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18 January 2022

Welcome to Gatekeeping

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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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Spring school census return - DfE readiness bulletin 2

Information from the DfE on the spring 2022 school census statutory return.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Jennifer Bull.

Self -isolation period update

It is now possible to end self-isolation after 5 full days if you have 2 negative LFD tests taken on consecutive days. COVID case notification reckoner and warn and inform letter updated to reflect this change.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Vulnerable groups update for headteachers and safeguarding leads

The government is looking closely at the daily data relating to the Omicron variant impact on schools
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Julie Lewis.

LA’s key COVID-19 messages for schools 14 January

Further changes to self -isolation, Covid cases and DfE thresholds, 12 to 15 year olds Covid-19 vaccination programme, pop up vaccinations and flexibilities for early years settings.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

ELP headteacher and leaders' conference 3 - 4 March 2022

All schools can now book, places are limited. Day 2 open to deputy heads, SBMs and chair of governors.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Ealing Learning Partnership (ELP).

Termly reminder: Help us keep your school data safe

We ask headteachers to review the list of school staff who have an EGfL user account and inform us of any leavers.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Ealing Grid for Learning.

Winter-readiness information for London schools and nurseries

Key messages for headteachers on winter preparedness: includes flu and norovirus readiness checklists, how to report outbreaks and further information on flu, norovirus and meningitis.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2022 - Free interactive learning event for secondary schools

Register for the Anne Frank Trust’s online interactive event on 27 January with Holocaust survivor Eva Clarke BEM.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Anisa Syed.

Forthcoming Deadlines

Spring school census return - DfE readiness bulletin 1
Due: Fri, 21st January 2022
For information.
Wellbeing for education return (WBER) wave 3 - Pyramid clubs
Due: Fri, 21st January 2022
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Respond by deadline date.
A safer Ealing for women and girls
Due: Fri, 4th February 2022
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Complete and submit by deadline date.
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