Free School Meals Online Survey
We are currently reviewing the way Free School Meals (FSM) are processed. Under a planned revision, it is proposed that eligibility checks for FSM entitlement be made electronically. To help us effectively remodel the service we would like schools to complete a short online survey. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/meals/

HertCam Events 2008 - 2009
University of Cambridge Faculty of Education and Hertfordshire CSF announce a one-year part-time courses focusing on Teacher-led Development with subject focus related to MFL, ICT or Maths. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/goodpractice/

14-19 Newsletter - Autumn 2008
Latest updates on diplomas, 14-19 networks and events, employer engagement, SAPG plans for 2008-10. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/14-19/

RAISEonline Update and 2008 Data Analysis
For the latest information on RAISEonline and for queries about 2008 data analysis and remarked test script see the FAQs. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/assessment/

Licence to Cook Training
'The pupils love it and it has motivated me to get cooking with Year 7 and other groups of pupils in my school’. If you have not already attended training and would like to get on a training course please contact the Hertfordshire trainers.  More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/dandt/

Teacher Led-Development One Year Part-Time Course
University of Cambridge Faculty of Education and Hertfordshire CSF announce a one-year part-time courses focusing on Teacher-led Development with subject focus related to MFL, ICT or Maths. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/goodpractice/

Assessment Certificates for Dance
The Hertfordshire County Dance Teachers’ Association and Clare Mellish, Adviser for Dance have worked collaboratively to prepare Assessment Certificates for KS1 to KS4 in line with QCA and DCSF guidance for Dance. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/dance/

FPSAdvance.net Overview Sessions
Financial Services for Schools will be running further overview sessions on FPSAdvance.net, strategic financial planning software. The sessions, on the 14th October, are free of charge, and will take up to two hours. Please refer to the FSS website for dates, times and booking arrangements. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/traded/

Improvements to the Schools' Bulletin and Postbag
CSF Communications is continually looking at ways to improve the way HCC communicates with schools. The ICT in Schools Partnership Working Group have approved the change to the current system for sending electronic versions of the schools bulletin from 20 October 2008. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/bulletin/

Mantle of the Expert - 5th November 2008
'Mantle of the Expert' is a tried and tested way of making the curriculum more creative. It raises the self esteem of pupils by encouraging them to take on the mantle of the expert to problem solve.  More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/gifted/

Promoting Community Resilience through Schools - 27th October 2008
An invitation to a Government workshop as part of a national project to develop community resilience through schools. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/leadership/

Claim up to £1000 subsidy for Headteachers’ Career Coaching!
30 Hertfordshire headteachers recently took advantage of up to £1000 funding for career coaching, provided by Train to Gain. Feedback has been extremely positive, and we are now able to repeat this offer which addresses one of our current Leadership Strategy priorities - to offer subsidised career coaching to Hertfordshire headteachers. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/leadership/

Effective Leaders Programme - Programme for Middle Leaders with Senior Leadership Potential
We are, for the second year, offering a powerful development programme for teachers who are currently middle leaders in Hertfordshire, with the potential for senior leadership. Applications close 24th October 2008. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/leadership/

Channelmogo goes Live!
Hertfordshire Children's Trust Partnership's online information site for young people in the county is now live. This inter-active website offers vidcasts, mp3 downloads, competitions and opportunities for discussion and webchats for young people in a safe environment. It is also includes session plans to support topics in the PSHE & Citizenship curriculum. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/eservices/elearning/

Commissioning (Purchasing)Toolkit for School Revised
The latest "revised " version of the Commissioning (Purchasing)Toolkit for School is now available along with a number of new appendices. There are still some places left on the next training course for schools on the 8th October 2008. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/commissioning/

National Anti-bullying Week 17 - 21 November 2008
Theme: Being Different, Belonging Together
Resources: The Anti Bullying Alliance will be sending resources to all schools during September. Find out more about the National Anti-Bullying Week. 
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/hwb/

Let the World Know How You are Celebrating European Festival of Languages Day - 26th September 2008
Share your celebration of languages with the Press and wider world. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/mfl/

Philosophy for Children (P4C) Conference 2008 - 12th November 2008
This years keynote speaker is Barry Hymer who show how P4C can play a part in constructing gifts and talents, not just identifying them. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/gifted/

European Health and Safety Week 20-24 October 2008
This year’s European Health and Safety Week is about sensible risk management. Schools can join in by entering our risk awareness competitions with a chance to win a prize! More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/healthandsafety/

ICT: Autumn Term Primary & Secondary News
The Primary update includes: Learning Platform Update, Smart Notebook - Version 10, SEAL Resources, ICT Clusters, Harnessing Technology Grant, and more... The Secondary Newsletter includes: New KS3 PoS, Diplomas, Functional Skills Pilot Centres, Herts Short Film Challenge 2008 and more...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/ict/

Talking Leadership - Lead in Herts - 16th October 2008
An event for aspiring school leaders with seminars and workshops and a key note speech by John West-Burnham. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/leadership/

FSS: Release of FPSadvance.net Financial Planning Software
Following consultation with schools, Financial Services for Schools is pleased to announce that they shall be releasing the new FPSadvance.net financial planning software to schools from early October. How to order your copy and more about FPSadvance.net.
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/traded/

Assessment: Value Added Lines for A2 and AS levels
Blank value added lines for a wide range of subjects, sourced from the Learner Achievement Tracker, can be downloaded. Schools may like to use these as a tool for subject department leaders to carry out analysis of pupil results, by manually plotting results on the graphs. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/assessment/

Updated Admissions Booklets and Guidance
Updated admissions booklets for primary, secondary and determined admissions. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/csf/

FSS: Termly Return Bulletin Now Available
The bulletins containing instructions on how to complete the Termly Return have now been posted on the grid. Included are details about how to submit the return using the Solero system. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/traded/

Autumn 2008 ICT & Mathematics Cluster Groups
This term the Primary ICT clusters will focus on ICT within the Mathematics Framework and will be presented in partnership with the Primary National Strategy team.  More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/ict/

Single Central Record Assessments
The Single Central Record Assessment Team has been tasked by CSF to assess all schools records by the end of January 2009, and will continue to run an annual rolling programme.  New mandatory template and guidance have been produced by the team in order to assist schools bring their records up to date. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/crb/

Security Key Holding Services - Reminder
Reduce the risks and inconvenience to your staff of having to attend property alarm activations out of hours. Arena Security currently holds the County’s security Contract, they offer a professional key-holding service and trained security personnel. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/info/premises/

Parking and Travel Arrangements for Delegates Coming to Hertfordshire Development Centre at Robertson House

The new Hertfordshire Development Centre (HDC) at Robertson House opens for business on Monday 1st September 2008. We are pleased to confirm that the training centre has its own dedicated delegate car park, located off Bessemer Drive, with 335 spaces. More...
www.thegrid.org.uk/schoolworkforce/

Learning to Make a Living Conference - Free Entry! 17 October 2008
Under the banner of PSHE, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) have devised new programmes of study at KS3 & KS4 to tackle essential 21st Century curriculum components, ‘all in one place’. Exciting programmes cover two areas: Personal Well Being and Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability. The second of these is the focus of this large show case Conference. More...
  www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/pshe/