Author Archives: Wendy

Northants news – primary schools

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Wendy

Does this report stating that Northamptonshire primary schools are ranked in the bottom 10% of school league tables relate to your setting? Is your school benefiting from funding under the  ‘county council’s  new strategy called Race to the Top, which … Continue reading →

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Can you find a good festive resource?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Wendy

Many free resource sites offer a wide range of resources with bespoke pages for the festive season. Why not try the   site to: ‘Celebrate in class with these festive teaching resources, activities and lesson plans, which include Christmas shopping … Continue reading →

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What could you do for National Tree Week – 28th Nov-6th Dec?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Wendy

The Tree Council are celebrating their 40th National Tree Week from 28th Nov. to 6th Dec. 2016. Explore their website and see if there are any events near you or why not hold your own? National Tree Dressing Day is … Continue reading →

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National HLTA of the Year Award in London

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Wendy

The National 2015 Outstanding HLTA of the Year award took place on 16th November in London. Dina Mayes, the East Midlands representative from New College Leicester, attended along with her guest; they enjoyed a tour of the Houses of Parliament … Continue reading →

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Anti Bullying Week – 16-20th November

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Wendy

Is your setting doing any work to coincide with Anti Bullying Week? The website will give you ideas and resources to support pupils in your school; the Theme for the week is: Let’s Make A Noise About Bullying. There are … Continue reading →

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Derby/shire Open Event Nov 2016

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Wendy

The next Open Briefing is at 4pm on 24th November, 2015, at the YMCA Conference Centre, London Rd, Derby. Please email Hlta Project <hlta@northampton.ac.uk>contact Emma Stephenson on 01604893527  for further information or to book a place. We look forward to … Continue reading →

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Changes to KS1 and 2 testing, 2016

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Wendy

The Government has provided a range of advice material and downloadable papers to support schools in implementing the new Key Stage 1 and 2 testing. A good first port of call is the straight forward video which explains the changes … Continue reading →

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DSTA HLTA Network on 10th Nov.

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Wendy

Is your school part of the Derby Teaching School Alliance? The next HLTA network event is on 10th Nov; this is free to any HLTA whose school is part of the DTSA and at a discounted rate for those with … Continue reading →

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Well done to our new HLTAs!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Wendy

  A big congratulations to our latest HLTAs who gained their status this month. The total number of HLTAs who have gained their status in the East Midlands since September 2012 is 468! Why not share your news and views … Continue reading →

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What happened to the Review of professional teaching assistant standards?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Wendy

A report by Sophie Scott in Schools Week, October 15th 2015, explains the background to the review of professional standards for teaching assistants which was launched a year ago with the outcomes due for release in February 2015. The latest … Continue reading →

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