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19 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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LA’s key Covid-19 messages for schools 15 January

Asymptomatic testing, staffing guidance and promoting lockdown measures.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Vulnerable children and young people – list of children known to Ealing social workers

A list of children known to Ealing social workers who we believe are attending your school is now available on S2S for schools to download.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jen Bull.

Updated DfE guidance and advice on the spring school census return

Spring school census will go ahead as planned this Thursday, 21 January. Read the updated guidance on unusual circumstances (COVID-19) for the spring 2021 census.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jen Bull.

Ealing’s support for schools with assessment and moderation

Training to support teachers in making assessments after cancellation of 2021 national curriculum assessments.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Nigel Cook.

Free school meals during lockdown beginning January 2021

Updated government guidance on provision of free school meals for eligible pupils not in school for Covid-related reasons.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Laurence Field.

Home learning resources to support active travel and STARS

Compilation of home learning resources in an easy to use format for both teachers and parents, to use to support active travel and the school's work towards STARS accreditation.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Circulate to parents.
Author: 
Helen Collinson.

Celebrate your teaching heroes in 2021

It's free and easy to nominate your colleague for a national teaching award.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Julie Lewis.

Free Lime bike rides offer for key workers

Lime is offering all key workers up to ten 30-minute free rides on their e-bikes.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Helen Collinson.

Forthcoming Deadlines

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):

NQT- Nurturing creative thinking – Early years children & beyond – 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  
 
Autism education trust training - schools programme - good Autism practice - 26 January 
 
ASPIRE network meeting – 28 January 
 
DHT/AHT network meeting Acton, Ealing and Hanwell – 2 February 
 
EPTSA - Deployment of teaching assistants - An evidence based approach to effective deployment of TAs – 2 February
 
EPTSA - Access to numeracy for pupils with SEND – 3 February 
 
WLTA NQT - Assessing pupil progress – Marking, purposeful feedback & assessment – 3 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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