Devasted that Luljeta Nuzi has died after a long fight with cancer. An incredible, dynamic, fierce woman whose optimism and passion for equality for all, in education, as women, as members of refugee and global majority communities will remain an inspiration for those who met her. I first met Luljeta in 2009 when she came […]
NEW guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Out-Of-School-Settings
The Government have updated their guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Out-Of-School-Settings.
This guidance covers advice on what policies and procedures providers should have in place for:
- health and safety
- safeguarding and child protection
- staff suitability
- governance
It covers out-of-school settings such as:
- community activities – for example, youth clubs
- before- and after-school clubs
- holiday clubs
- supplementary schools – for example, language, cultural and religious
- private tuition
- music lessons
- sports training
All children have the right to attend fun, safe activities; and whether you are a volunteer or a setting leader you have an important role to play in this.
Keep children in your setting safe by following the simple steps outlined in the updated Keeping Children Safe in Out-of-school Settings guidance.
Remember that everyone in the setting needs to work together to keep children safe, so make sure your policies and procedures are user-friendly and available to all staff and volunteers.
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Manchester Supplementary Schools Partnership Meeting
The next Manchester Supplementary Schools Partnership meeting will take place on Wednesday 27th September 2023 at 1pm in Luther King House.
Please register your attendance using this Eventbrite link by Friday 22nd September.
During the meeting we will:
- Introduce new members and network
- Review the priorities and needs of supplementary schools (including creating a map to highlight venue requirements across the and city and reviewing training needs).
- Discuss governance of the partnership
- Receive a guest workshop from Gaddum – bereavement training focused on recognising the signs of bereavement and grief in children and young people, plus how to support them.
The Phoenix Way – Children and Youth Emergency Round
The Youth Endowment Fund has announced a new partnership with The Phoenix Way to distribute funding to Black, Asian and other minority-led charities and community groups.
The first round is open to applications now – it is a £1m emergency grant funding round for Black and racially minoritised community organisations who may already have or will suffer disruption to their programmes due to current inflation and the Cost-of-Living Crisis.
Applicants can apply for grants of £20,000.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the 8th May 2023.
If you have a question about this grant round please email thephoenixway@globalfundforchildren.org
Energy Bill Relief Scheme Questionnaire
On 1st October 2022, the Government launched the Energy Bills Relief Scheme, which will provide support with energy cost relief to eligible organisations until at least through to 31st March 2023. In parallel, the Government has also launched a three-month review which will identify businesses and organisations most at risk from higher energy costs that will still require support after 31st March and consider the most appropriate means of providing this support.
A critical part of this review is gathering direct information from non-domestic customers themselves. This is an opportunity to ensure that out-of-school settings, supplementary schools and youth settings are represented and understood in the review. We would therefore be grateful if you could please provide data that will help to understand your experience of energy price fluctuations and your vulnerability in future.
Link to the questionnaire: https://beis.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTob3uhBoMiwgOW
This survey includes questions on a range of topics, including information about the organisation, energy costs and usage, other costs and your expectations for the months ahead. Responses to this questionnaire will help inform and shape the review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.
All the data provided will be confidential and not shared outside of Government. The questionnaire will close at 11:55pm on Sunday 30th October 2022.