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Guidance for Newly Arrived People New

The National Strategies have launched guidance materials on support for newly arrived pupils. The guidance comes with Continuing Professional Development Materials and is supported by an on line forum which can be found below:

• www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/profdev/wholeschool/ns_ws_neap_cpdmodule/

Ethnic Minority Achievement New

There is a new section on ethnic minority achievement which gives a range of teaching and support resources including picture galleries. More...

Hertfordshire BME Service New

Herts BME Advocacy service is an independent, free, confidential countywide service which works with communities and agencies to ensure that school environments are free from discrimination or harassment, helping children to feel safe and supported in order to meet their full potential. More

Modernisation of the Minority Ethnic Curriculum Support Service - "Fit for the Future" - Team Consultation

Please find below a short questionnaire to shape discussion in team meetings to be held before 23 May 2008.

• Word 2003, 78kb/5 pages, 02/05/2008, meccs_team_consultation.doc
  

Equality and Diversity - A Service Delivery Toolkit for Schools

This Toolkit has been commissioned by Hertfordshire CSF as part of its commitment to equality and diversity. The purpose of the Toolkit is to provide schools with the information and tools they need to prepare their equality scheme(s) and implement their action plans effectively. Download here...

Directory of Complementary and Supplementary Schools

There are currently 56 complementary and supplementary schools in the new Directory of Complementary and Supplementary Schools....See Directory

Beginner Bilingual Pupils in Primary Schools DVD Launch

MECSS have launched a new DVD intended to assist schools in supporting their beginner bilingual learners. The DVD draws upon best practice in a number of Hertfordshire schools and copies will be sent to schools shortly.

The History of the Presence of Black People in Britain. An Exhibition Resource for Schools

Please click on the link below to see a flyer giving information about how to book this valuable new Exhibition Resource, developed by MECSS, which is available for loan to schools at a nominal charge.

The materials can be used in a range of contexts and for different purposes but it will be of particular interest in History and PSHE contexts. The Exhibition is suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stages 3 & 4. A pack of materials is also supplied when a booking is confirmed.

For information about how to book the Exhibition for your school please contact: sue.briggs@hertscc.gov.uk Tel: 01462 618626

The history of the presence of Black People in Britain

• Acrobat pdf, 388kb/2 pages, 4/06/2006, black_exhib_resource.pdf

Promoting Diversity in Schools Toolkit

This toolkit is aimed at helping governors and school managers create and manage a diverse workforce and to ensure that equality and diversity are integral to all aspects of the school's employment practice.

• Promoting Diversity Toolkit

Training Resources

New DVD/video resource from MECSS on meeting the needs of African Caribbean students in secondary schools. This 22 minute film is designed to be used as a training resource for staff or for use with senior students.

• Listen! We're Aiming High

Calendar

• Interfaith Religious Calendars - Day by Day, Month by Month, Year by Year - Sacred times provide occasions for celebration, reflection, prayer, and devotion.