News for Norfolk Education Providers

The new Red Book 2024 - 2025, "Critical Incident and Trauma Management in schools, academies and other settings" is now downloadable from 'My School' (login required). It will be accessible to all LA schools, as well as to academies and independent schools that have bought into the Critical Incident Service and who will have received their copy via email.

Over the six week break many schools may have made changes to their establishment details or governance arrangements. It is vital that all education settings keep their Get Information About Schools (GIAS) record up to date. Even if you feel there are no changes necessary, it is always a good idea to check your page to ensure that your school information is correct and up to date.

In support of national Cycle to School week, 23rd - 27th September 2024, Norfolk County Council Road Safety Team are encouraging Norfolk schools to make their 'pledge to pedal' this year.

Fully funded training for Playworkers in Wraparound Provision - 'Playworkers - Prepare to Play' will explore playwork theory, play environments, engagements and interventions, as well as creating an action plan for change. Also, two courses on nutrition - 'Building Healthy Bodies and Engaged Brains' and 'Supporting Food Allergies and Intolerances' - essential training to build knowledge on fuelling children to achieve their best and getting creative with healthy swaps for those with allergies and intolerances.

Many SENDCOs review and update their setting's SEN Information Report (SIR) at the beginning of the autumn term. We are pleased to share that the SIR Best Practice Guide has been updated to help you.

To help schools complete their required finance training for audit purposes, the training team have produced the new finance training programme for the coming academic year.

Following the release of MI Sheet 69/24 , the following information is to notify schools that the Household Support Funding as things stand is coming to an end, therefore we are requesting that the final September & October vouchers are raised together at the start of September.

This resource pack features some essential 'Principles of Practice,' detailing five evidence-based principles designed to facilitate successful transitions. Additionally, it includes tailored 'Welcome Packs' to support the transitions of specific groups of children and young people.