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Assessment and Data Newsletter: Issue 6

The February edition of the Assessment and Data Newsletter is now available, providing provides essential reminders and key information for schools.

Training resources: Tackling child exploitation

FAO: Headteachers, DSLs , 6 February 2026 11:52

Two free training opportunities for DSLs regarding exploitation to help boost confidence to tackle this issue, developed following feedback from the safeguarding self-evaluation.

2026/27 Budget Share

FAO: Headteachers, Finance , 3 February 2026 10:00

The 2026/27 Budget Share documents will be available to view online on Friday 27 February 2026.

Education Finance Autumn 2025 RAG

FAO: Headteachers, Finance, Governors , 27 January 2026 10:00

Today the Autumn RAG will be issued to schools by email and available for you in your MySchool account.

Element 3 Funding: Keeping SEND information up to date

FAO: Headteachers, , SENDCos, Finance, Governors , 27 January 2026 09:59

This is an annual reminder for schools to keep their SEND information accurate and up to date, to maintain the best possible understanding of pupil needs and the support in place.

Audit of school safeguarding practices: 2025 analysis report

FAO: Headteachers, DSLs, Governors , 27 January 2026 09:58

A comprehensive analysis report has been written, highlighting key areas from the Safeguarding Self Evaluation Form, following last year's audit of safeguarding practices in Norfolk education settings.

All Age Carers Identity Passport launching

FAO: All schools , 27 January 2026 09:57

The Carers Identity Passport provides a discreet and consistent way for Young Carers to explain their situation. Launching on 2 Feb, the All Age Carers Identity Passport will now include additional icons and information for Young Carers.

Norfolk's Early Years Festival of Professional Development 2026

FAO: Early Years staff, Reception teachers and TAs , 23 January 2026 16:51

Join us for a day of inspiration, learning and connection with Early Years professionals from across Norfolk.

Norfolk Wraparound Childcare Conference 2026

FAO: Wraparound Childcare Providers , 23 January 2026 16:35

A unique opportunity to engage in high-quality professional learning, with inspiring keynote speakers and engage in hands-on workshops that focus on approaches that can be taken straight back into Wraparound childcare provision.

Crucial Crew Road Safety Quiz

FAO: Primary schools (Years 4, 5, 6) , 22 January 2026 11:52

Download the Crucial Crew Road Safety Quiz to help pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 build essential road safety skills through an engaging, facilitator-led session and guidance.

Assessment and Data Newsletter - January issue

In this issue: • Reception Baseline Assessment • Statutory participation in trialling of national curriculum assessments • Year 6 Writing Assessment Forums • 2026 KS2 Tests marker • NCA Portal users • Funded RISE sessions • Norfolk Assessment and Data Deadlines 2025-2026 • Calendar of Statutory Assessment Guidance

Year 6 Writing Assessment Forums

FAO: Year 6 teachers, Senior Leaders, KS2 leads , 22 January 2026 10:57

Led by experienced Norfolk moderators, these forums are available to support teachers in gaining a clear understanding of the end of KS2 writing assessment standards, and to provide an opportunity to moderate writing alongside colleagues from across the local area.

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