Aspiring Hertfordshire Headteachers’ Programme
We are now recruiting for the September 2012 cohort of the Aspiring Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Headteachers’ Programme. The programme is designed to support strong candidates who are committed to applying for headship in the near future or who have been identified as being potential headteachers and need a boost of confidence to apply.  More
Wednesday 16th May 2012 |
School Websites and 'Cookies'
A cookie is a small text file downloaded on to a device when a user accesses certain websites. School websites which use’ cookies’ now need to gain users consent by law. The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation 2011 came into effect on the 25th May 2011 and will be enforced by the Information Commissioners Office. For advice on what to do.... More
Wednesday 16th May 2012 |
Important Changes to Accessing Funding for the National Award for SEN Co-ordination
There are important changes in the way the DfE will be funding places for the mandatory training for SENCos new to role. Schools / SENCos will need to apply online (likely to be on the 18th May) and places will be allocated on a first come first served bases. More
Monday 14th May 2012 |
A Flying Start in English: Looking at Year 6-7 Transition - 22nd May 2012
This course is aimed at teachers in both phases and aims to explore how to focus on certain key skills in
reading, writing, speaking and listening, alongside effective strategies for improving pupils’ development of
them in order to give them a flying start. Book online
Monday 14th May 2012 |
A Big Bang Call to Hertfordshire Schools
The Big Bang Eastern Fair will take place on 4 July 2012 at the Imperial War Museum Duxford and SETPOINT Hertfordshire is inviting all secondary schools in Hertfordshire to take part. More
Monday 14th May 2012 |
New Headteachers Course - June/July 2012
Financial Services for Schools is delivering a two part New Headteachers' Course in June/July 2012. The aim of the course is to provide primary, special and nursery headteachers with an overview of school finances and budget management. More
Monday 14th May 2012 |
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month - June 2012
Are you ready for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month which takes place in June, giving everyone the chance to celebrate and raise awareness of the unique history and culture of Traveller communities? We can offer a fun filled interactive training session entitled 'My big fun Gypsy workshop'. More
Friday 11th May 2012 |
Viewing Energy Bills Online
Schools will be able to view their energy bills on line rather than the historic method of copying and posting the invoices to sites. The site is now live and schools will shortly be sent their user names and passwords. A user guide is now available to download. More
Thursday 10th May 2012 |
Walk to School Week 21st-25th May 2012
Walk to school resources will be sent out to schools week beginning 14th May 2012. Meanwhile enter the Living Streets competition to design a your own Walk to School banner and win a class worth of shoes! More
Thursday 10th May 2012 |
Latest Good Practice Case Studies
A varied selection of case studies have been published during March and April covering: Use of iPads, Netbooks and Kindle eReaders, Using Facebook for Communication & Promotion, Use of Edmodo ‘Social Learning Platform’,
International Schools Award and a Pupil Voice Conference. More
Wednesday 9th May 2012 |
eSafety Newsletter
- Summer 2012
In this termly newsletter we focus
on engaging and promoting eSafety with Parents and Carers.
Appropriate sections can be added to your newsletters or school website to help raise awareness and support parents with keeping their children ‘Safe Online’. More
Wednesday 9th May 2012 |
Changes to QTS for Some Overseas Trained Teachers and FE Teachers with QTLS
Guidance on the changes to Qualified Teacher Status which came into effect from 1st April 2012 for teachers who qualified in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and further education teachers who have been awarded QTLS (Qualfied Teacher Learning and Skills) by the Institute for Learning (IfL). More
Tuesday 8th May 2012 |
New Biometrics Guidance for Schools
Schools using systems that store student biometric data now need to gain active consent before collecting biometric data for any new students/pupils. Schools considering the purchase of a biometric system will need to get active consent for each student / pupil before their data can be collected and stored. More
Tuesday 8th May 2012 |
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LA Funding for Accredited SpLD Training
Teachers and Teaching Assistants (TAs) working in school can apply for funding for a range of accredited SpLD courses from a range of course providers. More
Tuesday 8th May 2012 |
TES Advertising - New Discounted Rate for Hertfordshire Schools
We have negotiated a new discounted rate for Hertfordshire schools that book via teachinherts.com. You will be dealing directly with the TES (rather than through TMP/Tribal the advertising agency), and you will be eligible for substantial discounts and no production charges.
This is achievable by Hertfordshire schools working together to increase buying power. More
Tuesday 8th May 2012 |
Herts County Show Olympic and Jubilee Art Competition - Deadline 11th May 2012
Has your school submitted its entries for the annual Herts County Show school competition to be in with a chance to win a class trip to Willows Farm and £150 cash? Winning pupils also receive a family ticket to the show which this year will be a colourful affair with a joint theme of the Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Organisers have called it "Hertfordshire's biggest street party" More...
Friday 4th May 2012 |
Case Study: Using iPads in Art to Create Work Inspired by David Hockney
In the Spring term of 2012 a group of able, gifted and talented students at Sandringham School in years 8 and 9 took part in a project where they used iPads to create artwork inspired by ‘paintings’ by David Hockney. Whilst this project was for a group of able, gifted and talented students, the teachers involved definitely feel there is great potential in using the iPads in art for all students. More...
Wednesday 2nd May 2012 |
Health & Well Being: Self Harm Guidance Alert
Hertfordshire Police have alerted Children's Services to a worrying website (www.tumblr.com). Please alert staff and highlight that this is NOT a supportive or informative website for children and young people. Practice guidance and the new Tools for Schools document has been produced to support schools on a range of emotional health and wellbeing issues. It includes a useful checklist for schools of 'when to worry'. More
Wednesday 2nd May 2012 |
Department for Health Initiative, Get Ready – Games4Life for Schools Launches in May
Aiming to inspire children and their families to get their active minutes everyday. Active minutes are the ones that really get our hearts pumping, helping us to feel good and strengthening our hearts and bones too. The Games4Life packs have lots of fantastic ideas for primary teachers and school children to harness the energy and excitement of summer 2012. More
Monday 30th April 2012 |
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Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire: Deadline extended to 9th May 2012
By now you should have received a letter inviting you to take part in the Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire. This questionnaire is an excellent tool for schools to use which provides data for an extensive range of health and wellbeing priorities. The data is particularly useful for the four key judgements of the new Ofsted framework. We hope that the benefits for the school will encourage you to participate in the survey. More
Monday 30th April 2012 |
Hertfordshire is Ready for Winners Newsletter - April 2012
The route the iconic Olympic Flame will take through Hertfordshire on the weekend of 7 and 8 July has been announced, providing the perfect opportunity for families, friends and communities to plan their celebrations. More
Monday 30th April 2012 |
Bristol Document Summaries - April 2012 
The latest summaries are now available covering: Behaviour and Discipline in Schools;
Careers Guidance for Schools;
School Funding Reform;
Future of Statistics;
Subject progression from GCSE to AS Level;
Making a Mark;
Moving English Forward;
Review of Early Education and Childcare Qualifications and
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage More
Thursday 27th April 2012 |
Gifted and Talented Newsletter - Summer 2012
The latest local and national news for gifted and talented including deadlines for Dux awards (27th April) and summer schools funding (30th April). More
Thursday 27th April 2012 |
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Staff Benefits - Ill Health Insurance and Financial Advice 
A reminder about free financial planning seminars and drop in sessions about ill health insurance provided by Foresters Friendly Society available to all HCC staff, including those in schools. More
Monday 23rd April 2012 |
Caretaker Training Course 6th - 7th June 2012
We are arranging a fully BIC’s certified training course to be held at Sawbrigdeworth over two days for caretakers. More
Monday 23rd April 2012 |
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Induction for New SENCos
This course (one twilight and two further days) is for colleagues new to the SENCo/INCo role. The course offers direction and practical ideas to support delegates in ensuring that all children and young people in their school make good progress. More
Thursday 19th April 2012 |
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Small Schools Headteacher's Update: 30 May 2012
All small school heads are invited to the next meeting. Guest speakers will be addressing issues faced specifically by small schools and ways in which we can access support and address the future with confidence. Guest Speakers: Justin Donovan, Carole Bennett & Tracy Warner. More
Tuesday 16th April 2012 |
ALERT - Connexions-direct.com Website
We have recently identified that the main information website for the national support service for 13 - 19, Connexions Direct now redirects to an American site which has unsuitable information and links for young people. Please can you check everything in your School and remove any items that have this address on. More
Tuesday 16th April 2012 |
Data Collection Calendar - Summer 2012
The summer term data collection calendars which list both collections expected from schools and information planned to be provided to schools have been published. More
Friday 13th April 2012 |
Children's Services News - April 2012
Key news updates from Hertfordshire Children's Services, including Education and Early Intervention Services. View Newsletter
Thursday 12th April 2012 |
URGENT: School Web Site Hosting Renewals 2012-13
If you purchased website hosting for your school website last year and have not renewed with RM by the deadline of the 31st March 2012 or made alternative arrangements, you risk losing your school website. More
Tuesday 3rd April 2012 |
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Bristol Document Summaries - March 2012
The latest summaries are now available covering:
The Impacts of High Stakes Testing on School Students and Their Families;
Early Entry to GCSE; Music in Schools: Wider Still, and Wider; Financial Education & the Curriculum; Cultural Education in England; Solving the Maths Problem; Implementing STEM Careers Strategy in Secondary Schools More
Tuesday 3rd April 2012 |
Inspection 2012 - SENCOs Are You Ready? - 23rd May 2012
A half day course examining the new Ofsted inspection arrangements which
came into place in January 2012, focussing specifically on the leadership
and management role of the SENCo/INCo. More
Monday 2nd April 2012 |
The New Hertfordshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education - Briefing Events for Primary and Secondary Schools - 30th May 2012
There are new statutory requirements for RE in Hertfordshire schools from September 2012 and these briefings will enable delegates to gain a thorough understanding of the changes and the effect of these upon the learning outcomes and experiences of all pupils in the RE classroom. More
Monday 2nd April 2012 |
