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  • The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022: celebration resources

    Published 20/05/22

    The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is coming up, and the whole country will be celebrating the Queen’s historic 70-year reign. Each child in a state-funded primary school will be given their own free storybook before the end of term, but there are other opportunities for schools to get involved:

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  • Oak National Academy: resources translated into Ukrainian

    Published 20/05/22

    All 10,000 of their lessons, including video captions and worksheets, can now be auto-translated into Ukrainian. Thank you to teaching staff across the country, who are dedicated to making refugees feel supported to continue their education here.

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  • Help us secure ECF-based training and NPQ places for schools

    Published 05/05/22

    Please share with us your 'best guess' estimates as to how many Early Career Framework-based training places for ECTs and Mentors and/or National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for aspiring and/or current school leaders.

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  • Bradford Opportunity Area Litmus Survey Summer 2022

    Published 29/04/22

    In conjunction with Trinity College and the Careers Service at the University of Oxford, we are looking forward to rolling out the Litmus Bradford (a careers intentions survey) for schools again in the Summer term of 2022. If you would like your school to take part, or have any questions in the first instance, please contact Richard Petty at richard.petty@trinity.ox.ac.uk or contact the Bradford Opportunity Area at opportunityareas.bradford@education.gov.uk.

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  • Updated Newly Qualified Teaching funding information

    Published 26/04/22

    The induction for newly qualified teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic guidance previously stated that a one-off payment was available to all state-funded schools with NQTs completing their induction in summer 2021. This has been changed to all state-funded schools that have, or had, an NQT who completed their induction between the summer term of 2021 and the spring term of 2022. Payment will be made in arrears in the summer of 2022 based on eligible teachers recorded in the school workforce census, received as part of normal payments from the ESFA.

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  • Cyber Explorers

    Published 31/03/22

    The world that we live in is becoming increasingly technology-dependent. 
     
    Introducing Cyber Explorers, an initiative led by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) designed to engage 11-14 years olds in cybersecurity learning.
     
    Coinciding with demands from the digital technology sector, Cyber Explorers presents an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to safely navigate the modern online world and signpost students to further learning and careers in digital, cyber and wider technology. 
     
    Students will have access to stimulating, fun and inspirational content on a new interactive learning platform whilst they take a virtual voyage through Cyber City. They will start off by solving puzzles, quizzes and more challenges with the help of their own Cyber Ranger, before finally putting their new skills to good use and attempting to rescue Cyber City from Herbert the Hacker.
     
    Ranging from a social media influencer, sports professional, entrepreneur, environmentalist to a healthcare worker, students will select one character to embark on their journey of adventures with. Along the way, they will earn badges and unlock characters from the Cyber Squad.
     
    Register your Cyber Explorer at cyberexplorers.co.uk and help them develop the skills that are needed by employers in digital technology.

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  • Instructional Coaching Offer

    Published 31/03/22

    We are delighted to offer schools in Bradford, individually or via a partnership of schools such as a trust or local area partnership, our Bradford Opportunity Area funded Instructional Coaching Offer.

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  • Senior Mental Health Lead grant and training

    Published 29/03/22

     

    On Tuesday 29th March 2022, we hosted a briefing event for schools interested in drawing down DfE funding for Senior Mental Health Lead training. A recording of the event is available here.

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  • What to expect from the Early Career Framework

    Published 17/03/22

    Please find below a copy of the presentation from Paul Butler, Director of Exceed Teaching School Hub, to the participants of the Bradford for Teaching ITT Conference on Friday 18th March 2022.

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  • Maths Hub update

    Published 19/01/22

    The Maths Hubs Network and the NCETM are continuing to provide subject-specific professional development and support for all primary and secondary teachers of maths in 2022. All professional development opportunities are designed so they can adapt to changing circumstances and ensure that participants can collaborate safely and effectively.

    There are still spaces available on a range of Maths Hubs projects, including Years 5-8 Continuity, which focuses on the transition between primary and secondary maths, and a variety of Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics programmes, designed to support teachers at all stages of their career. Many Maths Hubs are also running Work Groups focusing on issues and topics specifically identified as relevant to their local area.

    In the last term of 2021, the DfE published new guidance for teaching maths at KS3. It was written by the Secondary Team at the NCETM, and additional resources to augment the guidance, including a two-minute explainer video and a podcast, are now available.

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  • Free school business support available for schools

    Published 19/01/22

    The Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL) are offering support to schools and academies.

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  • Teacher handbook: SEND

    Published 17/01/22

    Whole School SEND (WSS) have recently launched a SEND Teacher Handbook. This free resource is a comprehensive one-stop-shop resource aimed at supporting teachers to develop and embed SEN and inclusive practices in their classrooms.

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  • Senior mental health lead training

    Published 17/01/22

    The Department for Education (DfE) is offering a £1,200 grant for a senior member of school or college staff to access quality assured training to implement an effective whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing in your setting. Grants of £1,200 will be available to around a third of all eligible state schools and colleges in England in the 2021 to 2022 financial year. This is part of the government’s commitment to offer this training to all eligible schools and colleges by 2025.

    The grant is provided to cover (or contribute to) the cost of attending a quality assured course and may also be used to hire supply staff whilst leads are engaged in learning.

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  • Apple Distinguished School Showcase

    Published 17/01/22

    Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of leadership and educational excellence that demonstrate Apple’s vision for learning with technology.

    You’re invited to this online event to hear from leaders and educators and learn how they successfully implemented a vision for a technology-rich environment to support learning goals.

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  • Secondary school cyber survey 2021-22 (West Yorkshire Police)

    Published 05/01/22

    West Yorkshire Police are carrying out a survey of online behaviour across all secondary schools in West Yorkshire. It should take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. It will help the police to understand the way in which young people use the internet and will help in providing a better, more informed service to children. 

    It is completely anonymous. The Survey will close on the 19th January 2022.

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