school noticeboard 16.11.17 v0 - birmingham city council
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School Noticeboard
Edition 10: Thursday 16 November 2017 Inside this issue (click on links below):
From the Director 2 School Funding update 3 Connecting globally, acting locally, leading compassionately: 9 February 2018 3 Action Counters Terrorism For Youth campaign 4 SINCE 9/11: Free Outreach Workshops for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 4 Fair Access Protocol workshops for Headteachers and Chairs of Governors 5 Early Years Noticeboard 5 Speed Down, Save Lives 5 Birmingham Online Bullying Survey 2017-18 6 School Organisation: Harborne Primary School 6 School Organisation: Boldmere Resource Base (establish SEN provision) 7 U.K Youth Parliament: Opportunities for 11-18 year olds 7 Birmingham Nursery Schools Teaching Alliance: Workforce Development 8 Ambition School Leadership: developing your capacity for Executive leadership 8 Using the Autism Education Trust (AET) Schools programme 9 Makaton Foundation Workshop: 5 and 6 February 2018 10 Services for Education training courses 10 NCTL Funded training in Physics, Languages and Maths for Secondary Teachers 12 Introduction to Bar Modelling: Monday 4 December 13 GDPR Support from Link2ICT 13 MIS Update 14 Link2ICT training courses 14 Link2ICT events 15 Junior Memory Championship 2017/2018 16
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From the Director
Dear Colleagues, Yes it is anti-bullying week and I did deliberately set out in odd socks on Monday ☺. This is such an important initiative. I have been tracking the appalling statistics about the high percentages of children and young people who are bullied simply because they are different (including, unbelievably, young carers). Some great work going on across schools in the city and the conference on Wednesday. I love that phrase “we are all different fish but swim in the same sea”. Saw it at Marsh Hill where the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors are being elected this week. Massive congratulations to Andy Moffat from Parkfield who received his MBE from the Queen on Tuesday in recognition of his No Outsiders work and wore odd socks for the occasion! We know that there has been much turbulence in early years recently with so many changes impacting on all providers. Good to meet with the Nursery School Heads on Tuesday at Allens Croft for a very open discussion about the issues the heads are managing now and how we can plan for the future. Look forward to that “sleeves rolled up” session at Early Years Forum where we can work together to re-set that vision and plan strategically with you. The future of school funding continues to be a national story with over 5,000 headteachers “from Cornwall to Cumbria” presenting petitions calling for more funds. We know that Birmingham schools will suffer real term cuts overall based on the modelling of the National Funding Formula. You can find details as shared with Schools Forum last week below from Anil Nayyar. Out and about, really good to make a first visit to Selly Park Technology College for Girls and see the school at work on a busy Monday morning. First learning point for me was the safeguarding notice that visitors must read. It is so clear on the positive contribution that visitors can make but, equally, clear on how the girls must be allowed to learn in climate of open debate and discussion. Second learning point was all about the amazing international links that have been developed over the years: this is truly a global school. And now you can find it on Twitter @sellyparkgirls. Looking forward to the S4E Primary Leaders’ Conference on Thursday and Friday. Congratulations to Osborne Nursery School who have been awarded the “Governor Mark” accreditation, this is a fantastic achievement in completing the programme successfully and we believe they are the first stand-alone nursery in the country to do so. Finally, you’ll see details below from Razia Butt of an extremely exciting conference happening in February at the Blues Ground. Please do attend if you can, it promises to be an excellent day. Best wishes YNWA Colin
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School Funding update At this point based on the indicative allocations we have received from the DfE for Reception to Year 11 provision we can say the following: 1. For 2018/19 we have received a 0.5% per pupil increase in our total school block equating to
an indicative £5.044m increase over 2017/18 (final allocations will not be known until December). The 0.5% per pupil increase:
• does not cover expected pay awards and price inflation for 2018/19.
• is based on 2017/18 pupil characteristics data so while we will receive an increase in funding if October 2017 census pupil numbers show a increase compared to October 2016, we will not receive any additional funding if for example deprivation eligibility has increased – it will have to be subsumed within the overall school block total
2. It is important to understand that while the DfE have produced indicative notional budgets for
each school using the NFF it is only for the purpose of arriving at the indicative School Block total. It is not what schools will receive when Birmingham (and other local authorities) apply the NFF or continue with their local funding formula (which the regulations will allow for the next 2 years). We have undertaken modelling on what it would mean to apply the NFF from 2018/19 and are currently consulting with schools. The modelling indicates that up to 371 schools out of 386 (including academies and free schools) will receive lower levels of funding compared to the current local formula before MFG is applied. Our intention would be to apply the maximum permitted MFG of 100% protection which would mean funding per pupil stays the same as 2017/18
In the case of High Needs the increase in funding is £4.807m which, although welcomed, is insufficient to meet current pressures. We expect a similar incremental increase in high needs funding for 2019/20. In total the indicative increase in the School, High Needs and Central School Services block is £9,986k which is 0.95% above the 2017/18 baseline and places Birmingham in the bottom 12 local authorities in England. CONTACT: Anil Nayyar, Head of City Finance EMAIL: [email protected]
Connecting globally, acting locally, leading compassionately: 9 February 2018 All Birmingham schools are invited to attend a conference taking place on Friday 9 February 2018 at St Andrew’s Stadium. The conference will offer an alternative vision to school improvement by blending approaches from the CoED Foundation, SACRE and UFA. Speaking at the conference will be many friends of Birmingham schools such as Maurice Coles, Mick Waters and Bruce Gill. Places are free of charge and I hope to see as many of you as possible there. Bookings can be made via the link below and more information is in the flyer attached at the end of this Noticeboard. WEB LINK: http://www.birminghameducationsupportservices.co.uk/Event/62777 CONTACT: Razia Butt, Resilience Adviser EMAIL: [email protected]
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Action Counters Terrorism For Youth campaign Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) is Counter Terrorism Policing’s brand platform which brings together communications to warn, inform and reassure the public, and encourage them to take action to help save lives. In September, ACT’s Act For Youth campaign launched, designed to help educate 11 to 16 year olds on how to stay safe in the event of a firearms or weapons terrorist attack. Key advice is to follow Run, Hide, Tell guidance until police arrive on the scene but insight shows that this messaging is not always effectively reaching younger audiences. The second phase of the campaign started this week and focuses on the launch of an animated film in conjunction with the first-ever terrorism safety lessons to be taught in UK schools. This phase of the campaign is aimed at education practitioners, including teachers and youth group leaders, and encourages them to use the PSHE designed lesson plans as part of educational activity with 11 to 16 year olds. More information and lesson plans are available on the National Police Chiefs’ Council website http://www.npcc.police.uk/CounterTerrorism/actforyouth.aspx CONTACT: Razia Butt, Resilience Adviser EMAIL: [email protected]
SINCE 9/11: Free Outreach Workshops for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 SINCE 9/11 is delighted to be able to offer Birmingham schools delivery of free workshops for KS3 & KS4 students based directly on our acclaimed UCL Institute of Education resources. The sessions are funded through the Home Office Building a Stronger Britain Together programme and can support your school to implement Prevent and Fundamental British Values in the curriculum. The workshops can focus on 9/11, terrorism, critical thinking and other sensitive subjects to promote healthy and robust discussion of controversial issues in the safety of the classroom. Sessions will be tailored to fit your school timetable and delivered by one of our experienced facilitators. You can also view and download our free resources from our website; www.since911.com To request a workshop, please contact: [email protected] or use the form on our website: https://since911.com/911-education-programme/request-visit Here's what Colin Diamond, Corporate Director Children and Young People at Birmingham City Council said about the SINCE 9/11 Education Programme: “The best way to keep children and young people safe is to ensure that they are aware, can make informed decisions and understand their rights and responsibilities. That is central to our approach in Birmingham. We have found our engagement with Since9/11 really effective in enabling children and young people to understand key events in recent history that have had a profound effect on their lives and their communities. The materials are practical and address contemporary issues. The knowledge value is high and they lead to invaluable discussion in the safe space of school.”
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SINCE 9/11 is a UK Educational Charity established on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks which killed almost 3000 innocent people. Our mission is to educate younger generations on 9/11 and terrorism, in order to help prevent future atrocities and ensure that the victims of terrorism are never forgotten. Our work is supported by the Home Office, the Department for Education and by notable public figures such as historian, Simon Schama. CONTACT: Razia Butt, Resilience Adviser EMAIL: [email protected]
Fair Access Protocol workshops for Headteachers and Chairs of Governors You will be aware that the revised Fair Access Protocol has been circulated and that we are asking for all schools to sign up to confirm they agree with it. Workshops have been arranged for Headteachers and Chairs of Governors to find out more about the Protocol and ask any questions they may have. The sessions are taking place next week, details below. There is no need to book a place, just turn up. DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday 21st November 8am – 10am Rockwood Academy, Naseby Road, Birmingham,
B8 3HG. Tuesday 21st November 8am – 10am The Perry Tree Centre, Activity Room 3 & 4,
Dovedale Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B23 5BX.
Wednesday 22nd November 8am – 10am Queensbridge School, The Theatre Room, Queensbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8QB.
CONTACT: Alan Michell, Interim Operational Manager, School Admissions EMAIL: [email protected]
Early Years Noticeboard The latest Early Years Noticeboard is available online at https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/download/1654/school_noticeboard_autumn_term_2017_updates
Speed Down, Save Lives
Driving is unpredictable and if something unexpected happens on the road ahead - such as a child stepping out from between parked cars - it is a driver’s speed that will determine whether they can stop in time. That’s why we believe that Slower is Safer, and we are encouraging your school community to take part in the Speed down Save Lives campaign during Road Safety Week (20-26 November 2017). In Birmingham, 20mph speed limits have been implemented in three areas of the city, City Centre, Central East and Central South. We are launching a Slower is Safer toolkit for schools, containing
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activity ideas, lesson plans and resources to enable you to deliver your own 20mph themed activities. If your school is within a 20mph speed limit area and you would like to be one of the first to test out our free kits, please email [email protected]. Brake (the Road Safety charity) also has a free Speed Down Save Lives action pack available online to all schools, organisations and individuals. The best way to improve road safety around the school gate and help improve the physical and mental wellbeing of your school community is to cut down on car journeys. Encourage children, parents and staff to walk, cycle and use public transport to get to school. And remember to wear bright clothing as we head into winter and darker mornings and nights. Sign up to Modeshift STARS for help with travel planning, then activities during Road Safety Week will help you work towards bronze, silver or gold accreditation. If you wish to know more about Modeshift STARS then please contact [email protected].
Birmingham Online Bullying Survey 2017-18 BRAG is excited to announce the publication of a new online anti-bullying survey for Birmingham Schools. Two versions of the survey are available, primary & secondary, with supporting lesson plans & presentations available on our website. Our intention is that by collecting information about what is happening in our schools we can better plan our resources to prevent and respond to bullying effectively. Here is the link you need to get started! http://www.stopbullyinginbrum.co.uk/new-online-anti-bullying-survey-for-birmingham-
schools/ Students will complete the surveys anonymously and each school taking part in the survey will receive a summary of their results. The survey continues to run throughout the year with results being pooled at the end of the academic year. Individual schools are not identified in the sharing of final results which will be given as citywide figures. Thank you for helping us to collect information about bullying in Birmingham. For more information and resources visit www.stopbullyinginbrum.co.uk. If you have any queries please contact us at [email protected]
School Organisation: Harborne Primary School The Governing Body of Harborne Primary School has made a decision for the following proposal: Revocation of Expansion onto the site of Lordswood Girls’ School.
Harborne Primary School is a community primary school located on Station Road, Harborne, within the Harborne ward of the Edgbaston District of the City. In November 2014 the Governing Body issued proposals and made the decision to expand the school onto an additional site at Lordswood Girls’ School.
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4th November 2017: The Governing Body of Harborne Primary School has approved the revocation of the 2014 expansion. This means that the expansion onto the site of Lordwood Girls’ School and Sixth Form Centre will not happen. A full notice from the Governing Body can be found on the consultation website: https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/people-1/harbornerevocation; and the school website: http://www.harborne.bham.sch.uk/expansion-proposal-for-harborne-primary/ Birmingham City Council is preparing a fresh proposal for the enlargement of Harborne Primary School at an alternative site in the near future. CONTACT: School Organisation Team, Education Infrastructure EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 8847
School Organisation: Boldmere Resource Base (establish SEN provision) Birmingham City Council, as the local authority for Birmingham, in collaboration with the school leadership and governing body, is consulting on a draft proposal for a resource base to establish special educational needs (SEN) provision in mainstream schools as follows:
• At Boldmere Infant and Nursery School; and Boldmere Junior School
• To establish a resource base to provide for up to 24 infant and junior pupils
• For pupils with diagnosed autistic spectrum condition (ASC) and a statement of special educational needs (SEN); or an education, health and care plan (EHCP) which names one or both of the schools
• Proposed implementation: 1st September 2018 Boldmere Infant and Nursery School and Boldmere Junior School are community schools in the Sutton Vesey ward of the Sutton Coldfield district. The final proposal is available on the Birmingham City Council BeHeard webpage: https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/people-1/boldmerefinal/ The statutory consultation started on 9 November 2017. If you have any comments please let us know in writing no later than 7 December 2017 (via the BeHeard website). CONTACT: School Organisation Team, Education Infrastructure EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 8847
U.K Youth Parliament: Opportunities for 11-18 year olds The UK Youth Parliament provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their elected voice to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning. Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) are elected in youth elections throughout the UK. Once elected, MYPs attend
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and organise events and projects, run campaigns and influence decision makers on the issues that matter to young people. Schools and college in Birmingham are being asked to put forward candidates to campaign for the five MYP and five deputy MYP vacancies to represent Birmingham on a regional and national level for the next two years. The deadline for putting candidates forward is the end of this term. To find out more, please contact Darnish Amraz or Tom Muirhead on 07885 235 935 or [email protected] / [email protected]
Birmingham Nursery Schools Teaching Alliance: Workforce Development in Early Years Birmingham Nursery Schools Teaching Schools Alliance is a collaboration of 27 Maintained Nursery Schools in Birmingham who offer support, training and workforce development to schools and Early Years settings. As a Teaching School Alliance we offer advice and support in developing staff and learning environments, using our extensive knowledge and experience in Early Years Practice. Across the academic year, we are offering Tour and Talk opportunities in many of our settings, which allow practitioners and Early Years colleagues to experience our wonderful environments first-hand, to spend time with the experts and to develop skills in a wide range of topics including;
• Indoor and Outdoor Environments
• Forest School
• Writing in Early Years
• Maths in Early Years
• Creativity
• Teaching Boys
• SEN
• Speech and Language
• EAL
• Children’s Rights
• Developing Resilience
• Developing Thinking Skills
• Home Visits
• Two Year Olds Please see our website for more information www.birminghamnurseryschools.org.uk
Ambition School Leadership: developing your capacity for Executive leadership
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As many of you will know, Ambition School Leadership is a national education charity, building a network of exceptional school leaders at all levels to transform the lives of the children who need it most. You may not be aware that, alongside their well-known Future Leaders and Teaching Leaders programmes, they also offer Executive Educators programmes. Executive Educators: Leading Several Schools is designed to support serving executive leaders who have recently made the transition from headship to executive leadership, and whose role is focused on several (2+) schools. The programme supports participants to navigate the transition from headship to executive leadership, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to successfully and confidently lead several schools. It combines research-driven and expert-led training sessions with insights from experienced executive leaders, alongside opportunities for personalised development through structured peer learning and one-to-one executive coaching. If this is a role you’re currently in or looking to step into, find out more here or contact [email protected].
Using the Autism Education Trust (AET) Schools programme: A Seminar for School Governors and Senior Leaders The AET programme is funded and approved by the DfE. It offers nationally delivered face to face training for staff working with children and young people with autism in mainstream and specialist settings. A set of national autism standards and a professional competency framework support the training modules (autismeducationtrust.org.uk).The programme is delivered by the Communication/Autism team and forms the basis of our model of service to all school in Birmingham, supporting schools to develop autism provision and staff knowledge. The session will provide an overview of the AET programme and will include:
• An introduction to the Tier 1 training module
• Case study of a Birmingham school and how they have implemented it within their setting
• How it supports governors and senior leaders to meet and evidence statutory duties under the SEND Code of Practice, Teacher’s Standards, Ofsted Inspection framework, Equality Act
• Personal account of school experience and what makes a difference -autism speaker
DATE: 31 January or 14 March 2018 TIME: 9.30am – 12pm 4pm COST: £50 VENUE: Thornbury Centre, Thornbury Road, Birchfield, Birmingham, B20 3DE WEB LINK: http://accesstoeducation.birmingham.gov.uk CONTACT: Jessica Hakin, Access to Education, Communication Autism Team EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 1792
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Makaton Foundation Workshop: 5 and 6 February 2018 The Foundation workshop provides a detailed introduction to Makaton and combines a practical approach with theory and technical information. You will learn the signs and symbols for stages 1-4 and additional of the core vocabulary. Participants will be provided with four workshop manuals, pocket book of Signs 1 and pocket book of Symbols 1 to implement skills immediately. You will be given a certificate of attendance. DATE: 5th + 6th February 2018 TIME: 9am – 4pm (Refreshments included – No lunch) COST: £155 per person VENUE: Thornbury Centre, Thornbury Road, Birchfield, Birmingham, B20 3DE WEB LINK: http://accesstoeducation.birmingham.gov.uk CONTACT: Michelle Williams, Access to Education, Communication Autism Team EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 1792
Services for Education training courses
Developing Readers This course aims to provide a range of strategies and approaches to raise standards in reading. This practical training session will explore a range of teaching strategies to motivate, extend and challenge learning in reading, whilst developing a life-long love of reading. By the end of the training participants will have:
• A bank of ideas to develop a whole school reading culture and develop a life-long love of reading
• Explored a range of teaching strategies to motivate, extend and challenge learning in reading
• Considered strategies and approaches to develop and widen children’s vocabulary. Date: 4 December 2017 Times: 9am – 12pm Price: £250.00 Venue: Unit 3 Holt Court (B7 4AX) Bookable Link: https://servicesforeducation.co.uk/index.php/component/com_advancedopenportal/id,4cbcd4f1-153a-0e17-2984-590c8fa42ae2/view,showevent/ CONTACT: Services for Education EMAIL: [email protected]
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TEL: 0121 366 9955
Teaching pupils with English as an additional language (EAL) Schools are increasingly diverse and teaching staff need to meet the needs of a wide range of pupils including those who have English as an additional language. This half day course will provide key information and practical support to enable teachers, especially those at an early stage in their career, to support advanced EAL learners, including new arrivals, to improve outcomes and opportunity By the end of the training participants will have:
• Improved knowledge and understanding of the needs of newly arrived pupils
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of advanced EAL learners and the standard English demands of the curriculum
• Practical strategies for both categories of learners Date: 11 December 2017 Times: 9am-12pm Price: £130.00 Venue: Unit 3 Holt Court (B7 4AX) Bookable Link: https://servicesforeducation.co.uk/index.php/component/com_advancedopenportal/id,b41650a7-1bdb-ddad-c1ef-593e77e1396c/view,showevent/ CONTACT: Services for Education EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 366 9955
Preparing for Statutory Assessment at the end of Key Stage 2 - Statutory Expectations Updates - (experienced) This course is to equip participants with the key information and knowledge required to ensure an informed and robust approach to statutory assessment at end of Key Stage 2. By the end of the training participants will have:
• An up-to-date understanding of the 2018 Standards and Testing Agency (STA) statutory guidance and expectations related to the end of Key Stage 2 testing and teacher assessment arrangements for English reading, writing and mathematics
• An informed knowledge of the roles and responsibilities related to statutory assessment.
Date: 14 December 2017 Times: 1.30pm – 4.30pm Price: £130.00 Venue: Unit 3 Holt Court (B7 4AX) Bookable Link: https://servicesforeducation.co.uk/index.php/component/com_advancedopenportal/id,28950a8c-b86b-3580-d518-5911d7091a03/view,showevent/ CONTACT: Services for Education EMAIL: [email protected]
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Safer Recruitment The purpose of this course is to assist schools and services to improve processes that help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children or who are otherwise unsuited to working with them. Also to assist schools and services to meet the mandatory requirements of the Staffing Regulations, concerning staff appointment interviews. At the end of the course participants will take the Safer Recruitment examination. By the end of the training participants will have:
• An awareness of the scale of abuse
• An understanding of aspects of offender behaviour, characteristics of abusers and of how child sex abusers typically operate within organisations
• An understanding of safer recruitment procedures including conducting structured interviews
• An awareness of the need to create and maintain a safer culture within the school or service.
Date: 12 December 2017 Times: 9am-4:30pm Price: £250 Venue: Unit 3 Holt Court (B7 4AX) Bookable Link: https://servicesforeducation.co.uk/index.php/component/com_advancedopenportal/id,3f709f94-cda5-ccdb-71f5-59119679aaae/view,showevent/ CONTACT: Services for Education EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 366 9955
NCTL Funded training in Physics, Languages and Maths for Secondary Teachers Free TSST training is available for Secondary Physics, MFL Teachers, Mathematics Teachers across the region with BCTSA. These Subject Specialism courses are aimed at those who are new to teaching a specific subject, who are returning to teaching, or who need to refresh their teaching practice in a certain area. The Physics programme is delivered in partnership with Keele University and is an established course with plenty of chances to try new science practicals. Previous delegates have said “the sessions were really engaging and useful – great ideas to take back to school”. Full details here: http://www.bctsa.org/TSST-Physics French, Spanish and German specialisms are on offer at 5 venues across Birmingham and the Midlands, with a focus on pedagogy as well as language content. With twilight sessions throughout the year, the course also includes free access to Rosetta Stone online resources. Details here: http://www.bctsa.org/TSST-MFL TSST Maths has 2 programmes: the MEI-run ‘Teaching GCSE Maths’ is a year-long course with a £500 bursary towards the course fee, focusing on developing mathematics subject knowledge and
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effective classroom practice; ‘Core Maths’ is a series of twilights supported with e-learning and resources from Plymouth University, focusing on higher GCSE content and A Levels. Details here: http://www.bctsa.org/TSST-Maths CONTACT: Catherine Haines EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 441 6175
Introduction to Bar Modelling: Monday 4 December Bournville Junior School Teaching School Alliance is offering this training under licence from the nationally-acclaimed White Rose Maths Hub. Course information
• Introduction to Bar Modelling with a focus on trying this approach for yourself to see how and why it has such an impact on children’s confidence and mathematical understanding.
• Techniques for delegates to take from this training for use in the classroom straight away.
• Designed to help teachers grasp the power of this concept.
• To understand why Bar Modelling is one of the cornerstones of teaching for mastery - an approach promoted by Government.
• Bar Modelling is a technique already being used in schools enjoying
DATE: Monday 4 December 2017 TIME: 2pm – 4pm COST: £50.00* *Discounts are available for delegates from the same school WEB LINK: http://bournvillejunior.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/BJSTSA-BM-flyer_041217.pdf CONTACT: Martine Corry, Bournville Teaching School Alliance EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 675 9103
GDPR Support from Link2ICT The new General Data Protection Regulations will bring new demands and challenges that will impact school resources and ultimately finances. Whilst almost all current data protection regulations will remain, there will be significant changes. Failure to demonstrate GDPR compliance can result in huge fines and other penalties. Preparation is the key - Here at Link2ICT, we looked for ways to support schools and academies to prepare for the challenge of the new General Data Protection Regulations coming into force in May 2018. We can help you with the following:
• GDPRiS – cloud-based Data Protection software developed specifically for the education sector
• Training courses – ensure your staff are up-to-date with GDPR requirements
• Consultancy – bespoke support to meet your school’s needs in complying with GDPR
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If you would like support with GDPR, or more information about GDPRiS, contact your Account Manager today or visit www.link2ict.org/gdpr. WEB LINK: http://createsend.com/t/d-ABC79214844C7E1B CONTACT: Link2ICT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 5100
MIS Update Here’s the latest MIS information news and information from the Link2ICT MIS Team. This month we have the dates for the Autumn SIMS User Group Meetings taking place later this month – register your place now! Also, the MIS Team is seeking SIMS Accreditation. Hopefully, you will have received information about the survey from Capita. Please take time to complete this survey, as your feedback is crucial to the accreditation process being successful and also allows us to further develop our support for schools. Submit your completed survey by 24 November for a chance to win a tablet pc. Click the link below to read more about SIMS Accreditation and the upcoming User Group Meetings. WEB LINK: www.link2ict.org/category-november-2017/710-mis-update-november-2017 CONTACT: Link2ICT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 5100
Link2ICT training courses
Futures Cloud Training (previously Policy Central): 4 December 2017 Policy Central is upgrading to Futures Cloud - the latest in cloud technology to ensure that school leaders can identify potentially concerns or incidents. Futures Cloud will reduce the chance of potential risks being missed. A few places are left on this half day course! Delegates will examine some of the issues that pupils can be exposed to and be trained to use Futures Cloud effectively. This improved software will identify peer-to-peer cyberbullying, instances of grooming including radicalization, sexual threats, inappropriate or harmful behaviour, domestic violence and neglect. Hosted schools can work on their school system to review and update their settings. This session will support Headteachers or Senior Leaders meet the requirements of keeping children safe in education and will provide an understanding of:
• The role Futures Cloud plays in supporting Safeguarding and Behaviour practices • Evidence expected by Ofsted
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• The Futures Cloud interface • Setting up Futures Cloud for Monitoring • Managing capture levels and alerts
WEB LINK: www.link2ict.org/training-courses-internal/26-safeguarding/724-futures-cloud-training-pre-policy-central-training CONTACT: Link2ICT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 5100
GDPR - Data Protection for Senior Leaders: 24 November 2017 This additional training course is available for delegates to register. Delegates will hear about and discuss key differences between the current Data Protection Act 1998 and the new GDPR that will require schools and academies to make some changes to the way they collect, process and manage personal data. As part of the course: delegates will be signposted to resources; they will be offered support to gather information on how establishments currently process personal information, including advice for good practice moving forward in line with GDPR compliance. This course will enable delegates to:
• Understand the changes that GDPR will bring • Gain practical advice for compliance; taking action now to prepare for 25 May 2018 • Create an action plan and begin an information assets audit • Deal with Access Requests and Data Breaches
Identify risks and make sure that appropriate mitigations are in place to ensure that reasonable measures have been taken to protect data. WEB LINK: www.link2ict.org/training-courses-internal/26-safeguarding/623-data-protection-for-senior-leaders-2017 CONTACT: Link2ICT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 5100
Link2ICT events As well as our ongoing training programme, we also have a number of crucial updates for schools that you do not want to miss. Take a look and register for the dates below to make sure you don't miss out on these professional development opportunities. Transforming Teaching and Learning with Apple Technology Tuesday 23 November 2017 The Pavilion, Moor Lane, Birmingham Taking Charge of Change - an event for Senior Leaders Tuesday 5 December 2017 The Hallmark Hotel, Hagley Road, Birmingham SIMS User Group Meetings:
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Primary (North) Tuesday 28 November 2017 YMCA Birmingham Primary (South) Wednesday 29 November 2017 Hillcrest School FMS Users Tuesday 28 November 2017 YMCA Birmingham SIMS Intervention Training Wednesday 22 November 2017 Link2ICT Training Centre, Fort Dunlop, Birmingham For more information and bookings, click the link below. WEB LINK: http://createsend.com/t/d-AF312524342FB40E CONTACT: Link2ICT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 5100
Junior Memory Championship 2017/2018 Schools can now register for the Junior Memory Championship 2017/18. Participation in the Junior Memory Championship gives you access to substantial training materials which include a wide range of detailed lesson plans weaving memory training into the curriculum. It also covers the online competition. The one-off Registration fee per school is £50 plus VAT (total £60). More than 30,000 children took part in this year's championship. For details go to www.juniormemorychampionship.com
Connecting globally, acting locally, leading
compassionately
Birmingham schools are invited to register for this conference which is
taking place on Friday 9 February 2018 at St Andrew’s Stadium B9 4RL
This is a conference of signposts, not simple solutions; of pathways, not
prescriptions. The conference aims to demonstrate that empirically,
scientifically, morally and spiritually making compassion the key
organising principle of education and other systems everywhere, offers
hope.
We aim to be visionary and mundane, inspirational and routine,
providing the big-picture imperatives for change as well as practical
suggestions for bringing them into being. It is based upon the humblest
of all premises: that through the conscious implementation of
compassion, schools can influence a more cohesive and inclusive
world.
Speakers include:
Councillor Ian Ward Leader Birmingham City Council
Colin Diamond Corporate Director Children and Young
People, Birmingham City Council
Maurice Coles Chief Executive, The CoED Foundation
Mick Waters Trustee, The Co-Ed Foundation
Paul Evans Chief Executive, UFA
To find out more and book a place, please visit
http://www.birminghameducationsupportservices.co.uk/Event/62777
Places are free and limited to one per school with a maximum of 200
delegates.