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School Noticeboard
Edition 34: Thursday 9 June 2016
Inside this issue:
From the Director
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Ramadan Greetings
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Education Services Delivery and Improvement Plan
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School Survey
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Published School Term Dates 2017/18
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Safeguarding Update
(2016/17 DSL briefings, Body Map Chronology Form, Private Fostering, Vulnerable
Children list on s175 assessment, Keeping Children Safe in Education revised guidance,
Counter-Extremism and Safeguarding Bill 2016, Prevent e-learning, Health and Safety
Advice for Science, D&T and Art)
End of key stage - submitting your data for EY, Phonics, KS1 and KS2
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FFT Aspire Advanced Training Dates for Primary Schools
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Changes to The Pines School
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Cheque Book Schools Instalments and Financial Reporting Requirements 2016/17
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The Schools HR Conference 2016: Change Management – Restructures & Redundancy
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16-19 Accountability Measures Event: Tuesday 14 June
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School Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP) 2016
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Sustainable Schools Programme Taster Day CPD Training 21 and 28 June
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Preventing Violent Extremism Training for Senior Leaders
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Bookstart Treasure Packs for Schools with Nursery Settings
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Briefing dates set for schools interested in EYFS language research study
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BGfL 365 Training Course: 6 July 2016
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Data Protection for Senior Leaders Training Courses: 22 June 2016
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EU Debate at Lordswood Girls’ School
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One day CPD: How to make your school LGBT+Friendly
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Somme Commemoration: Friday 1 July
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Birmingham Poppy Day: Wednesday 2 November 2016
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Positively Birmingham Walking Tours
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From the Director
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome back to the summer half-term ☺! Hope that you all had a good break. The start of half-term
coincides with the beginning of Ramadan and we wish all of our Muslim families and friends Ramadan
Mubarak. Razia Butt has provided some advice below for schools.
On Monday afternoon, BCC and BEP kicked off with a full house at St Andrew’s ground to listen to Sir
David Carter, National Schools Commissioner, on system leadership. Sir David’s slides can be
accessed on the Noticeboard web page at www.birmingham.gov.uk/schoolnoticeboard. We also shared our
booklet Adapting to Change: The Future of Education in Birmingham which can be accessed at
www.birmingham.gov.uk/educationimprovement. Feedback was extremely positive and we have
summarised it below:
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• Lots of praise for Sir David’s presentation with comments saying it was honest, direct, informative
and thought-provoking
• Respondents felt it was reassuring that all schools are expected to be givers and receivers of
support and be on a continuous learning journey
• Healthy debate and good questions
• The ‘Adapting to Change’ document was well received
• Liked that the voice of education professionals is part of DfE thinking
• Clarity on the future and abiding role of the LA and how this relates to RSCs
EBI/ future sessions
• There were some comments asking what the benefits of joining a MAT would be for schools who
already collaborate well. Some said that schools should be able to support each other without being
part of a MAT
• Requests for more case studies for the Adapting to Change booklet
• Presentations at future sessions from MATs that exemplify some of Sir David’s themes
• More opportunity for discussion in smaller groups
• Relationship/dependencies between school improvement/structures and admissions, place planning
and inclusion
• Inclusion of Early Years in the formation of new structures
• How will governors be included?
We know that the BEP DSG sessions in June will focus on some of these themes and the conversation
with heads in the city continues at the BEP conferences at the end of September. We will make sure that
the Adapting to Change booklet is broadened out to involve governors and more examples of MAT and
non-MAT collaboration that is already working well in the city. Much work to do for BEP and BCC. This all
needs gluing together for the long haul.
Out and about in the week before half-term before half-term highlights included Hollyfield Primary where
the pupils read out such high calibre and discerning comments about what is good about the school – from
Reception to Y6 and belted out a fine rendition of the school song. At Court Farm, I saw the amazing
progress from special measures to a much better place and we await the OfSTED report very soon. A
pleasure to meet with senior staff and chair of governors. And finally, George Dixon Academy midst exam
season with GCSE physics underway to talk with the head and work through the RAISEonline to die for.
Green on green!
Best wishes
Colin
@anfieldexile
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Ramadan Greetings
Muslims all over the world are celebrating Ramadan, which started this week. Every year during
Ramadan Muslims fast from dawn to sun set, but it is much more than abstention from eating or
drinking. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and is a period of reflection, devotion, generosity and
sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. Fasting is intended to increase spirituality,
humility and patience and is considered a time to cleanse the soul.
In comparison to the solar calendar, Ramadan dates differ, moving forward approximately ten
days every year in accordance with the lunar calendar. During summer months, the fast can be
particularly challenging for pupils so we have included advice from ASCL re exams and fasting,
and a model letter for schools to respond to requests for pupils to fast, which can be downloaded
the link below.
http://www.ascl.org.uk/news-and-views/news_news-detail.ascl-produces-paper-over-ramadanand-exams.html
The model letter is available at www.birmingham.gov.uk/schoolsafeguarding
CONTACT: Razia Butt
EMAIL:
Razia.butt@birmingham.gov.uk
TEL:
0121 464 7739
Education Services Delivery and
Improvement Plan 2016-17
The Education Services Delivery and Improvement Plan for 2016/17 has been published at
www.birmingham.gov.uk/education 2016/17 has been published at
www.birmingham.gov.uk/educationimprovement. Also available via that link are the service plans
for individual Education services.
CONTACT: Education Services
EMAIL:
education@birmingham.gov.uk
School Survey: Summer Term 2016
As part of the council’s commitment to continuously improve our approach when working with
schools, we are carrying out a regular termly survey to understand the views of Headteachers and
Chairs of Governors. The summer 2016 survey can be accessed via
https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/people-1/school-survey-summer-2016
We really appreciate schools taking the time to respond. It will take around 15-20 minutes and all
responses are confidential.
The deadline for completing the survey is 5pm on Friday 8 July 2016.
CONTACT: Laura Hendry
EMAIL:
education@birmingham.gov.uk
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Published School Term Dates 2017/18
Further to the previous briefing of 14 April 2016, the consultation process in respect of the
proposed term dates for 2017/18 has now been completed. The overwhelming majority of
responses favoured Option 2 and the term dates have been published at
www.birmingham.gov.uk/termdates. These are:
Autumn Term 2017
Term Starts
Monday 4 September 2017
Half Term
Monday 23 October 2017 – Friday 27 October 2017
Term Ends
Friday 22 December 2017
Spring Term 2018
Term Starts
Monday 8 January 2018
Half Term
Monday 19 February 2018 – Friday 23 February 2018
Term Ends
Thursday 29 March 18
Summer Term 2018
Term Starts
Monday 16 April 2018
Half Term
Monday 28 May 2018 – Friday 1 June 2018
Term Ends
Tuesday 24 July 2018
The dates apply to community, voluntary-controlled, community special and maintained nursery
schools as the Local Authority remains the responsible body for determining dates for those
schools. However, the consultation process has included neighbouring authorities, schools and
professional associations and these dates are recommended to all Birmingham schools and
academies.
CONTACT: David Bridgman, School and Governor Support
EMAIL:
school.support@birmingham.gov.uk
TEL:
0121 303 8394
2016/17 DSL safeguarding briefings
The dates for the next academic years safeguarding briefings and the links to the Eventbrite
booking site are now being advertised on the schools safeguarding page.
The intention behind these sessions is to offer support to the DSL role, updating staff on key
issues and changes to safeguarding practice and foster a peer to peer network of support.
As last year the sessions are divided into a operationally focused breakfast meeting in each of the
10 districts lasting for 2 hours, the more strategic all day conference delivered in each of the 3
areas – happening each term.
The cost for these events is kept to an absolute minimum and an invoice will be issued in
September by the admin team that supports the safeguarding team. The cost has been held at last
year’s price:
• £50 for an alternative provider setting for 1 delegate to each of the 6 events over the year.
• £100 for a nursery setting for 1 delegate to each of the 6 events over the year.
• £200 for a primary setting for 1-2 delegates to each of the 6 events over the year
• £200 for a special school setting for 1-2 delegates to each of the 6 events over the year
• £300 for a secondary setting for 2-3 delegates to each of the 6 events over the year
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These briefings are not compulsory, (though in 2015/16 academic year up to 85% of schools
attended one or more of these briefings) and if you would like to opt out of them please notify
SSI@birmingham.gov.uk before the end of July and the invoice will not be issued.
These briefing sessions are in addition to the training you receive to function as a DSL and it is
expected that you will receive this from your regular provider e.g. Services for Education.
CONTACT: Jon Needham
EMAIL:
Jon.j.needham@birmingham.gov.uk
TEL:
0121 675 2449 or 07912 793 668
Body Map Chronology Form
For the attention of schools using paper based Safeguarding Systems, and excluding Early Years
Settings using the CR8 and CR10 documents
This is the last of the standardized safeguarding documents produced as a response to a serious
case review. The Body map chronology form is designed to sit at the front of a child’s
safeguarding file and be used to collate the information collected around injuries sustained.
Using the body map chronology form will allow, at one quick glance any patterns in injuries that
may occur over time.
Please can you start to use this from 03/06/16. You may wish to complete this form retrospectively
for those children you have an on-going concern.
The document can be found on the Schools Safeguarding website at
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schoolsafeguarding
CONTACT: Jon Needham
Jon.j.needham@birmingham.gov.uk
EMAIL:
TEL:
0121 675 2449 or 07912 793 668
Private Fostering
Last year at a DSL safeguarding briefing we discussed the role and responsibilities a school hold
around the notification of private fostering arrangements. The Children Act 1989 defines a
privately fostered child as:
‘A child under the age of 16, or 18 if the child is disabled, who is cared for (or will be cared for)
and provided with accommodation by someone who is not a parent, a close relative or someone
who has no parental responsibility for the child for a continuous period of 28 days or more’.
A close relative is defined as an: Aunt, Uncle, Grandparent, Brother or sister and this includes step
relatives and half relatives. A parent includes an unmarried or putative father. A cousin or great
aunt or great uncle is not a close relative.
It is the responsibility of a school to notify Children’s Services via the MASH of any private
fostering arrangements they become aware of. To help you do this it is strongly advised that you
review the ‘contact details form’ parents complete at the beginning of the academic year and
amend it so that it will identify these arrangements.
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The PowerPoint presentation delivered at last year’s DSL event is now available on the schools
safeguarding website (http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schoolsafeguarding) for you to use to
brief your office staff etc.
CONTACT: Jon Needham
EMAIL:
Jon.j.needham@birmingham.gov.uk
TEL:
0121 675 2449 or 07912 793 668
Vulnerable Children list on the section 175
self-assessment
In reviewing this year’s 175 submission from schools it has become clear that one of the questions
has caused considerable confusion.
Section 13, the statistical information section, question 1 asks how many children within your
setting would you consider vulnerable. Some schools have interpreted this to mean:
• Only children referred to MASH
• The total number of Notice of Concern forms
• The number of incidents that have occurred
• However, what the question is looking for is:
• The number of vulnerable children (as defined by Right Service Right Time) your setting
from Universal + to complex and significant.
This figure is one of the elements used to calculate the safeguarding risk rating for your school,
and if entered incorrectly is flagging your school unnecessarily.
Please would you revisit your 175 assessment and amend your answers in section 13 (NB please
ensure you only enter in numbers as I have to delete any text and convert words into numbers
when I enter it into the risk matrix).
This is being addressed in the revised version of the tool that is being delivered (hopefully) in
September and will be covered in the Autumn DSL briefings.
CONTACT: Jon Needham
Jon.j.needham@birmingham.gov.uk
EMAIL:
TEL:
0121 675 2449 or 07912 793 668
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2016
(Sept) revised guidance
The new Keeping Children Safe in Education has now been released – from May 2016 it is only
for information only, and will become the official guidance from 5th Sept 2016.
The key changes include:
Part One as a starting point for all staff in schools to read and understand:
• The importance of a coordinated approach to safeguarding;
• Emphasising the fact it is everyone’s responsibility and all staff have a role to play;
• The importance of early help;
• Clarification on the role of the designated safeguarding lead and cover for the role;
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A new section to cover online safety;
Clarifying training requirements for the designated safeguarding lead and staff;
A new section covering children with special educational needs and disabilities.
We will be covering this in the June safeguarding briefings for DSL staff and a PowerPoint
presentation will be available following this event.
CONTACT: Jon Needham
Jon.j.needham@birmingham.gov.uk
EMAIL:
TEL:
0121 675 2449 or 07912 793 668
Health & Safety Advice for Science, D&T and
Art
CLEAPSS is an advisory service providing support in science and technology It covers health and
safety including model risk assessments, chemicals, living organisms, equipment, sources of
resources, laboratory design, facilities and fittings, technicians and their jobs, D&T facilities and
fittings.
Currently the Local Authority pays the CLEAPSS subscription for maintained schools fulfilling its
responsibilities under the Health & Safety Welfare Act 1974, sections 2 and 3. It is expected that
Academies, Independent and Free schools meet this statutory duty themselves.
Issue 156 Summer Bulletin is available for schools at www.cleapss.org.uk and covers:
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The latest EU regulation (EU 1143/2014) on obtaining and disposal of water plants for
photosynthesis practicals.
Health & safety concerns around faulty Bunsen burners
Essential guidance on the legal disposal of redundant sealed radioactive sources
Model D&T risk assessments for schools to adopt
Risk management guidance on wood dust disposal
Health & Safety Executive guidance on the examination of pressure vessels in school
science (pressure cookers, model steam engines etc)
Copies of this newsletter and the Primary Science & Technology CLEAPSS Primary newsletter will
be available at the Area Safeguarding Conferences in June
GOOD PRACTICE TIP:
CLEAPSS strongly advise that school science departments should be able to contact emergency
medical advice via 999 or 111 phone calls. In some cases, school internal phone systems do not
allow direct dialling, restricting the access of staff to advice and guidance to treat casualty
situations whilst waiting for an ambulance. It is strongly recommended that schools check that
phones are enabled for these services.
CONTACT: Jon Needham
EMAIL:
Jon.j.needham@birmingham.gov.uk
TEL:
0121 675 2449 or 07912 793 668
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Counter-Extremism and Safeguarding Bill
2016
The Queen’s Speech 2016
Counter-Extremism and Safeguarding Bill
“Legislation will be introduced to prevent radicalisation, tackle extremism in all its forms, and
promote community integration”.
The purpose of the Bill is to provide stronger powers to disrupt extremists and protect the public
against the most dangerous extremists.
The main elements relating to schools are:
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The introduction of a new civil order regime to restrict extremist activity, following
consultation
Safeguarding children from extremist adults, by taking powers to intervene in intensive
unregulated education settings which teach hate and drive communities apart and through
stronger powers for the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Powers to enable government to intervene where councils fail to tackle extremism
The Government will consider the need for further legislative measures following Louise Casey’s
review into integration in those communities more separated from the mainstream.
The consultation will be announced on School Noticeboard in due course
CONTACT: Razia Butt
EMAIL:
Razia.butt@birmingham.gov.uk
TEL:
0121 464 7739
Prevent E-Learning
HM Government has produced this e-learning package, following consultation with a range of
agencies including Birmingham schools and local authority. It offers an introduction to the Prevent
Duty and aims to safeguard vulnerable people from being radicalised to support terrorism or to
become terrorists themselves.
This training addresses all forms of terrorism and non-violent extremism, including far right and
Islamic extremism threatening the UK.
This is introductory training that provides an important foundation on which to develop further
knowledge around the risks of radicalisation and the role we can play in safeguarding those at risk.
It is a useful addition to Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP) and can be used to
update staff, or for induction. It will also help to meet the Prevent Duty and the requirements of
Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2016, so make sure it is included in your training records.
CONTACT: Razia Butt
EMAIL:
Razia.butt@birmingham.gov.uk
TEL:
0121 464 7739
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End of key stage - submitting your data for
EY, Phonics, KS1 and KS2
Guidance for submission of the statutory end of key stage assessments can be found here
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schools-data
Apart from the changes to the assessment frameworks, there are changes to how schools submit
EY, KS1 and Phonics and also how schools view the submitted assessments once they have
been processed. Please refer to the appropriate guidance on this website for more details about
what you need to do.
The website also contains links to the KS2 submission guidance from the DfE and a code
reference table that we have created to help schools make sense of the codes used for recording
the assessments.
FFT Aspire Advanced Training Dates for
Primary Schools
If your school has not yet purchased FFT Aspire this year – please contact
educationdata@birmingham.gov.uk
FFT's Advanced Course in Self Evaluation and Targeting Pupil Performance for Primary Schools
has been extended to include the following dates:
Thursday 16 June – London
Thursday 15 September – London
Wednesday 21 September – Birmingham
Friday 7 October – London
Thursday 13 October – Manchester
Thursday 1 December – Manchester
Thursday 8 December – Manchester
This full day course consists of a Self-Evaluation module in the morning, and Targeting Pupil
Performance module in the afternoon and costs £290 + VAT. If you’d like to attend just the
morning or the afternoon session instead of the full day course this option is also available, priced
just £145 + VAT.
To book, or for more information, please visit www.fft.org.uk/training-events.aspx
Changes to The Pines School
We are proposing to make the following changes to The Pines School as part of the Special
School Additional Places programme:
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Transfer the school site from Dreghorn Road, B36 8LL, to Marsh Hill, B23 7EY.
Increase primary places from 95 – 130; 1st September 2016.
Alter upper age limit from age 11 years to age 16 years.
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These proposals were originally consulted upon in September 2014 and approved by Cabinet
Committee in December 2014; as the original implementation dates could not be met, we are now
issuing fresh proposals and seeking fresh approval with new dates.
Full details of the changes and how to make comments can be found here from 6th June 2016:
https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/people-1/thepines3
We are keen to receive your comments online no later than 4th July 2016.
CONTACT:
TEL:
EMAIL:
WEB LINK:
David Board, Education and Skills Infrastructure
0121 675 4465
David.board@birmingham.gov.uk
www.birmingham.gov.uk/schools/thepines
Cheque Book Schools Instalments and
Financial Reporting Requirements 2016/17
The LA has published details of the calculation of cash advance for schools operating the cheque
book scheme for 2016/17 together with schedules of monthly advances, dates for payment and
timetable for submission of financial returns.
The file along with the covering letter may be accessed from the following link:
2016/17 Cheque Book School Instalment Payments
CONTACT: Justin Pinkney, Finance
TEL:
0121 675 4465
Justin.pinkney@birmingham.gov.uk
EMAIL:
WEB LINK:
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=Schools%2FPa
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The Schools HR Conference 2016: Change
Management – Restructures & Redundancy
This year’s HR Conference aims to provide school leaders with essential information on how to
implement a staffing restructure and how to manage the process of change itself. Our speakers
will be providing a range of perspectives on how to ensure your restructures are implemented in
the best possible way.
Stephen Drew (who starred on Channel 4’s ‘Educating Essex’) will be speaking about his own
experience of managing change. The Employee Relations team will explain how the restructuring
policy works, what to do and when, top tips and what to avoid. Gina Gardener our inspirational
speaker will be advising delegates on the skills needed to implement any change process from
redundancy to changes in terms and conditions and bringing staff with you on the journey. Finally,
Steve Head returns to deliver part two of his infamous 149 message and how we can use this in
planning for future restructures.
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The day will include a Procurement Exhibition, free car parking and lunch/refreshments throughout
the day.
The event will take place on Thursday 10 November 2016 at The Holte Suite, Aston Villa
Football Club, Villa Park, Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6HE.
Cost per delegate for this all day event:
• Subscribers to HR Service - £160 per person or £300 for two delegates from the same
school.
• Non-subscribers - £180 or £320 for two delegates from the same school.
To book a place:
E-mail employeerelations@birmingham.gov.uk to request a booking form.
Informal enquiries and bookings to Val McPherson, First Line Response Team Leader on
0121 464 2657.
16-19 Accountability Measures Event:
Tuesday 14 June
A reminder that there are still a few places left at the Birmingham and Solihull 16-19 Accountability
Measures event on the 14 June from 9 – 12 am at Birmingham City University Curzon Building,
presented by LearningplusUk at no cost to providers.
Post 16 providers will be aware that from 2016 there will be new accountability measures in place
and that these will be reported in the January 2017 performance tables for this age group.
The five headline measures from 2015/16 are:
• Progress
• Attainment
• Progress in English and Maths (for students without a GCSE pass at A*-C in these
subjects)
• Retention
• Destinations
This interactive workshop will provide the latest information and give schools and colleges an
opportunity to ask questions and network with other Post 16 colleagues.
Please book via Eventbrite on the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/16-19-accountability-measures-event-tickets-24990890426
For further information about the event on 14 June, please contact
edsi.enquiries@birmingham.gov.uk
School Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP
2016)
The council is pleased to advise that SEEP 2016 has been created to help Birmingham schools
address energy efficiency within their buildings using robust commercial principles that deliver
guaranteed savings.
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Following our successful launch in February 2016, we are pleased to advise that over 14 schools
are already signed up to participate in this programme. To help continue the awareness of this
beneficial programme, we have two more events planned with a choice of either 10th or 24th
June. At these events, we will share first-hand experiences, provide information about this
new programme, its benefits and how you can participate.
SEEP has been developed with Birmingham City Council’s Education and Skills Infrastructure
team, the national Re:fit programme & Salix Finance.
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Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special schools in Birmingham
Managing installations of Energy Efficiency Measures via an experienced supplier
Guaranteed energy savings
Interest free loans from Salix Finance to fund the installations
Up to 8 years repayment period (repayments via the energy savings)
Similar programmes have been run in London, Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire and seen
retrofitted schools typically reducing their energy bills by 15-30% with improved buildings and
importantly, teaching environments. The improvements can typically include lighting and controls,
insulation, upgraded heating and improved building management systems. The retrofit of these
solutions will be planned to ensure minimal disruption to the school’s day to day running.
SEEP participating schools will also be able to join the successful Birmingham Sustainable School
Programme (SSP) and can work towards their Sustainable School Award.
We look forward to your confirmation of attendance at either of these events.
Should you have any questions about attending these events or about the SEEP or SSP
programmes, please do not hesitate to email your enquiry to
Lorraine.s.cookson@birmingham.gov.uk or to discuss any questions then please call 303 5449 or
303 8847.
Sustainable Schools Programme Taster Day
CPD Training 21 and 28 June
Reminding you that the Energy, Water and Waste Management SKIPS Educational activity book
entitled ‘A Giant Change’ fully sponsored by Veolia has been printed and there is a free copy for
every year 5 pupil in your school. (Follow link to view the book)
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/55241668/a-giant-change
Birmingham City Council in conjunction with their Sustainable Schools Progamme would like to
invite you or a class room teacher to attend a fully funded CPD training day in order to receive
your books and fully understand how to make the most out of them. This accredited training
session will create greater awareness in teachers about sustainability and global issues and how
to tackle them on your curriculum.
Please see the agenda attached to the end of this Noticeboard. The dates currently booking
for this training day are 21st and 28th June (more will follow).
The idea behind the Giant Change is to help create behaviour change in the home. The messages
around saving energy, waste and water go home and families learn together as this book goes
home as homework. However before the child can be a successful advocate of the work to their
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families they need to have a lesson first in their school on this subject. It is therefore necessary for
teachers to have knowledge of the Global perspectives and reasons why we should save energy
and water and reduce waste.
This fully accredited CPD training day is funded by the Government through the Global Learning
Programme.
Please register your interest before 30 June.
Lorraine Cookson-Senior Behaviour Change Officer
Lorraine.s.cookson@birmingham.gov.uk
0121 303 5449
Preventing Violent Extremism Training for
Senior Leaders
Equalities charity brap is offering free training to help senior leaders tackle extremism head on.
The session will show leaders:
• how they can support teachers to have difficult conversations with students and parents
• how leaders can create a culture in which sensitive topics can be discussed openly
• how safeguarding judgements are sometimes clouded by preconceptions and stereotypes
Sessions are designed to help schools meet:
• requirements set out in paras 64-68 of the Prevent Duty guidance;
• requirements contained in articles 3, 12, 13, 29 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the
Child; and
• contribute towards achieving an ‘outstanding’ rating for ‘Personal development, behaviour,
and welfare’ in Ofsted section 5 inspections.
Here’s what participants said about a previous version of the session for teachers:
• "This was absolutely excellent; the facilitators were great!"
• "We need this delivered in our school"
• "This really gave me the skills to challenge extremist views"
• "I really found the exercises on differentiated citizenship useful. I'll definitely be taking that
back to share with my colleagues!
The session is being held at MAC Birmingham, Thursday 7 July 2016 from 17.30 to 19:45. To
book a place, please visit https://chalkfacechallengesleaders.eventbrite.co.uk
CONTACT: Ghiyas Somra
TEL:
0121 272 8454
EMAIL:
ghiyass@brap.org.uk
Bookstart Treasure Packs for Schools with
Nursery Settings
Treasure Packs are for children aged 3-4yrs, and are free. If your school has a nursery setting
attached to it – they should now have received their Treasure Packs for 2015/16.
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If your nursery has not received their packs, or if you believe you have missed ordering packs,
email Bookstart Birmingham via BookstartBirmingham@birmingham.gov.uk
Due to budget constraints, delivery of packs will be to your local Birmingham Library or you can
collect direct. In the instance of change of job role, please ensure that Bookstart is passed on to a
member of your current team so that you don’t miss ordering.
Briefing dates set for schools interested in
EYFS language research study
Birmingham primary schools have an opportunity to take part in an EEF-funded study offering
evidence-based professional development for nursery and reception teachers, with a focus on
narrowing the gap.
Each school could receive support worth over £4,000 (min. £1,000) including a five-day course
and individual support. Participating teachers will learn to use validated, research-based education
improvement tools (ECERS and SSTEW) to enhance children’s language and social skills.
The programme is being led by the University of Oxford, UCL Institute of Education and A+
Education Ltd.
Contact Rebecca.biggar@aplus-education.co.uk to attend an information briefing:
• Monday 13th June (15.30-16.30): Nelson Mandela Primary School, Colville Road,
Sparkbrook, Birmingham B128EH
• Thursday 16th June (16.00-17.00): SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy &
Nursery, Hordern Road, Newbridge, Wolverhampton WV60HR
For more information: www.aplus-education.co.uk
BGfL 365 Training Course - Understanding
the Teaching and Learning tools in Primary
Classroom (6 July 2016)
This one day course is a practical session that enables teachers to explore the tools in the BGfL
365 environment.
BGfL365 is much more than an email replacement. This is an integration of Office 365, cloudclassroom and learning tools suite from J2e. Lots of work has been going on behind the scenes to
bring together a tool that automatically updates from your school MIS system creating users and
teaching groups.
During this course we will explore the tools in the BGfL365 environment, looking at ways these
can be used to enhance teaching and learning. This practical session will give staff the
opportunity to create resources they can take back and use in the classroom.
The areas that will be covered in this session include:
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Managing resources and sharing with students.
Office 365 tools, including email, calendars and noticeboards
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Office Online and One Drive – getting the most out of these tools, including the opportunity
to collaborate online.
Workflow - to and from a range of devices
Building curriculum resources for use with students
J2etools suite and how it can have a positive impact on teaching and learning.
Cost: £195.00 per person (£225 for non-subscribing schools)
WEB LINK: http://www.link2ict.org/training-courses-internal/25-curriculum/362-bgfl-365understanding-the-teaching-and-learning-tools-in-a-primary-classroom
CONTACT: Link2ICT
TEL:
0121 303 8100/5100
EMAIL:
info@link2ict.org
Data Protection for Senior Leaders Training
Courses: 22 June 2016
eBriefing document 9903 reminds schools of their requirement to have a records management
policy and formalised data handling arrangements in place within the school.
This course is linked to the new Ofsted section 5 online safety requirements. This one day
session will provide an overview of Government and Birmingham City Council policies related to
records management and information security; show how they link to information held by schools
and allow them to meet their statutory requirements.
This course is designed to support SIROs in meeting their schools’ information security
requirements, in line with Government and BCC policy, covering:
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The role of the SIRO in school
Managing the process
Data Protection Act overview
What is personal or sensitive data
Protective marking
Identifying assets and owners
Information loss
Risk assessments
Retention schedules
Cost: £195.00 per person (£225 for non-subscribing schools)
WEB LINK: http://www.link2ict.org/training-courses-internal/26-safeguarding/79-misavoiding-inadequate-practice-e-safety-training-course
CONTACT: Link2ICT
TEL:
0121 303 8100/5100
EMAIL:
info@link2ict.org
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EU Debate at Lordswood Girls’ School
One day CPD: How to make your school
LGBT+Friendly
Educate & Celebrate delivers LGBT+Inclusive training to staff, support staff, departments,
eadership teams, parents and governors in children’s centres, nurseries, primary schools,
secondary schools, colleges, universities, public and private organisations. We engage all
stakeholders in our Best Practice Programme using our 5-Point Delivery Plan.
The one day course will give you:
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Exemplar school policies and advice on how to update to make yours
LGBT+Inclusive
Resources to make your environment visibly inclusive
The Equality Act 2010 and Ofsted expectations
A chance to experiment with effective curriculum ideas, strategies and
successful classroom resources created by practising teachers
Practical advice and a chance to ask questions in a safe and confidential
environment
The confidence to lead the initiative within your own school with
continued help, advice and guidance
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The practical and interactive course is DFE recognised and designed to ensure that
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans + people are represented in all aspects of the curriculum. The
course is delivered by Elly Barnes, CEO and Founder of Educate & Celebrate
(http://www.educateandcelebrate.org)
The day will give you confidence and numerous resources to begin implementing
an LGBT+ curriculum the very next day.
DATE: 15 June 2016
TIME: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
VENUE: Matthew Boulton Campus, Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7PS
COST: £250
For further information please contact ellybarnes@educateandcelebrate.org, see the flyer
attached at the end of this Noticeboard or visit http://www.educateandcelebrate.org/training/
Somme Commemoration: Friday 1 July
On Friday 1 July there is a civic event to mark the first day of the Battle of the Somme. As part of
the day, the Army Youth Engagement Team are hoping to engage with schools through their
Soldiers-to-School Programme (Please see enclosed attachments). They are offering 30 minute
presentations in the Chamberlain Room of the Council House starting at 12:30.
Schools will need to book in and this can be done via WO2 Ray Miller on
11SIGX-HQ-G9-MCI-YEWO@mod.uk
Birmingham Poppy Day: Wednesday 2
November 2016
As with last year, The Royal British Legion are holding Birmingham Poppy Day in Birmingham City
Centre, the aim of the day is both to raise funds but also to raise awareness. Again as part of the
day’s events the MOD would like to engage with local schools in delivering their Solider to School
programme.
There will be various sessions during the day. For this event, schools are asked to contact
Heather Mason at the Royal British Legion via email or telephone to register their interest:
Direct: 033 3011 4187
Mobile: 075 8436 4514
hdmason@britishlegion.org.uk
Birmingham Walking Tours
Now you can find out more about Birmingham’s past and present with a walking tour of the city
centre. Tours start and end at the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square. They give an
introduction to the city with the route going through key parts of the city. The canals are explored,
public art considered and the municipal heart of the city explored.
The tours are designed for local people and visitors alike. They are starting over the summer and
will continue on a long term basis. Schools in Birmingham may be interested in booking on a
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weekday tour. For group bookings there can be flexibility on tour timing with morning tours
available.
Guides stop at various points and explain more about the historical context of the city. Of course
the current redevelopment which is everywhere will be considered. Author and photographer
Jonathan Berg is helping with the tours. There are several places on the route to stop and take a
little time over some photos. Tour participants will be able to send in their work for exhibiting on
the tour website with prizes for the best images.
Speaking of the initiative Jonathan says he is “excited about seeing more people understand and
explore more about the city”. The tours take the theme of the successful book Positively
Birmingham which looks at the city you can see today in the eyes of one citizen. A copy of this
coffee table book is being included with every tour booking while stocks last and has of course
been made available to all Birmingham schools.
Tours start at 1.30 pm and take place at weekends and also some Wednesdays in coming
months. The tours will be creating awareness and supporting the work of Digbeth-based charity
SIFA Fireside which works with acute and longer term projects among Birmingham’s homeless. To
check dates and book onto a tour visit the website www.positivelybirmingham.co.uk.
Please email: info@positivelybirmingham.co.uk for further information.
Sustainable Schools and Global Curriculum
Location: Veolia Environmental Services, James Road, Tyseley
B11 2BA
http://www.veoliaenvironmentalservices.co.uk/Birmingham/Householdrecycling-centres/James-Road/
Agenda for Tuesday 21 June
08:45 –
09:10
09:10
Arrival Tea/Coffee
Seaton Primary School
Welcome - Aims and objectives of session
9:30-9:50
Film Quiz (If the earth was a village of 100 people and video answers)
Sustainable Schools and the Schools Education Energy Programme
LC-BCC
What are Climate Change and Sustainability?
(Global perspectives)
10.00-10.30
Jigsaw Activity
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10.30-10.45
Global solutions
National solutions
Local solutions
Break
Feedback
10.45-11.15
The Global Learning Programme
NR-GLP
Sustainable Schools: The National Vision
11:15-12.00
Forming a Sustainability Team – (The ‘Whole School Approach’)
LC-BCC
Action Plan Doughnut
12.00-12.45
Network Lunch
12:45-13:45
Veolia walk and talk tour of premises and Education Centre
Veolia
13:45-14.25
Giant Change delivery options on lesson plan for Veolia /SKIPS
Education books
LC-BCC
14.25-14.40
Birmingham City Cleaner Greener Streets campaign
MQ-BCC
14.40 14.55
Break
14.55-
5 Microteaching activity groups
15:2015:40
Presentations of 5 minute lesson plans-with Feedback
Finish
LC
Transforming schools into LGBT+ Friendly places
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How to make your school LGBT+Friendly
1-Day CPD
June 15, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Delivered by Elly Barnes CEO and Founder of
Educate & Celebrate
http://www.educateandcelebrate.org
Reserve your place now by registering here
The Educate & Celebrate initiative is innovative and visionary.
Ofsted, Jan 2016
Educate & Celebrate delivers LGBT+Inclusive training to staff, support staff,
departments, leadership teams, parents and governors in children’s centres,
nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities, public
and private organisations. We engage all stakeholders in our Best Practice
Programme using our 5-Point Delivery Plan.
Teachers and pupils tackle challenging subject matter like ‘hate-crime’
and stereotyping head on. A group of Year 6 pupils frankly discussed
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues with appropriate respect
and maturity. These opportunities are enabling positive social, moral and
cultural development. — Ofsted, Jan 2016
The 1-day course will give you:
• Exemplar school policies and advice on how to update to make yours
LGBT+Inclusive
• Resources to make your environment visibly inclusive
• The Equality Act 2010 and Ofsted expectations
• A chance to experiment with effective curriculum ideas, strategies and
successful classroom resources created by practising teachers
• Practical advice and a chance to ask questions in a safe and confidential
environment
• The confidence to lead the initiative within your own school with
continued help, advice and guidance
The practical and interactive course, is DFE recognised and designed to ensure that
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans + people are represented in all aspects of the curriculum.
The day will give you confidence and numerous resources to begin implementing
an LGBT+ curriculum the very next day.
There are a lot of initiatives that come in and they are 5 min wonders really, but this
has come in and we are really starting to see it grow. This Educate & Celebrate
programme is definitely here to stay. Helen Adair Head teacher Howletch School
2016
Course fee - £250
For further information please contact ellybarnes@educateandcelebrate.org or see
http://www.educateandcelebrate.org/training/
Reserve your place now register here
Venue: Matthew Boulton Campus, Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4
7PS Directions
Watch our short film to see how together we are building cohesive communities with our
partner schools
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In support of commemorations of the centenary of the First World War,
the Army has developed a programme of support to schools.
• First World War learning resources aimed at secondary school learners.
• Soldiers to Schools: the option for secondary schools to request a soldier to
support teaching activities within the classroom.
For more information, click on the links below
First World War Online Learning Resources
http://www.army.mod.uk/firstworldwarresources/
Soldiers to Schools
http://www.army.mod.uk/training_education/25813.aspx
Our other forms of school support can be found at
http://www.army.mod.uk/training_education/25675.aspx