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This conference will provide outstanding learning opportunities linked to topical developments in primary science teaching along side time to talk and share ideas with other primary practitioners.

It will be held at Birmingham City University on 18 June 2020, 9 - 4pm.

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Enthuse partnerships works with groups of 4-8 schools and colleges to develop a bespoke 2-year action plan which includes teacher CPD and free resources. Each partnership receives £10,000 per year over 2 years (£20,000 total).

The focus of the project should be STEM related and each partnership will be supported by a STEM coach.

This is a great opportunty for Solihull schools to work together to develop areas of maths, science, computing and engineering. Enthuse partnerships have worked  with groups of schools focusing on, for example, improving engagement in mathematics for passive girls and are currently keen to work with groups of schools wishing to develop an interleaving, connected curriulum.

For further information contact SEIS senior education improvement adviser, Donna Wright (donnawright@solihull.gov.uk).

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Training is being offered by the Mosaic/Evolve collaborative on Friday 20 March, 1.00 - 3.30pm at Greswold primary school, cost £45.

The session will be led by Lisa Sabotig, Educational Psychologist and will cover:

  • Positive aspects of conflict.
  • CUDSA - five steps framework for managing conflict.
  • Managing conflict skills audit.

To apply for this training, please contact Joyce Rothschild at: joyce.rothschild@solgrid365.org.uk

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We are delighted to be able to share with you the details of the service package options for the 2020-2021 programme.

This includes our training programme, online learning opportunities and other tools your board can access to ensure that they are fulfilling their core functions.

This link will take you to the resources page on Governor Hub where you can see further details about the programme from the folder entitled Governor Services package 2020-2021.

If you have any problems accessing Governor Hub, the information is also available at https://www.solgrid.org.uk/education/support-services/governor-services/

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Many children with SEND struggle to learn to read and the considerable attainment gap in reading for children with SEND increases across the key stages.

The HERiSS project will evaluate the effects of a computer-based early reading programme on reading skills for children with special educational needs and disabilities in special schools.

This is the first special school project funded by the Educational Endowment Foundation (EEF).

Please see information sheet below for further details.

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Maths champions is a programme developed by NDNA which aims to improve the maths skills of children in early years settings by training ‘maths champions’ within nurseries.

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is inviting applications from early years' providers to take part in a research trial to evaluate the maths champions programme. The maths champion should be a senior member who is responsible for the quality of maths provision.

Please see information sheet below for further details.

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The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is funding a two year randomised controlled trial of the Whole School SEND Review (WSS Review) process. Developed by the Whole School SEND consortium at Nasen, they are seeking to recruit 160 secondary schools to take part in this exciting study.

The WSS review process will enable school leaders to improve special educational needs and disability (SEND) provision at their setting.

Please see information sheet below for further details.

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Training is being offered by the Mosaic/Evolve collaborative on Friday 6 March, 1.00 - 3.30pm at Greswold primary school at a cost £45.

The session will be led by Lisa Sabotig, Educational Psychologist and will cover:

  • The importance of self reflection on our own emotional states.
  • The need to develop and maintain appropriate support systems around us.
  • Analysing and understanding our own mental health and well-being needs.

To apply for this training, please email Joyce Rothschild at: joyce.rothschild@solgrid365.org.uk

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For an update on the school nursing team's core offer to schools please see the health and wellbeing website.

Message from Ofsted regarding primary inspection data summary reports

We are pleased to announce that the 2019 primary inspection data summary reports (IDSR) have been updated with revised key stage 2 data, final 2019 EYFS and data for disadvantaged pupils. They are available through our new Ofsted IDSR service https://idsr.gcs501.gcfb.co.uk.

This is linked to in DfE’s Analyse School Performance (ASP) https://www.analyse-school-performance.service.gov.uk. When logged into ASP, click on ‘All reports’ and then ‘Ofsted inspection data summary reports’.

Please ensure you download the latest version dated 27 January 2020 for any school that has a primary.

Where applicable, the IDSRs hold:

• final 2019 EYFS
• revised 2019 KS2
• data for disadvantaged pupils
• two term absence
• provisional 2019 KS5, KS4, KS1, phonics and context data.

We have published a new and improved guidance document for the IDSR. This includes example reports and supporting data tables used for the 2019 IDSR which show national figures and quintile boundaries used to determine whether areas of interest sentences are triggered.

Newly added links are now located throughout the IDSR, which take you directly to the relevant section of the full guidance which is located here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide

Should you have any IDSR or Ofsted IDSR service queries, please contact either:

• Schools - School.Performance.Data@ofsted.gov.uk
• 16 to 19 - FEandSkillsData@ofsted.gov.uk

Kind regards,

The Schools Pre-Inspection Data & Insight Team
Team email: School.Performance.Data@ofsted.gov.uk
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ofstednews - follow us for latest #IDSR updates
IDSR guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide

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