19 January
- For this Week
- Upcoming Staff Meetings
- Follow‑Up on Child Protection
- ESF x TES Aspiring Teachers Programme (ATP)
- Free Inclusive Schooling Online Summit – 27 March 2026
- Staff Calendar
Morning all,
Monday: Staff Lunch Meeting
Tuesday: Vision Screening | Literature Circle @ Lunch
Wednesday: Vision Screening
Thursday: KS visits K2 to Y1 transition
For today's staff meeting, we’ll come together for some vertical sharing. Please come prepared to share:
- Any learning diversity (LD) or medical cases that would be helpful for everyone to be aware of.
- Discussions around health and safety matters related to snacks and foods.
- (Depending on time) Your Observable Impact (OI) team focuses on common themes and allows colleagues to share strategies and ideas around shared goals.
Thank you for your participation and engagement in our recent Child Protection session. We hope the discussions and scenarios were useful in deepening your confidence and understanding of your responsibilities.
Attached are:
- slides from the meeting
- decision tree to guide you through the mandatory reporting process
- ESF guidelines for Child Protection records (with helpful example entries)
- Parent brochure on Safeguarding and Child Protection at ESF
It’s important to document all concerns on RecordMy, even if you’re uncertain. These notes help us trace patterns and ensure early support for children.
Please review the materials carefully and reach out if you have any questions.
A few reminders:
- Adults who have not completed the Mandatory Reporting or EduCare Child Protection training — including parent volunteers, bus mothers, and work experience students — must not enter student restrooms.
- While all therapists have completed their training, it remains good practice to ensure that another adult is nearby whenever possible during sessions.
Further clarification — this programme is for EAs who wish to obtain a teaching qualification, such as an iPGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education).
Programme Overview
- Runs from August 2026 – June 2027 (aligned with the ESF academic year)
- Includes a minimum of four hours per week of classroom teaching with a full class (around 25–30 students)
Eligibility
- Open to full‑time support staff (EAs, DT Technicians, Science Lab Technicians, etc.)
- Applicants must have at least two years of service at ESF by the start of the programme
- The practicum must take place at your current school
If you’re interested:
- Please read the attached information for full details.
- Join the online information session:
- Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026
- Time: 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
- Registration link: Launch Meeting – Zoom
There’s a free Inclusive Schooling Online Summit coming up on 27 March 2026, with 48‑hour replay access.
The programme includes sessions with:
- Shelley Moore and Dr Ross Greene, both of whom have worked with us previously
- Dr Katie Novak, known for her work in Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Key themes include student voice, inclusive curriculum, and rethinking behaviour.
You can find registration details and the full schedule at Illume Learning – Events.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with any colleagues who may find it valuable.
Upcoming Dates
Please check our internal calendar below. We might forget to remind everyone of odd dates. We will continue to add events as soon as they're confirmed.
Here's the full 2025/26 Calendar.
Thank you!
