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08 December 2020

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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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COVID winter support grant - Letter for schools for parents and carers

To be sent to parents outlining how Ealing Council will be offering financial support to low income families over the winter period as part of the Government’s COVID Winter Grant Scheme.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Please ensure this information is made available to parents as soon as possible.
Author: Laurence Field

Second window now open for schools and academies to claim for extra funding during the coronavirus

To claim for eligible extra costs incurred between March and end of summer, submit form by 22 December 2020.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Tamara Quinn.

New funding to support schools and colleges during Covid pandemic

DfE press release about Covid workforce fund to support with costs of staff absences in schools and colleges
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

Changes to 2021 national curriculum assessments

Summary of changes and key dates.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Nigel Cook.

2020/21 Mainstream schools SEN high needs funding schedules

April-November 2020 schedules available to check via your school page on EGfL.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Aisha Nazir.

Year 7 risk on NEET (RONI) registers now available

The RON registers for your 2020 year 7 intake are now available for download on the reports section of your school page on EGfL.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Mike Franchetti.

LA’s key Covid-19 messages for schools 4 December

Reminder for staff, parents and pupils to not attend school if they are unwell (and especially displaying symptoms of Covid-19).
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

NHS COVID-19 app information for schools

Questions and answers provided by the DfE.
Action required: For information.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Revised COVID-19 parent governor elections guidance

Ealing advice for a governing board with a parent or staff governor vacancy.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Michelle Waters, Therese McNulty.

School governance: COVID-19 update 2 December 2020

Latest DfE information.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Michelle Waters, Therese McNulty.

Coronavirus guidance for schools

Updated: management of confirmed cases, risk assessment tools, absence and attendance guidance.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Help children get involved with Census 2021

Find out how your school can get involved in the next census taking place 21 March 2021, by registering on the primary or secondary school programmes.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jane Ward.

Bitesize wellbeing training for staff

Three sessions in January on topics requested in the Ealing staff wellbeing survey.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Book on CPD online by deadline date.
Author: 
Emily Rayfield.

Cold weather alert planning advice

Reminder and practical guidance for schools on dealing with severe weather and latest Met Office weather alerts.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury, Steve Dunham.

Forthcoming Deadlines

Autumn 2020 year 2 phonics check – guidance and submission dates
Due: Thu, 10th December 2020
Proposal for Wood End Infant and Wood End Academy to become Wood End Primary
Due: Fri, 11th December 2020
Schools MIS providers - please notify local authority of any changes
Due: Wed, 16th December 2020
Leadership Apprenticeship with NPQSL, local Ealing programme
Due: Fri, 18th December 2020.
 

 CPD updates and reminders

Select event title to book a place via Ealing CPD online:

Cultural competence and challenging disproportionality – 10,11,14,15 December 
Please note this is a 4-part course therefore you must be available for all the dates of this online course.
 
Bitesize wellbeing training for staff: Relaxation and mindfulness – 12 January 2021 
 
Bitesize wellbeing training for staff: sleep hygiene – 19 January 2021
 
Bitesize wellbeing training for staff: Managing your everyday anxieties – 26 January 2021 
 
Excel Advanced (Virtual) Course – 4 February 2021
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