News for Norfolk Education Providers

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.

Parent Champions Norfolk are looking for new parent and carer volunteers to support families in their local community. The volunteers offer signposting to the services available in Norfolk which helps families to make informed choices and access the right services when they need them.

All PP+ funding for looked after children should now be requested through the PEP document, as soon as a funding need is identified and always before an intervention is put in place. Exceptional funding needs already identified for the Autumn term should be discussed with your Virtual School Adviser and recorded on the live PEP by 30th June 24, there is no need to wait for a PEP meeting.

Join the Apprenticeships Norfolk team for a live QA session for multi-academy trust schools. The session will cover how apprenticeships can future-proof your teams and bring in new talent. We will also talk about how to effectively utilise apprenticeship levy funds in-house, or with other businesses through levy-transfers.

The Norfolk Plant Heritage Group established the Jan Paulger Young Gardeners' Award which provides a sum of £500 to assist with a primary school gardening project.

Norfolk County Council has secured funding from The Bikeability Trust via Active Travel England to offer Norfolk children in education with funded cycling opportunities. We also have funded courses to support students with the knowledge to fix their bicycles.

Autism Education Trust - Good Autism Practice - New date for Autumn Term - Face to Face

Autism Education Trust - Making Sense of Autism - New date for Autumn Term

Restorative approaches in schools focus on improving relationships, reducing exclusions, and equipping staff to manage difficult situations. By prioritizing positive connections and addressing underlying behavioural causes, such as trauma or social-emotional needs, restorative practices create a more inclusive and supportive school environment where all students can thrive.