Category Archives: News

British Science Week, 11-20th March 2016

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Wendy

Science Week is an excellent time to celebrate science in schools; it is the chance to extend and enhance the curriculum through themed days, workshops, special visitors and studies –  so now is the time to get planning!! There is … Continue reading →

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Early Years Funding

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Wendy

The new Childcare Bill: Policy Statement was published by the Government in December 2015. This outlines the new funding formula and implementation of childcare funding for pre-school children aged 2 and above which confirms details released by the Government’s spending … Continue reading →

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New Government Myths and Facts for Schools Information

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Wendy

The Government has  recently published new ‘Myths and Facts  for Schools’ guidance. This contains some very useful summaries of changes in policy including: PSHE policy vocational education at secondary level Prevent guidance progression expectations for 16-19 year olds arts education.

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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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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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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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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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