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We come to the end of another year and who could forget?

 The outcome of the EU referendum and the resulting political uncertainty  The loss of some of the greatest cultural icons  Tim Peake’s 186 day International Space Station expedition  The Donald Trump presidency campaign  Leicester City's fairy tale Premier League victory

Conversely, who can remember?

 the headline story about Palmerston, the chief mouser of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Whilst the media swings from the palatable to the pointless, we know that schools and academies across the city have created their own news stories, many of which we have been able to celebrate. Indeed, this year we have admired the level of innovation, creativity and productivity that teachers in the City demonstrate on a daily basis. Equally we are never less than astounded at the depth and breadth of invention and ingenuity our pupils and students create each and every day of the school year.

This is not the right time to dwell on political upheaval, changes to the education system or second guessing the imminent rewrite of the 2016 White Paper. It is, however, the right time to say thank you on behalf of the City Council to all those engaged in ensuring our schools and academies remain focused on meeting the needs of our pupils and students and to wish you all a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Thank you on behalf of the City Council.

Urgent and important stories...! Early Years Single Funding Formula consultation. For more information please visit: http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/media/455947/eysff- letter.pdf

Government's response to the consultation outcome: Schools national funding formula - We're seeking views on proposals for a national funding formula to make the distribution of schools funding fairer. Follow the link below to read the government's response: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/schools-national- funding-formula

Important but not urgent stories...! Government's response to the consultation outcome: Early years funding: changes to funding for 3 and 4 year olds - We seek views on changes to how we refund free childcare and early education for 3 and 4 year olds, including a new national funding formula. Follow the link below to read the government's response: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/early- years-funding-changes-to-funding-for-3-and-4-year-olds

New school handover of Bluecoat school - City hits 1,400 new school places milestone with Bluecoat Academy expansion. For more information please visit: http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/scene/december-2016- scene-articles/#PRESS

DfE Open consultation: Schools national funding formula: stage 2 - We're seeking views on the detailed design of the schools national funding formula. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/schools- national-funding-formula-stage-2

Grant Opportunity - The Henry Smith's Charity is currently accepting applications for its Holiday Grant for Children Programme. Schools, youth groups and not for profit organisations can apply for grants towards holidays or outings within the UK for children aged 13 and under who are from deprived areas or have a disability. For more information please visit: http://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/holiday-grants-for- children.html

Grant Writing Service - Education Services Nottingham has linked with School Business Partner to offer a Grant and Bid Writing Service for Schools. For more information please visit: http://www.eduserve.co.uk/business-services/grant-writing- service/

Annual Conference - Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Nottingham's Response - Tuesday 24th January 2017 from 9am - 3pm at The Atrium - Indian Community Centre. For more information please visit: http://beta.nottinghamschools.org.uk/teaching-and-learning- support/ideal/

Empowering the Workforce to deliver Excellence in Safeguarding Practice - This event is a series of sessions over a one week period; open to everyone who works within the Children and Vulnerable Adults Workforce in the City of Nottingham. It has been developed with the Children’s and Adults' Safeguarding Boards in Nottingham City, to showcase their on-going commitment to the workforce, and to keep our Children and Adults safe. The following sessions being delivered include:

 Female Genital Mutilation - Working Together to end FGM  Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse  Missing Children and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)  Assessing Physical Abuse: Child-Centered Safeguarding Practice  Medical Neglect of Children  Recognising and Responding to the effects of Early Childhood Trauma  Child Focused Practice  Prevent Workshop  Modern Slavery  Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse, and using the DASH-RIC (including referral pathways)  Plus many more sessions available….

To find out more about these free sessions and how to request a place please click on the website links below:

Children’s Partnership Website:

 Vulnerable Adults Workforce Strategy Website; www.nottinghamchildrenspartnership.co.uk/ecm2016Saf eguarding

 www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ecmva2016Safeguarding Places will be allocated on the 11th January 2017. Stories you might find interesting...!

Childnet 'Crossing the Line' online safety PSHE toolkit gains PSHE Association Quality Mark - The ‘Crossing the Line’ PSHE education toolkit encourages young people to reflect on their online behaviour, whilst also equipping them with the knowledge of how to respond to online safety issues, report any concerns and make positive choices. ‘Crossing the Line’ is free to download and has been created by internet safety charity Childnet as part of their role as the UK Safer Internet Centre. This toolkit - which contains a series of films and accompanying lesson plans - has achieved the PSHE Association Quality Mark for PSHE resources and will help teachers cover four key areas:

 Cyberbullying  Sexting  Peer pressure  Self-esteem

Although aimed at key stage 3 pupils, the teaching materials can easily be tailored to meet the needs of key stage 4. In addition, there are some activities which may be suitable for upper key stage 2.

DfE Guidance: School performance: key stage 2 similar schools - How to use school performance tables to see how a school is performing at key stage 2 compared to a school with a similar intake of pupils. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school- performance-key-stage-2-similar-schools

National Justice Museum launch postponed to later in 2017 - Originally planned for February 2017, the launch of the National Justice Museum will now take place later in 2017. The change of timing is due to a delay in the capital works. The project, which is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, will see Nottingham’s Galleries of Justice Museum and their education provider, the National Centre for Citizenship and Law, come together as the National Justice Museum. Utilising the UK’s largest collection relating to law, justice, crime and punishment, the National Justice Museum will include an exciting range of new exhibition areas and visitors will also be able to enjoy a range of brand new fun and interactive activities suitable for all the family. National Justice Museum Education will also provide public legal education programmes in Nottingham, London and the North West. Tim Desmond, Chief Executive for the museum said: “Whilst we have experienced a temporary delay in our capital works, we are looking forward to launching the National Justice Museum later in 2017 across all our legal and heritage sites in Nottingham, London and the North West. Meanwhile it is business as usual and our doors are open at the Galleries of Justice Museum so visitors can still come and be inspired to learn about their rights and responsibilities through our entertaining exhibitions and activities.” The Galleries of Justice Museum will now remain open throughout January 2017 and will offer their full range of tours, exhibitions and education activities. Further updates about the project will be communicated in 2017.

6th Annual East Midlands Primary Languages Conference - Earlier this year Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw commented that Primary Languages are marginalised. He went on to mention that it shouldn’t be an either/or situation and that “excellent teaching in subjects like foreign languages and science promotes good literacy and numeracy skills. This complements, rather than detracts from, the focus on English and mathematics." The packed programme for the 6th annual East Midlands Primary Languages Conference will inspire your teachers, helping them to provide engaging lessons which will not only boost your pupils’ literacy skills, but also instil in them an abiding interest and curiosity in the subject. This annual conference, which offers high profile national speakers as well as showcasing local talent, represents tremendous value for money and is always very well received by delegates. Feedback from last year’s event included this comment: “Thanks for such a fantastic day yesterday. There was such a superb variety of workshops and the quality was of the highest order. It’s always brilliant to come away from somewhere feeling motivated and inspired.” The conference takes place on January 18th at the Nottingham Conference Centre at Nottingham Trent University. Places are filling up so don’t miss out on this opportunity. The attached flyer gives full details of the keynote speaker, workshop sessions and timings and information on how to book your place. In the meantime if you require any further information, please contact Jo Darley by emailing [email protected] or click on the following link: http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/scene/december-2016- scene-articles/#CONFERENCE

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