Inset Days COVID Testing in Schools – January 2021
Following the announcement from the DfE please see below the latest information. Middle Schools V1 Middle Schools V2 Secondary Schools V1 Secondary Schools V2 High Schools V1 High Schools V2
Month: December 2020
Reminder – Challenger Centre for Space Science Education
Last chance to have your say. Please click on this link to complete a brief survey to measure local school interest for the opening of a centre in Northumberland.
School Funding : Exceptional Costs associated with the coronavirus
Additional Information has been published by the ESFA in relation to exceptional costs incurred in relation to premises, free school meals and leaning. above. It is available at the link HERE. Schools must note: • this is the final opportunity to claim in relation to these costs;• the deadline is …
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Staggered Start to the Spring Term
The DfE have announced this afternoon: “Students in exam year groups, vulnerable children and children of critical workers will all attend school or college in person from the start of term, as will all students in primary, special and alternative provision schools and colleges. Vocational exams scheduled for the week …
Survey of number of students impact by COVID related isolating
When schools/academies return in January we will be sending out a questionnaire asking for details of the number of students who have had 1,2, 3 or more periods of self-isolation in 2020 due to suspected COVID-19 exposure. This information will be passed to the DfE to inform decisions in relation …
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Period products in schools and colleges
Page summary – Guidance for schools and post-16 education organisations in England on providing free period products for all learners. Change made – Added information about the extension of the scheme until December 2021.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) workforce fund for schools
Page summary – Funding to support schools facing significant staff absences and financial pressures with the costs of staff cover for the period from 1 November to 31 December 2020. Change made – First published
Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
Page summary – What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term. Change made – Updated the ‘Remote education expectations’ section with the requirement for schools to publish their remote education offer on their website from January 2021, and added …
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Providing remote education information to parents: template
Page summary – An optional template to support schools when publishing information about their remote education provision on their websites during the spring term. Change made – First published.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) asymptomatic testing in schools and colleges
Page summary – Information for schools and colleges about how they will start to test pupils and students from January. Change made – First published. Time updated – 11:54am, 15 December 2020
Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
Page summary – What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term. Change made – Action list: updated self isolation information to 10 days from the day after contact with the individual tested positive (from 14 days).
Exam support service claims process
The DfE’s exam support service claims process is now open. Full details of the costs that are covered by the service are set out in this guidance, which also provides information on eligibility and how to make a claim. Schools and colleges can use the service to make a claim …
Flexible working in schools
Page summary – Updated non-statutory guidance for employers and staff who want to make arrangements for flexible working. Change made – Updated the definition of flexible working and the process for requesting flexible working, including a clearer distinction between statutory and non-statutory requests. Also updated information on the considerations for …
Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settings
Page summary – What all special schools and other specialist settings will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term to support the return of children and young people with special education needs and disability (SEND). Change made – Updated sections on assessment …
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Document Summary Service December 2020
Dear Colleagues I am pleased to enclose the final batch of summaries for 2020. There isperhaps a synergy between the start of the vaccination programme andthe fact that none of the summaries this month are solely focussed onCOVID-19! Several interesting research questions are tackled in this month’ssummaries. How are schools …
“Is fostering for me?” online workshop
“Is fostering for me?” online workshop – find out how you can help local children and young people Would you like to work from home with local children and young people? Have you heard about paid professional foster care? We are looking for people from all walks of life to work as different …
COVID testing of secondary age pupils from January 2021
All of the documentation from the DfE and LA will be available here.
VOICES: Making children’s voices count in policy, An ESRC project led by Children North East and Newcastle University
VOICES is a 12-month North East region wide consultation from November 2020 to understand the challenges that the young face as a result of Covid19. The project is delivered by a team from Children North East and from Newcastle University and is funded by the ESRC (Economic and Social Research …
Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, EY Training and Professional Development: Spring Term Offer 2021 (January to April) Please look out for the launch of the Spring Term offer which will be released at the beginning of January. The focus for Spring will be centred around the revised EYFS framework to support your delivery of the EYFS Reforms from September 2021. Many of the training courses offered in the autumn programme …
Digital postcard
Please share this postcard with your parents and carers. It has vital information about where to get help or extra support should they find they need it, as well as the guidance whilst we remain in Tier3.
Get help with remote education
Page summary – Access guidance, resources and support for teachers and school leaders on educating pupils and students during coronavirus (COVID-19). Change made – First published.
New Governor Training, Spring 2021 – Understanding Strategy, Accountability, Support and Challenge
(For new governors, or governors wanting to refresh their understanding) This online training is designed to provide governors with a clear understanding of what the role of a governor entails, and provides practical examples of how support and challenge can be offered. Please book your place by clicking on the link below, …
Keeping children safe in out-of-school settings: code of practice
Page summary – Safeguarding guidance for providers of activities, after- school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings. Change made – Updated information on DBS checks for self-employed providers.
IMPORTANT – Schools Closing on 17th December
Following on from the Government’s announcement that they are allowing schools to start the Christmas Break a day early for pupils if they wish to do so, if your school/academy decides to be closed to pupils on 18 December, please inform the Council via school.closures@northumberland.gov.uk at the earliest opportunity as …
Reminder – Challenger Centre for Space Science Education
Last chance to have your say. Please click on this link to complete a brief survey to measure local school interest for the opening of a centre in Northumberland.
Chairs’ and Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefings – Spring Term 2021, Dates and Booking Form
Dear Governors, Please note below, dates for our next ‘virtual’ Spring Briefing sessions. Dates of Meetings: Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday, 04 February 2021, 10:00am – 12:00 Noon Please register your place by completing this Booking Form For any queries, please email the Governor Training mailbox at: governortraining@northumberland.gov.uk Season’s …
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What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Page summary – Information for parents and carers about going back to schools, nurseries and colleges in the autumn term. Change made – Updated the information on primary assessments and GCSE and A Level exams in summer 2021, Ofsted inspections and exams for selective schools.
Critical workers and vulnerable children who can access schools or educational settings
Page summary – List of critical workers (key workers) and vulnerable children and young people who can access full-time education provision in the case of future restrictions on education during the coronavirus (COVID- 19) outbreak. Change made – Updated to reflect the latest guidance on the contingency framework for education …
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Changes to checks for EU sanctions on EEA teachers from 1 January 2021
Page summary – How schools should carry out preemployment checks on teachers coming from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (EEA) from 1 January 2021. Change made – Added information about providing a letter of professional standing.
Practicing safe celebrations and shopping this Christmas
Christmas will look different for everyone this year. We want you and your families to enjoy it as much as you can whilst also staying safe. You can find advice on practicing safe shopping and celebrations here.