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Last updated: September 2024
The schools financial procedures provides maintained schools with guidance on a range of financial management processes that are set out as individual sections.The Local Authority’s (LA) large investment in stocks, stores, furniture, and...
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Last updated: December 2024
Attracting and retaining the very best workforceFollowing an ELP board decision on 11 July 2024, from September 2024 this committee was be disbanded, and a new committee formed, with a focus on attracting and retaining the very best...
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Last updated: September 2024
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent call for parents to ensure that their children catch up on any missed vaccinations amid fears of a further surge in measles cases as the new term begins.Schools have already seen the measles...
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Last updated: April 2025
What is the ambition of the national wraparound childcare programme?The national wraparound childcare programme is part of the childcare reforms announced at the 2023 Spring Budget.The government’s ambition is that by 2026, all parents and...
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Last updated: October 2024
Are you looking to promote active travel at your school?Is your school in need of safe, secure cycle parking?Here’s an exciting opportunity you won’t want to miss!The Cyclehoop Education Fund is offering free support to schools...
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Last updated: May 2024
Headteacher has concerns about the SBM capabilityIn the first instance they should speak with the SBM in question and explain what their concerns are? Could it be as simple as them not understanding your school? Ensure their current headteacher is...
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Last updated: September 2023
Don't forget to book yourself onto the next Primary SENCos network Wednesday 27 September 2-4pm at the EECMessage from MadhuDear SENCOs,Welcome to a new school year. I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable summer break. I am looking...
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Last updated: May 2025
All newly appointed/elected governors or associate members will ideally need to be checked as part of the recruitment process, or at the latest have applied for a DBS check within 21 days of appointment (start of term of office).(The new School...
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Last updated: September 2024
Statutory guidanceMulti-agency statutory guidance on FGM (GOV.UK) Mandatory duty to report FGM (GOV.UK)Duty to reportFrom 31 October 2015, social workers, health professionals and teachers have a mandatory duty to report to the police any ...
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Last updated: March 2024
Speech, language and communication are crucial to every child’s ability to access and get the most out of education and everyday life.10% of children will have a long-term speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) – that’s 3...