any outstanding accident investigations before the end of half term.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Support information following terrorist attack at Leighton-on-Sea

Information and guidance to support schools with discussing the terror attack which took place on 15 October 2021
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Prevent team, Prevent team.

Senior mental health lead training

How to apply for a grant and access DfE quality assured training to help develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Emily Rayfield.

Be Internet Citizens

Opportunity for high schools engaged in PSHE, media literacy, citizenship education and countering online harm to partner with ISD and Youtube. Respond by Thursday 21 October
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jennie King, ISD Global.

Queen Nzinga Saturday club

Offering children aged 7 - 13 a cultural enrichment space with academic and cultural excellence through African-centred teaching.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Ade at PARC.

Contextual safeguarding champions network news

This edition includes upcoming training, vulnerability screening tool and October shout outs.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Ealing’s contextual safeguarding champions, cschampions@ealing.gov.uk.

Independent travel training available for young people to get to school

Find out more about travel assistance training, eligibility and where to apply.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Travel independence hub.

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.
Author: 
Ealing CPD online.

Forthcoming Deadlines

Admissions arrangements 2023/24: Important deadline dates
Due: Friday 22 October 2021
Own admission authorities to complete and return the pro-forma intentions on consultation for admissions arrangements by Friday 22 October 2021.
Due: Friday 5 November 2021
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff..
Complete and submit by deadline date.
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