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The SSSAB School Improvement Group is exploring the possibility of esetablishing an English Forum Group and a quick survey has been developed to establish the needs of Solihull schools in this subject. To take part in this survey, please follow link below.
The SSSAB School Improvement Group is exploring the possibility of establishing an English Forum Group and a quick survey has been developed to establish the needs of Solihull schools in this subject. Input from as many schools as possible would be very much appreciated.
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).
| Following the information issued previously, the supply issue affecting EpiPen and EpiPen Junior is expected to continue for the remainder of 2018.
The guidance from children’s allergy experts outlined in the DfE’s previous email is now subject to the following updates: · During this period of reduced supply, 300mcg of adrenaline can be prescribed to children weighing 25kg or above, even where the pen might state 30kg or above; and · In the event of anaphylaxis during this shortage period, if a child has no in-date pen, an out-of-date pen can be used. Using an out-of-date pen might give a lower dose of adrenaline but it is better to use an out-of-date pen than wait for an ambulance to arrive. Schools should note the guidance in the letter (also attached below) from NHS allergy experts, which is being issued by GPs to those affected and includes the updated advice. |
Please see the attached invitations for further details about these two exciting events:
Tuesday 24 September - you and/or interested colleagues are invited to Solihull school along with a group of students (secondary) for a unique event about the extraordinary life story of Eva Schloss. Eva will take part in a Q&A after a performance of and then they came for me, a critically acclaimed play about her remarkable family history and an exhibition, the promise, about the artistic talents her brother Heinz cultivated whilst hiding from the Nazis for two years. It is the first time the play and the exhibition will be shown together.
Wednesday 25 September - CPD day for colleagues (KS2/secondary) nationwide on tackling prejudice and discrimination in a digital age: what can schools do? As well as incorporating three events of the programme outlined above, the day will also involve a series of prominent speakers and organisations who will cover a broad range of contemporary topics, whilst providing practical advice and measure for teachers interested in developing such initiatives in their own schools.
Further information about the programme can be found in the attached flyer, with more specific details to follow in due course.
