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30 April 2024

Welcome to Gatekeeping

Dear colleague,

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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Early transfer form 2024-25 primary to secondary

Your school's early transfer form (new Y7, 2024-25) is now available for high schools to download.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Mike Franchetti.

Using National Tutoring Programme funding to support pupils with SEND

Guidance from the DfE about how schools can use their national tutoring programme funding to fund 50% of tutoring costs for pupils with SEND.
Action required: 
For information.
Author: 
Kim Price.

SEN audit report 2023-24 available 1 May

The SEN audit report published on EGfL 2023-24 LA reports page. Log in to view.
Action required: 
For information.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jennifer Bull.

Summer school census Thursday 16 May 2024

Updated guidance including the new early years data items that schools will be asked to submit for the first time in the summer 2024 census.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Schools data team.

Summer school census 2024 DfE readiness bulletin

Information from the DfE about the upcoming summer school census collection.
Action required: 
For information. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Viktorija Birmingham.

Ealing CPD Online website launch

Download a copy of your training record and certificates by Friday 3 May 2024. Once we switch over to the new website this information will not be available.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Ealing Education Centre.

Electricity and gas energy contract 2024 - 2028

Information for schools about procurement of new energy contract. Schools who are currently signed up with Laser Energy will automatically be signed up to the new contract unless you wish to opt out.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Kantie Gill.

ELP leadership conference 2024 information

ELP schools can now log in to view presentations, resources and live illustrations from conference held on 21 – 22 March 2024.
Action required: 
Please complete our short evaluation survey.
Author: 
Ealing Learning Partnership (ELP).

Read the latest SEN bulletin

Features: Network and training, transition, best practice, Inclusion Charter, mental health funding for young autistic people, SENAS news, NewGen festival, mental health workshops for parents, assistive technology
Action required: 
For information.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Sam Campbell-Jones.

Walk to School Week 20 - 24 May

Let’s make every step count! Exciting ideas, activities and resources for your school and community to get involved and make it a memorable and impactful week.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Vanessa Bevilacqua.

Travel for Life workshops: Summer series - new dates added for May

More lunchtime dates for champions to support with accreditation applications. Book your place via Eventbrite.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Helen Collinson.

CMS law scholarship scheme 2024

Thinking of a career in law? Year 12 students and their parents can join our official launch and learn webinar on Thursday 2 May to hear about our 2 programmes: CMS Law Scholarships and CMS Connect (work experience).
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: CMS

Free healthy school zone programme for 8 Ealing schools

An exciting opportunity for schools to join this free healthy food programme delivered by the charity School Food Matters for an academic year. Register your interest and find out more in a quick 15 minute online session on 7 May.
Action required: 
For information. Action as appropriate.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Nicole McGregor.

ELP headteacher/ senior leaders research group

Final session at Springhallow School Wednesday 22 May. Book your place via CPD online
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Author: 
Clare Rees.

Speech and language therapy free online parent workshops for summer term 2024

Do you have parents that would like and benefit from more information with their child’s communication? Ealing speech and language therapy are running free workshops for parents of children over 5.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Ealing Speech and Language Therapy.

Calling all Ealing parents!

Ealing Council wants to give you and your family the advice and services you are looking for. Please share your views and experiences in this short survey to help the council better support you and your family.
Action required: 
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Anna Elliot, children and families.

School attendance network meeting – Summer term

Please join us on Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 2pm via Microsoft Teams.
Action required: 
For information.
Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Author: 
Jessica Levy.

Effective communication, including customer service skills, training Wednesday 5 June

School staff who would like to develop their communication skills are invited to join us at the EEC to learn how to consistently deliver excellent communication at all levels within the school environment.
Action required: 
Action as appropriate. Pass on to relevant members of staff.
Book on CPD online by deadline date.
Author: 
Alison Bennett.

Ealing Maths hunt

Share details about the free Maths hunt event with families in your school. Children aged 3-11 and their parents are invited to solve the maths questions and win exciting prizes provided by the retailers and aim to win a trophy for their school.
Action required: 
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Author: 
Make It Ealing and Numberfit.

Forthcoming Deadlines

2025-26 Admissions open day programme
Due: Fri, 3rd May 2024
Please complete and return the 2025-26 open day dates proforma by 3 May 2024.
School budget return template 2024-25 now published
Due: Fri, 17th May 2024
Action as appropriate. Respond by deadline date.
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