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FFT special autumn event

To mark the launch our new FFT Estimates Service, we’re hosting two special online events for Aspire primary schools.

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Industrial action: association of educational psychologists

The Association of Educational Psychologists has announced that their members will be holding a series of strikes during the autumn term as a result of their formal pay dispute.

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Coronavirus and media enquiries: advice for schools

If you’re approached by the media because there have been cases of coronavirus identified at your school and you would like some support with a response, you can contact the city council’s press office.

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SEND - EHC Plans update

I want to introduce myself as the interim Head of SEND, taking over from Joe Dawson on 21 October 2019.

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‘FIVE A DAY’ Your tips for a healthier screen time.

Dr Sanjiv Nichani OBE:  Senior Consultant Paediatrician at the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre and Leicester Children’s Hospital is raising awareness of the effects of screen time on the health, well-being and safeguarding of children and young people.

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Payscales and contracts

Details of payscales and contracts can be found below:

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Element 3 funding

This page is for schools and early years settings that want to apply for additional funding to support a child or young person with special education needs who does not have an Education Health and Care Plan.

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Foundation degree in learning and teaching

Are you looking to develop your support staff who are currently working in schools and who wish to gain a recognised qualification specific to their role? The University of Northampton has the courses to support this professional development and can provide the one day a week teaching in a central Leicestershire venue.

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Early years transitions – new approach

Over the last academic year, the local authority has been working closely with the sector, to review best practice guidance in supporting effective Early Years (EY) transitions. Through consultation at large scale events, and with the support of the Transitions Steering Group, we have been able to pull together a toolkit for EY transitions, that is reflective of what the sector shared are their 'wants' and their 'needs'.

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Update from the department of education prevent team

The Department for Education has asked me to share the following email with all schools. The content is that of the DfE and I felt it important to share with you as this is their offer of support. If you have any issues or concerns, please do contact the DfE directly at preventduty.SUPPORT@education.gov.uk.

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