/ Launch of Healthy Lives/Exercise Scheme in Schools - Thousands of primary pupils in Nottingham are being urged to run 100 miles over the next school year in a bid to get fit and healthy – and complete the Sheriff’s Challenge.
Children aged five to 11 will be encouraged to run a one-mile course around their school playgrounds at least twice a week to hit the 100-mile target – that’s the equivalent of running four full marathons each over the 2016/17 academic year!
Schools are being asked to sign up to the Sheriff’s Challenge, which is being organised by Nottingham City Council as part of the Opportunity Notts initiative to encourage more young people to get active and broaden their horizons.
The idea of children running a mile every day has been pioneered in primary schools in Scotland and has proven to reduce levels of childhood obesity as well as improve children’s concentration levels during the lessons. It is hoped this could lead to higher attainment and encourage better attendance.
The campaign was kicked off on Monday with the help of pupils at Robin Hood Primary, in Bestwood, who have been taking part in a ‘Daily Mile’ several times a week since the start of the academic year.
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Extended Entitlement (30 hour offer) - As part of the Extended Entitlement (30 Hour Offer) that is being introduced for working parents of 3 and 4 year olds from September 2017, the DfE have just launched their capital programme to support this extension, but timescales are incredibly tight so for full information about funding opportunities available and how to apply, please go to http://www.mynottingham.gov.uk/earlyyears/index.aspx?articleid=31067Guidance: Standard for teachers’ professional development - A description of effective practice in professional development for teachers. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standard-for-teachers-professional-development
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Updated Guide to Pupil Premium Reviews - Developed in partnership with teaching schools, NCTL, DfE and the Education Endowment Foundation, this guide updates the document published by the Teaching Schools Council in November 2014. For more information please visit: http://tscouncil.org.uk/resources/guide-to-effective-pupil-premium-reviews/Grant Opportunity - The Classical Association is a major giver of grants to classical projects including summer schools, conferences, school teaching and outreach. For more information please visit:
http://www.classicalassociation.org/grants.html
Guidance - Standards for school food in England - Guidance on the standards for planning and providing food in schools. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-for-school-food-in-england
Research and analysis -Helping disadvantaged young children: how good are local authorities and early years providers? - 'Unknown children – destined for disadvantage?' looks at how good councils and early years providers are in helping disadvantaged families. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/helping-disadvantaged-young-children-ofsted-thematic-report
Health & Safety in Dining Areas - Slips & Trips - New guidance and a risk assessment has been developed to control the risks of slips and trips during lunchtimes. For more information please visit: http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=31174
/ Save the date!- The NCCL learning team in Nottingham are hosting an Education Open Evening on Wednesday 21st September 2016 from 4.15pm to 6.15pm at the Galleries of Justice Museum, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HN. Fun free CPD with interactive activities, preview tours and exclusive insights. This event is open to all teachers and educators across the key stages and is designed to showcase the broad opportunities on offer for educational visits to the Museum. Discover the wealth of inspiring workshops available, how they link to the curriculum and can help enhance both academic and social skills.To book your free place or to find out more about this event please contact or visit http://www.nccl.org.uk/2016/06/education-open-evening-in-nottingham/
Secondary Schools Free School Careers Network Meeting -Wednesday 7th September 2016, prompt 8.30am start until 10.30am at the National Careers Service, 2a Sherwood Rise, Nottingham NG7 6JN. Update on free resources and events from the National Careers Service East Midlands to support 'Careers Inspiration'. Also FREE CPD Event for Secondary and Primary Senior Leaders, Teachers and Careers Staff in Schools - Tuesday 27th September 2016 10.00 - 16.00 or Thursday 29th September 2016 10.00 -16.00. For further details and information on how to book your free place please visit: http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=31171
Primary Science & Technology Newsletter Summer 2016 (No.65)- The latest edition of the CLEAPSS Primary Science newsletter is now available to download. http://www.nottinghamschools.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=30903
Annual Membership is due for Nottingham ASBM, for SBMs and colleagues. Go to Membership to join or renew: http://nottinghamasbm.co.uk/
Official Statistics -National pupil projections: July 2016 - This statistical release provides national projections for the number of pupils in schools by type of school and age group. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-pupil-projections-july-2016
ReImagine: BBC 10 Pieces at Nottingham Contemporary
On the 14th of July young rock-pop musicians from across the East Midlands performed their modern re-interpretations of the current BBC 10 Pieces at the Nottingham Contemporary.
Organised by MEHEM (the Music Education Hubs of the East Midlands), ReImagine featured bands from Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire, who played their first collaborative concert.
The musicians involvedparticipated in a workshop with Mr Switch who is an ambassador for the BBC 10 Pieces initiative, and his orchestral arranger Miles Hancock, before their performances in the evening. For more information please visit: http://www.nottinghammusichub.org.uk/?path
Policy paper: Social mobility: response to the select committee report - Government response to the Lords select committee report on social mobility in the transition from school to work for 14 to 24 year olds. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-mobility-response-to-the-select-committee-report
Nottingham Contemporary - Celebrate the opening of two solo exhibitions, by German artistMichael Beutler and Russian-born, Nottingham-based Yelena Popova. Friday 15th July 6.30pm - 11pm FREE. For more information please visit: http://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/event/michael-beutler-yelena-popova-exhibition-opening?mc_cid=4292faae23&mc_eid=f99fc1feac
What is worth reading for teachers interested in research? - CEM blog - Centre for evaluation and monitoring. For the full blog please visit: http://cem.org/blog/what-is-worth-reading-for-teachers-interested-in-research/
Looking for Fun, Free, Family activities to take part in during the summer holidays? Well look no further! - ParkLives Nottingham offers a wide variety of fun activities for all ages at parks and open spaces all over Nottingham, activities include Archery, Pond Dipping, Tennis, Orienteering, Yoga, Swimming and much much more. We have activities running throughout the summer, perfect for anyone looking for fun, free activities during the holidays. For more information, the latest activity timetables and to book your place visit www.parklives.comYou can also find us at: Facebook – ParkLives Nottingham or Twitter - @ParkLivesNotts
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