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School Noticeboard
Edition 31: Thursday 25 May 2017 Inside this issue (click on links below):
From the Director 2 Events in Manchester 3 Planned Education Visits 3 Headteacher Briefings: June 2017 4 Early Years Noticeboard 4 Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board Practitioners Annual Conference: 27 June 2017 5 NSPCC’s Share Aware: New campaign and resources 5 Baverstock Academy: Update from Emma Leaman 5 Fuelling the Future project at SS John and Monica Catholic Primary Teaching School 6 Submission of statutory assessments to the LA: EYFSP, KS1 and Phonics 7 Travel Assist: September 2017 Travel Assistance 7 EYSFF Summer Term 2017 Data Collection 8 Non Cheque Book Schools Petty Cash Year End Reconcilation 2016-17 8 CEIAG Network Meeting: 6 July 2017 8 Birmingham Audit School Awareness 9 Referring 2017 leavers at risk of becoming NEET to Birmingham Careers Service 9 Important Information about Asbestos 10 Pupil and School Support Parent Ambassador Scheme 11 Services for Education training courses 11 Link2ICT training courses 14 Bren’s Blog: a unique insight into the world of education 16 The heat is on for Birmingham’s Next Young Culinary Star 17 Primary Maths and Science Conference: 22 June 2017 17 Primary and Early Years Leaders Conference 2017 18 Handsworth Association of Schools Funding Masterclass 19 Handsworth Association MiDAS Standard Minibus Training Course 19 Effective Assistant Headship course 20 Colmore Partnership Teaching School Alliance NQT Programme 20 IT and Business Training Available 21
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From the Director
Dear Colleagues, This week will always be remembered by the horrific attack on children and families in Manchester. Writing as a parent myself, it is your worst nightmare realised and I cannot imagine what it is like to lose your child or for them to suffer serious injuries as a result of someone’s deliberate actions. We sent a Red Noticeboard to you on Tuesday which we hope provided helpful messages and resources for schools. I attended the vigil in Victoria Square which went off well with good speeches from religious leaders and politicians stressing the need for us to be strong as a united community. Razia Butt has provided guidance below for schools who have planned visits to Parliament or other places of interest and we have also included the latest Police briefing issued yesterday evening. On the same day we sent another urgent message informing you that the man who had worked in our schools and a nursery and been found guilty of the most serious sexual offences against boys had been sentenced to 22 years in jail. I have no doubt that the damage he has caused to boys will continue to surface for years ahead. We know from similar episodes in other parts of the country that it takes a long time before the victims come forward and feel able to share things safely. We are ready for that and we provided Jon Needham’s contact details in the urgent message ([email protected]). I had intended to write a very upbeat account of the wonderful Monday morning at Ss John and Monica which was a celebration of European collaboration between schools in Sweden, Spain, Czech Republic and Turkey. Funded via the Erasmus Project, you could see the clear benefits and learning of such cross European work. As the Lord Mayor said, Brexit notwithstanding, this work must continue so that our young people are true Europeans and understand each other’s cultures and faiths. Manchester makes that all the more important. Only education can produce real, long-term community cohesion. Acting Headteacher Melanie Elliott has written a great account below. This is a good time to thank Cllr Carl Rice for his support to education during his year as Lord Mayor. He has been a brilliant ambassador as Birmingham’s first citizen and visited so many schools. Last time we met was on the touchline at the Junior School Football Finals – he was truly ubiquitous. Now we welcome new Lord Mayor Cllr Anne Underwood (only the 8th woman to hold the honour in over 100 years….now that can’t be right). At Baverstock, our teams have worked tirelessly with you to ensure that all of the nearly 200 pupils have school places for next year. A huge task and big thanks for a Herculean effort. Emma Leaman has provided an update below. Last week I visited CHOOS (children out of school) provision on Warwick Road for primary age pupils on the autistic spectrum. The team works very successfully with pupils who are on their way to, normally, a special school placement. Some fantastic work to see, often with pupils who had struggled in a more mainstream placement. The pupils were learning in a calm atmosphere preparing salsa (yes, with sharp knives etc.) and clearly making big strides as communication and trust grew before your eyes. Two very significant OfSTED reports are about to be published. Ark Boulton and Ladypool are now judged “good”. Three years ago, the former Golden Hillock school, now Ark Boulton, was in turmoil. Now it is transformed under the strong leadership of Herminder Channa and her team. And Ladypool has a long, difficult history that has now been overcome by the equally strong leadership of Huda Aslam and her team. Congratulations to both schools. Good to call in to Hamstead Hall for a discussion about the future direction of the MAT. The sun was shining brightly because it’s GCSE season, and those students were working with such concentration on a hot afternoon. Ramadan starts tomorrow so Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim students, colleagues and families. Finally, it is half-term next week. Have a good break. It was a YNWA end of the football season so I’m smiling about that. Best wishes
Colin
@anfieldexile
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Events in Manchester The Red Noticeboard that was issued on Tuesday following events in Manchester is available on the Birmingham City Council website at https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/download/1493/special_noticeboard_manchester_attacks This contains advice and guidance for school as well as a Powerpoint presentation that schools might find useful. This can be amended to suit each school’s needs. Additional advice for anyone who works with children and young people is available at http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/david-trickey/traumatic-events-how-chil_b_14330466.html West Midlands Police issued the briefing below yesterday evening:
Briefing to schools We know that young people in particular have been greatly affected by the terrorist incident in Manchester and we hope that the high profile policing operation we have put in place in the West Midlands in response to the threat will offer them some important and timely reassurance. Our Neighbourhood officers are here to help and we would encourage pupils to speak to them if they have any concerns. Alternatively, if you wish to speak to an officer directly, email or contact your local Neighbourhood team. The current threat level As you may have seen in the news, the UK threat level from International Terrorism has been raised to CRITICAL. This means an attack is imminent. It is the first time in 10 years the threat level has been raised from severe in the UK. The Prime Minister has authorised support from the military alongside the police, following specialist advice from the security services in the wake of the Manchester terror attack. As a result we will see the military being used to protect some key sites across London. The West Midlands will not deploy the military but we will see additional armed police officers from other forces supporting us. This is part of an agreed and well-rehearsed national plan – known as Operation Temperer. What does this mean for the West Midlands? Here in the West Midlands, our focus is on providing an appropriate policing response over the coming days. We have a variety of tactics available to us on a 24/7 basis – we have teams of local neighbourhood officers, response officers, specialist firearms officers and traffic officers on duty around the clock. Everyone needs to be vigilant – but be alert and not alarmed. As ever, we ask the public to be our eyes and ears. If something doesn’t feel right, call us. We act on every piece of information, no click or call will be ignored, we will only take action after appropriate checks have been carried out. Terrorists wait for those moments when we’re not looking – that’s why vigilance and awareness of everyone is key to combating terrorism. Remember – if you see anything suspicious call 999 or the Anti Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.
Planned Education Visits Some schools have asked for advice about planned trips to Parliament and other places of interest. As with any school trip there should be a risk assessment, taking into account any new
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information leading up to the trip. The move to a CRITICAL national threat level does not necessarily mean a trip must be cancelled but a review of the risks must be undertaken and a decision made by the trip organisers as to whether the risks are great enough to cancel the trip. The assessment should take into account place, people, security and the type of event or activity planned. It is down to each individual school and responsible officer to decide whether they think a trip should be cancelled following the events in Manchester and the increase in threat level. The Lockdown Guidance provides advice on trips away from school and can be accessed here: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/1407/school_lockdown_guidance Parliament was closed on Wednesday for educational visits and arrangements will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Schools with planned trips will be contacted by the Education Service at Parliament if a cancellation is likely. The contact details are here: http://www.parliament.uk/education/visit-parliament-with-your-school?cat=summer CONTACT: Razia Butt, Resilience Adviser EMAIL: [email protected] TEL NO: 0121 464 7739
Headteacher Briefings: June 2017 The next Headteacher briefings will be taking place in mid-June. The items due to be discussed include:
• View from the bridge from Colin Diamond
• Updates from all the Assistant Directors
• Inclusion Commission
• Early Years
• A security update following events in Manchester Please book a place using the links below: DATE TIME LOCATION BOOKING LINK Tuesday 13 June 8am-10am Mac, Cannon Hill Park,
B12 9QH https://bcc-ht-briefing-13062017.eventbrite.co.uk
Thursday 15 June 3.30pm-5.30pm The Pavilion, Moor Lane, B6 7AA
https://bcc-ht-briefing-150617.eventbrite.co.uk
CONTACT: Laura Hendry EMAIL: [email protected]
Early Years Noticeboard The latest Early Years Noticeboard is attached to the end of this Noticeboard. CONTACT: [email protected]
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Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board Practitioners Annual Conference: 27 June 2017 Please find attached at the end of this Noticeboard the programme for the Safeguarding Board’s conference ‘The Changing Face of Safeguarding’ taking place on 27 June 2017 at Birmingham City Football Club. To book a place, please use the link below: BOOKING LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bscb-annualconference-the-changing-face-of-safeguarding-registration-34746105537?aff=affiliate1
NSPCC’s Share Aware: New campaign and resources Share Aware, from NSPCC and O2, gives parents all the tools they need to have regular and informed conversations with their child about staying safe online. Under 20% of parents discuss online safety regularly with their children but we want to get every family talking about their child’s life online, just as they would their day at school. Parents can sign up to the Icebreaker email series and become an expert in their child’s online world in 6 weeks, follow our four simple steps to keeping kids safe online, watch our film ‘Safety advice from a 10 year old’ or visit Net Aware – our guide to your child’s social networks apps and games. The internet is a great place for kids to be, being Share Aware makes it safer. WEB LINKS: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-your-child-staying-safe-online/ https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/partners/nspcc-o2-online-safety-partnership/
CONTACT: NSPCC 02 Online Safety Helpline TEL: 0808 800 5002
Baverstock Academy: Update from Emma Leaman After an extremely intensive two weeks, with tremendous support across the Birmingham family of schools and tireless assistance from staff at the Academy, we have issued offer letters to the vast majority of Baverstock students. This has been a mammoth task and we are truly grateful to all schools who have attended extra panel meetings, responded to emails and calls and worked with us to co-ordinate and finalise over 200 offers of school places. As things stand, we have managed to offer the majority of parents one of their preferred schools. We will be holding a surgery at the Academy on Thursday afternoon to offer support to any parents who are unhappy with their offer. All parents retain the right to appeal for places at a preferred school, however given the additional
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pressure for places and the numbers of additional students being admitted to schools, we are strongly advising all parents to accept the offer that has been made. In the next two weeks we will work with a small group of Heads to finalise funding arrangements and will update in due course on exact funding allocations. Many schools are keen to admit students as swiftly as possible this side of the Summer break which we agree will aid a smooth transition. Tremendous thanks go to all schools who have been so willing to offer assistance and equally to the staff at the Academy who continue to show such commitment and dedication to supporting their students. You will be aware that a number of members of staff at Baverstock will be made redundant when the Academy closes. If any schools would be interested in employing these members of staff from September 2017 and have any questions about how this would work, please contact Phillipa Downes ([email protected]). If you have any queries, do please email [email protected] and we will respond as soon as we are able. CONTACT: Emma Leaman, Assistant Director Education Infrastructure and Early Years EMAIL: [email protected]
Fuelling the Future project at SS John and Monica Catholic Primary Teaching School Ss. John & Monica Catholic Primary Teaching School were very privileged to welcome the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Councillor Carl Rice and Mrs Deed Curry, Colin Diamond CBE Interim Corporate Director of Children & Young People and our international strategic partners to celebrate the end of a three year European funded Erasmus project. The project was entitled ‘Fuelling the Future’ and focused on promoting the positive message of renewable energy. The broad aim of the three year project was to encourage and inspire each of the school communities to become more environmentally responsible and recognise alternative energy sources for the future. The school were fortunate to receive a substantial grant from the British Council to enable the project to take place. The programme of visits gave staff an opportunity to visit partner countries and observe how each was developing the theme of renewable energy in their own settings. Staff from Ss John and Monica Catholic Primary Teaching went prepared to teach lessons with a focus on renewable energy to the children from the strategic partnership schools in Turkey, Sweden, Menorca and the Czech Republic. Staff also prepared and delivered a scheme of work at Ss John and Monica to ensure that all our children had a greater understanding of how we can safeguard our planet in the future. We greatly benefitted from being involved in the project and feel that the children and school community have learned a great deal over the three years and made some firm friendships in the process. Mrs Melanie Elliott Acting Headteacher SS John and Monica Catholic Primary Teaching School
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Submission of statutory assessments to the LA: EYFSP, KS1 and Phonics Information about the submission of end of key stage assessments is being posted to www.birmingham.gov.uk/primarydata Schools should ensure that staff involved in the recording and submission of assessments are aware of this page. Information about EYFSP is available now with KS1 and Phonics to follow. CONTACT: Education Data team EMAIL: [email protected]
Travel Assist: September 2017 Travel Assistance Schools should hopefully have received a list of your students that are currently provided with some form of travel assistance. We have requested that you update the spreadsheet with the following and return to Travel Assist as soon as possible:
• List of new starters
• Identify pupils that are staying at school
• Identify pupils that are leaving school (and identify which school or college they are transferring to if known)
• Identify pupils moving to Post 16 provision (and identify which school/college/centre if known)
• Identify pupils transferring from YR6 to YR7 (and note which school they are transferring to) All YR6 to YR7 pupils that are within the same school provision will not be required to complete a new application form. Transport assistance will be reviewed with schools and SENAR and confirmation will be sent to schools so that they can confirm with parents and carers. YR6 pupils that are transferring to a new secondary may not be required to complete a new application form if they are already receiving travel assistance. Travel Assist will identify these pupils from the primary school lists received from schools and review each child’s needs. If a decision is made not to award transport, parent/carer and schools will be notified so that parent/carer can complete a new application form if required. All Post 16 provision will be reviewed as it is a discretionary policy. We would encourage you to return the information requested as soon as possible so that we are able to review all travel assistance prior to schools and colleges closing for the summer holidays. We will endeavour to meet with all schools to review new routes prior to schools closing for the summer holidays. Travel Assist would also like to visit each school to give guidance on travel assistance. If you would like to invite us to your parent/carer sessions please contact us at [email protected].
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EYSFF Summer Term 2017 Data Collection In order to calculate Actual Allocations for the Summer Term 2017 and determine funding allocations for the Early Years Pupil Premium the LA needs to collect data from schools based on the May 2017 CENSUS. Schools are requested to complete a data collection template in order to supply this data for the Summer Term. Any failure to supply this data may have a detrimental impact upon a school’s funding. The deadline for completion is Friday 16th June 2017 and again without the data the LA will not be in a position to accurately determine a school’s funding. Schools may access the return through the following link: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20124/working_in_schools/788/budgets_for_schools_in_birmingham/2 WEB LINK: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20124/working_in_schools/788/budgets_for_schools_in_birmingham/2 CONTACT: Justin Pinkney EMAIL: [email protected] TEL NO: 0121 675 9302
Non Cheque Book Schools Petty Cash Year End Reconcilation 2016-17 It is an audit requirement that a reconciliation of petty cash accounts is completed by all establishments as at 31st March 2017. The original deadline of Friday 28th April 2017 has passed and there are a significant number of reconciliation returns outstanding. To allow schools further time to complete the reconciliations the deadline has been extended to Friday 16th June 2017. Any schools who have not returned the reconciliation after this date will be subject to the petty cash account facility being withdrawn. Please ensure that the Petty Cash Reconciliation form PC21A is completed and submitted by Friday 16th June 2017, including a copy of the bank statement as at 31st March 2017. Guidance notes, contact details and the reconciliation form can be accessed from the link below: WEB LINK: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/369/reconciliation_of_petty_cash_accounts_20162017 CONTACT: Xiao-ming Hu EMAIL: [email protected] TEL NO: 0121 675 7776
CEIAG Network Meeting: 6 July 2017 CEIAG Network Meeting Thursday 6 July 2017, 9.30am-11.30 am Venue: Room G01, 1 Lancaster Circus, Queensway, Birmingham B4 7DJ The next meeting will include:
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• A presentation on Local Opportunities from Jason Timms, Birmingham and Solihull Training Provider Network
• Update on the Careers and Enterprise Company Enterprise Adviser Network including a schools perspective on the programme from Gareth Davies, Assistant Headteacher, Lode Heath School
• Opportunity to share resources and ideas
• Local and national updates The meetings are very popular and we are expecting good representation from across Birmingham schools. We look forward to seeing you. Please reserve your place by e mailing Julie Stirrup. CONTACT: Julie Stirrup EMAIL: [email protected] TEL NO: 0121 303 8847
Birmingham Audit School Awareness Birmingham Audit is aware that a number of schools have been contacted by a company called the Pervasive Group Ltd [20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU Company Registration 9971728]. Contact is usually made through an unsolicited phone call, with an offer to supply a free sample of sanitising wipes or other products. The company then despatch a consignment of goods to the school and follow it up with an invoice demanding payment. The price demanded for the goods supplied is extortionate. When schools try to challenge these invoices, they are told that the items were ordered and the school is duty bound to pay for them. This company then chase up the payment of their invoice, often in a threatening and aggressive manner. Legal Services have previously written to the company refuting their demands for payment and will now warn them to desist from making further approaches to Birmingham schools. Should you be contacted by this company with an offer to supply free samples please do not engage with them. If you have had any contact from them already, or are aware of any other company using similar methods, please contact Birmingham Audit. CONTACT: Birmingham Audit EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 2185
Referring 2017 leavers at risk of becoming NEET to Birmingham Careers Service From 1 May 2017 Birmingham Careers Service began to take year 11 referrals of young people who:
• are identified on their school’s Risk of NEET Indicator Register (RONI) – or the school’s equivalent indicator
• have no employment, education or training (EET) offer or their school has identified them as at risk of not taking up their EET offer.
To make a referral schools will need to provide us with the following information:
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• A named school contact
• Names of the young people, with full contact details (including address, landline, mobile and if possible email) and a summary of what CIAG work has already taken place with the young person – including any offers of EET already made
We will:
• Allocate a named Personal Adviser to each referred young person who will contact them at the end of their exams
• Work with them at their nearest Outreach Centre throughout the school summer holidays to support their successful progression into sustained EET. Find your nearest outreach centre via the following link here: www.birminghamcareersservice.co.uk/visit-us/
• Record their EET progression directly onto the local authority database which will help you to complete your Annual Activity returns
• Provide a brief update to the named school contact in September of work undertaken with each referred young person and their progression into EET.
For more information, please contact Sue Cromwell or Sandra Bebb using the contact details below: WEB LINK: www.birminghamcareersservice.co.uk/visit-us/ CONTACT: Sue Cromwell (Team Manager, South & West)
Sandra Bebb (Team Manager, North & East) TEL: 0121 675 9651 (Sue) 0121 675 4788 (Sandra) EMAIL: [email protected]
Important Information about Asbestos As a reminder please ensure that you keep you Asbestos Management Plan up to date. It is critical that you implement the actions within your Asbestos Management Survey and Plan, in this order of priority:
• Where removal of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) has been recommended, then this needs to be actioned as a matter of priority.
• Where encapsulation has been recommended, then this needs to be prioritised and actioned accordingly.
• Where identified ACMs are to be managed, then an inspection regime must be in place to monitor condition and take appropriate actions as may be necessary
You can download further guidance from our website www.birminghameducationsupportservices.co.uk/Article/24716
Please ensure that relevant responsible staff members receive training and that you raise awareness among all staff members in your school about asbestos management and safety. Please also ensure that if staff members leave then new staff members receive the required training.
Attendance at the mandatory DUTY HOLDER TRAINING is required every three years. You can find out more and book your place here: 16 June – www.birminghameducationsupportservices.co.uk/Event/49978 23 June – www.birminghameducationsupportservices.co.uk/Event/50160 13 July – www.birminghameducationsupportservices.co.uk/Event/51329
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To help you with keeping an up to date Asbestos Management Plan we also run a dedicated ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT TRAINING session intended to provide a practical and interactive day and to advise and guide you with meeting your asbestos-related responsibilities. You can find out more and book your place here: 9 June – www.birminghameducationsupportservices.co.uk/Event/50159 For further advice and guidance please contact your Asset Management officer on 303 8847 or email [email protected] WEB LINK: www.birmingham.gov.uk/educationassetmanagement CONTACT: Mike Khanehkhah EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 8847
Pupil and School Support Parent Ambassador Scheme
Pupil and School Support are pleased to announce the launch of the Parent Ambassador Scheme here in Birmingham. The scheme aims to build the skills of a nominated parent from educational settings and enable them to support effective parental engagement and address the issues of hard-to engage parents, including those newly arrived to the country. It has already met with a high level of success in Wolverhampton where they are currently training their third cohort of parent ambassadors. To watch a video developed in Wolverhampton, which explains the scheme further please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLylex_WDI0 The course in Birmingham, hosted by PSS and Birmingham Adult Education Service, runs for 12 weeks and covers areas such as understanding the roles and responsibilities of school staff; school policies and procedures and the safeguarding requirements within school. More information can be found on the Access to Education website, including details of drop-in sessions to be held on the 29th June 2017. Drop-in sessions are aimed at practitioners from educational settings and key information will be provided about the course content, the roles and responsibilities of the school and parents together with details about potential funding support. These information sessions are not suitable for parents. WEB LINK: http://accesstoeducation.birmingham.gov.uk/index.php/PSS/parent-ambassador-programme.html CONTACT: Access to Education, Pupil and School Support EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 1793
Services for Education training courses
Transgender Awareness training The 2010 Equality Act provisions to protect against direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation includes gender reassignment. The definition of gender
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reassignment has removed the requirement for medical supervision and consequently has widened the group of people who are now protected. As schools we have a duty to uphold the whole of the Equality Act – not just some parts of it – and be considering the possible impact on pupils, staff and parents. Services for Education are able to deliver an in-school twilight training session for whole staff groups or targeted groups on transgender awareness. The aim of the 60 minutes session is:
• To increase knowledge, information and understanding
• To challenge stereotypes
• To consider the difference between social transition and medical transition
• To practically engage with issues which may affect your school
CONTACT: Liz Bates, Services for Education EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 366 9950
Safeguarding for Headteachers & Nominated Governors The aim of this course is to equip headteachers / heads of service and governors to undertake their responsibilities in respect of safeguarding, including support for the DSL role and dealing with allegations against staff By the end of the course participants will have:
• an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the DSL
• a knowledge of national and local documentation, procedures and requirements for record keeping
• knowledge of protocols for confidentiality and sharing information between agencies
• knowledge of procedures for dealing with allegations against staff and good practice in reducing the risk of such allegations
• up to date information on issues of current concern, including recommendations from serious case reviews
Date: 23 June 2017 Times: 9am-12.30pm Price: £125.00 (20% discount for schools with a live Health Education Service subscription) Venue: Warwick House, 10 Edwards Street, B1 2RX Bookable Link: http://servicesforeducation.co.uk/index.php/component/com_advancedopenportal/id,61a97ec4-d880-48b5-5b17-5720d1f6a6a2/view,showevent/ CONTACT: Tony Ayers, Services for Education EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 366 9950
Food Safety for teachers - REFRESHER - including examination It is a requirement that in primary, special, and nursery schools at least one person should have the Food Safety certificate and undertake a risk assessment for the practical work
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being undertaken with food. Within the secondary phase all food teachers must have a Food Safety qualification. It is recommended that Food Safety qualifications are renewed every 3 years. This course will enable you to update your knowledge of food safety requirements in schools Aim: To refresh teacher knowledge of:
• legal requirements for Food safety in schools and education settings
• implementing food safety in classrooms
• importance of hygiene
• understanding of temperature controls
• pathogenic bacteria, spores and toxins
• cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising Date: 20 June 2017 Times: 9am – 12.30pm Price: £125.00 (20% discount for schools with a live Health Education Service subscription) Venue: Health Education Service Training Centre, B33 0AW Bookable Link: http://servicesforeducation.co.uk/index.php/component/com_advancedopenportal/id,cd8bc8c0-0803-86ea-4bb0-5720f742adde/view,showevent/
CONTACT: Sandra Passmore, Services for Education EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 366 9950
Self-Harm and Eating Disorders There is well documented and clear evidence showing links between low self-esteem, bullying and harming behaviours. With harming behaviours on the increase this course aims to raise awareness and understanding around self-harm and eating disorders and to look at ways of raising the profile of emotional health and wellbeing in school By the end of the course participants will have:
• explored cause and effect of low self-esteem and wellbeing
• considered exclusion, isolation and judgements
• an understanding of self harming behaviour
• an understanding of eating disorders
• a range of strategies, activities and resources Date: 21 June 2017 Times: 9am – 4pm Price: £245.00 (20% discount for schools with a live Health Education Service subscription) Venue: Health Education Service Training Centre, B33 0AW Bookable Link: http://servicesforeducation.co.uk/index.php/component/com_advancedopenportal/id,9ed86827-2887-c3b1-d57f-5721fe24a73e/view,showevent/
CONTACT: Liz Bates, Services for Education
EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 366 9950
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Link2ICT training courses
NEW SIMS Interventions Module: 14 June The NEW SIMS Interventions module is available for schools to use following the Spring upgrade. ‘This will make my working day so much easier. I currently use multiple spreadsheets to record the intervention data and I have to email it to SLT’. SIMS Interventions is the new module that allows you to plan, run and track which interventions are working best for your students and how cost effective they are. It’s important that you have a holistic view of the strategies in place across your school to improve pupil outcomes and SIMS Interventions can help you to manage which students need extra support. SIMS Interventions module
• A wealth of contextual data
• Efficiently monitor the interventions that you make
• Support every child to achieve
• Easily analyze and report on the interventions you make To get the best from your new module, why not join us for a training course on Wednesday 14 June? Outcomes - Delegates will return to school with the confidence and ability to:
• Run Individual/Group Provision Maps
• Produce costing reports separating SEN and Pupil Premium pupils/students
• Interrogate your data and produce appropriate reports for Senior Leadership and Ofsted
Cost: £149 per person or £179 (per person for non-subscribing schools)
WEB LINK: https://link2ict.createsend.com/campaigns/reports/viewCampaign.aspx?d=d&c=C7095641443857C5&ID=72AA92568A75BB08&temp=False&tx=0 CONTACT: Link2ICT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 5100
Online Safety for DSL – 5 July 2017 As a child protection lead, are you aware of your online safety responsibilities, following the update to Keeping Children Safe in Education? This comprehensive whole day course explores issues, guidance and responsibilities for online safety in schools to ensure they meet the requirements of the latest “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. Course Aims: This course will help you understand the online safety risks involved for young people, along with looking at strategies and best practice for managing this in schools. The areas to be covered in this session include:
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• Reviewing government policy and guidance • Risks and issues to young people • Review Online Safety curriculum and whole school strategies • Self-review and benchmarking tools to assess your schools provision • Risks and issues for adults working with young people
Course outcomes:
• Keeping up to date with the training required to comply with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”
• Having an awareness of the issues affecting young people • Having the confidence to deliver an effective online safety strategy for your school
WEB LINK: http://www.link2ict.org/training-courses-internal/26-safeguarding/444-online-safety-for-designated-safeguarding-leads-and-child-protection-leaders CONTACT: Link2ICT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 5100
Online Safety in the Primary Curriculum: 22 June 2017 The computing curriculum has Online Safety as an explicit strand of work at all Key Stages and in delivering this, Ofsted expect schools to provide: “A progressive curriculum that is flexible, relevant and engages pupils’ interest; that is used to promote Safeguarding through teaching pupils how to stay safe, how to protect themselves from harm and how to take responsibility for their own and others’ safety.” This half day training course will examine the requirements of the Safeguarding elements of the curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2 and link this to a range of resources allowing staff to plan an appropriate scheme of work for their school.
Course Aims:
• To provide an understanding of the requirements for Foundation, Key Stage1 and Key Stage 2
• Provide a range of resources to support each of these areas Implement a Framework for developing a scheme of work for the school
WEB LINK: http://www.link2ict.org/training-courses-internal/26-safeguarding/420-online-safety-in-the-primary-curriculum CONTACT: Link2ICT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 5100
MS Excel 2010 – Intermediate Skills Level (8 June 2017) This full day course is designed for staff looking to improve their MS Excel knowledge. Learn how to create professional workbooks/worksheets/charts/ tables and how to import/export from MS Excel into other MS Office Applications. At the end of the session you will be able to:
• Apply conditional Formatting
• Use Data tables
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o Organise Data (create, modify and format tables) o Filter and sort data in tables o Colour code data based on its value o Work with data across multiple workbooks and worksheets
• Advanced Charting o Creating combination charts and manipulating pie chart data o Create decision-making functions
• Advanced Formulas and Functions o Make use of financial/statistical functions o Using logic functions
• Database Formulas and Functions o To including using various Lookup Functions
• Detailed Functions o Make use of date, time and text based functions
• To work with Graphics o Including pictures, ClipArt, Graphics and Auto shapes
• Importing and Exporting documents o Exporting data from Excel and Importing from other applications
Prerequisites: Must have a good working knowledge of using Excel 2010 at Core Skills level. Email your expression of interest to: [email protected]
WEB LINK: http://www.link2ict.org/training-courses-internal/32-microsoft/117-ms-excel-2010-intermediate CONTACT: Link2ICT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 5100
Bren’s Blog: a unique insight into the world of education Keep up to date with Link2ICT’s Senior Education Advisor as he reflects on the world of education in Bren’s Blog! Bren Taylor has previously worked as a Teacher and Senior Leader in schools, before undertaking a range of roles within Birmingham City Council and Link2ICT - from leading on BGfL and learning strategy, to acting as a Senior Advisor on the BSF programme for BCC, and as head of service for the City Learning Centres. For Link2ICT, he provides leadership coaching and support for schools, developing whole school strategic ICT plans, working on long term projects with schools and undertaking half-termly visits to support their strategic development. Bren also acts as the lead online learning specialist for the Professional Alliance Birmingham and is the chair of WMnet. He's also a trustee and director of the Birmingham eLearning Foundation. With his wealth of experience in the ever-changing world of education, Bren's Blog provides a unique insight and is a popular feature in our monthly School Newsletter. Read Bren's Blog here: www.link2ict.org/brensblog
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The heat is on for Birmingham’s Next Young Culinary Star Whether it’s tasty Italian pasta or even a delectable lentil stew, students from across Birmingham who have a passion for cooking will be delighted to learn that they can now enter the Busy Bees Training Academy’s Greens to Gourmet Cookery Challenge 2017. Held in association with Luke Tipping, chef director at Michelin-star Simpsons restaurant in Birmingham, secondary school students in years 9 and 10 are now invited to brush off their chef whites and enter this Master Chef-inspired challenge. The annual competition, which is now in its third year, challenges students to use their creative skills and think about what makes a healthy meal. It aims to inspire young people in the West Midlands that have a passion for cooking and realise their potential. This year’s theme is vegetarian and those taking part are being asked to create a healthy vegetarian dish from scratch by selecting one of two mystery bags of fresh produce during the internal heats at their respective schools. Deadline for entries this year is Friday 7th July and the finalists will be announced on Monday 18th September. Those who are successful will then be invited to step into the culinary limelight at the live final to recreate their delicious dish of choice at Harborne Food School on Wednesday 18th October. Students will be urged to practice creating their dishes over the summer holidays in preparation for the grand final. Judges this year include award-winning chef director, Luke Tipping, from Birmingham’s top Michelin-star restaurant, Simpsons, Colin Diamond, Corporate Director for Children and Young People and restaurant critic Paul Fulford. The winning young chef will be awarded with the unique opportunity to spend a morning at the Simpsons Cookery School, along with a family member, for a personal mentoring session with Luke, as well as a £50 Amazon voucher*. For more information about the Greens to Gourmet competition visit https://www.busybeestraining.co.uk/greens-to-gourmet-competition-2017/ or found out what the judges have to say about the competition here
Primary Maths and Science Conference: 22 June 2017 Central Maths Hub and the Central Midlands Science Learning Partnership are organising a Primary Conference on 22nd June 2017. This will take place at Birmingham City University at Parkside, next to Millennium Point in Birmingham. There is a varied programme planned of keynote speakers, hands-on workshops and a market place, with lots of practical ideas for Teachers to take back into the classroom. More details including a link to the booking form can be found here: http://www.centralmathshub.com/uploads/5/1/9/0/51903485/conference_flyer.pdf
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Places are filling up, and the earlybird discount is valid until this Friday, 26th May. We hope you and your Science and Maths Coordinators are able to benefit from this offer. WEB LINK: http://www.centralmathshub.com/uploads/5/1/9/0/51903485/conference_flyer.pdf CONTACT: Catherine Haines EMAIL: [email protected] TEL NO: 0121 441 6175
Primary and Early Years Leaders Conference 2017 The 2017 Primary and Early Years Leaders Conference is taking place on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th November. Welcoming a diverse range of keynote speakers from education and non-education the conference is your chance to hear from:
• David Cameron, Associate of Independent Thinking Ltd
• James Nottingham
• Nina Jackson, Associate of Independent Thinking Ltd
• Sir John Jones, Author, International Speaker and Educational Commentator
• Phil James, CEO The Institute of Leadership and Management
• Jane Beston, Mental Health at Work This year the conference will be held at the recently refurbished Jurys Inn Hinckley Island (LE10 3JA) located approximately 30 miles and around 35 minutes from Birmingham. It presents an ideal opportunity for individuals and leadership teams to step out of school and invest in dedicated time to:
• network with colleagues and peers
• reflect on key issues and challenges
• be the drivers of improvement and excellence
• benefit from practical strategies and tools to use in your own setting Whether attending the full 2 day conference (inclusive of overnight accommodation and conference dinner), or as a day delegate, there are a range of packages to suit leadership teams and individuals. Prices held for fourth consecutive year with discounts applicable on all early bird bookings received by 30th June. Further information about the conference and booking process is available via: www.servicesforeducation.co.uk WEB LINK: www.servicesforeducation.co.uk CONTACT: Sarah Marshall EMAIL: [email protected] TEL NO: 0121 366 9913
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Handsworth Association of Schools Funding Masterclass 'Getting Contract Ready' - A Project Development & Bid Writing Workshop - Wednesday 7 June 2017, 9.30 am till 3.00 pm Follow up session on Wednesday 21st June 2017 The world of funding can often seem confusing and at times impenetrable. Funding applications and meeting the requirements of specifications and tenders can often appear complicated and the completion process a somewhat daunting task. So with all this mind the Handsworth Association of Schools (HAS) have commissioned one of its preferred providers to deliver an introductory session and follow-up workshop around 'contract readiness'. Build your confidence and increase knowledge about sourcing and completing timely funding applications, bidding for grant aid commissions and service contracts?
• Provide some case study examples?
• Provide you with some ‘Tips & Hints’? So we are encouraging you to book early to secure your place. WEB LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-getting-contract-ready-workshop-tickets- 34290411544 CONTACT: Julie Tullett EMAIL: [email protected] TEL NO: 0121 464 7770
Handsworth Association MiDAS Standard Minibus Training Course: 28 June 2017 We are pleased to offer MiDAS minibus training to all our members and non-members at our conference centre in Handsworth. The Handsworth Association of Schools have a Community Transport Association qualified Assessor booked to run a Standard Course on 28th June 2017. This is for people who do not currently have a MiDAS certification.
Introduction to MiDAS
What is MiDAS? MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.
Who is it aimed at?
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MiDAS is applicable to any organisation operating or using minibuses. Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges and universities.
How does MiDAS work? MiDAS operates on a "cascade" approach. CTA has appointed a number of training agents, who provide training for minibus Driver Assessor/Trainers (DAT's) nominated from member organisations. A DAT can then assess the competence of other minibus drivers, and provide them with training on how to safely use a minibus. CONTACT: Julie Tullett EMAIL: [email protected] TEL NO: 0121 464 7770
Effective Assistant Headship course Bournville Junior School Teaching School Alliance is holding a course for aspiring or current Assistant Headteachers Key Elements:
• Exploring the role of Assistant Headship;
• What does the Headteacher need from you ? An overview of characteristics and pedagogy;
• Leadership styles and impact. Identify your style – positives and negatives to be aware of;
• Learning how to inspire, be ‘people savvy’ and build effective teams;
• Monitoring Schedule and Time Management - Identifying how to gather key evidence to effectively evaluate school performance
• Ofsted Handbook—Identifying the key things to prioritise and get right!
• School Development Plan, School Evaluation Form and Performance Management—linking for effectiveness.
CONTACT: Martine Corry EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 675 9103
Colmore Partnership Teaching School Alliance NQT Programme The Colmore Partnership Teaching School Alliance (CPTSA) is running its highly commended NQT programme, now in its 4th successful year. The course has successfully trained 125 NQTs from 41 different schools. 60% of our bookings are repeat business. The course has been designed and is delivered by Head Teachers, NLEs and SLEs from across our Teaching School Alliance. The content is based around the Teacher Standards.
Module 1 – Teacher Standards, Behaviour and Relationship Management This module includes a two day behaviour residential workshop at the 4* Hotel La Tour, including a session on SEN strategies and an expert panel Q and A. Module 2 – Teaching and Learning
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This module includes teaching writing and maths, marking and assessment and an NQT introduction to Reciprocal Reading. It will also cover off site educational visits and teaching PE. Module 3 – NQT Career Paths This will include advice and guidance for NQTs and mentors on next steps The course runs from October 2017 until June 2018. The training sessions avoid key school calender dates. We are running 2 cohorts this year to accommodate schools with more than one NQT. Cost £1300 per NQT For more information, please see our website www.cptsa.co.uk or call 0121 675 8766
IT and Business Training Available Get The Office Skills Employers Want Speedwriting: Learn the latest SpeedWriting techniques with Pitman Training. Designed by the industry experts in shorthand training, the course is a new way to learn the BakerWriteTM SpeedWriting system. If you take notes or minutes in meetings, this course will increase your speed and efficiency. Successful Meetings and Minutes: A core role in any office admin, secretarial or PA job is supporting your team, aiding productivity and efficiency in an otherwise manic world! If you work as a Secretary, Administrator, PA, EA or Office Manager for instance, your role may involve taking notes or minutes at meetings. This course will help save wasted hours & make your mark in the office! Need to improve your touch typing skills? TouchType is the fun and flexible way to learn how to type quickly and accurately, without looking at the keyboard. It's perfect for beginners who are new to a computer, as well as those who've used computers for years. This is an online training programme so you can learn at your own pace. Manual Book-Keeping Level 2 Do you have an aptitude for figures, as well as a high degree of motivation? Our new book-keeping course by Pitman is covered by eight lessons and unlike some book-keeping courses, our flexible; self-study methods mean you're in charge of your progress. During the course you will learn double-entry book-keeping in order to keep accurate accounting records and much more. To find out more about this professional training, please contact Sameena Asmat. CONTACT: Sameena Asmat EMAIL: [email protected] TEL NO: 0121 675 8053 / 075 2222 8644
Early Years Noticeboard: 25 May 2017
1. Welcome from Emma Leaman (Assistant Director Education Infrastructure and Early Years)
Dear Colleagues, We have a fairly quiet Early Years Noticeboard this week despite what I know are extremely busy and challenging times for all of you and for the BCC Early Years team. The shocking and heart-breaking events captured in the two urgent communications issued this week will have hit many colleagues very hard. I wish everyone a restful Bank Holiday weekend that allows a short window for batteries to be re-charged with loved ones. Best wishes Emma Emma Leaman Assistant Director, Education Infrastructure and Early Years
2. 30 hours free childcare eligibility code checks – interim procedure
Parents can now register for the government’s new childcare offers through the Childcare Choices government website www.childcarechoices.gov.uk providers are encouraged to share this website with parents. Parents wishing to confirm their eligibility to 30 hours childcare can apply using the following link; https://childcaresupport.tax.service.gov.uk/par/app/applynow As the Childcare Service System is now live parents are now presenting 30 hour eligibility (DERN) codes to schools and early years providers. Before providers are able to offer a 30 hour free place the provider must validate the codes eligibility with the local authority. The
procedure and documentation required to validate a 30 hour code is available in the Early Education Entitlement (EEE) information section of Eymis. The log-on details for Eymis are: https://www.ted-birmingham.org.uk/
• Log in details PVI2 (Capital letters PVI (the letter i ) then the number 2)
• Password PVI2year (Capital letters PVI (the letter i ) then the number 2 and lower case year)
Once the codes are validated you will receive an email from [email protected] confirming if the code is either; eligible recorded as true or not found recorded as false. For verified (true) codes you will receive the eligibility; Start date, reconfirmation date and Grace period end date. For codes identified as false providers should ensure the details submitted are accurate or refer the parent back to the HMRC Customer Interaction Centre on 0300 123 4097 if they believe they meet the eligibility criteria. WEB LINK: www.birmingham.gov.uk/nef CONTACT: Fiona Kong EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 303 0267
3. Disability Access Fund The Government is committed to promoting equality and inclusion for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by removing barriers which prevent children from accessing their Early Education Entitlement (EEE) and working with parents to give each child support to fulfil their potential. To ensure that children are able to access and get the best from their EEE, from April 2017 the government introduced a new funding measure for early year’s providers, the Disability Access Fund (DAF), to support children with disabilities or SEN for three and four year olds before reception class. All early education providers will be informed of the claim procedure for this term shortly. The eligibility criteria is children in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).Parents/carers of children qualifying for DLA will be required to provide documented evidence of this entitlement. Please start to speak to your parents/carers to gain evidence of the children in receipt of DLA in your setting. WEB LINK: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/580716/EYNFF_Operational_Guidance.pdf CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0121 675 5351
4. Consultation on the proposed changes to cease the provision of BCC funded full time Early Education
places for eligible 3 and 4 year olds from September 2017
The consultation regarding the proposed changes to cease the provision of BCC funded full time Early Education places for eligible 3 and 4 year olds from September 2017 closed on Friday 28 April 2017. This change will be effective from September 17 and should not be confused with the introduction of the 30 hour offer for working parents. It is likely that it will impact on different children as the local offer is aimed at vulnerable children. Although it was intended to report the outcome to Cabinet for a decision in May, this has not been possible and will instead be reported to Cabinet on the 27th June. We will therefore be able to confirm arrangements to schools week commencing 3rd July. I recognise that this is late in the school term, but the current unforeseen Purdah period has impacted on the ability to progress this area of work. I would like to stress again to all schools and settings that whilst we are going through the governance process following consultation on the withdrawal of the local offer of full-time early education places for vulnerable 3 year olds, places should not be offered to children on a full-time basis using the local BCC criteria from September. Any children that are already accessing a full-time place that will not transition into Reception class in September will also be impacted as the place will reduce to a 15 hour place from the autumn term. Schools and setting should begin to make parents aware where this situation exists, and plan your provision appropriately in order to prepare for the withdrawal of the full-time places if that is confirmed following the consultation and Cabinet decision. CONTACT: Lindsey Trivett, Interim Head of Early Years, Childcare and Children’s
Centres EMAIL: [email protected]
5. Contact list for Early Years Locality Networks Did you know that in each area of the city there is a network specifically focussed on Early Years? The purpose of the networks is to bring together all early years providers (schools and settings) in a local area with the aim of providing mutual support, ensuring high quality integration of services and to support information sharing. There is a network led and run in each of the 16 children’s centres localities and they are a really useful mechanism for getting to grips with the latest key information and changes that are happening currently. A list of the key contacts for each locality network is attached below to enable you to link in to your nearest network. If you want any further clarification on the Early Years networks or you want help on identifying the best network for you, please contact the Early Years Duty Team on 0121 675 1943 or [email protected] CONTACT: Tracey Linton, Childcare Quality and Sufficiency Manager EMAIL: [email protected]
Early Years Locality Leads/LA Rep Contact List
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LOCALITY EY NETWORK STEERING GROUP
CHAIR
LA EY service REPs
EY FORUM MEMBER
Aston Nechells Sarah Rutter
Bloomsbury CC
0121 464 2034
07774 337401
Steering Group member:
Sue Bristow
Allocated EYC:
Dwayne Burke
675-1943/4996
Sarah Rutter
Bloomsbury CC
Cole Heath Sue Berry
Bertram Rd CC
675 5259
Steering Group member:
Marion Daniels
Allocated EYC:
Janice Blanchette
Sue Berry
Bertram Rd CC
East Wards David McCallin
Bordesley Green East NS and CC
783 2138
Steering Group member:
Marion Daniels
Allocated EYC:
Theresa Perry
Sally Leese Head Teacher Castle Vale NS
Erdington Elaine Dupree
Head Teacher
Featherstone NS &CC
0121 675 2223
Steering Group member:
Sue Bristow
Allocated EYC:
Carol Knight
Elaine Dupree
Head Teacher
Featherstone NS &CC
Hall green Laura Hitchmough
Allens Croft CC
675 2835
Steering Group member:
Angela Blower
Allocated EYC:
Velma Treasure
Sandra Jenkinson
Chair of Trustees
Maypole CC
Handsworth Kelly Bagnall
Soho CC
01216751890
07835052285
Steering Group member:
Jane Taylor
Allocated EYC:
Leesa Heely
Kelly Bagnall
CC Manager
Soho CC
Early Years Locality Leads/LA Rep Contact List
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LOCALITY EY NETWORK STEERING GROUP
CHAIR
EY FORUM MEMBER
Kings Norton Maureen McGillicuddy
Head Teacher
Kings Norton NS & CC
m.mcgillicuddy@kingsnorton-
nursery.bham.sch.uk
675 3993
Steering Group member:
Maggie Kempson
Allocated EYC:
Carol Moore
Maureen Mcgillicuddy
Head Teacher
Kings Norton NS & CC
Ladywood Sue Bennett
St Thomas NS
464 0002
Steering Group member:
Jane Taylor
Allocated EYC:
Kay Mirshahi
Kelly Bagnall Locality Manager Ladywood locality
Longbridge Jacqui jackson
West Heath NS
475 2672
Steering Group member:
Maggie Kempson
Allocated EYC:
Cynthia Alex-Eyitene
Cara Atkinson
CC Manager
Frankley CC
Perry Barr Beth O’Neill
Goodway Nursery School
464 3078
Steering Group member:
Sue Bristow
Allocated EYC:
Sharron McKenzie-Lewis
Ruth Day
CC teacher
Storywood CC
Quinborne Claire Hamilton
CC Teacher
Key Stone CC
g.uk
464 1810
Steering Group member:
Angela Blower
Allocated EYC:
Sarah Belt
Claire Hamilton
CC Teacher
Keystone CC
Early Years Locality Leads/LA Rep Contact List
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LOCALITY EY NETOWRK STEERING GROUP
CHAIR
EY FORUM MEMBER
Saltley Plus Jackie White
Head Teacher
Adderley NS & CC
464 4183
Valerie Daniel
Head Teacher
Washwood Heath NS & CC
464 1810
Steering Group member:
Marion Daniels
Allocated EYC:
Melanie Payne
Jackie White
Head Teacher
Adderley NS & CC
Senneleys Lesley Harris/Sarah Vernon
Head Teacher
Weoley Castle NS & CC
427 1058
Steering Group member:
Angela Blower
Allocated EYC:
Zaida Nembhard
Lesley Harris
Head Teacher
Weoley Castle NS & CC
Sparkbrook/hill David Aldworth
Executive Head Teacher
Shennley Fields Daycare & NS
0121 675 3065
Steering Group member:
Angela Blower
Allocated EYC:
Lyn Holmes
Karen Stait CC Manager Sparkbrook CC
Sutton Fiona Godwin
CC Teacher & Manager
Sutton virtual CC
323 2221
Steering Group member:
Sue Bristow
Allocated EYC:
Mumtaz Irfan
Sue Bailey
Assistant HT
Authur Terry School
Fays
Olivia Delaney
CC Manager, Oaklands Park CC
675 0126
Steering Group member:
Marion Daniels
Allocated EYC:
Val Robinson
Olivia Delaney
CC Manager
Oaklands Park CC
Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board Practitioners Annual Conference ‘The Changing Face of Safeguarding’ Tackling the Risks Facing Young People In Birmingham
Birmingham City Football Club
Tuesday
27 June 2017
09:00 Registration and Refreshments
09:30 Welcome and Reflections on the first year as Independent Chair & Setting out the Priorities and Challenges Ahead
- Penny Thompson CBE, BSCB Independent Chair
10:15 ‘The Changing Face of Safeguarding’ - Tackling the Risks Facing Young People in Birmingham - Scott King, Foster Focus
11:00 Morning Refreshments
12:15 Lunch & Networking
13:15 Living a careless life - growing up in the care system
- Luke Rogers, Foster Focus
14:45 Afternoon Refreshments 15:15 Question Time with a Panel of Safeguarding Experts — Penny Thompson CBE, Your opportunity to find out more from the Strategic Leads from Police, Health and Social Care about safeguarding children in Birmingham.
15:45 Closing Remarks—Penny Thompson CBE, Your opportunity to tell us what topics you would want at future Practitioners Forum meetings and the next conference.
16:00 Conference close — have a safe journey home!
14.00 Understanding and Tackling Risk: Repeat of Morning Workshops
11:30 Understanding and Tackling Risk Workshops:
• Workshop 1: Working together to tackle child sexual exploitation in Birmingham:
Beth Wooldridge, Barnardos
• Workshop 2: Diverting young people away from extremism and radicalisation:
Waqar Ahmed, Prevent Manager
• Workshop 3: An understanding of attachment theory—breaking the cycle of abuse: Nicky Probert, Family Action
• Workshop 4: Safeguarding children living in violent households:
Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid
• Workshop 5: Reducing knife crime and gang affiliation:
Rodney Rose, West Midlands Police
• Workshop 6: Safeguarding young people from exploitation, harmful content and abuse
on-line: Andy Pyper, Service Birmingham
To reserve your place on this conference,
please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bscb-annual-
conference-the-changing-face-of-safeguarding-registration-
34746105537?aff=affiliate1