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 […]
How to achieve the new Quality Mark for Supplementary Education
The YPF Trust Quality Mark for Supplementary Education recognises high standards of leadership and management and supports the development of educational practice. This guide outlines the steps towards the Quality Mark. In obtaining the Quality Mark for Supplementary Education, supplementary education providers demonstrate their commitment to children and young people ensuring continuous development of teaching within an effective and inclusive learning environment.
A Quality Mark demonstrates that a setting has met good practice criteria in the following five key areas:
1. Learning environment
2. Teaching & learning
3. Child participation rights
4. Staffing
5. Leadership & management
Please contact us for more information
COVID-19 Update: Out-of-school settings in Tier 4
The government announced on Saturday December 19, that London and some areas of the south east and the East of England have moved into Local Restriction Tier 4 (Stay at Home).
The central local restriction tiers guidance has been updated to reflect what this means for childcare / supervised activities for children (i.e. out-of-school settings) in Tier 4.
Registered wraparound childcare and supervised activities for children, such as out-of-school settings, should only be accessed where the provision is necessary:
- to allow parents / carers to work, seek work, undertake education or training, or attend a medical appointment;
- for the purposes of respite care; or
- where the provision is being used by home educating parents as part of their existing arrangements for their child to receive a suitable full-time education.
The out-of-school settings guidance has been updated to reflect this position in more detail.
January Return
There was also an announcement about mass testing of secondary school students during the first week of term in January. Guidance on what this means for education and childcare settings, including out-of-school settings, was published on Friday December 18: Schools and childcare settings: return in January 2021 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
To support with the mass testing effort, the government is asking that secondary school students receiving remote education from their school during the first week of term in January do not attend out-of-school settings during this time. This means that out-of-school settings and wraparound childcare can continue to operate for face-to-face provision between 4 and 11 January 2021 for children who are:
- home educated
- in early years settings
- in primary school
- in the secondary school-age cohorts eligible for full-time on-site provision – vulnerable children, children of critical workers and those in year 11 and 13
Those of you who are continuing to operate for face-to-face provision during this period should ensure that they make parents aware that their setting should only be accessed if their child is in one of the eligible groups outlined.
| Anne-Marie Mongan | Policy Adviser | Out-of-school Settings, Wraparound, and Integration Unit Email: anne-marie.mongan@education.gov.uk gov.uk | Twitter | Facebook Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BT |
Support for community-led out-of-school settings
Adapting to 2020 and preparing for 2021!
We offer guidance, templates, assessment, and management and teacher training online to support safe and effective community-led educational activities for children and young people.
For further information on any of our offers please contact Pascale Vassie or Suzie Yassin
‘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.
