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For Information Schools are invited to attend the launch of Anti-Bullying Week on Monday 20 November from 2-4pm at the Conference Room, Building 5, NLBP. Representatives of primary and secondary schools will be presenting examples of best practice in tackling bullying. Contact elaine.crawford@barnet.gov.uk or bernard.gollogy@barnet.gov.uk for further information or to reserve places. Elaine Crawford |
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The second of the twice-termly Chief Education Officer's Report to Governors, Autumn 2006, is now available for consideration at your next termly meeting of the governing body.
In line with the council's commitment to open local government, schools should make available certain information to the public. Therefore, a copy of the report should be in a place accessible to parents, school staff, pupils and visitors.
The report can be found electronically at: Governor Services - Reports Sarah Beaumont |
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Race Equality: Good Practice Case Study Request | |
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Jeanette Redding is in the process of writing a comprehensive set of materials on Race Equality for schools, incorporating:
Your assistance would be appreciated in providing examples of good practice in way of a couple of paragraphs or photos of activities or events to highlight how your school is promoting race equality, including evidence of impact in any of the areas below:
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Holocaust Pack for Use in Barnet Schools | |
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For information and use in schools Enclosed in this week's Circular is information to assist schools in commemorating the Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January, 2007 If you would like further information or support please contact Anna Sallnow, SACRE Co-ordinator on 020 8359 6335 or annasallnow@btinternet.com Martin BakerDeputy Chief Education Officer |
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Learning Network Handbook Update | |
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Replacement Pages
Enclosed in the Circular are the replacement pages for the Learning Network Handbook. Section 4 has been personalised for your school. All the other Sections are common to all schools. The front page of each Section indicates which pages have been updated.
An electronic version of this information is available on the BGfL located under the Headteacher section.
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Every Child Matters Conference | |
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For Information
You are invited to the Barnet children's workforce conference on 6 December 2006 organised by the Barnet Children's Workforce Strategy Group. This event is aimed specifically at the children's workforce in the principal services used by children, young people and families across health, social care and education, including early years, schools, colleges and universities and across the statutory, voluntary & community sector (VCS) and the private sector.
The event is designed to:
For further information and a booking form please see the enclosure in this week's School Circular and the School Bag. Delphine GarrChildren's Workforce Team |
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Primary Deputy & Assistant Headteachers' Conference | |
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'Leading High Quality Learning - Going Beyond Good!' Residential Conference 2007
Please see the CPD flyer in this week's circular for the booking form for the 2007 Barnet Deputy and Assistant Headteachers' residential conference which is being held at The Sandbanks Hotel in Poole, Dorset between 21st and 23rd March 2007. This conference has been planned in the light of a wide range of feedback following previous events. This year the conference is open to Nursery, Primary, and Primary Special Deputy and Assistant Headteachers.
The theme of the conference, 'Leading High Quality Learning - Going Beyond Good!', is to capitalize on a range of Leadership Development activities which have involved Barnet Deputy and Assistant Headteachers in recent years. The programme will emphasise issues central to the further development of excellent education in Barnet schools.
There are excellent speakers to address these issues and there will be ample opportunity for colleagues to meet informally.
The cost of the conference will be £375 for delegates who are fully resident, £150 for non-residents attending the whole conference, and £75 per delegate for any day or part of a day. Once a booking has been made, the cost is fully chargeable to your school as the hotel must have a confirmed booking this term to secure rooms.
The Conference is being held at:
The Sandbanks Hotel, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset BH13 7PS Tel: 01202 707377 Fax: 01202 708885 e-mail: enquiries@sandbankshotel.co.uk The hotel is approximately 2½ hrs from London and is set in an excellent location overlooking the sea. All delegates will have full access to the gym, spa and swimming pool at the hotel. Ample parking is available at the hotel. Travel by train from Waterloo to Poole takes 2¼ hrs. Poole station is a short taxi ride from the hotel. Please contact Mick Quigley on 020 8359 6350 if you require any further information. Mick Quigley Principal Inspector (Research and Procurement) |
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Utility Bills Schools Minister Jim Knight has announced a £375 million advance cash boost to help schools invest in energy and water saving technology. Further details can be found at the following website: www.dfes.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2006_0160 Education and Inspections Act 2006 The Education and Inspections Bill has gained Royal Assent and the DfES have produced an implementation chart. Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2006_0162 Pete Comley Assistant Information & Communications Officer |
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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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