The role and educational psychologists trainingAll Educational Psychologists (EPs) have an honours degree in Psychology, are qualified and experienced teachers and have a Masters degree in Educational Psychology. They are thus in a unique position...
The following guidance notes have been reproduced in a modified form from Ealing’s Guidelines and Policy for Schools on Personal and Social Education.“A child can live through anything so long as he or she is told the truth and is...
Funeral rites across culturesBrief guidance on responses to death and the rituals according to the tenets of some of the major religions of the world.
TrespassTrespass is not, generally, a criminal offence. Schools are not public places and anyone who enters without permission of the Headteacher (who has day to day management of the school) is trespassing, unless there is a recognised “...
Template for school emergency management plan:Schools can use this template when developing their school emergency policy and plan.
1. IntroductionEaling Children’s Services expects that all members of the public, parents and other visitors to our schools will behave in a polite and courteous manner to each other, staff and pupils. It is expected that parents will be good...
Schools are reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities either directly to the police or through their safer schools officers and:Steve DunhamSchools Property, Children’s Services, Ealing CouncilMobile number:...
Educational visits policyEaling Council guidance for school visits.Outdoor experiences provide young people with memorable learning opportunities that help develop independence, self-confidence, and responsibility. The guidance contained within...
Heatwave considerations for schoolsDisseminate the HSE check list for school staff to manage thermal comfort in the workplace.Manage premises and their use of fans to increase air flow, water coolers, and air conditioning units...
Guidance for school closure decisionsThe guidance on this section is to assist in an appropriate decision-making process.We would want to ensure that closures are avoided and prevented and that if they take place they are absolutely necessary, are...