School news highlights - Norfolk Schools and Learning Providers

Decorate and eat your pumpkin competition

FAO: Children aged 16 and under , 23 October 2024 09:51

As a part of Food Savvy, Norfolk County Council' s food waste reduction campaign, we promote decorating pumpkins instead of carving them. This way you can have all the fun without the mess and your pumpkin stays is prime condition which means you can cook with it later.

Free support to help identify young carers

FAO: School staff , 22 October 2024 09:00

Access free help to identify young carers; support to train staff and community workers; help to support young carers individually and in groups, as well as access information about how education settings can work towards the Young Carers in Schools Award.

Reminder - Dedicated Schools Grant consultation window closes on Thursday 24 October 2024

FAO: All schools , 22 October 2024 08:57

Final briefing sessions on 22 and 23 October

Promotional materials now available for the Big Norfolk Holiday Fun

FAO: Teachers and Support Workers , 21 October 2024 10:31

The winter Big Norfolk Holiday Fun will run from 30 December 2024 - 3 January 2025.

Grant of £1000 to help fund a breakfast club

Kellogg's offers schools the opportunity to apply for a grant of £1000 to help fund a breakfast club. A limited number of grants are available so priority will be given to those schools that have 35% and above of children in receipt of pupil premium funding.

Train to Teach Information Evening- 6 Nov 5- 6pm at The Forum

Meet the Inspiration Teaching Hub Training team. Ask questions and hear all about how you can train to teach with Inspiration Teaching School Hub through the National Institute of Teaching.

Important information regarding Attendance Trials

FAO: Headteacher, principal, SLT , 18 October 2024 17:58

School can no longer undertake Attendance Trials due to recent DfE guidance.

Norfolk Virtual School for Looked After Children - Professional Development Calendar

This is the professional development calendar for Norfolk Virtual school for Looked After Children. You will find the training we are offering with links to book onto them.

Norfolk Practice Week 18-22 Nov 2024- Brochure

We are delighted to be able to share with you the brochure for our upcoming Practice Week, taking place Monday 18th to Friday 22 November 2024. The theme for this Practice Week is 'Opportunities' from our shared Flourish ambition. We have a packed week of learning events, so we're sure they will be something of interest to anyone working to improve the lives of children, young people and families across Norfolk.

Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse newsletter

FAO: Designated Safeguarding Leads , 14 October 2024 12:18

DSLs may already be aware of the range of helpful resources available to assist education settings from the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse but they also publish a monthly newsletter. DSLs can keep up to date with the latest publications, events and opportunities from the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) in their monthly newsletter.

Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership working with fathers good practice workshops

FAO: Designated Safeguarding Leads , 14 October 2024 11:47

Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP) has identified Father Inclusivity as a priority for the partnership. Places are available for the November and December good practice workshops with further details about Father Inclusive practice in the article.

Food Vouchers for Free School Meal eligible pupils November 2024 to March 2025 - October Update

FAO: Headteachers / Finance Officers / All School Staff , 14 October 2024 10:49

The following information is to notify schools that Norfolk County Council is extending the scheme from the previously agreed October 2024 through to March 2025. This is reflective of the recent government announcement.