Noticeboard: 14 January 2021

This update includes the confirmed term dates for 2023/24, the increase in the Local Government Pension Scheme employer rate, training opportunities for schools and more.

Included in this update:

Term dates for 2023/24

Term dates for 2023/24 have been published on the council's website at www.birmingham.gov.uk/termdates

Increase to Local Government Pension Scheme employer rate with effect from 1 April 2021 

Please note an increase to the Local Government Pension Scheme employer rate to 35.4% from 01/04/21. This is only applicable for BCC maintained schools. 

Risk of NEET students Y11/12/13

In response to COVID and the disproportionate impact on the future  employment opportunities for young people, Birmingham Careers Service will be offering its RONI (risk of NEET) offer with effect from January 2021.

Careers leads are invited to submit a referral form for any 2021 leaver who they feel is at  risk of not progressing into further education, training or employment. For full details and to download a referral form, visit : www.birminghamcareersservice.co.uk

Please be aware that this does not replace the school's statutory duty to provide impartial and independent CIAG. Placements for young people with an EHCP remain the responsibility of SENAR. Y11 referrals made before the end of February will be invited to attend ‘My Choices @16+’ a targeted, virtual careers event for school leavers who are at risk of becoming Neet.

This is an on - line event to be held on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 during the morning and (repeated) in the afternoon and can be accessed via an Eventbrite ticket invite.

EYFS – What Do We Need to Know About the EYFS Reforms?

This online course is specifically for schools that want to know the key messages about the EYFS reforms so that they can start to update their knowledge about the changes before the statutory roll out in September 2021.
It will enable schools to start to become familiar with the changes to the statutory and non-statutory guidance so that begin to consider how they the changes will shape their practice and provision.
During the training participants will get an opportunity to:

  • Update their knowledge and understanding of the key changes to the revised statutory and non-statutory eyfs guidance
  • Explore eyfs pedagogy and current thinking to enable them to consider how the reforms will shape their practice and provision
  • Discuss with other eyfs practitioners their thoughts about the reforms and how different schools are going to implement the changes in September
  • Consider what further training is needed to support their school to prepare for the statutory roll out in September 2021

https://www.servicesforeducation.co.uk/our-offer/eyfs-reforms/

Contact: Serena.caine@servicesforeducation.co.uk

EYFS Reforms Early Adopters – Let’s Talk About the EYFS Reforms in Practice!

This online course is specifically for schools that are adopting the reformed EYFS framework during the academic year of 2020/21 before the statutory roll out in September 2021. It will enable schools that are early adopters to know and understand the key reforms in greater detail.

Schools will be able to reflect on their practice and provision and discuss with other schools how the reforms have influenced and changed their pedagogy and curriculum development in the EYFS.
During the course delegates will:

  • Update their knowledge and understanding of the reformed eyfs statutory framework
  • Explore the new non-statutory guidance, Development matters and discuss how this is being using to support practice and provision
  • Carry out professional discussions with colleagues from other schools about how they are using the reforms as an opportunity for curriculum development in the EYFS
  • Consider what further training their EYFS team needs to support them for the statutory roll out of the Framework in September 2021

https://www.servicesforeducation.co.uk/our-offer/eyfs-reforms-early-adopters/

CONTACT:  Serena.caine@servicesforeducation.co.uk

AET Extending and Enhancing Good Autism Practice Training (Schools)

The focus of the session will be:

  • To advance skills and deepen understanding of autism, building on learning developed through ‘Good Autism Practice.’
  • To develop understanding of the theories of autism and how to consider the implications for practice.
  • To develop knowledge of practical strategies.
  • To reflect on personal practice and to be able to share this with others in setting.

Thursday 11th February 2021 9.00 am – 4.00 pm - Tuesday 9th February 2021 9.00am – 4.00 pm - . To secure your place, please book online via: http://accesstoeducation.birmingham.gov.uk -

AET Good Autism Practice Training  (Early Years)

The focus of the session will be:

To develop knowledge and understanding of good Autism practice. To understand the guidelines and activities to improve practice when caring for or working with a child on the spectrum. How to use the Early Years competency framework to evaluate and develop personal practice and skills.  Tuesday 2nd February 2021 9am – 4.00 pm To secure your place, please booking online via: http://accesstoeducation.birmingham.gov.uk

AET Early Years Extending and Enhancing Good Autism Practice Training 

This course is suitable for practitioners who work directly with Early years pupils with Autism including:

SENCOs - Child Minders - Nursery Assistants - Teachers

The focus of the session will be:

  • To extend and enhance knowledge and understanding of ‘good autism practice’.
  • To reflect on personal practice and share this more widely across settings or with partners e.g. families and other professionals
  • To develop understanding of the graduated approach and how this xan support children on the autism spectrum. 

Thursday 4th February 2021 9.00am – 4.00 pm.

To secure your place, please book online via: http://accesstoeducation.birmingham.gov.uk

An introduction to the Progression Framework

This course is suitable for practitioners who work alongside school aged pupils with autism both in mainstream and specialist settings.  
Teachers - Teaching Assistants - SENCOs - Inclusion Leaders  

The focus of the session will be:

  • To understand how the Progression framework relates to the broader educational context
  • To familiarise the practitioner with the content and key features of the Progression Framework
  • To develop the skills to identify learning goals and how to measure progress for pupils on the autism spectrum in areas specific to their learning needs.

This session will be run via Microsoft Teams/Remote training so you will need access to a laptop or phone that has this application.

Thursday 28th January 2021 9.00am – 12.30 pm - To secure your place, please book online via: - http://accesstoeducation.birmingham.gov.uk

Hempsalls Business Support Sessions

The DfE has funded Hempsall’s to deliver a new national webinar for all types of early years and childcare provider.  You can book your FREE place(s) today by clicking the links at the bottom of the email.

Managing an early years and childcare setting, whether it be a homebased childminder, out of school club, a small voluntary playgroup, a nursery or a chain, a school or children’s centre, is a complex task.  It is one of balancing quality, health and safety, with parents’ and children’s needs, funding and fees, and business sustainability.

The webinar will outline steps providers could take to business plan for now, summer term and across 2021.  Developed around a six-step Business Map process, the webinar will assist anyone thinking about necessary business decisions to support business change and sustainability, whether they are new to the role or an experienced manager. 

  • Why is it called Business Map, and what is it aiming to achieve?  

We know there are a lot of business planning tools out there.  We didn’t want to duplicate that.  We know there is a need for thinking about a whole process of looking at the current and future needs of childcare businesses.  The Business Map shows the way.

  • How has it been developed? 

Business Map has been developed this year through very many information, training and one-to-one business support sessions. We have listened to the challenges and needs of settings and created something new and different. 

  • What are the six steps? 

We start by looking at what’s changing, then how we find out more about how this affects each setting.  After which there is a risk assessment process, this is more about identifying what the pressure points are.  Then we explore possible ideas and options, including what has worked for others.  After that we help everyone to consider their own plans and decisions.  At the end there is a review and the process starts again if adaptations are needed. 

  • What is on offer?

Webinar attendees will be able to download the FREE Business Map, certificate of attendance, and supporting resources at the end. 

‘Business Map’
National business support Zoom Webinar for early years and childcare providers

19 January 2021
9.45 to 12.30 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-map-a-national-webinar-for-early-years-and-childcare-providers-tickets-131608780405  or 6.30 to 8.45 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-map-a-national-webinar-for-early-years-and-childminders-tickets-131614619871

CLIL Support for Language Teachers & Monthly Online Talks

Lockdown support for language teachers: We have restarted the CLIL YouTUbe channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXBcCgVcrek&t=3s. We are planning to produce a weekly video of CLIL geography for years 5-7 each weekend this half term.

CLIL Monday: a monthly online talk takes place the second Monday of the month on MS Teams from 4.30 to 5.30. The programme can be found here: https://learningthroughlanguages.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CLIL-Mondays-Autumn-Winter-20-21.pdf 

For more details, contact the course coordinator, Dr Emmanuelle Labeau (e.labeau@aston.ac.uk)

The PIPA Trial – exploring the effectiveness of an online parenting resource

The PIPA Trial is exploring the effectiveness of an online resource for parents/carers to help prevent depression and anxiety in young people. The trial is coordinated by the University of Warwick.

We will be recruiting families of young people aged 11-15 years from Birmingham, Coventry and surrounding areas and we are collaborating with schools to promote the trial and engage with families. Involvement for schools is very easy and minimal – we will work with a key contact in your school (mental health/safeguarding lead or similar) to sign a letter agreement and send out invitations to families (we will provide all necessary documents).

The PIPA Trial is free of cost to families and schools and is conducted completely online. Parents/carers and young people who are eligible to take part will be asked to complete some questionnaires and will receive access to a range of online parenting resources. This is a great opportunity for schools to get involved in the drive to improve youth mental health and support students and families, particularly during these unprecedented times.

If your school is interested in getting involved and would like more information, please contact the trial team: - Email: PIPA@warwick.ac.uk - Phone: 02476574316 or 02476575078 - Website: www.warwick.ac.uk/pipa

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