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DCSF new guidance for working together to safeguard children
29th March 2010
The DCSF have released a new guidance to interagency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Click on the link below to read it! http://publications.dcsf.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/00305-2010DOM-EN.pdf
The Spring 2010 Special Educational Needs Disability (SEND) Newsletter
24th March 2010
Please click the link below for further details http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/346547
“Boardmaker” now available in 25 libraries across Leeds
15th March 2010
"Boardmaker" is a computer program which parents can use to create 1000s of different symbols to help support with visual communication. For more information please see the flyer below, or contact your closest library for more information.
Leeds ABC group - March 2010 parent group newsletter
3rd March 2010
Leeds ABC have sent us their new March 2010 newsletter "Additional Needs and More" which tries to ensure all parent groups across Leeds get a mention...take a look, click on the flyer below.
Children with SEN and home education - read more…
2nd March 2010
Teachnet posted new DCSF guidance letter regarding children with SEN who are home educated, please click on the link to read more... http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/14700/Home-educated%20children%20with%20SEN.pdf
- Statement on Key Stage 2 test ballot
- Government sets out first ever ‘Teachers’ Guarantee’
- £61.5m to transform Cumbria schools as once-in-generation BSF programme continues
- New visits programme launched to help schools learn from the best
- Government to ban smacking for anyone working with children outside the family
- Every region in England to receive funding increases for education for 16 to 18 year olds
- Ed Balls announces next stage of school improvement with radical solutions across the country
- 5,000 green work placements offered to young people in £2m Government scheme with Eden project
- £5.5 million boost for holiday childcare
- Flexible grant for better integrated services for children
