News for Norfolk Education Providers

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.

Children's University is a national charity hosted throughout Norfolk by respected Multi-Academy Trust, Unity Schools Partnership. It offers an outstanding programme of personal development proven to positively impact attendance and promote a love of learning in all children. Children's University is proven to help with ways to increase attendance, engagement and attainment across your school.

Information about changes to the School 2 School (S2S) Support Service.

Redesigned High Needs SEND Teams for operational delivery of Statutory Needs Assessments and associated work under Children and Families Act duties 2015 for Education, Health and Care Plans case work.

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.

This recommended TA CPD pathway aims to enhance their skills and knowledge in various aspects of their role. The courses are designed to complement the existing induction and mentoring programs that schools and trusts may offer to their teaching assistants to develop their professional practice and career progression and meet the needs of their school community so that all children and young people in Norfolk can Flourish.

The One-minute guides (OMGs) offer information and helpful signposting in an accessible format. The guides cover a range of topics as well as providing information about specific services and processes.