News for Norfolk Education Providers

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The KS2 moderation team is seeking to recruit new moderators for the forthcoming academic year. Those wishing to be considered for the post of LA moderator must submit an expression of interest to the assessment team by 19th July 2024.

The Virtual School for Children in Care, Previously in Care, Children with a Social Worker and Kinship would like to invite Designated Teachers, Designated Safeguarding Leads, SENDCos and Senior Leaders to attend an information sharing, breakfast briefing, September 2024.

The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun programme is now open for bookings. Help us promote the scheme to eligible benefits-related children and families.

If you have any new Teaching Assistants due to start in September 2024, or vacancies to fill have you considered a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship to support your staff development?

The Summer Reading Challenge launches on the 6 of July in Norfolk libraries. It supports literacy, encourages reading for pleasure and mitigates against the literacy "dip" noticed by teachers in September.

There is a need to revise Norfolk's Fair Access Protocol to take account of changes to process following the latest statutory guidance "Working Together to Improve School Attendance" and there is a statutory requirement to consult with all schools on the revised Protocol.

Our June edition of Norfolk SENDIASS Spotlight e-newsletter has been published with SEND updates, information and articles.

Upcoming SEND information fair at Greenfields Community Centre in Norwich on 9th July. Please share with families you work with.

As you prepare for children with SEND to begin their journey into school, these are some useful considerations to ensure a warm and inclusive welcome for all children and their families.