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09 March 2021

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Easter holidays 2021 Free School Meal voucher scheme

Details on how schools can submit parent/carer details to the LA to ensure FSM children receive vouchers for the Easter 2021 holidays.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Please return your fully checked list to us by Thursday, 18 March 2021.
Author: 
Kim Price.

Ealing Council data sharing agreement form 2021

Schools will need to complete and return the new data sharing agreement in order to distribute vouchers for the Easter 2021 holiday.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Please complete the data sharing form and return by 18 March to HAF@ealing.gov.uk.
Author: 
Debbie Burrows.

ELP: Supporting schools with curriculum planning

Request for schools with strong planning in history, art or languages to send in planning and resources to be shared more widely via Google Drive.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Please upload plans on to the Google Drive folder by 19 April.
Author: 
Nigel Cook.

Ordering laptops after Monday 8 March: Update from the DfE

Schools that have not yet ordered their full allocation of laptops will still be able to place orders once pupils return on 8 March.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Donna Henson.

Return to school 8 March letter for parents - translated versions

Parents can view the google translated versions online. Pdf versions will soon be available to download from Ealing Families Directory website.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Share with parents.
Author: 
Jasmine Bellal.

Air travel-Test to Release scheme

Information on scheme where individuals can pay for a COVID-19 test to potentially reduce quarantine period after international travel.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Deadline for termly NQT assessment reports term 2 spring 2021 extended to 31 March

Some flexibility for mentors who may need extra time to complete observations and reports following pupils' return to school.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Respond by deadline date.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

Early Career Teachers / NQTs - Early career framework DfE update

Latest update on early career framework reforms.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

New contact details for children’s specialist health services at Carmelita House

One contact number for all Ealing community partners services from 22 March.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Andrew Bunting.

Wellbeing and mindfulness support packages for schools update

Schools who completed a form for one of the DfE packages will now be contacted by the practitioner to arrange delivery.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff. 
Author: 
Karen Gibson.

Teacher psychoeducation workshops - Mental health training for primary and high school staff

Ealing mental health support team (MHST) are delivering workshops for teachers and staff to help them recognise, understand and support students with their wellbeing. See flyers for dates.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Karen Gibson.

Workshops for families where a parent or carer has a mental illness

Ealing KidsTime workshops starting in Ealing from 17 March.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Emily Rayfield.

Psychological First Aid for supporting children and young people

Three hours of online training for free.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Emily Rayfield.

Forthcoming Deadlines

The National Governance Association (NGA) discounted membership offer 2021-22
Interested schools to email governors@ealing.gov.uk by Friday 26 March.
The Key for school leaders and The Key for school governors 2021-22
To renew or purchase contact The Key on enquiries@thekeysupport.com or 0800 061 4500 stating which service you require by 26/3/21.
Services for schools 2021/22 order form is now live
Due: Wed, 31st March 2021
Action as appropriate..
Complete and submit by deadline date.
Reducing obesity package for schools
Due: Wed, 31st March 2021
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.

 CPD updates and reminders

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

The Learning Institute foundation degrees and apprenticeships – recruiting for September 2021 – read details
Online information sessions starting soon – details to follow.

Primary literacy subject leaders' network meeting – 11 March 
 
Understanding grief and loss in children – 16 March 
 
Child protection for NEW designated safeguarding lead teachers – 16 March
 
Train the trainer - how to deliver an effective RSE staff training – 16 March
 
AET good autism practice - Schools programme (5-16 age group) – 16 March 
 
Mental health awareness – 16 March 
 
Healthy Schools London award drop-in – 17 March
 
Behaviour management for support staff working with special educational needs – 19 March
 
Transition (to Secondary School) – 18 March 
 
ASPIRE network meeting (virtual) – 21 March
 
EPTSA - SEND early years programme - ‘Behaviour' – 23 March
 
Child protection update for EXPERIENCED designated safeguarding lead teachers – 23 March
 
Primary special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCO) network meeting – 23 March
 
Effective RSE - what is it? Top tips for teaching effective RSE – 23 March

Parental engagement in online safety - grooming, gaming and social media – 24 March
 
WLTA NQT: Beyond the Core Subjects – Deeper Learning Across the Whole Curriculum – 24 March
 
Briefing session REED Managed Service Supply Staff – 27 April
 
Updating your relationships and sex education policy – 28 April
 
Child protection update for EXPERIENCED designated safeguarding lead teachers – 11 May
 
Child protection for NEW designated safeguarding lead teachers -18 May
 
Child protection update for EXPERIENCED designated safeguarding lead teachers –6 July
 
Child protection for NEW designated safeguarding lead teachers - 13 July
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