Communications
‘Period poverty’ refers to having a lack of access to sanitary products due to financial constraints. A survey by Plan International UK published in October 2017 found that 10% of girls have been unable to afford sanitary products with 7% forced to skip school during their period. This equates to more than 137,700 girls missing school in the last year.
Soroptimist International Solihull & District would like to find out more about the extent of this issue in Solihull and look at how they can support in eradicating the issue. Please find more details below.
The University of Wolverhampton would like to invite you to a free CPD conference on 13th/14th July aimed at both primary and secondary science educators from across the West Midlands.
Please see flier attached below for full details, agenda and booking process.
Education Secretary Damian Hinds has launched a clampdown on agencies charging schools “excessive” fees to recruit staff and advertise vacancies. To help combat these costs, the Secretary of State has announced a free website has been launched to advertise vacancies. Please see link below for more information.
Every local authority maintained school must publish specific information on its website to comply with The School Information (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 and 2016 and other relevant legislation. Please see links below.
There is a limited budget to support Gypsy Roma Traveller children's academic achievement. If you wish to access funding for the autumn term, please could you complete the form attached below and submit to the Education Improvement Service at: seis@solihull.gov.uk by Friday 7th December 2018.
