Issue 39 - 10 July 2013

CASPA Software

Action Required: / Yes
Audience: / All Schools
Date Issued: / 10 July 2013
Contact: / School Improvement Data Team,

Each year, those schools that use CASPA, are asked to submit anonymised data to SGA systems (the company that produces the software) so that results for all pupils can be included in the benchmarking information for next year.

It is an important yet simple task and I would ask that all schools that make use of CASPA following the attached instructions to submit the information - if you have any problems then please contact the Data Team on 01977 721538.

It would also be helpful if you could send an email to letting us know you are using CASPA so we can update our records.

DBS Disclosure Certificate Guidance for Authorised Officers

Action Required: / No
Audience: / All Schools
Date Issued: / 10 July 2013
Contact: / Sharon Adam, 01924 305994,

On 17 June 2013 the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) changed the way they issue disclosure certificates by launching the ‘single certificate’. This means that the employer will no longer receive a disclosure certificate as the DBS will now only produce one that will be sent direct to the applicant.

Please note the attached guidance and flow chart for Authorised Officers where Employment Services process your DBS checks

OFSTED ITE Inspection report published on 8 July

Action Required: / No
Audience: / All Schools
Date Issued: / 10 July 2013
Contact: / Colin Chinn, 01977 721 522

Please find attached the OFSTED ITE Inspection report published on 8 July.The Wakefield Partnership for Initial Teacher Training (GTP) retained its Outstanding judgement under the new more exacting OFSTED inspection framework for ITE.

Outcomes for trainees, quality of training across the partnership and the quality of leadership and management were all outstanding.

Wakefield District Health Related Behaviour Survey – 2013 reports now available online

Action Required: / No
Audience: / All Schools
Date Issued: / 10 July 2013
Contact: / Jane Stark, 01924 306315,

Every two years, schools and colleges across the Wakefield District are invited to take part in a health and lifestyle survey.This year, over 6000 responses have been received from 60 primary, secondary and FE establishments. Children and young people aged 9/10, 13/14 and 16/17 (years 5, 9 and 12) have taken part in the survey which was completed anonymously online or on paper. This year’s District results have been published in a series of reports which are available to download from www.wakefieldjsna.co.uk.The reports cover a range of questions on topics including:

·  Healthy Living (diet, physical exercise, drugs, alcohol, illness and sexual health)

·  Being Safe (bullying, crime, accidents)

·  Enjoying School and Activities (enjoyment of lessons, voice in school, leisure activities)

·  Good Relationships and Mental Health (Friends, worries, stress & depression)

The reports will be of specific interest to anyone working with or on the behalf of children and young people.Ten separate reports are available covering the District primary and secondary results, FE, locality, ethnicity and young carer results. For more information about the surveys and results please contact Jane Stark, Health Improvement Practitioner in the first instance on or 01924 306315.