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16 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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Coronavirus workforce fund now available

Schools can claim for staff absences in November and December 2020 by 31 March 2021
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Complete and submit by deadline date.
Author: 
Education & Skills Funding Agency.

Children in part time or alternative provision: April 2021 data collection

Details of the April 2021 data collection of children on part time provision or who are not accessing the full 25 hour curriculum in school.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff. Complete and submit by deadline date.
Respond by deadline date.
Author: 
Jen Bull.

Reed managed service for school supply staff - Register now!

Schools are invited to express an interest in joining up via services for schools order form by 31 March. Book a place at the information session on 27 April 2021 via CPD online to find out more.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Alison Bennett.

Covid-19 personal protective equipment product alert (DfE)

Update from DfE to February alert on nitrile gloves.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Raj Chowdhury.

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Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
EGfL web team.

PSHE Association back to school support packs

Recently updated for March 2021, these packs will help schools to welcome students back after closures and get them back on their feet.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Karen Gibson.

Ealing COVID-19 governance update 4 - 15 March 2021

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

Early Career Teachers – Induction arrangements from September 2021

Information to support schools in preparing for the new ECT induction arrangements taking place this September.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Mirela Temo.

Black History, decolonising practice and the curriculum

This three-part insightful course is ideal for anyone working or leading in an educational setting and explores perspectives rarely seen.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Sukhvir Kang.

DfE guidance on tackling harmful online challenges and online hoaxes

Non-statutory advice to support DSLs and senior leadership teams to respond effectively to incidents involving harmful online challenges and hoaxes.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Sonita Pobi-Busigu.

Prevent training for governors and whole school

The Prevent team is delivering 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.

Prevent commissioned training overview

Ealing Prevent team has commissioned projects to deliver a series of training.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Sonita Pobi-Busigu.

ALFIE programme new summer term timetable

We are still delivering a range of virtual programmes over the summer term for children aged 5 - 13 years who are above a healthy weight for their age (parent/carer must be present).
Action required: 
Please notify parents/families that these programmes are taking place via newsletter/book bag and refer families you think may benefit.
Author: 
Nicole Stephens.

Brake's Kids Walk Wednesday 16 June 2021

Register your school to take part in Brake's Kids Walk and get your free action pack, including lesson plans, assemblies, activities and posters featuring Shaun the Sheep.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff. Register to get your free action pack, including lesson plans, assemblies, activities and posters.
Author: 
School travel team (STA).

Ealing governance training Spring - 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 and governing body.
Author: 
Michelle Waters.

Local Village Network App- Volunteering opportunity for 14yrs old+

Free app from LVN charity that teams up with professionals to volunteer one hour with young people to inspire them.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Sonita Pobi-Busigu.

Free online events for Polish parents, guardians and professionals working with them

The Eastern European Resource Centre is hosting another free webinar exploring how confusion over cultural identity can lead to children and teenagers being vulnerable to radicalisation.
Action required: 
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Sonita Pobi-Busigu.

Forthcoming Deadlines

Easter holidays 2021 Free School Meal voucher scheme
Please return your fully checked list to us by Thursday 18 March 2021.
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
Complete and submit by deadline date.
Reducing obesity package for schools
Due: Wed, 31st March 2021.

 CPD updates and reminders

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

Healthy Schools London award drop-in – 17 March
 
Black history, decolonising practice and the curriculum – 22, 23 and 25 March (schools’ bookings)
 
Black history, decolonising practice and the curriculum – 22, 23 and 25 March (early years bookings)
 
Child protection update for EXPERIENCED designated safeguarding lead teachers – 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
 
Understanding grief and loss in young people – 26 March 
 
Cultural competence – Challenging disproportionality (unconscious bias) – 22 April (schools’ bookings)
 
Cultural competence – Challenging disproportionality (unconscious bias) – 22 April (early years bookings)
 
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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