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For Action - Response required by 30 November Do you know someone who deserves acknowledgement for the work they do to make a difference to the lives of others in our community? They could be a fellow teacher, someone who has helped your school over the years, or just a dedicated person who you feel should be recognised for all their hard work. We are now calling for nominees for the Barnet Civic Awards 2007. We want to say thank you to those people who work tirelessly for the benefit of others, behind the scenes, with little or no recognition at all. Often these people are unaware that the things they do are so greatly appreciated by others. The Barnet Civic Awards is our chance to commend these unsung heroes and show them how much their efforts are appreciated. Please find a nomination form for you to complete and distribute to your colleagues within the enclosures section of this week's School Circular. All nominations must be received by 30 November 2006. If you would like further information about these awards please contact Jane Bamber on 020 8359 2493 or jane.bamber@barnet.gov.uk Jane BamberEvents Officer |
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For Information The school profile provides you with additional school level data and analysis to help you use pupil performance data to secure school improvement. A hard copy is enclosed with this week's School Circular and an electronic version will be accessible from your school's secure area on the Barnet Grid for Learning (BGfL) by the end of November. David TobinHead of Research and Management Information |
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For Information Headteachers of Primary Schools are asked to note the enclosed information regarding the next phase of the introduction of the Primary School Improvement Partner programme. If you have any questions please contact Mick Quigley on 020 8359 6350 or mick.quigley@barnet.gov.uk. Martin Baker |
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For information Enclosed with the Circular are three separate but related letters:
Each letter provides important information relating to the assessment arrangements for 2007. Please contact Steve Marshal on 020 8359 6354 or steve.marshall@barnet.gov.uk if you have any additional queries. Martin Baker |
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For Information The following Standards Fund grants have been allocated to all primary schools Raising Standards in Literacy and Mathematics £2030 Personalised Learning £1000 This funding will be part of the December Standards Fund autopayment and will be identified as Grant 107 on the Specific Grant Allocation sheet. For further information see this week's enclosures.Jean Taylor |
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For Information Confirmation of Seminar on 2 November Headteachers and Principals will have received, under separate cover, information about individual proposals for partnership working from September 2007 and the above seminar to confirm the next part of the process. Please contact Paul Grey on 020 8359 7194 or paul.grey@barnet.gov.uk if you have not received either the proposals which affect your school or college or details of the seminar. Martin Baker
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Consultation on the Primary School Capital Investment Programme | |
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Barnet Council is consulting on two proposals to improve the quality of its educational provision through a re-organisation as part of its Primary Schools Capital Investment Programme (PSCIP).
Attached to the circular are the two consultation documents regarding the proposals for the phased closure of Barnet Hill School and the expansion and rebuild of Whitings Hill School.
Any individual wishing to comment on these proposals is invited to do so by filling in the attached questionnaires and sending them to the School Organisation & Admissions Team, North London Business Park, Building 4, Oakleigh Road South, London N11 1NP by 11th December 2006.
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Financial Information Including Comparative Data for Schools | |
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For Action - Please check as soon as possible and respond if necessary
Each school will receive a summary of their latest Budget Share and Standards Funds allocations in the school bag this week. This is not the final funding position for schools but we hope that any amendments between now and the end of year will be small. This should enable schools to plan any adjustments to the 2006/7 budget now and forecast the end of year position more accurately. The summary shows the original budget shares issued in March 2006, the total of any changes, and the new allocation.
Full details on how to check the detail of the adjustments using the Barnet Schools Funding and Finance (BSFF) website www.funding.barnet.lgfl.net are attached to the funding sheets.
Please study these interim allocations carefully and let the School Funding team know if you find any errors or have any queries as soon as possible so they can be corrected at the end of the year. Questions about Statement Top-ups should be directed to Bahir Laattoe on 8359 7735and all other queries to Carol Beckman on 0208 359 7636.
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From 1 October 2006 new legislation has made it unlawful to discriminate against employees and applicants on grounds of age. Attached to this week's schools circular are three important documents:
For further information contact your Employee Relations Adviser or Tony Lampert on 020 8359 7882 or tony.lampert@barnet.gov.uk Tony LampertEducation HR Manager |
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ICT Conference and London Strategic Leadership in ICT | |
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Conference: Managing ICT to Transform the School - Tuesday 14 November 2006 For Action - Response required as soon as possible New addition to the programme - Child Explotation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) Target Audience:
Book your free place at www.ictconference.barnet.lgfl.net Venue: The Conference Area, Building 5, North London Business Park John Schmitz
London Strategic Leadership in ICT For Information We will be hosting a Strategic Leadership of ICT (SLICT) programme for Barnet School Leaders, delivered by the National College of School Leadership in the spring term, 2007. This will be of interest to headteachers and senior leaders who have not already attended a national SLICT or Team SLICT course. Letters of invitation are enclosed in this week's circular.
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For Action - Response required as soon as possible The Mayor is inviting two pupils from every school in the borough, accompanied by a teacher or guardian, to take part in planting 10,000 snowdrops at Sunny Hill Park, Hendon, on Monday 6 November. Please contact Jane Bamber on 020 8359 2493 or jane.bamber@barnet.gov.uk for further information and to book a place. Jane Bamber |
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Do your students fancy helping to preserve the environment for future generations by planting a tree?
The council is looking to get involved with the campaign and is opening up the invitation to schools to apply for packs of seeds that can be planted either in school grounds or specially designated sections of the borough's parks.
Seed packs can be ordered from the Woodland Trust, by visiting www.woodland-trust.org.uk/hedge/ or by emailing education@woodland-trust.org.uk. Make sure you let the council know by emailing roger.jones@barnet.gov.uk if you join the campaign. Further information is provided in the enclosed letter. Roger JonesEnviromental Services |
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GCSE Results Schools http://www.dfes.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2006_0151 List 99 and Childcare Disqualification Regulations - Consultation Children's http://www.dfes.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2006_0145 Weapons and Knife Crime
Target Setting Guidance 2008 The DfES has published guidance for setting Local Authority and school KS2-4 targets for 2008. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/ts/informationcentre/ GCE AS/A Level Consultation Results Following the recent consultation, the subject and qualification criteria have been finalised. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.qca.org.uk/12265_16132.html Anti-Bullying Week 2006 Anti-Bullying Week 2006 is 20 to 24 November, with a theme of The Bystander. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/Page.asp?originx_8011ge_25474126896122j4y_200682251a Sustainable Energy Awards for Schools Schools that can show how sustainable energy is a central part of their culture could win an Ashden Award and up to £15,000. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.ashdenawards.org/aboutschools Energy Efficiency Advice Advice is available about how the Carbon Trust can help schools improve their energy efficiency. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/startsaving/education_schools.htm The The Diana Award celebrates the innate qualities of young people aged 12 to 18, demonstrated by their contribution to and impact on their schools, communities and society. Nominations can now be made for 2006/07. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/charities/dianaaward/ School Sport Partnership Programme A new report by Ofsted concludes that the school sport partnership programme is motivating some disaffected pupils in PE and sports. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=story&id=62 Young Apprenticeships Programme Ofsted has published an evaluation of the Young Apprenticeships programme. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=story&id=63 An http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=story&id=65 Early Years Foundation Stage Framework The DfES has published its response to the public consultation on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2006_0155 |
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| Professional Development | Please click the relevant links below for all of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Flyers. All CPD Flyers organised by Programme Strand Primary CPD Flyers organised by Issue Date Secondary CPD Flyers organised by Issue Date
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