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Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 31 January 2024

Dear Subscribers The weeks fly past (is it too soon to say that half term fast approaches?). So, time for some more weekly updates. Let’s start with some depressing news from the world of higher education. The DfE has published an equality analysis, looking at the impact of a 2.5%

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NCC Volunteering Opportunities January 2024

Please see attached details on volunteering opportunities with NCC, for further details please email us.  This month we are looking for: A storyteller at Bedlington Station Library Chatty Cafe Volunteers in our hubs at Alnwick, Cramlington and Newbiggin Third party opportunities: The Minors Lamp – Looking for volunteer chef and

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Beat Anaphylaxis Friendly Schools – pilot schools

Expression of Interest Opportunity Deadline: Friday 16th February 2024 It is estimated that 1 in 50 school-age children have peanut allergy, a condition accounting for around half of all anaphylaxis reactions. Combining this and the incidence of other food allergies, means that there is often more than one child per school

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Free Webinar – Excellent Vocabulary Instruction

At Shotton Hall Research School we are committed to using the latest research evidence to improve pupil achievement. Our FREE one hour twilight session on Tuesday 6th February at 4pm on ‘Excellent Vocabulary Instruction’ will support you to effectively implement the explicit teaching of vocabulary in your school. The webinar will cover

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Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 24 January 2024

Dear Subscribers Last week, I mentioned that Ofsted would respond to the coroner’s recommendations following the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry. Ofsted’s response letter sets out actions taken before and immediately after the inquest and proposes a range of new measures. These include training inspectors to recognise and respond to signs

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2024/25 Service to Schools SLA Portal

The Services to Schools SLA Portal is now open for Schools to use in relation to their Service Level Agreement requirements for 2024/25, please see the link http://sla.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx .    Please take the time to review the information on the portal,  as in some cases services will have changed from that offered in the previous year.

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Canva training courses – open to all schools

The Northumberland ICT and eLearning team, along with Canva, are hosting two training sessions to help you get the most out of Canva – a fantastic digital design tool. These two sessions are open to all schools regardless of SLA.  Please read this flyer for full details and email jennifer.harris@northumberland.gov.uk to reserve

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Equality information and Objectives: Final Year of the 2021-25 cycle

31 Jan 2024 10-11.30 by Teams Equality information and Objectives: Final Year of the 2021-25 cycle.  The session will cover:  What do we need to publish or amend? By what date?  Are there any changes to the law or to protected characteristics?  How do the Northumberland Inequalities Plan and Poverty Proofing relate to

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Education Policy and Research Service December 2023

Dear Colleagues My somewhat belated Happy New Year wishes along with the first batch of summaries for 2024! A lot of ‘hot topics’ this month. These include Ofsted reform, with a thought-provoking report from the Institute for Government, and mental health with an overview of children and young people’s mental

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