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23 March 2021

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Welcome to the latest edition of Gatekeeping. The news items are summarised below. To view them select 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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Sign up to services for schools 2021/22 by 31 March

Headteachers and nominated buyers can view the brochure, watch the video and sign up using their schools annual buyback order form.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Complete and submit by deadline date.
Author: 
Services for schools.

Discounted traded services for ELP members

ELP schools offered additional discounted traded services to meet their bespoke needs and requirements.
Action required: For information. Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Ealing Learning Partnership (ELP).

COVID winter support grant - Letter for parents and carers about Easter holiday vouchers

Information for parents about Easter holiday supermarket vouchers to support low income families.
Action required: 
Please ensure this information is made available to parents as soon as possible.
Author: 
Kim Price.

School testing guidance and FAQs

Asymptomatic testing and isolation clarification for schools.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Public authorities off-payroll working (OPW) – Changes effective from 6 April 2021

HMRC changes to the 'off payroll working rules' take effect from April 2021. This guidance is for maintained schools, the rules apply to academies but they are responsible themselves for compliance.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Please note 31 March 2021 deadline to email information to michvout@ealing.gov.uk at Ealing Council.
Author: 
Mark Nelson.

Assessment, reporting and collection of data - ELP update

Details of support for schools in making assessments, optional moderation visits and transfer information to high schools.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Nigel Cook.

Early career framework - DfE responses to questions

Summary of the questions from recent 'Early career framework national roll-out provider' events.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

Ealing Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

Information about the programme and activities available to children in receipt of free school meals over the Easter holidays.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Therese Langford.

Early Career Teachers - Mentor programme 2021/22

Overview of professional development available for NQT/ECT induction leads and mentors in preparation for new ECT/NQT induction September 2021.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

Opportunity for young people to apply to become an Ealing Young Champion

Ealing Young Champions will be a group of 14-19 year-olds (up to 25 for care leavers or SEND) who live, work or study in Ealing and are passionate about getting young people’s voices heard.
Action required: 
Promote this opportunity to your students. Deadline for applications Sunday 28 March. .
Author: 
Sarah Thompson.

Do you have a school event or open day?

Promotion of listings and advertising opportunity in the summer edition of Around Ealing magazine.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Richard Nadal.

Schools compliance and remedials log and audit assistance surveys

Compliance documents to be submitted to Schools Services.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Deadline date 11 June.
Author: 
Lauren North.

Asbestos management plans (AMPs) and contractors

Reminder for schools that any AMPs must be shared with contractors who will work in areas where there is asbestos and there is a risk of the asbestos being disturbed.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Accident investigations reminder

Reminder for schools with outstanding accident investigation sections still to be completed.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

Sign up to the Big Pedal 19 - 30 April 2021!

Download the toolkit and register now to be in with a chance of not only winning some great prizes, but also joining hundreds of other schools including Ealing schools, in promoting active travel on the school journey.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Helen Collinson.

Ealing school catering consortium (ESCC) - New catering opportunity

ESCC are offering primary and special schools within the borough the opportunity to join the consortium as part of the new catering contract with ISS.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Lauren North.

Follow up from Aspire network meeting

Presentations from 16 March virtual meeting and details of free support for schools. Next meeting 11 May 2021
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Maria Wright.

Ealing governance training Spring/Summer - do not forget to book!

Summary of training available to book via Ealing CPD online.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Pass on to governing body.
Author: 
Michelle Waters.

The Key for school leaders and The Key for school governors 2021-22

Details of discounted membership negotiated by the school governance service for Ealing Learning Partnership schools.
Action required: 
To renew or purchase contact The Key on enquiries@thekeysupport.com or 0800 061 4500 stating which service you require by 26/3/21.
Author: 
Michelle Waters, Therese McNulty.

The National Governance Association (NGA) discounted membership offer 2021-22

Details of discounted membership negotiated by the school governance service for Ealing Learning Partnership (ELP) schools 2021-22.
Action required: 
Interested schools to email governors@ealing.gov.uk by Friday 26 March.
Author: 
Michelle Waters, Therese McNulty.

Guidance on specialist toileting needs in early years provision and schools

To assist leaders and managers in fulfilling their legal responsibilities to meet the needs of children who require additional toileting support and to ensure they are fully included within the provision.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jacqueline Carolan.

Black History, decolonising practice and the curriculum

Schools are asked to share this event flyer with their school governors. Spaces still available for 29 - 30 March.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Pass on to governing body.

Forthcoming Deadlines

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):

Cultural competence – Challenging disproportionality (unconscious bias) – 22 April (schools’ bookings)
 
Cultural competence – Challenging disproportionality (unconscious bias) – 22 April (early years bookings)
 
KS1 practitioners Q&A on supporting children with autism and social communication difficulties – 27 April
 
Briefing session REED Managed Service Supply Staff – 27 April
 
Updating your relationships and sex education policy – 28 April
 
EPTSA - .B Foundations 8 week mindfulness course – 11 May
 
Child protection update for EXPERIENCED designated safeguarding lead teachers – 11 May
 
Autism Education Trust training - Making sense of autism-Schools programme (5-16 age group) –12 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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