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 […]
‘London’s Out of School Settings Rise to the Challenge’ Webinar Series
The National Resource Centre for Supplementary Education (NRCSE) in Partnership with Young People’s Foundation, Securing Success and John Lyon’s Charity is pleased to announce a webinar series entitled ‘London’s Out of School Settings Rise to the Challenge’. Presented by and for London’s diverse out-of-school settings offering educational opportunities to children and young people in the capital, these webinars will be of interest to all those working with community organisations to supplement children’s education.
This three-part webinar series is an opportunity to hear from invited speakers and out-of-school settings about how to meet the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic and adapt to new ways of working. Each webinar will offer practical ideas, advice and best practice with a chance to ask questions.
OOSS Webinar One: Adapting to Lockdown and Restrictions
Wednesday 2nd December 2020, 11:00 – 12:00
Register FREE: https://oosswebinarone.eventbrite.co.uk
· A look at the challenges and restrictions facing OOSS and how groups have been meeting these challenges.
· Showcase presentations from out-of-school settings
· Guidance for online teaching and available training for community teachers
· Exchange with out-of-school settings
· Opportunity for partner organisations to offer practical support
OOSS Webinar Two: Safe and Effective Delivery
Thursday 3rd December 2020, 11:00 – 12:00
Register FREE: https://oosswebinartwo.eventbrite.co.uk
· A presentation from the Department for Education on the current government guidance on restrictions, protective measures and keeping children safe
· Showcase presentations from out-of-school settings
OOSS Webinar Three: ‘Looking to the Future’ and Funding
Thursday 10th December 2020, 11:00 – 12:00
Register FREE: https://oosswebinarthree.eventbrite.co.uk
· A look to the future and how to access funding and practical support
· Showcase presentations from out-of-school settings
· John Lyon’s Charity and Young People’s Foundation – funding/collaboration opportunities
We are a partnership of organisations that value the work of out-of-school settings in London. We work together to support the sector.
Your attendance and participation at the webinars would be greatly appreciated.
National Restrictions from 5 November – Information for Out of School Activities
The purpose for the national restrictions from 5 November 2020 is to reduce the spread of the virus. The main message is to stay at home, except for specific purposes. One of the specific purposes is for education and childcare. With regards to out-of-school settings in particular, please read the following Department for Education advice and new guidance:
Out-of-school activities (including wraparound care) may continue to operate if their primary purpose is providing registered childcare, or where they are offering other childcare activities, where this is reasonably necessary to enable parents to:
- Work or search for work
- Undertake training or education
Out-of-school activities may continue to operate for the purposes of respite care, including for vulnerable children.
Out-of-school activities that are primarily used by home educating parents as part of their arrangements for their child to receive a suitable full-time education (which could include, for example, tuition centres, supplementary schools, or private tutors) may also continue to operate.
Youth support services, including 1-1 youth work and support groups, may also continue to operate.
These settings should continue to undertake risk assessments and implement the system of controls set out in the protective measures for holiday clubs and after-school clubs and other out-of-school clubs for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak guidance. Providers of youth services and activities should also refer to the National Youth Agency’s guidance for managing youth sector spaces and activities during COVID-19, where it is relevant to do so.
All other out of school activities, not being primarily used by parents for these purposes, should close for face-to-face provision but can offer remote education, for the duration of the national restrictions. (look at our guidance for ensuring that remote and online provision is run safely and effectively)
It is also important to note that some premises which settings would typically operate out of may only be able to open for certain limited purposes. You should check the latest guidance on new national restrictions from 5 November to see which businesses and venues can open and for which purposes.
Relevant guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/education-and-childcare-settings-new-national-restrictions-from-5-november-2020