Gatekeeping is Ealing Council's weekly newsletter for schools.The newsletter is distributed on Wednesday during term-time.The news items are published in the EGfL news section and the newsletters are collated in the Gatekeeping issues...
From September 2020, relationships and health education will become statutory in primary and special schools and relationships and sex education and health education will become statutory in high and special schools. Here is the statutory...
ContextA new writing approach has been embedded across the school. However, for some Y6 boys, it is too little too late. Concerns that they will not get the EXS outcome they were predicted. Moderation of all books shows that they were generally well...
Message from MadhuIt was fantastic to see so many of you at the annual SENDCo conference. I hope you found the day as thought-provoking, affirming, and inspiring as I did. Kerry’s challenges continue to resonate with me, prompting deep...
What is a reasonable journey time to and from school?In Ealing we consider 45 minutes a maximum reasonable journey time for a primary school child.However, whether the child is in primary or high school, the circumstances of the family, the...
Protecting your professional online reputationUnder 13s and Social Media (Parent zone)General guide for professionals written by SWGfL.Data security (GDPR)London Grid for Learning resources about ensuring school data security.Social...
Progress updateWest London College has recruited to new courses at Ealing Green College. It is full, and popular with Ealing school leavers.New FE marketing materials now available for use in schools – including for pathways for lower...
School led induction for governors and clerksWhen a new governor and clerk takes up a position on a governing board it is vital that they receive a good induction i.e. one that gives them key information without overloading them.As with all...
Payroll closedown processing dates - April 2025 to March 2026 (excel)Non teaching staff pay rates 2024-25 (pdf)School teacher's pay and conditions (GOV.UK)Developing your school’s approach to pay (GOV.UK...
Recommended attendance tasks for schools to carry out:DailyComplete AM registers starting with Y5/6 walk to school childrenFirst day calling - record reasons for absences and select code in the registerInform the pupil’s social worker if...