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12 January 2021

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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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Asymptomatic community testing in Ealing

Testing centres now open for school staff that do not have symptoms.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

Remote education during spring 2021

What remote education schools should provide to their pupils following second national lockdown
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Nigel Cook.

Increasing data allowances on mobile devices to support disadvantaged children

This scheme temporarily increases data allowances for mobile phone users on certain networks so that children and young people can access remote education if their face-to-face education is disrupted.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

Laptops - All primary schools in England will be able to order laptops and tablets by 15 January

DfE will contact primary schools to invite them to order devices.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

Free school meals during lockdown beginning January 2021

Updated DfE guidance on the provision of FSM to eligible pupils.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

Asymptomatic testing in schools

Reminder for schools where to find key documents and how to access the government lateral flow testing document package.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Virtual training for asymptomatic lateral flow testing in schools

Ealing school nurses are offering virtual training to all schools and special schools in Ealing to support with the asymptomatic swabbing of staff and pupils in the school.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Yugesh Wadhwa.

Critical workers change to guidance

Updated DfE criteria for critical workers. Children with at least one parent or carer who is a critical worker can go to school or college if required, but parents and carers should keep their children at home if they can.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

Indemnity insurance for schools Covid-19 testing

Schools that buy into the Local Authority’s insurance may be covered by the associated medical malpractice policy.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

Offer of short-term military support for schools Covid-19 testing

Information on support available and how to find out more.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

LA’s key Covid-19 messages for schools 8 January

Update on asymptomatic testing and reminder for schools to continue to implement control measures to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS)/furlough scheme update

Reminder for schools about eligibility criteria and the process for making a claim.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Mark Nelson.

Digital resilience in the era of COVID-19

Ealing primary, high and special schools can now sign up to attend a free conference on digital resilience. Conference will be delivered via Microsoft Teams on the 19 January.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Nicole McGregor.

Ealing governance COVID-19 update (spring term 1)

Latest bulletin for Ealing schools from the school governance team.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Pass on to governing body.
Author: 
Michelle Waters, Therese McNulty.

Deferment of proposal to extend audit assistance survey programme in schools

Programme postponed to later in the year.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Lauren North.

Guides to support NQTs and Early Career Teachers during Covid-19 school closures

Practical advice and resources for NQTs / ECTs.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

Bereavement training for staff

Find out more about courses ranging from 20 minutes to three days and the majority are low cost and online.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Emily Rayfield.

Raise Resilience courses for parents

Free sessions for parents who live or work in London, supporting them to look after themselves and assisting them to help their children thrive in the face of uncertainty.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Promote to parents via newsletter.
Author: 
Therese Langford.

Youth mental health first aid online training (free to book)

Register by Friday 15 January.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Book on CPD online by deadline date.
Author: 
Emily Rayfield.

School workforce spring events and training

Overview of workforce events and training opportunities available for school staff to attend this term.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Alison Bennett.

Ealing governor / trustee recruitment event - save the date

Annual governor recruitment event Thursday 11 March (online).
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff. Pass on to governing body.
Author: 
Schools workforce and governance team.

Mental health network meeting coming up 20 January

Reminder for mental health leads.
Action required: 
Pass on to mental health leads. Book via Ealing CPD online.
Author: 
Emily Rayfield.

Prevent training for schools and governors

The Prevent team will be delivering a series of training specifically for schools regarding the Prevent agenda, radicalisation and Ofsted.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Book on CPD online by deadline date.
Author: 
Sonita Pobi-Busigu.

Forthcoming Deadlines

ELP remote learning webinars for teachers and senior leaders supported by EdTech
Due: Thu, 14th January 2021
2020/21 Mainstream schools SEN high needs funding schedules
Due: Fri, 15th January 2021.
Ealing Council announce renaming of part of Havelock Road in Southall to Guru Nanak Road
Due: Thu, 21st January 2021
Spring school census 2021 - DfE readiness bulletin 1
Due: Fri, 22nd January 2021.

 CPD updates and reminders

Book a place via Ealing CPD online (click on the link):

DHT network meeting for Greenford, Northolt and Perivale triad (primary)- 14 January 
 
Virtual drop in for advice on social communication and autism – 19 january 
 
Child protection for new designated safeguarding lead teachers – 19 January 
 
Bitesize wellbeing training for staff: sleep hygiene – 19 January  
 
EPTSA -Access to literacy for pupils with SEND – 19 January
 
NQT- Nurturing creative thinking – Early years children & beyond – 20 January 
 
NQT- Creating motivated learners / behaviour management – 20 January 
 
EPTSA: National awards for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) – 20 January 
 
School to school training: Understanding pupils on the autism spectrum in your setting – 21 January 
 
Child protection update for experienced designated safeguarding lead teachers – 26 January 
 
Bitesize wellbeing training for staff: Managing your everyday anxieties – 26 January  
 
EPTSA - SEND early years programme - ‘Environment' – 26 January  
 
Autism education trust training - schools programme - good Autism practice - 26 January 
 
NQT - EYFS: Learning, assessment and parental engagement – 27 January 
 
EPTSA - Deployment of teaching assistants - An evidence based approach to effective deployment of TAs – 2 February
  
Autism education trust training - making sense of autism – 3 February
 
Primary special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCO) network meeting – 4 February )
 
Excel Advanced (Virtual) Course – 4 February
 
EPTSA - Securing and developing early years practice - exploring how to enhance your early years setting and practice – 23 February 
 
Ideas to encourage pupils to move more – 23 February 
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