Bulletin - Issue 25

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Issue 25, 19.3.2008

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'Go= ing for Gold' - careers performance

Wor= ds Unite Conference

Fle= xible extended nursery education

guida= nce & information

Lau= nch of government drug strategy

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Bur= sar conference

Con= tinuous Professional Development

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news

Tree planting with t= he Olympic Delivery Authority

Steve Herbert =	steve.herbert@learningtrust.co.uk=
2012 ‘Sc= hools at the Heart’ Project Manager	020 8820 7308

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has committed to leaving a net increase in ecological areas at the Olympic Park site.= East Marsh (near Homerton Road) has been identified as an opportunity to create a habitat for invertebrates.

The ODA would like to invite two class groups from a = local primary school in Hackney to take part in the final phase of this wo= rk which commences on 31 March 2008 and involves plug (small plant) and= seed planting. Set to take place mid-morning, this activity will be fully supervised and transport will available to collect and return childr= en to school.

Volunteers from the Hackney Marsh User Group and Lond= on Wildlife Trust may facilitate the planting and the media will a= lso be invited to film.

If you are interested in being part of this exciting project please contact Ste= ve Herbert – Schools at the Heart Project Manager by Wednesday 26 March.

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'Going for Gold' - A careers and Olympic related performance

Steve Herbert =	steve.herbert@learningtrust.co.uk=
2012 ‘Sc= hools at the Heart’ Project Manager	020 8820 7308

In partnership with the London Learning and Skills Council, Gibber Educational Theatre Company has designed an exc= iting and innovative educational theatre performance about the many differ= ent learning, career and voluntary opportunities open to young people th= rough London’s hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympics Gam= es.

The current tour of 130 schools has now been extended= to include schools across East London with dates available immediately until th= e end of May 2008. The performance is being offered to all KS4 & KS5 p= upils and is available free of charge.

If you would like to get Gibber Educational Theatre Company at your school please contact Schools at the Heart Project Manager Ste= ve Herbert as soon as possible.

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Words Unite Conferen= ce

Sarah Gorringe=	sarah.gorringe@learningt= rust.co.uk
Communications Executive	020 8820 7265

Headteachers and Literacy / Reading Coordinators:

Put this date in your diary!

Words Unite Conference
Queen Mary University of London
Mile End E1 4NS
Tuesday July 1, between 9:30am - 4pm

Headteachers and literacy/reading coordinators are in= vited to attend this event to celebrate a year of reading in Hackney.

The conference will be a showcase of Words Unite activities, events and the work of everyone involved as well as an opportunity to exchange ideas and foster enthusiasm for reading beyo= nd 2008.

Look out for an email invitation in April.

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Flexible extended nu= rsery education

Helen Broomby =	helen.broomby@learningtr= ust.co.uk
Flexible Exten= ded Entitlement Project Manager	020 8820 7598

The Learning Trust is a Pathfinder for the new Flexib= le Extended Free Nursery Education Scheme. Helen Broomby is the project manager working with schools and Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) settings on the delivery of this entitlement. = ;

The project extends free nursery education from 12.5 = hours per week to 15 hours per week for all 3 and 4 year old children. Sch= ools and other providers are asked to offer this in a flexible way. There= are a variety of ways in which children could take up the offer, for exa= mple over 2.5 school days; 3 x five hours or 3 hours on each of 5 days. &= nbsp;

All schools have been sent information on the project= . To find out more, Headteachers and Foundation Stage Coordinators are in= vited to a surgery on Thursday 3 April between 1pm and 3pm. To book a slot= or for more information please email Helen Broomby.<= o:p>

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guidance & information

Launch of new Government drug strategy

Nicola Babonea= u	nicola.baboneau@learning= trust.co.uk
Community & Partnerships	020 8820 7465

The Government, working with the police, enforcement agencies and prosecutors, treatment services, children’s servi= ces and communities, is determined to tackle the problem of drugs. Integ= ral to the action plan is improving school-based education, including prima= ry schools. Other actions include reducing the availability of alcohol, cigarettes and volatile substances through tougher action on illegal and underage sales; offering credible and useful drug advice= and information to young people – for example through the FRANK website; better tailoring of the drug treatment system to meet young people’s needs, ensuring a more seamless transition to adult services; and increasing access to sporting and other positive activities.

FRANK website www.talktofrank.co= m

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resources

ODA archaeolo= gy programme

Steve Herbert =	steve.herbert@learningtrust.co.uk=
2012 'Schools = at the Heart' Project Manager	020 8820 7308

The ODA (Olympic Delivery Authority) are launching th= eir Archaeology programme on 27 March at the Museum of Docklands, 10.00 -11.45am. They are inviting five pupils from Hackney to attend the launch. Pupils will learn how to undertake an archaeological dig by taking part in a ‘fake dig’. They will also learn about = finds on the Olympic site and the significance of finds in the Lower Lea V= alley in general.

Pupils should be Yr 5 or above. They could be primary, secondary or sixth form.

If your school would like more information or to nomi= nate some pupils please contact Schools at the Heart project manager Steve Herbert&n= bsp; – 020 8820 7308.

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training

Bursar and sc= hool business manager conference

Sue Cunningham=	sue.cunningham@learningt= rust.co.uk
School Workfor= ce Co-ordinator	020 8820 7217

CPD and Training are= working in partnership with neighbouring LAs to support and develop bursars = and school business managers. Our consortium is called The North East Lo= ndon Collaborative Forum.

Bursars and School Business Managers are invited to our first conference which will take place on Tuesday 24 June 2008 at West Ham United Football Club. = ;

This event is being = held in conjunction with Newham, Redbridge, Hackney, Barking & Dagenh= am, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest and we have engaged key note speake= rs and workshop facilitators from a variety of fields who will hopefully pr= ovide an interesting, informative and enjoyable day. This will also provide an opportunity for you to network with colleagues both withi= n and outside Hackney.

The Learning Trust h= as been allocated 20 places and to ensure Hackney representation CPD and Tra= ining are supporting attendance by funding 20 Hackney delegates.

Places will be offer= ed strictly on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

The deadline for registration is Thursday 27 March 2008.

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Continuing Professional Development

Natasha Jahoor=	natasha.jahoor@learningt= rust.co.uk
Training Administration Team Leader	020 8820 7309

Download a list of the latest professional development opportunities here.

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