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This weeks newsletter is sponsored by Education Mutual
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Options around reopening are already being discussed in the media, and there has been speculation that prioritisation of teachers for the vaccine could lead to fully reopening schools. Schools North East wrote to Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary, this week to highlight that contingency plans must be put in place as soon as possible and that any return should be done on a local level, based on the evidence and trusting in the judgement of our school leaders.
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| Medical experts questioned on school closures by MPs |
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The House of Commons education select committee heard from experts this week to explore the scientific evidence behind the decision to close schools during the latest national lockdown, and transmission rates among children.
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| North East MPs question Education ministers |
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Education ministers faced MPs in the House of Commons on Monday during departmental questions, with most questions focused on the continuing impact of the pandemic on schools.
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| Talking Heads - The Return to School Part 2 |
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At the start of term our school leaders went from preparing their return, and even welcoming children back in on the first day, to remote learning again in less than 24 hours as lockdown was called. Some of our Head Teachers have shared their stories.
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North East figures awarded Honours for services to Education
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Schools North East Board Member Joanne Heaton has been awarded an OBE for services to Education.
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Greenfield Students Return To Learning
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Students at Greenfield Community College are returning to their online classrooms this term with the opportunity to take advantage of a range of learning resources and high quality teaching.
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School on the right path to helping children respect each other with title's award
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Children will be given the confidence to speak up about their rights and those of others thanks to a school project to make it a safe and inspiring place to learn.
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Northumberland College students enjoy success in GCSE resits
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More than130 students celebrated positive GCSE results in English and maths after sitting their exams in November.
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We’ve reached France now': Kids walk equivalent steps from Billingham to Eiffel Tower
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The youngsters from Billingham South Community School even collected litter as they walked
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Attendance at South Tyneside schools up by almost ten times compared with first lockdown
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In-person class attendance at South Tyneside schools has risen almost tenfold compared to the first national lockdown last year, new figures have revealed.
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County Durham school launches chippy Friday for those in need after free school meal backlash
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Seascape Primary School is offering every pupil a free hot meal of fish and chips every Friday
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InYourArea backs laptops drive to help North East children learn during pandemic
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The campaign aims to support disadvantaged families who do not have access to devices such as laptops or tablets to enable them to participate in online learning
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Northumberland County Council reveal how many children are attending schools during lockdown 3
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Nearly ten times as many pupils are in schools across Northumberland than in the first lockdown.
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New for Education Members 2021
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Education Mutual are pleased to inform you that in a bid to help member schools, absence claims will continue to be paid as normal despite school closures until mid-February.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING ON CONNECTED?
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ConnectEd
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Be part of the community
Our growing online community has over 3,000 North East school staff and over 30 dedicated groups to help you in your role.
The platform is free to North East School staff.
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Be supported in your role
We know this term has been challenging and you might feel you don't have the time or opportunity to connect with your colleagues, but supporting each other has never been more important.
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Ednorth
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Our Ednorth programme aims to change classroom culture
Join the Ednorth hub to find evidence-based ideas, support and resources to support your teaching practice and connect with teachers from across the region.
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BOOKINGS OPEN
Academies Conference 2021
Thursday 4th Feb 2021: 1pm-3.30pm*
Friday 5th Feb 2021: 10am-12.30pm*
The fourth annual Academies conference will take place over two days as a virtual conference.
Academies have long been leading the way on some of the key issues affecting North East education and the response to the coronavirus pandemic has been no different. Despite the continuing challenges that you are facing you might be looking forward at proactive approaches for recovery and rebooting.
Programme announced
See the full programme
Speakers include:
Sir Jim Knight, Chief Education Adviser at Tes Global Ltd
Daniel Muijs, Head of Research, Ofsted
Hywel Roberts, Teacher, Writer, Speaker, Imagineer
Dominic Herrington, National Schools Commissioner, DfE
Katherine Cowell, Regional Schools Commissioner for North, DfE
Leora Cruddas, CEO, Confederation of School Trusts
Visit the conference website to find out more
See the full list of confirmed speakers
*Timings subject to change
Mon 25 January at 4-5pm
Speakers and the panel include:
Wayne Hall, Edtech Demo Project Manager, Darlington College
Justine Hunter, Apple Teacher, Hadrian Primary School
Tristan Kirkpatrick, Director of Computer Science, Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Lynsey Carr, Edtech Demonstrator Project Lead, Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Colin Bancroft, Ednorth Project Coordinator, Schools North East
Chaired by Harmeet Sahota, Edtech Demonstrator Regional Lead for Yorkshire and Humberside and the North East
Events from our partners
North East Regional NTP webinar for schools
Wednesday 27th January, 4.00-5.00pm
The National Tutoring Programme (NTP) team are running an information webinar for schools in the north east region to provide an update on the programme. The event will focus on the Tuition Partners pillar, including an update on how schools can continue to access tuition during the national lockdown.
We will be joined by a number of Tuition Partners who will present an overview of their tutoring models and offer to schools through the NTP.
SIGN UP HERE
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Ofsted receives 13,000 emails praising schools (but just 260 complaints)
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Ofsted received fifty times more reports from parents praising schools’ remote education offer than those complaining about it after Gavin Williamson urged parents to flag concerns to the watchdog.
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Covid: England's schools to get two weeks' notice for reopening
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Schools in England will be given two weeks' notice before reopening, the education secretary has said.
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Two-thirds of leaders ‘sourcing IT equipment’ for poorest pupils themselves, study finds
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Two thirds of senior leaders in state schools are having to “source IT equipment for disadvantaged pupils themselves” while waiting for government help with laptops, according to a new report.
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Rollout of daily testing of close contacts paused in English schools
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The government has paused plans to roll out rapid daily coronavirus testing of close contacts, in all but a small number of secondary schools and colleges.
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Cameras in schools: how Ofsted will inspect in lockdown
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The schools watchdog will begin virtual inspection visits next week. Here's what to expect
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Home schooling is widening attainment gap between rich and poor, finds report
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In better off families in England 40% of children study five hours a day, against 26% in poorer homes
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DfE extends emergency school admission appeals flexibilities until September
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Flexibilities in the way school admission appeals are handled have been extended until the end of September.
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Rollout of daily testing of close contacts paused in English schools
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The government has paused plans to roll out rapid daily coronavirus testing of close contacts, in all but a small number of secondary schools and colleges.
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Protecting pupils' mental health in Covid – and beyond
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Schools need specialist support to counter the impact of the pandemic on wellbeing, says Jacqueline Cassidy
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Overhaul of skills and vocational education to focus on employability
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‘Skills for jobs’ white paper to spur growth of higher-level vocational and technical courses in England
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