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24 November 2020

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Dear Colleague,

Welcome to the latest edition of EGfL Gatekeeping News. The items are summarised below. To view them click on 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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55% of schools have now signed up to ELP

View the ELP evaluation report and ELP journey video. 
Action required: 
Submit your agreement in principle to ELP 2021/23 by 30 November 2020.
Author: 
Services for schools.

Winter Grant Scheme: Preparation for distributing funding

Schools are asked to ensure parent/carer contact information is up to date and to complete a short survey on arrangements for voucher distribution.
Action required: 
Please submit voucher scheme survey response by 27 November.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

Out of school activities

A reminder of the new national restrictions that came into force on 5 November and how these might affect school lettings' procedures. 
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Sinead Galbraith.

LA’s key COVID-19 messages for schools

Important reminder of start and last day of self isolation periods for symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Autumn term data and analysis newsletters

Autumn term 2020 newsletters for high and primary schools now available to download.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Kim Price.

Under 18 free travel for children

TfL have confirmed free travel on buses and trams will continue for children under 18.
Action required: 
For information. Circulate to parents via newsletter.
Author: 
School travel team (STA).

SEND resources and key documents available on EGfL

Reminder for SENCOs on accessing key information and not to miss out on important updates by signing up for the weekly newsletter.
Action required: 
Pass onto SENCOs and relevant staff.
Author: 
Madhu Bhachu.

Accident investigations - reminder for schools

Reminder for schools to ensure accident and incident logs are up to date.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

NQT Manager - review your account details on NQT Manager

Schools to check and update their information on NQT Manager to avoid delays in assessment reports and incorrect communication.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

Save the date for our virtual conference: Digital resilience in the era of COVID

Ealing Council's health improvement team, in collaboration with the Prevent Education team, will be holding their annual conference for schools on Tuesday, 19 January 2021.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Nicole McGregor.

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