services for non-maintained schools 2013-2014

Services for Academies and

Non-Buckinghamshire Schools 2013-2014

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Welcome to the 2013-2014 Services for Academies Directory 2 Access to SchoolsWeb 3 Admissions and Transport Team 5 Buckinghamshire County Museum and Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery 8 Buckinghamshire Education Business Partnership 11 Building Surveying and Maintenance Services 13 CLEAPPS Advisory Service for Science and Technology 17 Cognition and Learning – Primary 19 Cognition and Learning - Secondary 22 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Youth Service 24 Early Years Improvement Team 26 Eco-Schools 27 Educational Psychology 28 Educational Visits 31 Educational Welfare Specialist Unit 35 Exclusions and Reintegration Team 40 Fleet Management 42 Free School Meals Eligibility Checking Service 46 Governor Support Service 48 Green Park Centre 57– Youth Service 57 Legal and Democratic Services 59 Matrix Study Support and Learning Centre 62 Media Relations and Reputation Management 67 Music Service 68 NQT Induction Support 76 Outdoor Education – Youth Service 79 Rights Respecting Schools 81 Safeguarding in Education 85 School Commissioning 86 School Courier 87 School Improvement Service 88 School Library Service 96 School Management Support Service 100 Soundstudio and Creative Youth Arts – Youth Service 106 Specialist Teaching Service 108 Travel Planning 110 Workforce Development 111 Youth Service Targeted and Specialist Team 113

To view a service specification directly click on the page number in the right hand column

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Welcome to the 2013-2014 Services for Academies Directory It’s that time of year when schools are thinking about planning for the year ahead and how to make

the most of delegated budgets in an ever changing education landscape.

We warmly invite you to look at the new Services for Academies directory and we hope you will be

impressed with the offer.

We are still offering an extensive range of products and services to help and support schools and

provide excellent value for money. A number of services can be tailored to make sure you get

exactly what you want by calling the main contacts listed in each department.

We recognise that schools now have far more freedom and flexibility when it comes to identifying

and selecting products and services. We were delighted at the volume of packages bought by

schools last year. It is our aim this year to build further on school’s confidence in us as our most

important and valued customers.

We remain committed to providing high quality services backed up by local expertise and local

knowledge with your school's best interest at heart.

Orders can be placed by following the service ordering instructions clearly listed within each

service specification.

With best wishes for continuing success throughout 2013 - 2014.

Chris Munday

Service Director, Learning Skills and Prevention

Children and Young People’s Service

Buckinghamshire County Council

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Access to SchoolsWeb for Buckinghamshire Academies

2013-2014 Please note that Academies not purchasing this access will not be able to view SchoolsWeb

SchoolsWeb is an online dedicated system of communication between Buckinghamshire County

Council services and schools. Access is available to Academies for 2013 – 2014 on a chargeable

basis.

How to Order this Service

This service is available to order on the traded services website:

https://apps2.buckscc.gov.uk/Schools/SchoolsProcess

Benefits of SchoolsWeb

The weekly School Bulletin, with the latest information, reminders and guidance.

Information and guidance about national / local education policy and procedures, including

statutory elements.

CPD: Continuing Professional Development course directory / calendar and links to the online

booking facility.

Management Information including

school performance information for

your school*.

Finance Information and guidance,

including financial information for your

school*.

Use of the Schools Closures system;

easily updated the status of your school

on the Buckinghamshire County Council

website and automatically notify local

radio stations of any issues requiring your school to unexpectedly close.

Governor Zone: information and guidance for school governors including model policies,

meeting minutes and agendas for your school , Governor Development course directory and

the Governor Times*.

HR Zone: comprehensive HR help and advice*.

Contacts Directory of Buckinghamshire County Council staff.

*Some elements may require the purchase of additional Buckinghamshire County Council

Services

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Services Provided that Academies can choose to Purchase

Access to Schools Web, including the School Closures System.

Please note that Academies not purchasing this access will not be able to view Schools Web

Prices

Primary Academies £150 annual fee

Secondary Academies £250 annual fee

Contact Information

Mike Muriss / Web Project Manager / 01296 383501

[email protected] / [email protected]

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Admissions and Transport Team

Service Overview

The Admissions and Transport Team:

Coordinates admissions to all maintained schools in Buckinghamshire

Undertakes the admissions authority function as required by the School Standards and

Framework Act 1998, on behalf of all community and voluntary controlled schools.

Manages the secondary selection procedure on behalf of secondary schools

Supports all schools with admissions matters

Our aim is that all children should be appropriately placed in a school within either:

The published timelines for the main points of entry or

At non-standard points of entry, within 15 school days.




Services Provided at No Charge to Academies

The Admissions and Transport Team undertakes the fully coordinated admissions process at the

normal points of entry as required under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, liaising

with all admissions authorities within Buckinghamshire, and, with other neighbouring LAs. The

Admissions Team collects the preferences of parents that are resident in Buckinghamshire on

behalf of all admissions authorities and undertakes the requirements of the coordinated schemes,

making sure that all admissions authorities have the data collected on the common application

forms. Following this, the Admissions Team makes written offers of school places on behalf of

admissions authorities.

The Admissions and Transport Team supplies academies with applicant details in a summary

spreadsheet form and incorporates their admission decisions (rankings) into the overall allocation.

For in year admissions (at any point other than the main points of entry) the Admissions and

Transport team co-ordinate admissions for Buckinghamshire residents wishing to attend a school

maintained by the LA. Academies, Foundation schools and voluntary aided schools can choose to

opt-in to this co-ordinated scheme. There is no charge for opting-in to the co-ordination but

grammar schools would be charged for testing, see below.

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Pay as Used

Grammar School testing

The Admissions and Transport team can provide late transfer grammar school testing on behalf of

Academies. Full details of charges for this service will be advised to Academies in the summer

term.

Admissions Processes (excluding appeal)

Academies must make arrangements to ensure that their admission rules are correctly applied and

then advise the Admissions and Transport Team of the required allocations on behalf of the

governing body. Academies can ask the Admissions and Transport Team to apply the admission

rules on their behalf. The charge for this will be dependent on the complexity of the rules that need

to be applied and how different they are to those applied for LA maintained Schools. Where an

Academy does choose to access this support in all cases, the Academy would be required to “sign-

off” its ranked list within the pre-determined timescale for each round of allocations.

If you would like to consider accessing this service please contact William Green in the Admissions

and Transport Team who, following discussion of the requirements, will be able to provide a quote

Admission Appeals Processes

Academies can choose to purchase services with regard to Admissions Appeals as follows.

Administration and Co-ordination of Appeal Cases

Whilst Academies have responsibility for the content of any admissions appeal case an Academy

may wish to ask the LA to assist in the preparation of the appeal case on their behalf and ensure it

is refreshed throughout the year. This can be done at a charge of £34 per hour. This charge

would be based on 3 hours for an initial appeal and then 2hrs each time the case needs to be

refreshed and this will depend on the time elapsed between appeals being heard. Compilation of

child case papers would be charged at 30 minutes per appeal (£17).

Provision of LA Consultant

Academies can choose to have representation provided by experienced LA consultants as support

for the school during the appeal. All consultants are previous headteachers or educational

professionals with a wealth of experience in presenting appeal cases. This service is provided at a

charge of £40 per appeal held.

In each case it will be necessary for the school to provide ‘local knowledge’ of the school

circumstances in order to inform the appeal process, and ideally the headteacher or nominated

governor or deputy to attend the appeal.

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If an appeal is cancelled before the day of the appeal (through offering a place or at parent’s

request) then there is no charge.

This charge excludes any costs associated with ombudsman work.

Distance Measuring

Where an academy requires the calculation of either direct or shortest walking distances for in-year

applications or the ranking of waiting lists the Admissions team will charge £100 per academic

year. This price includes any ad-hoc requests for measurements as required.

Contact Information

Debbie Munday / Admissions and Transport Manager / 01296 382217

[email protected]

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Buckinghamshire County Museum and the

Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery

Service Overview

Buckinghamshire County Museum provides schools with an exciting and stimulating environment

in which to develop a wide range of key skills outside the classroom. As well as the award

winning Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, the museum offers interactive displays about

Buckinghamshire and a lively programme of exhibitions, workshops and activities.


This service is available to order via direct contact with the service. For contact information please

see below.


Teachers can organise their own visit to the County Museum.


Full Day Workshops led by our Schools Learning Team

Two 90 minute workshops forming an all day package

Choose from five options, various focuses/topics available: The Wonderful World of Roald

Dahl; Hands on History; Discovering Dahl and Brilliant Bucks; Bucks County Museum

Detectives; Roald Dahl in Bucks.

Half Day Workshops led by our Schools Learning Team

One 90 minute workshop led by our Schools Learning Team.

Choose one of the following topics/themes: The Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery; Hands on

History - Romans, Tudors, Victorians, Archaeology at Work and Toys Through the Ages;

Geology: Rock Around Aylesbury; Hands on History Crafts: based on History topic of choice;

Roald Dahl Crafts: based on Dahl story of choice; Guided Walking Tours of Aylesbury: focused

on history topic of choice; Guided Trails of Bucks County Museum.

Full day workshops delivered with the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies

Two 90 minute workshops forming an all day package

Choose from the following three options: Tudors in Bucks; Making Victorian Life a Real;

Experience; Victorian Crime and Punishment.

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Room Hire

Lunch room for hire if doing a self guided visit

Spacious Learning Zone rooms available to hire for own activities

Please note that the prices are reviewed in April each year and are subject to change. The prices

below indicate the rates at the time of going to print. Please contact the museum to confirm the

cost of your trip.

Teacher led groups: FREE but please contact the Museum beforehand.

Full day workshop: £10 per child, minimum charge of £200

Includes cost of two Schools Learning Team led workshops, materials and lunch room

Maximum capacity of up to 90 children per day.

Recommended Ratio of 1 adult to 6 children for children aged Year 2 and below, 1 adult to 8

children for children aged Year 3 and above. You will not be charged for these adults. Adults

over this ratio will be charged at £6 each.

We do not charge for adults who are needed to provide 1:1 support and they do not count as

part of the recommended ratios

Half Day Workshop: £6 per child, minimum charge of £120

Includes cost of one Schools Learning Team led workshops, materials and lunch room

Maximum capacity of 45 children per workshop


children for children aged Year 3 and over. You will not be charged for these adults. Adults

over this ratio will be charged at £6 each.


part of the recommended ratios.

Full Day Workshops delivered with the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies: £8 per child,

minimum charge of £160

Includes cost of two led workshops, materials and lunch room

Maximum capacity of up to 70 children per day.


children for children aged Year 3 and above. You will not be charged for these adults.


part of the recommended ratios.

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Cancellation Charges

When a booking is confirmed, the following cancellation charges apply:

Up to 5 working days notice: minimum charge of visit booked

Less than 5 working days notice: full cost of children booked to visit

Room Hire

Lunch Room: £20 for 30 minutes, if no workshops booked

Learning Zone hire: £80 for half a day, £150 for full day

Contact Information

For school visits, resources, enquiries and to book

Vicky Scivens / Schools Learning Team Leader / 01296 387345

[email protected]

For room hire and booking

Sonia Whiteman / Funding Officer / 01296 387365

[email protected]

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Buckinghamshire Education Business Partnership (BEBP)

This service is due to transfer to the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust from

September 2013

Service Overview

Buckinghamshire Education Business Partnership (BEBP) develops and manages links between

education and business in order to:

Support curriculum delivery and the raising of achievement;

Increase student motivation and develop enterprise capability;

Develop programmes for equipping students with the necessary skills and attributes required

for the workplace;

Increase employment opportunities for students in Buckinghamshire.

BEBP’s vision is to remain a centre of excellence for developing and managing sustainable links

between education and business, to inspire creativity and achievement in young people enabling

them to unlock potential in their academic, working and personal lives.

BEBP is self-funded and all programmes are funded entirely by purchases from schools



see below.

Services Provided

Work Experience - KS4 and KS5

The largest and single programme for schools and for BEBP is the organisation and approval of

student work experience placements at KS4 and KS5 including:

Block work experience placements of 1 or 2 weeks;

Community Involvement placements;

Work Shadowing placements;

Placements to support vocational courses;

Extended placements.

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BEBP provides the following support for student placements:

Recruitment and retention of employers from all occupational sectors;

Ensuring that all organisations offering work experience placements comply with Department

for Education and other agency guidance in respect of health, safety, insurance and child

protection;

The provision for personal accident insurance for all students on placement (excludes

academies, foundation and independent schools who provide their own insurance)

Enterprise and Work-based learning activities - KS4 and KS5

BEBP offers a selection of enterprise activities which are directed at developing the skills and

attributes required for the workplace. Programmes can be developed and tailored to your specific

needs.

Contact Information

Frances Kerner / BEBP Coordinator / 01494 732291

[email protected]

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Building Surveying and Maintenance Services

Service Overview

The Building Surveying and Maintenance Section (BSMS) provides an in-house professional

multidisciplinary service within the Property Division. It comprises building surveyors, mechanical

and electrical engineers, structural engineers, mobile maintenance operatives, and a technical

support help desk team who can deal with all aspects of building construction and maintenance

from minor repairs to extensions, alterations and refurbishments.

BSMS provides schools with the professional expertise and advice to facilitate the management of

its buildings and, within the finances available, ensures the people who use the buildings can do so

in a safe, warm, dry and energy efficient environment. The advice and information provided

through the Building Maintenance Service packages will help you to fulfil your stewardship

responsibilities in relation to your delegated and devolved budgets. Together we can implement

appropriately funded building projects and planned preventative maintenance programmes which

give security, health and safety and operational issues top priority.



see below.


The Building Maintenance Help Desk provides professional and technical telephone advice for

issues relating to structural condition, asbestos, Legionella, fire precautions, self-help schemes,

etc. If the help desk is contacted with a request to deal with a maintenance problem there is no

charge for arranging for the work to be done. BSMS provide a list of contractors who can deal with

minor out-of-hours emergencies, and a procedure and list of contacts to support you to deal with

major emergencies.


Most schools have already subscribed to one of the Building Maintenance Service packages,

(details described below), on a three or five year basis and do not need to make a purchasing

decision this year. This reduces administration costs and enables you to benefit from the savings.

If you have elected for one of the extended packages there is no requirement for you to elect to

purchase again in the annual services proposal, you will be notified when the agreement is due to

end and to further reduce administration costs, the requirement for you to elect to

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purchase again in the annual services proposal, you will be notified when the agreement is due to

end and to further reduce administration costs, the agreement once entered into will automatically

be renewed for a further period if either party does not terminate the agreement. You will be

advised of the revised subscription each year.

In summary most schools do not need to make a purchasing decision this year. Only those schools

with an annual package will need to do so. If you would like to clarify the position for your school,

please contact Peter Edington on 01296 382511 or email [email protected]

Servicing and Maintenance “5 Year Buy Back” Package

This package was developed in response to the needs of primary schools and 99% of primary

schools purchase this option. The package is at the end of the first year of its third 5-year term. All

schools contribute to a dedicated repair budget that is used specifically to implement the regular

servicing of plant and equipment and any unplanned day-to-day emergency repairs. (Further

information and the cost of contributing to this budget can be obtained by asking one of the

contacts listed at the end of this section) You will be sent details of this cost at the beginning of

each year. The cost will be similar to the previous year with an update for inflation plus the cost of

any new statutory servicing requirements that particularly affect your school. For example in 2010

changes in regulations require Air Conditioning units to be regularly serviced.

Annual Statutory Testing and Repair (STAR)

This service covers the full range of professional, technical and financial advice relating to

surveying, engineering and maintenance matters. It covers all the periodic cleaning, servicing and

testing of plant and equipment on a regular basis and where it is applicable to your school,

maintenance of the Building Management System. You will also have access to a responsive

emergency out-of-hours contractor and officer service. A building surveyor, mechanical engineer

and electrical engineer have been specifically assigned to your school. You can obtain telephone

advice from them or, if necessary, they will attend your site.

A technical support team operates the Maintenance Help Desk during normal office hours.

(Telephone 01296 383238). They can contact an appropriate contractor, place an order on your

behalf, and let you know who the contractor is and when he will be coming. If the Help Desk is

unable to resolve your problem without further investigation they can contact your surveyor or

engineer who, if necessary, will make a site inspection.

General advice can be given in relation to:

Day to day repairs maintenance;

Planned maintenance;

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Alterations and improvements (generally in accordance and in association with

Buckinghamshire County Council self-help procedures;

Self-help schemes (generally in accordance with Buckinghamshire County Council self-help

procedures);

Contractor selection;

Specification compilation;

Contract procedures and documentation;

Energy conservation;

Fire precautions and other legislation;

Standards and quality of work carried out;

Value for money;

Feasibilities and outline costing;

Asbestos.

Service contracts are in place for the following:

Central heating and hot water boilers;

Oil fired convector heaters;

Gas fired convector heaters;

Fan convector heaters;

Swimming pool maintenance;

Lift maintenance;

Pressurisation equipment;

Sewage treatment;

Gutter cleaning and maintenance;

Electrical testing of wiring;

Lightning conductors.

Your individual service package proposal will contain a schedule of servicing requirements that

specifically relate to your school. If you need professional assistance or a contractor out of normal

hours to deal with a building or services failure, you will be provided with a list of contractors who

provide an emergency service. You will also be provided with a list of officer contacts to refer to,

should your difficulty not be resolved by reference to a contractor.

Additional Technical Services Package

This service covers the design, specification and implementation of any alteration and

improvement work executed on your behalf and various other specialist services not covered by

the other service packages. If you request any of this work to be undertaken a separate fee

quotation will be sent to you in writing. The typical works are as follows:

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Detailed advice on the feasibility of large extensions or refurbishments;

Implementation of Improvement and Alteration schemes;

Procurement of specialist contractors or consultants;

Implementation of self-help schemes;

Detailed building, mechanical, electrical, structural and drainage surveys;

Legislative advice upon Health and Safety issues, fire precautions, disabled access, Legionella

and asbestos.

Prices

The charges for the service package that you choose for your school will vary from school to

school based on the number of pupils, complexity of construction, and type of package purchased.

The cost will be based on your specific requirements and a competitive fee for work in the “Pay as

Used” package.

Performance Standards and Response Times

Response time for routine matters and advice requiring a site visit by professional/technical

staff will be agreed with the school at the time of the request.

Other than emergency visits by BSMS staff, where school staff are involved or where

work/inspection may be disruptive, all visits will be by prior appointment.

Instructions/Enquiries - Enquiries received from the school representative will be actioned

immediately or messages taken for your assigned surveyor or engineer. This service will be

available during normal office hours.

We employ sufficient qualified and experienced building surveyors, electrical and mechanical

engineers to ensure the services offered by the agreement are provided.

Contractor performance will be continuously monitored and evaluated and appropriate action

taken against contractors who fail to meet agreed standards. Feedback from the school will be

an important factor in the future use of any contractor.

Complaints regarding the performance of and conduct of contractors, whilst on the school site,

will be dealt with immediately and corrective action taken.

All site work lasting for more than one day will have start and completion dates agreed with the

school and any subsequent changes would be notified immediately.

Contractors’ insurance details will be checked and verified on an annual basis.

Contractors’ hourly rates will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Contact Information

Peter Edington / Unit Business Manager / 01296 382511

[email protected]

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CLEAPSS Advisory Service for Science and Technology This service is due to transfer to the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust from September 2013

Service Overview

CLEAPSS is an advisory service providing support in science and technology for local authorities,

schools and establishments for pupils with special needs. From Early Years to GCSE A-level or

equivalent support includes:

Practical science;

Health & safety;

Risk assessment;

Sources and use of chemicals;

Living organisms & equipment.

CLEAPSS also provides advice on technicians & their jobs, as well as the design of laboratories

and facilities & fittings for D&T and science rooms.

Although not compulsory it is strongly advised that all schools maintain their subscription

to this service





Buckinghamshire Local Authority subscribes annually to the CLEAPSS Science and Technology

service on behalf of all maintained schools in Buckinghamshire as it provides a range of services

and support to schools, these include:

Helpline, i.e. informal information & advice received via phone, fax, e-mail and letter;

Informal circulars drawing attention to safety news;

Laboratory Handbook (colleges and secondary schools);

Hazcards and Recipe Book;

Miscellaneous publications, including Model Risk Assessments for Design and Technology

(now including art and design) in Secondary Schools, and Student Safety Sheets;

CLEAPSS Bulletin (3 issues per annum, secondary schools);

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Primary Science and Technology (3 issues per annum, primary schools);

Safety training courses for teachers and technicians (reduced prices for members);

Technicians CPD training (reduced prices for members).

Details of the full range of services, and conditions of this service, are provided in the CLEAPSS

Guide: L0i Guide to CLEAPSS Services

As independent schools Academies are responsible for health and safety they are strongly advised

to maintain their membership of CLEAPSS either directly or through the local authority.

Buckinghamshire Local Authority are able to provide the CLEAPSS services to Independent

schools and Academies in Buckinghamshire on an annual subscription basis.

Prices

Prices for this service purchased through the Local Authority:

School Secondary

(11 - 19) Primary (4 - 11)

Annual subscription per pupil

20p 15p

Subscription year April – March, based on pupil numbers in January.

Minimum number of pupils 350 200

Minimum subscription £70.00 £30.00

Note: schools who hold ionising radiation sources. The Ionising Radiation Service is not

included in this subscription. If your school holds ionizing radiation sources you must, either

independently or through the local authority, comply with the ionising radiation regulations. You

can purchase this service, in addition to CLEAPSS subscription, from the Health & Safety branch

of the LA.

Contact Information

Lesley Ball / Business Support Officer (Science) / 01296 382878

[email protected]

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Cognition and Learning - Primary This service is due to transfer to the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust from September 2013

Service Overview

The Cognition and Learning team comprises experienced Specialist Teachers and skilled

Specialist Support Assistants (SSAs). We are experienced in identifying pupils with Specific

Learning Difficulties (SpLD) and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), offering practical advice and

training to schools on how to support these pupils. Our services are fully self-funded.





Specialist Support Assistants (SSAs). We are experienced in identifying pupils with Specific


training to schools on how to support these pupils.


Our service is 100% buy back.

For 2013-14, we have 3 levels of annual packages for Academies:

C&L Core: for schools whose main focus is on assessments. Specialist Teachers

and Specialist Support Assistants work in partnership to assess pupils.

Reports are written by your Specialist Teacher.

C&L Extra: as C&L Core package with 3 hours additional in-school workshop time

from your Specialist Teacher to help improve the understanding of

advice provided and implement it in ways to maximise its impact. This

could be used for specific pupils and contribute towards their individual

SEN budget.

C&L Flexi: all support delivered by your Specialist Teacher. A variety of support

can be tailored to meet your wider school development plan needs.

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All above packages are available for between 9 and 108 hours per year.

Other services are also available:

Pay As Used: for schools who do not wish to commit to an annual package or who may

need additional support on top of an annual package. Many of our

Specialist Teacher only services are available on a Pay As Used basis,

charged at an hourly rate. Please contact the C&L office to discuss your

requirements.

Bespoke Packages: for schools that may want very large packages, a combination of

packages or have other specific needs, we are happy to create a

package tailored to your requirements. Please contact the C&L office to

discuss your requirements.

For further details of packages and pricing, please see below:

ANNUAL PACKAGE: C&L CORE

9 hrs* £ 765 18 hrs** £1,530 36 hrs £3,060 72 hrs £6,120 108 hrs £9,180

Ideal for schools whose main focus for support is pupil assessments.

Maximises value for money; Specialist Teacher and SSA provide support in partnership.

This package can be enhanced by Pay As Used services for training, SSEN observations etc as needed.

Larger packages/combinations available on request

ANNUAL PACKAGE: C&L EXTRA

9 + 3 hrs* £1,092 18 + 3 hrs** £1,857 36 + 3 hrs £3,387 72 + 3 hrs £6,447 108 + 3 hrs £9,507

As C&L Core package above PLUS 3 hours in-school workshop time from your Specialist Teacher on “Maximising the impact of reports”

This package will help teachers and TAs improve their understanding of how to implement the advice given to maximise the benefit for pupils.


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ANNUAL PACKAGE: C&L FLEXI

9 hrs* £ 980 18 hrs** £ 1,962 36 hrs £ 3,924 72 hrs £ 7,848 108 hrs £11,772

A fully flexible package of Specialist Teacher only support.

Your Specialist Teacher support can include:

Pupil assessments and reports SSEN observations In-school training and workshops Consultations SENCo support, including maternity cover

support


PAY AS USED SUPPORT

Pay for Specialist Teacher time as you use it.

Support available under this option includes: assessments & reports, SSEN observations, INSET, access arrangements (e.g. for Yr 6 SATS).

Support may be provided by different Specialist Teachers dependent on availability.

£109 per hour Minimum charge 4 hrs Please contact the C&L team for more details.

All prices exclude VAT. Traded work for Academies, Independent schools and non-Bucks

Maintained schools may be subject to VAT depending on the work involved. All training is free of

VAT. *9hrs used in 1 term; **18 hours used across 2 terms.

Contact Information

01494 586542

c&[email protected]

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Cognition and Learning - Secondary This service is due to transfer to the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust from September 2013

Service Overview


Specialist Support Assistants (SSAs). Our team is experienced in identifying pupils with Specific


training to schools on how to support these pupils. We regularly carry out assessments for Access

Arrangements, including extra time, scribes and readers, for public examinations in Upper and

Grammar schools.





Our service is 100% buy back. We offer annual packages as well as Pay as Used support.

C&L ACCESS PLUS

9 hrs £ 980 18 hrs £1,962 36 hrs £3,924 72 hrs £7,848

A fully flexible package designed to meet the needs of Upper and Grammar schools.

Your Specialist Teacher support can include:

Assessments for access arrangements Pupil assessments and reports Screening for learning difficulties Planning appropriate interventions SSEN observations In-school training Study skills support and training Consultations and advice

Larger packages/combinations of packages are available on request. We are also able to create a bespoke package of support to meet your specific needs. Please contact us to discuss.

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PAY AS USED SUPPORT

Pay for Specialist Teacher time as you use it.

Support available under this option includes: assessments & reports, SSEN observations, INSET, assessments for access arrangements. Support may be provided by different Specialist Teachers dependent on availability.

£109 per hour Minimum charge 4 hrs Please contact the C&L team for more details.

All prices exclude VAT. Traded work for Academies, Independent schools and non-Bucks

Maintained schools may be subject to VAT depending on the work involved. All training is free of

VAT.

Contact Information

01494 586542

c&[email protected]

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Youth Service

Service Overview

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) is open to everybody aged 14-24.

DofE lets young people gain recognition for leisure time achievements through gaining awards at

Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. At each level participants choose activities in their sections:

volunteering, physical, skills, and expeditions (and a residential at Gold level). The Award raises

self-esteem and provides accreditation for a range of activities relevant to young people. Schools

offering the Award to their pupils receive support including advice, up-to-date information, literature

and training.


This service is available to order via the Youth Services section on the traded services website:



For Academies that have purchased our annual registration we will offer support and guidance.


Academies that offer the DofE award to their students need to buy an annual registration and

participation places for their students.

Annual Buyback Service

Our annual registration is dependant on the number of participants your school intends to enrol

during the academic year. If you do not wish to enrol any students but are still delivering the award

you need to buy the smallest package. We do offer ‘top-up’ packages if you enrol more than you

expected, which can be purchased at any time.

The annual registration fee covers:

Processing expedition submissions through the Evolve system, including expert advice on

expeditioning, health and safety issues, and compliance with the 20 conditions;

Access to the Open Award expeditions run by the County for young people who are affiliated

through the Licensed Organisation;

Access to the kit store to enable affiliated young people to hire expedition equipment at a

nominal charge;

Access to a pool of qualified and experienced assessors and volunteers;

Telephone and email support about all aspects of DofE;

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Allocation of participation places and advice on the E DofE system;

Support visits to centres as requested or when a need is identified;

Approval of all Awards achieved and certification;

Information about training opportunities and national developments re: DofE.

Prices – Annual Registration Fees (exclusive of VAT)

Number of Participants Fee

1 - 20 £450

21 – 50 £550

50+ £650

In addition to the registration fee all centres will pay per young person enrolled on DofE. The

charges below are inclusive of a £6 admin fee

Bronze Silver Gold

Cost per Enrolment £20 £20 £26

Contact Information

Becca Fetterman and Susan Rivett / 01296 382889

[email protected]

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Early Years Improvement Team This service is due to transfer to the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust from September 2013

Service Overview

The Early Years Improvement Team offers information, advice and training to existing and

potential Early Years providers to ensure that outcomes for all young children are improved and

inequalities reduced.



see below.


Information, advice and focused support on quality, inclusion and SEN issues in the Early

Years Foundation Stage for staff in nursery and reception classes in schools.

Early Years Foundation Stage Network Meetings.

EYFS Profile Moderation.

Pay as Used Options

The annual training programme includes advice and guidance on training and career progression

as well as individual courses with a focus on:

Quality

Inclusion/SEN

Conferences and Workshops

Contact Information

Shetha Haider / Workforce Development Manager / 01296 382408

[email protected]

Carol Morgan / Early Years Improvement Manager / 01296 387410

[email protected]

Sally Thorpe / Early Years Improvement Manager / 01296 382610

[email protected]

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Eco-Schools

Service Overview

Eco-Schools is an international award programme that guides schools on their sustainable journey,

providing a simple framework to help make sustainability an integral part of school life.



see below.


Eco-Schools can help enhance the curriculum and unite the whole school. Buckinghamshire

County Council supports the Eco-Schools programme and offers workshops, newsletters and

resources to help schools on their sustainable journey.

For information on the support that is provided, please visit the Schools Web A to Z under ‘Eco-

Schools’.


Training and workshops are run throughout the year, please visit Schools Web A to Z under

‘Eco-Schools’ for more information.

Contact Information

Joey Coombs / Sustainability Officer / 01296 382880

[email protected] or [email protected]

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Educational Psychology

Service Overview

The EPS Traded Service enables schools to purchase additional EPS Services.

The type of service agreed may be focused outside of current EPS core work and/or for

children and young people (CYP) with highest priority needs.

Specific and discrete EPS involvement may be purchased as required (e.g. CPD/training;

Psychology Assistant interventions; clinical/professional supervision).

Professionals from the EPS can be available for a greater variety of work that can better match

particular needs of a school. For example, this may include involvement with CYP with lower

priority needs.

The opportunity to work with the EPS at a number of levels including strategic (whole school)

and group (classroom/year group) level.

EPS involvement is able to focus on raising the achievement of all pupils.

The nature of EPS involvement can be negotiated between the school and the EP.

More flexible response to a school’s particular needs is possible.

There is opportunity for schools to develop a closer relationship with EPS professionals.

Schools are able to develop an increased understanding of broader range of EP work.

Increased opportunities for requests for therapeutic work.

Schools are able to request specific CPD support.

Schools are able to request specific Psychology Assistant support





The Educational Psychology Service continues to provide core and statutory work and involvement

with CYP with high priority needs at no charge to a school. Guidelines for the core work and high

priority needs can be found on the EPS website. www.buckscc.gov.uk/schools/eps

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Support Option & Frequency

EPS 1 total 3 days 1 day per term £1,537

EPS 2 total 6 days 1 day per half £3,013

EPS 3 total 19 days 1 day per fortnight £9,359

EPS 4 total 38 days 1 day per week £18,350

Buy as Use for consultancy 1 day £610

Buy as Use for INSET Half day £503

All prices exclude VAT. Traded work for non Bucks maintained schools traded work may be

subject to VAT depending on the nature of the work. All training is free of VAT

Pay as Use:

The Service may be purchased on a “Pay as Use” basis determined by capacity and cannot

be guaranteed. Schools are strongly advised not to rely on “Pay as Use” and to plan ahead for

anticipated EPS support.

A day consists of 6 hours or 2 x 3 hour sessions

A day or session will include all preparation, reporting / recording and professional consultation.

The member of staff allocated may not be the school’s link EP.

EPS involvement covers a range of work at individual, small group and whole school levels and

can include consultation, assessment and intervention, promoting psychological well-being,

inclusion and raising standards across the full range of age and abilities.

Individual Level:

Psychological assessment and interventions (including therapeutic interventions);

Psychological advice focused on narrowing gaps in attainment and improving academic

progress;

Psychological interventions with family of child/young person;

Contribute towards multi-agency meetings about child/young person.

Group/class Level:

Psychological interventions to develop particular skills e.g. study skills, thinking skills, exam

stress;

Psychological interventions focused on narrowing the gap and improving academic progress;

Support to small of staff in managing a particular issue e.g. challenging behaviour and

disaffection;

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Professional supervision to school staff.

Strategic, systems and organisational Level:

Support development of whole school strategies and systems;

CPD for staff on school-determined topics with a psychological basis;

Project development and research work e.g. evaluating interventions, investigation of particular

groups.

Specific activities may be purchased as discrete pieces of work. For Example:

CPD/Training

Supervision (Head Teachers; Teachers; Support Staff)

Policy Development

Specific Psychology Assistant Activities (e.g. “Social Skills 4 Life”; support for exam prep

Contact Information

Robert Beadal / Senior Educational Psychologist / 01296 383219

[email protected]

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Educational Visits

Service Overview

The Educational Visits Service (EVS) provides:

Advice and guidance on educational visits;

The BCC Guidance document for Education Visits (Live document - updated on Evolve in

response to changes in legislation and circumstances);

Access to the Buckinghamshire County Council ‘Evolve’ website (the County registration.

planning and approval tool) for educational visits;

Telephone and email support on the running and management of the academy Evolve site

Approval of academy visits in support of academy authorisation;

Approval of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award events where the academy has an SLA with the

Buckinghamshire Operating Authority;

Access to training courses;

Advice and support in developing learning outside the classroom (LOtC) programmes including

on the school site and the Forest Schools programme;

The County Serious Incident Emergency Action Card with County emergency telephone

number and County support for emergencies on visits registered and approved on Evolve prior

to the visit taking place.





For the purposes of this service offer, an educational visit is defined as any occasion when a young

person takes part in an out of classroom learning activity which is carried out beyond the boundary

of the academy.

Exceptions

Where the academy operates on a split site;

Work experience as defined in DfES publication Work Experience: a guide for secondary

schools SPD/WES/01/02/02;

Events such as regular assembly at the church;

PE fixtures which do not involve adventurous, residential or overseas activity.

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Service delivery

1. The BCC Educational Visits Adviser (EVA) and County Educational Visits Co-ordinator (CEVC)

will provide advice and support via telephone and e-mail, on all aspects of the visits process

and by invitation may also visit academy events. Communication will be primarily through the

academy Educational Visits Co-ordinator (EVC) or person appointed to fulfil those functions.

The academy EVC will also receive any relevant information distributed to all maintained

schools. With the exception of LA support during an emergency on a visit, if – in agreement

with the academy – it is necessary to include advice from other professionals and

organisations, the academy will be responsible for any costs and charges levied by such

professionals.

2. The BCC Guidance document for Education Visits went live in September 2011 and was

updated in September 2012. The guidance links with the County internet based registration,

planning and approval arrangements of Evolve. Hyperlinks within the BCC Guidance enable

aspects of visit planning to be explored in more detail and the guidance is amended on an

ongoing basis in response to changes in legislation and circumstances.

3. Access to the BCC Evolve website is through an establishment account with the full range of

user accounts to include Staff, EVC (or person appointed to fulfil those functions) Headteacher

and Read Only (Governor) users. The internal management of these accounts will be the

responsibility of the EVC.

All users will have access from the website to:

The BCC Guidance document for Education Visits using Evolve;

BCC online advice, information and news, including all downloadable resources;

The Search facility which gives information about visits from BCC schools (non-confidential

information only). This enables users planning to go to a venue that has been visited by

another school make contact with that school and learn from that experience;

A messenger facility that allows contact with all registered users on the system;

The visit archive for the establishment. This enables data downloads about previous visits

which can be particularly helpful to Governors and if requested during an inspection;

Their visit history. The accumulated visit history supports consideration of competency for a

specific visit and is the record of all past planning.

The Headteacher and EVC will additionally have access to:

An overview of all their academy visits and their approval status

User Manager - to set up, amend and monitor Staff User accounts

All establishment visit forms - past, present and planned

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Establishment and LA visit diaries with links to all Bucks visit forms (non-confidential

information only)

4. The CEVC will provide email and telephone support for the running and management of the

academy Evolve site.

5. As the employer, the Academy Governing Body has final responsibility for the arrangements for

a visit when the school ‘authorises’ the visit. Unless arranged otherwise, the EVA will ‘approve’

academy visits as part of the provision of support and advice. Approval by the LA will mean that

- on the basis of the information submitted on Evolve - the arrangements are sound.

6. Academies using the County Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Operating Licence to run their DofE

must use the County Educational Visits Service and register their visits on Evolve. The County

DofE Team - as a requirement of the Operating Licence – supports expedition planning. This

support is relayed through Evolve with associated advice and approval by the Educational

Visits Adviser (EVA).

7. The Educational Visits Service provides training and development courses for EVCs, staff

supporting EVCs and NQTs.

Courses provided will be charged at the standard LA delegate rate per course. All course

fees include course materials and light refreshments (one day courses only). Travel

expenses and supply cover costs are not included.

From time to time, the EVA will arrange training and development courses facilitated by

other providers (e.g. MLTB Walking Group Leader training or assessment, Snowsport

Course Organiser training). These will be open to academy staff at the published LA course

fee, subject to availability of places.

All the above courses will be notified through the ‘Evolve’ website and places will be

allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

The EVA may also provide, upon request, bespoke educational visits training courses at an

additional cost.

8. An initial visit to the school to assess and discuss the possibilities for Learning Outside the

Classroom (LOtC) on the school site or the Forest Schools programme will be free. Follow up

development work with individual teachers or INSET will be chargeable.

9. The greater independence of academy schools has been accompanied by additional

responsibilities as the employer. Where the LA - as the employer - would have led in response

to an emergency on a visit, reflecting the change in status, the LA will work alongside the

academy as the employer in support of the help provided by the academy and its insurers. As

part of that support - through the School Improvement Team and in agreement with the

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academy - the LA will provide advice and service expertise. (This might for example involve

support with communications.) Visit leaders will continue to use the County Emergency Action

Card which contains the County emergency telephone number and the LA will be able to

respond to those visits registered on the County Evolve system which is the point of reference

for visit details. Academies are expected to have a plan - copied to the LA (EVA) - for the

routing of calls in an emergency so that the Visit Leader, Academy and the LA are clear at what

point the LA will be requested to support. (If not requested to help in an emergency, it is the

expectation that the Academy will non-the-less inform the LA that there is an issue so that it can

respond – such as to calls from the media – appropriately.)

Prices

(Pro rata for the period from conversion)

Academy Grammar and Upper Schools, and Independent Schools £487 + VAT

Academy Junior, Combined and Special Schools £429 + VAT

Academy Infant Schools and PRUs £226 + VAT

The fee will be payable in two amounts over the academy financial year - September to the end of

March and April to the end of August. Where the academy wishes to withdraw from this

agreement, it shall be liable for the full amount remaining for that current academy financial year.

No refunds will be given.

Contact Information

Robert Williams / Adviser/Manager Educational Visits / 07703 120580

[email protected]

Sian Hevizi / County Educational Visits Coordinator / 01296 382321

[email protected]

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Educational Welfare Specialist Unit

Service Overview

The Education Welfare Specialist Unit is a small, dedicated team of professionals who work with

schools, children, young people and their families, together with partner agencies to address

effectively attendance and welfare issues. Members of the team are appropriately qualified and

experienced, with up-to-date knowledge in a variety of relevant fields. With a focus on irregular

school attendance, the Specialist Unit offers an invaluable service to children, young people and

families; acting as a “bridge” to other services and providers and working to meet the needs of

those vulnerable children and families who may not meet the minimum thresholds for other

statutory agencies, thus creating a vital safety net. Every worker has regular supervision and

individual case reviews with an experienced senior worker, plus the benefit of peer support.

Ongoing professional training is undertaken to ensure workers maintain essential high levels of

competence and understanding of new developments in practice, legislation and DfE

requirements.





It is a parent/carer’s duty to ensure that their child of compulsory school age receives suitable,

efficient, full-time education either by regular attendance at school or otherwise. Local Authorities

have a duty to enforce that responsibility and in Buckinghamshire this is exercised through the

Education Welfare Specialist Unit. Attendance is a key whole school improvement issue; it has a

direct relationship to the attainment of individual students. The Specialist Unit provides advice to

schools to enable them to fulfil their statutory functions in relation to school attendance issues.

Legal Responsibilities

Provides advice and guidance around the legal consequences of irregular attendance at

school.

Monitors the school roll through official register checks.

Issues formal warnings and subsequent penalty notices.

Carries out legal action in respect of irregular attendance at school (under Section 444 of the

Education Act 1996), including Interviews under Caution, in accordance with Police & Criminal

Evidence Act 1984.

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Acts as court-appointed Lead Officer for provision of Parenting Orders and Education

Supervision Orders.

Provides Court with sworn statements and case chronologies.

Records, monitors and reports to Government Office.

Child Employment and Entertainment

Issues work permits

Checks work undertaken is within legal parameters.

Gains permission from parents, employers and schools.

Updates schools with lists of working pupils for attendance checks/monitoring.

Undertakes challenge where a young person is engaged in prohibited work or where

attendance at school falls below required level for permit to remain in place.

Carries out premises checks where concerns are raised.

Undertakes regular spot checks of premises where young people may be employed.

Has membership of a national organisation providing up-to-date advice on legislation and

guidelines.

Issues performance licenses.

Follows up attendance issues resulting from involvement in performances.

Carries out premises checks wherever there is a performance.

Has responsibility for licensing and training chaperones.

Services Provided that Schools can choose to Purchase

The Education Welfare Specialist Unit provides a high quality front-line service that enables

schools and the LA to fulfil their statutory responsibilities in respect of school attendance,

safeguarding and child employment/entertainment. It provides holistic, child-centred, support which

facilitates good practice and ensures that the welfare of the child remains paramount.

Services

Attendance at meetings with school staff to enable effective monitoring, timely intervention and

appropriate signposting or referral to other agencies.

Provision of advice and guidance in relation to parentally condoned absence e.g. holidays,

birthday treats, excessive illness etc.

Acting as an independent intermediary to safeguard and manage the home / school

relationship.

Offering support with referrals to alternative provisions such as Pupil Referral Units and EYS

and ensuring relevant information follows the pupil.

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Identifying and sharing information around families who have children attending different

schools, who display complex needs and who may otherwise not necessarily be linked to one

another to ensure early identification, appropriate safeguarding and collaboration of services.

Providing advice and guidance around child protection and making necessary referrals in

conjunction with the Designated Person.

Attendance at Child Protection Case Conferences, Reviews and Core Groups where

appropriate, including representing education during periods of school closures.

Being an active part of any multi-agency pastoral support team within a school or locality.

Following a referral, taking responsibility for case management, including home visits,

attendance at meetings, signposting and onward referral and completion of the legal process

where required.

Providing access to qualified staff with up-to-date knowledge in areas of Child Protection,

Attendance & Behaviour, Child Employment and Legal Responsibilities.

Ensuring access to information from umbrella services such as anti-social behaviour groups,

police intelligence, serious case reviews, private fostering, neighbouring authorities and

national networks.

Recording all contacts and interventions on a service chronology which can be made available

to schools.

Being available to attend open evenings, training sessions, inset days, academic review days,

twilight sessions, school assemblies and targeted pupil presentations.

Offering advice, guidance and support in preparation for Ofsted inspections and being available

for consultation during the inspection.

Regular monitoring and analysis of attendance data, including provision of a detailed end-of-

year report to identify patterns, problems and specific target areas which enable future

planning.

Organising and participating in regular local and county-wide truancy sweeps in collaboration

with Thames Valley Police.

This list is not exhaustive and the Education Welfare Service will continue to offer innovative,

bespoke packages to schools and pupils as required.

Benefits

The Specialist Unit can be called upon to support schools and families to address attendance

issues.

The service has direct access to other teams, services and departments.

All workers are highly trained and supervised in accordance with the Working Together to

Safeguard Children guidelines 2010.

Ongoing professional development is undertaken and constantly updated.

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Quality assurance is carried out within the service.

The Unit is represented at local, regional and national networks to ensure up to date and best

practice is in place.

The service has direct access to other teams, services and departments.

All workers are highly trained and supervised in accordance with the Working Together to

Safeguard Children guidelines 2010.

Ongoing professional development is undertaken and constantly updated.

Quality assurance is carried out within the service.

The Unit is represented at local, regional and national networks to ensure up to date and best

practice is in place.


Annual Packages – Buyback Service

Universal Package for all schools:

1 x Attendance Consultation* per term at £55/hour

Not inclusive of casework for resulting referrals (estimate 6 hrs per case at £55/hour)

Bronze Package for schools requiring basic EWS support:

1 x Attendance Consultation per ½ term at £55/hour


Silver Package for schools requiring regular EWS support:

1 x Attendance Consultation per fortnight at £55/hour


Gold Package for schools requiring intensive EWS support:

1 x Attendance Consultation per week at £55/hour


Pay as Used – Ad-hoc Services

Training Courses

Reducing Persistent Absence

A workshop based course to gain an improved understanding of the underlying causes of

persistent absence, how to address them effectively and work with other services to overcome the

barriers to learning. You will return to your organisation with simple yet effective systems to

demonstrate that all reasonable steps have been taken to reduce persistent absence.

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Understanding the Legal Issues

A workshop based course to gain an overview of the key points of legislation and statutory

guidance relevant to school attendance. You will return to your organisation with an improved

understanding of the evidence required and the documents to be produced in the prosecution of

cases of non-school attendance.

Whole day per delegate: £180.00

Half day per delegate: £90.00

Other ad hoc (Prices not inclusive of VAT)

Attendance Review** £360.00

Action Planning & Review £199.00

Truancy Sweep £335.00

Late Gate £112.00

Attendance at Governors’ Meetings, Parents’ Evenings, Twilight Sessions,

OFSTED Inspections and other ad hoc support £55 per hour

Contact Information

Education Welfare Unit Consultant: Child Employment & Entertainment:

June Casemore Gwen Medd

01296 382933 01296 382933

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Exclusions and Reintegration Team

Service Overview

This service provides advice and guidance to schools and governors on managing exclusions with

intervention in individual cases, and liaison with schools and other education providers in the case

of young people who have no education placement.



see below.


The collation and processing of data relating to exclusions and children for whom a permanent

education placement has yet to be identified.

The provision of advice and guidance in response to telephone enquiries where schools wish

to consult on exclusion policy and procedure.

The provision of advice and guidance by publishing a reference document for managing

exclusions, in accordance with the latest guidance from the DfE. (See SchoolsWeb

‘Exclusions’)

A home visit by an Exclusions and Reintegration Officer to the family of permanently excluded

pupils to explain parents’ and pupils’ rights and responsibilities in the exclusion process.

The attendance of a Local Authority (LA) officer at meetings of the Governing Body Committee

convened to consider permanent exclusions and fixed term exclusions, when requested and

subject to availability.

The attendance of a LA officer at meetings of the Independent Review Panel, convened to

consider permanent exclusions.

Administration for the Authority’s Fair Access Board in respect of permanently excluded pupils,

in accordance with the Admissions Forum

Arrangements for the Admission of Vulnerable and Challenging Children.

To ensure effective reintegration packages are in place to meet the needs of permanently

excluded pupils.

Provision of termly data, relating to pupils at risk of permanent exclusion who have been

excluded for more than ten days in the school year, and the intervention of an Exclusions and

Reintegration Officer in appropriate cases.

Through the Fair Access Board, to track and plan for appropriate provision for pupils, in

partnership with schools and other agencies.

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The Children Missing Education Officer collates data and tracks pupils who go missing from

schools in the county, or who disappear from other LAs and may arrive in Buckinghamshire.

To ensure effective support packages are in place to meet the needs of pregnant pupils and

school age parents.


Ad-hoc Services can be arranged to meet any additional schools needs – just contact us for

a no obligation chat about your school situation

Training for governors on the use of exclusions in school and the role of the governing body

committee (as part of the Governor Development Programme or as whole governor body training)

Price – see Governor Services price list

Contact Information

Please feel free to consult team members about strategies as alternatives to exclusion and about

exclusion procedures

Fiona Reavell / Exclusions and Reintegration Manager / 01296 382117

[email protected]

Lesley Cleggett / Business Support - Children Missing Education Officer / 01296 383098

[email protected]

Nas Khan / Exclusions & Reintegration Officer (South) / 01296 387819

[email protected]

Julia Kirkup / Exclusions & Reintegration Officer (North) / 01296 382879

[email protected]

Vivian Trundell / Exclusions & Alternative Provision Officer / 01296 383884

[email protected]

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Fleet Management

Service Overview

Fleet Management provide a service in support of Academies in relation to economical and fully

maintained self-drive vehicles.





Academies that are considering purchasing their own vehicles can contact Fleet Management and

request a pre-purchase inspection by the Fleet Client Officer. Any problems identified on the

vehicle will be notified to the Academy, who can if they choose, make any necessary arrangements

for the rectification work identified prior to purchase.

To safeguard the Academies “Duty of care”, and to satisfy Section 19 (small bus permit)

regulations it is a requirement to undertake and record daily vehicle checks and defect

identification.

Fleet Management are able to provide training to be able to undertake daily vehicle checks and

defect identification; this is a requirement often ignored which could result in a serious mechanical

defect or accident. The training course lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes and can be delivered

on-site for up to 6 people. The course is an essential part of managing work related road safety,

health & safety legislation and as part of a "duty of care" to employees.

Vehicle Acquisition Options

1. Fleet Management provides Minibuses and any other type of vehicle on a contract hire basis,

the following packages are available:

New Vehicle, fully maintained

New Vehicle, safety inspections only; the school has to arrange its own servicing and

maintenance by appropriately qualified persons.

New Vehicle, service and safety inspections; the school to arrange own maintenance.

2. Occasionally, "second Life" vehicles may be available. These are time expired or surplus to

requirement vehicles, which are mechanically sound, and which can be leased for specific

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periods at economically reduced costs. These vehicles can be offered on the same basis as

new vehicles outlined above.

3. New minibuses or any other type of vehicle using Academy funds can also be purchased

through the County Council's vehicle purchasing tender arrangements taking advantage of the

fleet discounts available.

All lease hire rates are offered at variable rates and are subject to review at the beginning of

each financial year.

We undertake periodic price comparisons within the vehicle contract hire market to ensure

competitive pricing. We comply with legal standards on the operation and maintenance of

vehicles. Maintenance contracts are monitored to ensure contractual conditions are met and

work is to an acceptable standard. All vehicles are subject to annual vehicle testing.

4. Fleet Management offers the following maintenance packages for Academy owned vehicles.

Academy owned New Vehicles, fully maintained (MS6)

Academy owned New or Used Vehicles, safety inspections only (MS5); the Academy has to

arrange its own servicing and maintenance by appropriately qualified persons.

Academy owned New or Used Vehicles, service and safety inspections (MS7); the Academy

to arrange own maintenance.

5. For those Academies that own their own vehicles, Fleet Management offer a vehicle disposal

service via an external Auction company.

All prices offered are subject to review at the beginning of each financial year.

We comply with legal standards on the operation and maintenance of vehicles. Maintenance

contracts are monitored to ensure contractual conditions are met and work is to an acceptable

standard. All vehicles are subject to annual vehicle testing.

All packages include the costs of arranging the annual MOT test including the collection and

delivery of the vehicle for that test, renewal of the vehicle excise license.

Please note that the County can no longer offer motor insurance cover to Academies.

It is the responsibility of the Academy to obtain comprehensive motor insurance for their vehicles.

If your chosen maintenance package includes a free replacement vehicle if your vehicle is off the

road, please make sure that your insurance policy provides comprehensive insurance cover for

any vehicle.

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Availability of the Service

New vehicles can be supplied, subject to capital funding.

"Second life" vehicles are occasionally available depending on condition.

There is currently one spot-hire minibus, which is configured for towing. The spot hire fleet may

increase subject to demand

Brian Currie MK Ltd at Griffin Lane, Aylesbury, administers the spot-hire vehicle and details are

available from them (see contacts).

Spot Hire

Minibus Spot Hire arrangements are available for periods of hire from one day to three weeks.

Cancellation charges are applied if less than a week’s notice is given. NB: An insurance certificate

covering this spot hire vehicle for the period of hire will need to be produced at time of booking by

the Academy.

Prices

All maintenance package prices are available on request.

All prices offered are subject to review at the beginning of each financial year.

Daily vehicle walk round training 1 -6 persons £50 + VAT

Pre delivery vehicle Inspection (within County Boundary) £50 + VAT

Spot Hire Charges

Daily £75 + VAT

5 Day Week £350 + VAT

7 Day Week £400 + VAT

Weekend £140 + VAT

Cancellation Charge (less than one calendar week notice) £75 + VAT

Contact Information

Graham Groom / Fleet Manager / 01296 387734 / 07885 622175

[email protected] – Responsible for vehicle specifications, all legal and insurance issues,

feedback on quality of service.

Alexandra Cole / Fleet Contracts Officer / 01296 382990

[email protected] – Responsible for quotes and acquisition enquiries

Keith Webster / Fleet Client Officer / 01296 382388 / 07793 369626

[email protected] – Responsible for accident management, maintenance issues,

technical Issues, pre-purchase vehicle inspections.

Joan Carter / Fleet Administration Assistant / 01296 382397

[email protected] – Responsible invoice and journal queries, accident admin, RFLs

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Brian Currie MK Ltd (Griffin Lane) / Maintenance Contractor / 01296 484525 – Responsible for

Spot Hire administration.

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Free School Meals Eligibility Checking Service

Service Overview

The School Management Support Team (SMS) provides a service that checks the Free School

Meals (FSM) eligibility of pupils by checking their parent’s details via the DfE’s Eligibility Checking

Service (ECS).





The responsibility for checking whether a child is eligible for a free school meal was devolved to

schools in 2004/05. Subsequently, the parent applied to the school using an application form and

the school determined the eligibility of the child against a list of criteria supplied by the DfE. These

criteria predominantly relate to the parent’s financial situation. The parent had to supply paper

evidence of their eligibility depending on the criteria that applied to them.

The School Management Support Team now offers a service to schools and academies whereby

eligibility for Free School Meals (FSM) can be checked by the LA rather than the school or

academy.

For every child registered for Free School Meals, your school will receive £900 Pupil Premium from

2013/2014. The Pupil Premium is additional funding given to schools and academies so that you

can support your disadvantaged pupils and close the attainment gap between them and their

peers.

The FSM eligibility checking service can be briefly summarised as follows:

1. Parents apply to the academy using a simplified paper form. No paper evidence of benefits is

required;

2. The academy enters three details about the parent into a spreadsheet (NI number or National

Asylum Seeker Service number, DOB and surname). This spreadsheet, which can contain

multiple applicants, is then forwarded to the SMS Team by secure file transfer;

3. The SMS Team will then run batch routines through the DfE’s Eligibility Checking Service

(ECS), which will return either a True or False result for each parent. These results are then

passed back to the academy securely using the file transfer process. The aim is to provide

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confirmation of eligibility no more than three business days after the academy submits the

spreadsheet. Paper evidence may then be required from a parent if they question a False

result. The academy will collect this evidence and assess the parent’s eligibility against the

criteria;

4. The academy can then provide the school meals to eligible children.

The ECS is a web based service, operated by the DfE that checks the eligibility of a child for free

school meals by automatically checking their parent against the free school meals criteria. Once

the parent’s NI number or National Asylum Seeker Service number, DOB and surname are entered

the ECS links with other government departments to check benefit entitlements. This is done

without any requirement for paper evidence from the parent.

The ECS is only accessible to certain LA staff members and so schools and academies cannot use

it directly.

Internal Audit has confirmed that the spreadsheet that is returned to the academies containing the

True/False results is acceptable evidence for free school meal eligibility.

The 2013/2014 application form for use from September 2013 will be available on SchoolsWeb for

schools and academies to download and the eligibility checking spreadsheet will be sent to schools

and academies via the secure file transfer facility towards the end of the summer term. Full

guidance is also provided on SchoolsWeb.

Prices

Primary/Special schools/academies (<100 pupils on roll) £60 + VAT per academic year

Primary/Special schools/academies (>100 pupils) £100 + VAT per academic year

Secondary schools/academies £200 + VAT per academic year

Contact Information

Joanna Preston / Performance and Information Development Manager / 01296 382244

[email protected]

Richard Hardy / Senior Information Officer / 01296 382599

[email protected]

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Governor Support Service


September 2013

Service Overview

The Governor Support Service provides governors with an accessible source of expertise on the

full range of governance issues. The Team ensures that governing bodies are kept up to date with

their legal responsibilities and that they have access to training and advice on educational and

governance issues to support their contribution to school improvement.





Annual Packages

Please note: the Core Packages below will need to be ordered through Zipporah by purchasing the

three separate elements of (1) Clerking and Advice plus Finance or Clerking and Advice; (2) the

Development Programme and (3) Whole Governing Body Training (discounted).

Governor Support Core Package plus Finance Clerking and Advice

A comprehensive package covering the full range of governing body services that includes:

A clerking and advice service that includes the attendance of a clerk at three governing body

meetings a year which are each no longer than 2.5 hours in duration.

A finance clerking and advice service that includes the attendance of a clerk at three finance

committee meetings per year, which are each no longer than 2.5 hours in duration at a

discounted rate.

Production of model agendas and supporting appendices giving details of the decisions that

need to be taken and/or the recommended action.

Publication of governing body meeting documents on My School.

General advice and support to governors about education and governance law by telephone or

email.

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Advice and guidance on relevant governance and financial issues, which includes the

governance requirements of any national financial standard.

Welcome pack and appointment letter issued to new governors.

An induction programme for newly appointed academy governors covering the principles of

good governance and aiming to develop their confidence to carry out the role successfully.

Unlimited access to all development opportunities in the governor development programme.

Access to GEL (Governors E-Learning), an online training and development website for

governors.

Two reserved places at the annual governors’ conference.

Access to the Governor Zone pages of SchoolsWeb which are continually updated throughout

the year.

Dissemination of news and information via Governor Times & Governor Zone.

Whole governing body training session at a discounted rate.

Support in recruiting governors via a countywide recruitment strategy.

Maintenance of governors’ details on the database.

Governor Support Core Package

A comprehensive package covering the full range of governing body services (excluding finance

clerking and advice) that includes:

A clerking and advice service that includes the attendance of a clerk at three governing body

meetings a year which are each no longer than 2.5 hours in duration.





email plus support on relevant governance issues.



good governance and aiming to develop their confidence to carry out the role successfully.



governors.



the year: www.buckscc.gov.uk/governors.


Whole governing body training session at a discounted rate.

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Governor Clerking and Advice, plus Finance Committee Clerking and Advice

A clerking and advice service that includes:

The attendance of a clerk at three governing body meetings a year which are each no longer

than 2.5 hours in duration.

A finance clerking and advice service that includes the attendance of a clerk at three finance

committee meetings per year, which are each no longer than 2.5 hours in duration at a

discounted rate.





email.

Advice and guidance on relevant governance and financial issues, which includes the

governance requirements of any national financial standard.


the year.





Governor Clerking and Advice

A clerking and advice service that includes:

The attendance of a clerk at three governing body meetings a year which are each no longer

than 2.5 hours in duration.





email plus support on relevant governance issues.


the year.



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Governor Development Programme

This includes:


good governance to develop their confidence to carry out the role successfully.



governors.



the year.


Maintenance of governors’ details on the database

Please note this does not include a whole governing body training session.

GEL (Governor E-Learning) Online Training for Governors

Access to GEL, our online training and development website for governors, developed in

partnership with the Eastern Leadership Centre and Governor Services’ colleagues: www.elc-

gel.org/home. This includes access to the Academy Alliance, which runs the primary and

secondary academy information networks.

Lay Clerks’ Support and Advice

This includes:

Comprehensive support and guidance, via email or telephone, for a school’s own governing

body clerk and/or company secretary, on relevant governance issues.

Attendance at the bi-termly briefing/training sessions delivered by the Governor Support

Service.


the year.

Governor Zone and Governor Times

This includes:

Unlimited access to Governor Zone which is continually updated and developed throughout the

year.

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Access to news and information via monthly editions of Governor Times which are published on

Governor Zone.

Option of an email alert system when Governor Times is published.

Basis for the Price

The cost of the clerking service covers staffing costs, training of the clerk, accreditation of the clerk,

travelling time and administrative support/costs associated with the production of agendas and

minutes.

The cost of the governor development opportunities includes the cost of a trainer/facilitator, any

course materials, venue and refreshments

Choosing the Right Package

If you want to purchase Clerking and Advice, the Governor Development Programme and a whole

governing body training session, at a discounted rate, please choose the Core Package, which

includes all three. If you choose Clerking and Advice and the Governor Development Programme

separately, this will not include a whole governing body training session, but will include a

discounted rate for the Development Programme.

If you want to purchase Finance Committee Clerking and Advice at a discounted rate, please

choose the Clerking and Advice package plus Finance or the Core package plus Finance.

Additional Options

Clerking of an Additional Governing Body Meeting

This service is only available to governing bodies already subscribing to the clerking and advice

service is charged at a standard rate per meeting, which is no longer than 2.5 hours in duration. It

includes the preparation of the agenda and minutes and attendance of a clerk. The clerk will be

able to offer advice and guidance on relevant governance issues.

Clerking of Finance Committee meetings or Finance/ Personnel etc Committee meetings

This service is available to all governing bodies and includes the attendance of a clerk at the

meeting, and the preparation and distribution of the agenda and minutes. The clerk will be able to

offer advice and guidance on relevant governance and financial issues. It is charged at a standard

rate per meeting, which is no longer than 2.5 hours in duration, and is available at a discounted

rate if purchased as part of a package.

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Clerking of Other Single Committee Meetings (excluding finance, pupil exclusions, staff

hearings and complaints)

This service is available to all governing bodies and includes the attendance of a clerk at the

meeting, and the preparation and distribution of the agenda and minutes. It is charged at a

standard rate per meeting, which is no longer than 2.5 hours in duration.

Clerking Service for Hearings

This service is available to all governing bodies and provides a clerking service for governing body

committee hearings/meetings of Pupil Discipline, Conduct and Discipline, Appeals and Complaints.

Charges are calculated at the current hourly rate to cover the clerk’s time in attendance at the

meeting, writing up minutes, travel, and, where appropriate, preparation and distribution of the

agenda. For pupil discipline committees, it also includes ensuring that the findings of the Panel are

communicated in writing following the hearing.

Lay Clerks’ Induction

This is a half-day training session aimed at new Lay Clerks which is available as an optional extra

to the Lay Clerks’ package

Governor Development

Any of the courses in the governor development programme can be purchased on a pay as used

basis. This includes places at the annual governors’ conference and whole governing body

training sessions.

Whole Governing Body Training session

A training session for the whole governing body which is school-based and focuses on an area of

particular interest to governors. This might be training, consultancy advice or facilitation depending

on the particular requirements of the governing body. This is available at a discounted rate if

purchased as part of one of the Core packages.

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How to Get the Best from this Service

Extra governing body meetings/committee meetings

We always endeavour to provide a clerk for unplanned, additional meetings when requested, but

the more notice you can give us, the greater chance we have of meeting your request.

Whole governing body training

Do plan ahead and book as soon as possible so that we can match the date, subject matter and

trainer to your requirements. We do ask for at least six weeks’ notice.

Governing Body or Committee Meetings that last longer than 2.5 hours

Any additional meeting time, over and above the standard 2.5 hours, will be charged at the current

hourly rate.

Cancellations


Do let us know if you are unable to attend a course so that we can offer the place to another

governor. If a governor does not notify us that they are unable to attend 5 working days prior to the

course, a charge will be made to the school as follows: £50.00 full day course; £25.00 shorter

course.

Whole governing body training

If a whole governing body training session is cancelled or postponed within 10 working days of the

planned date, there will be a charge of £165 to cover the organisational/trainer costs involved.

Governing Body/Committee Meetings/Hearings

In the event of a cancellation, we reserve the right to make a charge to cover any costs incurred.

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Prices

Annual Packages

Governor Support Core package (clerking and advice + governor development programme + whole governing body training session at a discounted rate)

£2352 (+VAT) + £66 per governor

Governor Support Core package (clerking and advice + governor development programme + whole governing body training session at a discounted rate), plus Finance Clerking and Advice (at a discounted rate)

£3267 (+VAT) + £66 per governor

Governor Clerking and Advice £2064 (+VAT) Governor Clerking and Advice, plus Finance Clerking and Advice (at a discounted rate)

£2979 (+VAT)

Governor Development Programme (unit cost per governor, as per the governing body constitution set out in the academy’s Articles of Association).

£77 (discounted to £66 per governor if purchased

with a Core Package or Clerking and Advice)

GEL (Governor E-Learning) £140 (+VAT) Lay Clerks’ Support and Advice

£914 (+VAT)

Governor Zone and Governor Times £195 (+VAT)

Additional Options

Clerking of an additional governing body meeting (no longer than 2.5 hours in duration). Only available to schools purchasing the clerking and advice service.

£339 (+VAT)

Finance or Finance/Personnel etc committees (no longer than 2.5 hours in duration). Available to all governing bodies.

£339 (+VAT) (discounted to £305 if purchased as part of a

package) Clerking of other single committee meetings (no longer than 2.5 hours in duration). Excluding finance, pupil exclusions, staff hearings and complaints. Available to all governing bodies.

£282 (+VAT)

Clerking of pupil exclusions, staff hearings and complaints Available to all governing bodies.

£50 (+VAT) per hour


Whole governing body training (for a two-hour session)

£350 (discounted to £300 if purchased as part of a

core package) Short session (e.g. 7.30-9.30pm) £106 Whole day session (e.g. 9.30am-4.30pm) £282 Conference £90

per governor

Access to the ISCG Accreditation Programme for Clerks:

Discounted rate for those schools buying the Lay Clerks Package £144 Standard rate £431 Lay Clerks’ Induction £224

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Response Times

Appointment letters will be issued to new governors within two weeks of notification of their

appointment

Agendas will be distributed at least fourteen calendar days before the date of the meeting

Draft minutes of meetings will be dispatched to Chairmen within 10 school working days of the

meeting, or as agreed with the governing body

Any follow up action from a meeting will be instigated within five working days, or as discussed

with the governing body

Confirmation of a place on training courses will be sent within five working days of the receipt of

application.

Contact Information

Nicola Cook / Governor Services Manager / 01296 382614

[email protected]

Gillian Antosiewicz / Governor Clerking and Advice Coordinator / 01296 383508

[email protected]

Catherine Harris / Governor Development / 01296 383178

[email protected]

Angela Kent / Governor Development and Communication / 01296 387328

[email protected] – Responsible for whole governing body training, GEL, Governor Zone and

Governor Times

Pam Duncan / Governor Strategic Support Including Governor Recruitment / 01296 383335

[email protected]

Fenella Lusty / Governor Recruitment / 01296 383335

[email protected]

Governor Helpline / 01296 383180

[email protected]

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Green Park Centre – Youth Service

Service Overview

Green Park strives to be a centre of excellence for the education and development of young

people and community groups. We offer the provision of facilities to schools, youth groups and

community groups for both residential and non-residential use for training, conferencing, outdoor

education and Sport. Green Park has a wide variety of facilities enabling bookings for 10 – 200

pupils and staff for various uses. Courses and activities include a high and low ropes course, an

outdoor climbing wall, a mountain biking course, an orienteering course, archery, camping facilities

and an indoor swimming pool and sports hall.



see below.


School and subject fairs e.g. science conferences, etc;

Indoor swimming lessons;

School Outdoor activity programmes;

Sporting activities for a wide variety of needs;

Team training days;

Residential and camping experiences for schools and voluntary organisations. Single rooms,

Mon to Friday for schools, including breakfast, lunch, evening meal and am/pm/eve drinks.

Base room is provided for groups during the day, with two hours free use of the sports hall or

swimming pool when available for each night resident at the centre.

Prices

Indoor swimming lessons: £52 per hour including instructor

Residential Accommodation: £34 per person per 24 hours

Camping Experiences: £3 per person

Base room is provided for groups during the day, with two hours free use of the sports hall or

swimming pool when available for each night resident at the centre.

Please contact us for more detailed pricing

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Contact Information

Green Park Training and Conference Centre / 01296 633800

Green Park, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton, HP22 5NE

[email protected]

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Legal and Democratic Services

Service Overview

Legal & Democratic Services management and staff have a strong public sector background and a

wealth of knowledge and experience. As a service we advise all the Council departments and

services and a number of outside bodies on a full range of administrative and local government law

and policy from constitutional and governance issues, contentious and non contentious issues in

both a pro-active and reactive manner.

We maintain robust risk and supervision policies and are committed to the concept that all aspects

of our service should be of the highest quality, in terms of expertise, performance and reliability.

As part of this commitment, we have achieved and are determined to retain the following externally

certified quality marks:

Lexcel, The Law Society’s Practice Management Standards;

Investors In People.

We also have existing, formal partnerships with two national private practices and established

informal relationships with barristers’ chambers, ensuring the provision of legal services in an

efficient, effective and economic manner.

We are able to provide you with a full range of Legal Services including:

Property Advice;

Disputes;

Contracts Advice;

Assistance with Complaints;

Advice on FOI and Data Protection;

General Legal Advice.

Legal & Democratic Services (LDS) can provide Academies with access to legal advice, (in person,

telephone or written) and representation on all legal issues arising from their activities and statutory

functions.


Legal and Democratic Services have a long history of advising Schools on a wide variety of

specific legal issues including:

Employment disputes and outsourcing queries;

The Disability Discrimination Act;

Parental responsibility/parental contact and disputes/change of a child’s surname;

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Data Protection and access to School records;

Contractual disputes;

Parental complaints;

Governance and whole School organisational issues (change of status and establishment of

Trusts);

Discipline problems including exclusion;

Boundary problems;

Hiring of School premises;

Trespass or nuisance/disturbance on School premises;

Statutory proposals to make prescribed alterations;

Advice on requests under the Freedom of Information Act (see below);

Drafting Contracts;

Undertaking debt recovery work.

Data Protection and Freedom of Information

As well as offering legal advice we are now able to assist with Data Protection & Freedom of

Information queries.

We are able to provide authoritative and helpful advice for our all your DPA and FOI problems and

queries including:

Advice on Academies notifications with the Information Commissioner's Office

Advice to the Academies on how to deal with requests for information from parents and others

Help in responding to complaints which are taken up by the Information Commissioner against

the Academies

Advising and writing data protection policies where required.

Prices

We are delighted to be able to offer a package to best suit your needs and ensure you obtain a

quality service at the best price and importantly you receive real value for money.

Legal and Democratic Services Subscription Packages

Legal Services Annual package

6 hours legal support £350 per academic year

Pay as Used Rate - Lawyer £90 per hour

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Legal Services

Academies purchasing the Annual Legal Services Package for £350 will be entitled to up to 6

hours worth of legal work by the Service in any one academic year (equivalent to a value of £540

at our Pay as Used Rate). Beyond this value any work undertaken by the Service will be charged

at the hourly Pay as Used rate detailed above.

Where an Academy chooses not to buy the Annual Package, any work undertaken by the Service

will be charged at the hourly Pay as Used rate.

If we are currently acting on your behalf on a matter we will continue to charge the work

undertaken at existing rates. However any new work received will be charged at the new rate.

Data Protection/Freedom of Information Annual Package

2 hours service support £100 per academic year

Pay as Used Rate - Data Protection/Freedom Of Information Officer £90 per hour

Academies purchasing the Annual Data Protection Package for £100 will be entitled to up to 2

hours worth of legal work by the Service in any one academic year (equivalent to a cost of £180 at

our Pay as Used Rate). Beyond this value any work undertaken by the Service will be charged at

the hourly Pay as Used rate.

Where an Academy chooses not to buy the Annual Package, any work undertaken by the Service

will be charged at the hourly Pay as Used rate.

Contact Information

Anne Davis / Service Director, Legal and Democratic Services / 01296 383650

[email protected]

Raj Popat / Group Solicitor, Education and General Litigation / 01296 383636

[email protected]

Mark Caprio / Business Regulation and Compliance Officer / 01296 383689

[email protected]

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Matrix Study Support and Learning Centre This service is due to transfer to the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust from September 2013

Service Overview

The Matrix Study Support and Learning Centre supports schools by offering a range of learning

opportunities. The service aims to:

Offer innovative and dynamic learning;

Develop skills in literacy, numeracy and ICT;

Promote independent learning;

Improve motivation to learn;

Improve self-esteem and confidence;

Be flexible and mix and match to need.

Matrix Highlights

831 student accessed a variety of programmes in 2011-12;

The age of students has ranged between 5-65 years;

98% of students rate their learning as brilliant or good;

We helped to enhance the NC levels of our students e.g. KS2 SATS in English by 79.6% and

Maths by 81.6% and in KS3 in English by 68%;

Overall attendance at the Centre was 93%;

96% of students said that their confidence had improved as a result of attending PfS sessions;

98% of parents reported that attitudes to learning and the confidence of their children had

improved

“Our pupils returned from the Matrix sessions enthused and I believe it offers

exceptionally good value for money”

“It brought learning to life for the students outside the school environment”




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After School Study Support – KS2 and KS3

This is a Study Support programme, based at the Matrix Centre, for those who need a boost to

their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills and self esteem and self confidence. It is for primary and

secondary school students mainly at Key Stage 2 & 3 to learn after school. We accommodate 13

students for 6 weeks for 3 hours per session and it includes transport.

Cost is £2,040 for 13 students for 6 weeks for 3 hours per session, including transport.

School Hours Study Support

This is a Study Support programme, based at the Matrix Centre, for those who need a boost to

their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills and self esteem and self confidence. It is for primary and

secondary school students. We could accommodate 13 students for 6 weeks for 3 hours or 9

weeks for 2 hours per session, including transport.

Cost is £2,040 for 13 students for 6 weeks for 3 hours per session or 9 weeks for 2 hours per

session, including transport.

Study Support – KS4

For Years 10/11 who have the capacity to make rapid gains from attending study support, have low

levels of literacy and are achieving grade F in the majority of subjects. Students who are potential

NEET and need to develop confidence and self esteem would benefit from this after school

programme at the Matrix Centre. We accommodate 10 students for 5 weeks for 2 hours per

session.


School Hours Study Support – KS4

For Years 10/11 who have the capacity to make rapid gains from attending study support, have low

levels of literacy and are achieving grade F in the majority of subjects. Students who are potential

NEET and need to develop confidence and self esteem would benefit from this programme at the

Matrix Centre. We accommodate 10 students for 5 weeks for 2 hours per session.


Intervention Programmes

These are daytime bespoke programmes, based at the Matrix Centre, that match the differing

needs of students and include literacy, numeracy and ICT skills as part of the course. We

accommodate 10 students for 5 weeks for 2 hours per session.

Cost for each course is £100 per student for 5 weeks for 2 hours per session, including transport

(depending on location).

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Intervention Programmes (School Based)

These are daytime bespoke programmes, based at school, that match the differing needs of

students. We can accommodate small groups of students (on a rota basis).

Cost – dependent on request

Programme Details

Out of Order, Ref!

A programme that explores the use of foul and abusive language by studying the behaviour of footballers, on and off the pitch, with particular reference to using respectful language in all social contexts, particularly in school towards members of staff.

Let’s Get Physical – NOT!

This is a programme that addresses physical assault, studying the behaviour of footballers, on and off the pitch, with a particular reference to using appropriate non violent behaviour in confrontational situations.

The Transfer Programme

A sporting analogy where young people marry their appropriate behaviour in sport with their behaviour in school, look at the challenges faced socially when moving schools, including those on managed moves and those who spend a substantial amount of time being referred to the school’s Inclusion Centre.

More Wolf than Whistle!

This programme explores respect in its widest context, studying the behaviour of footballers on and off the pitch, with particular reference to respectful and responsible behaviour towards members of the opposite sex.

High Five! This is a programme for students in KS3 whose attendance is a persistent problem and who are vulnerable. It is inclusive of tuition, resources, evaluation, and transport (depending on location). Students will receive tuition in the key skills of literacy, numeracy and ICT, as well as improving their motivation, self confidence, and self esteem. Parents/ schools/ agencies involved with each student will be fully briefed on a weekly basis as to the progress of individuals.

Keeping on Side

This is a bespoke programme focused on KS2 and KS3 pupils at risk of exclusion. It is based at

the Matrix for a full day (up to five days in total across the school year). It matches the differing

needs of students and includes literacy, numeracy and ICT skills as part of the course. We can

accommodate up to10 students. We have the resources to be adaptable and to meet your needs.

Cost is £250 per student for a maximum of 5 days (5 hours per session), including transport


Tackling the Future

As part of the Foundation Learning provision, we will put together a course to address the needs of

learners within key stage four who require something different. At the Matrix Centre, we can offer

unique and exciting learning experiences that will engage and motivate students. Using the

resources of the club, students will have the chance to develop their skills and knowledge through

a curriculum designed by us and structured to meet the outcomes of a series of accredited

courses. This is based on a course running one day a week for a school year (190 hours). We do

however have the resources to be adaptable and to meet your needs.

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Cost is £1870 per student for 190 hours - times to be negotiated, including transport (depending on

location). Hours can be flexible and adapted to requirements.

On the Ball

A school based bespoke programme, with whole classes, based around school needs, including

self esteem and confidence, behaviour management and class cohesion.

Cost is £408 for 4 weeks for 1 hour per session. Dates and times are negotiable.

Pass the Ball

A school based bespoke programme in the school holidays based around secondary transfer,

including self esteem and confidence and team building.

Cost is £800 for 2 days (4 hours per session). Dates and times are negotiable.

Silky Skills

Working in partnership with WWFC the Matrix Centre team is able to deliver a summer holiday

programme called ‘Silky Skills’ which aims to build self confidence and team work. The course will

also enhance literacy and numeracy skills.

Cost is £500 per day (5 hours) for 13 students. Dates and times are negotiable.

The Transfer Trail

This is a transition programme, based at the Matrix Centre, with secondary transfer and self

esteem and confidence at its core.

Cost is £204 for 13 students for a 2 hour session, including transport.

The Transfer Window

This is a transition programme, based at school, with secondary transfer and self esteem and

confidence at its core.

Cost is £1020 for 2 full days with a year group.

Learning to Lead – The Winning Formation

The main focus of the programme is to develop the team work, group cohesion and leadership

skills of prefects or students in positions of responsibility. It develops self-confidence and listening

skills. This is a school based course.

Cost is £204 for a 2 hour session at school. Dates and times are negotiable.

Play on Words

The Matrix Centre will design a bespoke intensive literacy programme in partnership with schools

targeting pupils who have frustrations in the classroom linked with their low level of literacy.

Cost for each course is £150 per student for 5 weeks for 3 hours per session, including transport


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The 90 Minute Club

The 90 Minute Club is a school based programme with a whole class which combines literacy or

numeracy and football/sport to encourage students to become more motivated and confident about

learning. It targets pupils at Key Stage 2 It is delivered by a qualified teacher and football coach.

Pupils also get a practical football/sports coaching session.

Cost is dependent on request

School Requests

The Centre will also set up courses/activities based on school need.

Contact Information

Julie Wilson / Matrix Learning Centre Manager / 07766 440172

[email protected]

Matrix Learning Centre, Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4HJ

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Media Relations and Reputation Management

Service Overview

Your school’s reputation has never been more important and what you have worked so hard to

maintain can disappear in seconds with a single press story. Our team can help protect and

improve your reputation by delivering a 24/7 media service to respond to print, radio and TV

journalists at both local and national levels. As well as promoting positive news, the team is also

experienced in advising in the event of a media crisis. The wider Communications Team can also

provide a range of services including marketing and promotional campaigns, social media, digital

communications and events management.



see below.


Our team of media professionals can offer schools and governing bodies the full range of media

support to match needs, from advising and giving guidance in the event of a media crisis, to

dealing with the media, preparing statements, organising press briefings and producing full media

plans for major events. There is also scope to negotiate a wider range of tailored support and

products from the wider Communications Team at competitive prices, for example broadcast

quality video production, events management, marketing collateral, social media, etc - please

contact us in the first instance for an informal discussion of your needs.

Prices

Media crisis support and advice - £40 per hour.

Prices for wider, more tailored communications activity can be negotiated at very reasonable prices

according to your project brief.

Contact Information

For urgent media support

Aidan Shutter / Media Team Leader / 01296 382126

[email protected]

Alternatively call the media team hotline on 01296 382444 or email

[email protected]

For wider communications projects call 01296 382200 or email

[email protected]

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Music Service


September 2013

Service Overview

An experienced, high performing specialist Music Service which supports the musical learning and

development of children and young people from pre-school onwards, both in school settings and in

wider community activities at Area Music Centres. The Music Service is now the lead

organisation in the new Buckinghamshire Music Education Hub and receives funding from

the Music Education Grant to support the delivery of the government’s National Plan for

Music Education. The Plan highlights the need for every child aged 5-18 to have the opportunity

to learn a musical instrument, to have opportunities to play in ensembles and to perform from an

early age, for there to be clear progression routes in musical experience and learning, and for

every pupil to have regular singing opportunities and access to choirs and ensembles locally.

The Buckinghamshire Music Service works in the following ways:

Supporting schools in making provision for the musical learning of individual pupils, groups of

children and whole classes;

Offering tuition on a large range of instruments including flute, fife, oboe, clarinet, saxophone,

bassoon, recorder, ocarina, trumpet, cornet, french horn, tenor horn, trombone, baritone,

euphonium, tuba, violin, viola, cello, double bass, sitar, harp, classical guitar, rock guitar, folk

guitar, ukulele, percussion, drum kit, steel pans, piano, keyboard and voice;

Encouraging schools to explore different musical cultures and genres, for example African

drumming, steel pan, samba and jazz;

Employing appropriately qualified staff with enhanced CRB/DBS clearance, and providing

access for them to relevant regular Professional Development programmes;

Offering advice on the development of choirs and ensembles in schools, and providing

appropriate practitioners to develop ensembles if required;

Supporting primary schools in the establishment of “first access” musical opportunities for

pupils in the context of the National Plan for Music Education;

Encouraging the broad development of young musicians through access to the extensive range

of bands, orchestras, choirs and ensembles available at Area Music Centres in Aylesbury Vale,

Amersham and High Wycombe;

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Encouraging the development of young musicians with potential through the Music Service

scheme of enhanced opportunities;

Supporting schools in improving the quality of their musical provision through advice and

guidance from senior staff of the Service, including Advanced Skills Teachers and members of

the Wider Leadership Team.





Primary Schools are offered workshop/concerts by visiting ensembles comprising Music

Service staff. These take place in May and are advertised in the Schools Bulletin.

“Come and Sing” mornings (currently 6 per year) for KS1 & 2 children are organised throughout

the County and enable entire year groups from a number of schools to join together for a full

morning of singing led by Music Service specialists. Advertised in the Schools Bulletin.

CPD and a forum for Primary Music Coordinators to meet are organised on a regular basis in

the north and south of the County. These sessions are led by Music Service specialists.

Pupils learning instrumentally may enter for external examinations, for which there are entry

fees. In the early stages of learning, pupils can access initial “Steps” assessments as a

partnership between the school and Music Service at no cost.

Occasional projects may be offered to schools, focusing on, for example, the enrichment of the

music curriculum for pupils in Special Schools, Special Units and Short Stay Schools, the

development of performance skills on African Drums or Caribbean/Latin instruments, vocal

initiatives or the exploration of musical imagination through a story-based workshop.

KS2 schools are offered the opportunity to participate in large-scale musical performances at

the Royal Albert Hall every 2 years. Echoes 5 (April 2013) is currently being planned.


Annual Packages

The following individual services are offered to develop the musical learning, experience and

performing competence of pupils in the school:

“First Access” whole class instrumental programmes (free to the child, 80% subsidy of

teacher cost offered to schools)*

“Continuation” programmes of large group tuition following on from the initial First Access

programmes (50% subsidy of teacher cost offered to schools)*

Instrumental tuition in primary schools

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Instrumental tuition in secondary schools

School ensemble direction

Instrumental Tuition in Primary Schools

The instrumental curriculum is designed for the age and stage of musical development of the

children. Pupils are generally taught in groups, with the teacher taking account of the learning

needs of each individual. Progress is monitored on a regular basis, and pupils are submitted for

formal internal assessment and for grade examinations as appropriate.

Pupils are taught how to practise between lessons, how to read musical notation to support

instrumental playing and how to care for their instruments. Written reports on a child's instrumental

progress are sent to parents via the school annually (or more frequently by negotiation).

Advice is given on the appropriateness of a specific instrument for a particular pupil, and on the

acquisition of a suitable instrument. Where instrumental tuition is provided by the Buckinghamshire

Music Service, parents may take advantage of purchasing an instrument through the VAT-free

instrument purchase scheme administered by Music Centres. (This facility may change when the

Music Service becomes part of the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust)

Pupils are encouraged to play in ensembles within the school and to take advantage of the

excellent range of carefully structured opportunities at the local Music Centre. Beginner players

can expect to join a Music Centre ensemble early in the first year of tuition.

Pupils displaying significant musical potential are encouraged to apply for a County Music

Scholarship. The award of a scholarship allows a student to access subsidised 1:1 tuition and

complementary activities at an Area Music Centre. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Information is distributed to schools directly and final auditions are held in the Summer term.

Instrumental Tuition in Secondary Schools

The instrumental curriculum is designed for the age and stage of musical development of

secondary pupils, taking account of stylistic preferences of pupils, and their capacity to study

independently. Pupils are mainly taught in small groups, with the teacher taking account of the

learning needs of each individual. Teachers support the external examination requirements in

performing, including coursework and recital preparation for GCSE, AS, A Level and BTEC.

Progress is monitored on a regular basis, and pupils are submitted for grade examinations as

appropriate. Written reports on a student's instrumental progress are sent to parents via the school

annually (or more frequently by negotiation).

Pupils are encouraged to play in ensembles/bands within the school, and to take advantage of the

extensive complementary range of opportunities at the local Music Centre.

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Pupils displaying significant musical potential are encouraged to apply for a County Music

Scholarship. The award of a scholarship allows a student to access subsidised 1:1 tuition and

complementary activities at an Area Music Centre. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Information is distributed to schools directly and final auditions are held in the Summer Term.

First Access or Continuation Programmes for whole classes*

Specific programmes of “First Access” or continuation music foundation tuition are negotiated with

the particular school to meet the needs of a particular class, year group or specific group of pupils.

Foundation programmes are taught through a range of disciplines selected by negotiation –

drumming, samba, guitar, class percussion, violin, ukulele, fife, recorder, ocarina, woodwind and

brass etc. The programmes reflect the intentions of the “First Access” initiative and are tailored to

the age and stage of the pupils. Such programmes are enhanced when taught in partnership with

the class teacher; this should enable a school to maintain such a programme in future years.

“First Access” whole class tuition packages will cover between one and three terms, by

negotiation. “Continuation” programmes follow on from the initial first year of whole class learning.

Usually delivered as large group tuition with a specialist teacher, this type of learning provides a

useful transition from whole class to small group tuition. These whole-class and “Continuation”

packages have a different pricing structure from other instrumental tuition packages. “First Access”

programmes (free to the child) attract an 80% subsidy of teacher costs. The “Continuation”

programmes attract a 50% subsidy of teacher costs.

School Ensemble Direction

The Music Service provides experienced specialist teachers to develop and direct high quality

ensemble playing in schools, in a variety of styles. Teachers will advise the school on the feasibility

of particular ensembles in relation to the playing profile of the pupils. Teachers select appropriate

repertoire and adapt specific parts to match the instruments and playing standard of individual

pupils.

Pay as Used Options

The following programmes and projects may be offered to develop musical access, and the

learning and performing competence of pupils in the school:

Special Projects - opportunities to participate in large-scale projects within an Area, or smaller

project-work located in your school.

Therapeutic Music Provision for children with SEN

Access to the Enrichment Programme organised by the three Area Music Centres. These

specialist events usually take place at weekends and target specific instrumental or vocal

styles and genre.

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Special Projects

The Music Service is able to supply individually tailored 'Special Projects' to meet the needs of an

individual school/liaison group/area. Past project examples include:

Intensive 1 or 2-day composing and performing projects with links to a topic or other National

Curriculum subjects

Co-ordination of a local schools' music festival

Presentation of a concert in the school, linked to a curriculum theme.

Pupil access of a large-scale musical experience, with preparatory curriculum support

materials

Workshop days for players of a particular instrument or style of playing.

“Have a go” days

Many schools acknowledge the added-value outcomes of musical learning and development in

raising levels of individual pupil attainment through the presentation of music examination and

assessment certificates to pupils in school, and through the inclusion of such documents in pupil

records of achievement.

Therapeutic Music Provision for children with SEN

The Music Service can provide teachers experienced in therapeutic applications of music to work

with individuals and groups of pupils. The teacher will negotiate with the school to match specific

musical provision to the needs of an individual, reflecting where appropriate any specific

references within an Individual Learning Plan.

Availability

All regular provision of instrumental and vocal tuition is arranged for thirty-four weeks of the year. A

Service Level Agreement determines the total weekly hours of teaching delivered for the school by

the Music Service. Tuition is generally provided during the school day, and mainly takes place on

the school premises.

However, some tuition takes place in twilight slots, and may be offered at the Music Centre rather

than the school, where this is mutually convenient. Any essential requirements in relation to

specific days for delivery of tuition, (because of constraints of accommodation at the school) must

be negotiated with the relevant Area Head of Service in the term prior to delivery, by the

Headteacher or Bursar. This negotiation must be agreed in writing.

The Music Service seeks to deliver a minimum of 1 hour tuition for a specific instrument in any

school. Where this minimum requirement will create difficulty, a school should discuss the matter

with the Area Head of Music Service to explore different ways of finding a solution. For rare

instruments, this might be by a lesson being offered at the Area Music Centre rather than in school;

a cluster of schools might seek provision for a very small number of pupils at the end of the school

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day in a location mutually convenient. Some teachers offer more than one instrument, which might

resolve any such problem. This change is as a result of financial pressure linked to reduction in

national grant funding.

“First Access” and “Continuation” whole class or large group foundation programmes are costed

individually, taking account of the programme duration, resources required, visiting teacher time,

and nature of staff development built into the programme. The detailed specification of such

programmes offered for September 2013 will be published in the second half of Spring Term 2013.

Special projects are based on individually negotiated costs to reflect the scale of staff involvement

and should normally be requested from the Area Head of Service at least one term in advance.

How to Get the Best from this Service

Contracts are negotiated with the Music Service, and provision is made by staff who are generally

based at the Music Centre that serves your school. Please note that “First Access” or

“Continuation” programmes are negotiated separately, to ensure that the programmes are closely

matched to school needs, and that there is a clear understanding of planned further learning

opportunities for pupils following the initial programme – the establishment of “musical pathways”.

In planning for Instrumental Tuition, schools are advised to give thought to the minimum lesson

length for group instrumental tuition which they plan to offer to pupils in their schools when

calculating the amount of time they require for different instrument specialisms. The Music Service

recommends lessons of at least 20 minutes duration to achieve effective pupil learning and

progression, and aims to arrange tuition of at least 1 hour’s duration for an individual teacher

visiting a particular school.

Thought should be given to the allocation of time and teaching spaces available for instrumental

tuition when formalising tuition requirements. It is also important to consider room size when

planning tuition of loud instruments – for example, brass, saxophones, drum kits etc. Music activity

with loud instruments in very small rooms can be potentially damaging to hearing.

Where appropriate, schools are encouraged to contact the Music Service Manager or Area Head

to discuss ways in which they can make the service work most effectively. Advice can be offered

on recruitment of pupils, the most suitable methods of grouping children for lessons and assisting

with financial planning to ensure the teaching remains within budget. Details of contact numbers

are printed at the end of this document.

As long as schools have formalised details of their requirements with the Music Service in June,

the Service will endeavour to make appropriate provision for tuition for the beginning of the

academic year. The Service will notify schools at the beginning of the Autumn Term, or earlier if

possible, about the detailed provision arranged for them. All requests for provision (including

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amendments) must be made to the Music Service in writing. Late requests for instrumental tuition

may result in a delay in arranging such provision because of the complexity of timetabling

individual programmes.

Schools may need to revise their requirements upward in September to cater for newly arrived

pupils or increased parental interest. Where this occurs, the Service will endeavour to meet such

requests.

The Service cannot guarantee provision by a named teacher, but will work closely with all schools,

seeking to match provision to specific requirements.

Schools with concerns about any issue of provision, once a programme has commenced, should

raise this directly with the Music Service Manager at the earliest opportunity in order that the matter

can receive appropriate consideration.

Prices

For annual packages of instrumental or vocal tuition, the price is set on an hourly charge basis

(subsidised by the Music Education Grant). This relates to an annual contract for thirty-four weeks

of provision. Charging is in three bands, one price for the first 12 hours purchased in any week, a

second band for hours 13 to 24 in any week, and the third band for hours in excess of 24 per week.

Maintained Primary and Secondary Schools and Academies pay the same rate for provision of

instrumental tuition. Independent Schools pay 15% more for provision.

Summer Term 2013 – These prices are held at current rates:

Per Week

Hours 1 - 12 £39.00 per hour


Hours 25+ £34.50 per hour

Autumn Term 2013 and Spring and Summer Terms 2014 – Prices will be confirmed when the

Music Service receives final information regarding the level of funding it will receive from the Music

Education Grant. The current indication is that this will reduce by £180,000 for the Financial Year

2013-14. Schools Forum has been consulted and agreed an increase of up to the following

maximum prices.

Per Week



Hours 25+ £37.00 per hour

It is the intention of the Music Service to confirm final prices for September 2013 until

August 2014 at the earliest opportunity.

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“First Access” and “Continuation” programmes for whole classes and large groups of children are

costed and negotiated individually. “First Access” programmes (free to the child) attract an 80%

subsidy of teacher costs. The “Continuation” programmes attract a 50% subsidy of teacher costs.

“Pay as Used” programmes are costed and negotiated individually. The cost will reflect the number

of pupils accessing a programme or project, the resources involved, and the nature of class-

teacher involvement and associated professional development.

Schools are reminded that following a change in National Legislation in September 2007, it

is now possible to charge for instrumental and vocal tuition for both individuals and groups

of any size. (Previous restriction of group size maximum of 4 pupils has been lifted).

Contact Information

Simon Salisbury / Music Service Manager / 01494 475163

[email protected]

Suzanne Hopkins / Area Head of Music Service for Aylesbury Vale / 01296 383596

[email protected]

Helen Mitchell / Area Head of Music Service for Amersham and Chiltern and South Bucks

01494 586530

[email protected]

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Coordinating the Induction of Newly Qualified Teachers

(NQTs)


September 2013

Service Overview

By law, all Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) must undertake a year’s induction to affirm their

Qualified Teacher Status and become successful practitioners within the profession. A completed

induction enables them to teach in any school. There is an expectation for schools to provide this

training, support and monitoring to enable NQTs to complete their Induction Year and teach in any

state and maintained school. Many private schools also choose to provide induction, ensuring

their staff full career flexibility.

From April 2013 the funding for NQTs will part of central funding to schools rather than through the

Local Authority. The process of induction and assessment will still be quality assured and legally

ratified through an Appropriate Body, usually a Local Authority.

Buckinghamshire County Council, working with expertise in schools, is pleased to offer this service

to maintained schools, academies and independent schools in our region.



see below.

The Core Offer of the Appropriate Body (AB)

A general administration and assessment ratification process, including registration with the

Teaching Agency;

A support and advice process for the school, its mentors and its NQTs, with up to 1 day on-site

support or its equivalent, for NQTs who are struggling, or in danger of not meeting professional

standards;

Representation in any appeals process.

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The core provision, which also includes a handbook and access to the Buckinghamshire NQT

website, will cost:

Maintained / Package* Schools Academies/Independent Schools

1 NQT 1+ NQT* 1 NQT 1+ NQT*

Small Schools

(<150) £150 £250 £200 £300

Medium Schools

(151-600) £200 £300 £250 £350

Large Schools (>601)

£250 £350 £300 £400

*Package School: any non-maintained school or academy that buys a county school improvement

support package at Silver level or above is offered the NQT provision at the lower rates. *1+NQT

means a single price regardless of numbers

To augment the quality of your in-school induction programme, we provide optional

programmes:

A central training programme for NQTs, with weekly courses that are generic or aimed at

primary teachers – priced at £500 for 10 courses or £75 per course;

Access to a range of secondary subject courses for NQTs – priced by course, these will be

advertised separately;

Central training for Induction Tutors /Induction Mentors - In July and September, we run a half

day refresher course, or a full day course for the less experienced. These are priced at £75 and

£150;

Tailored mentor training for individual schools or collaborative groups of schools is available on

request, with content, duration and price discounts negotiable;

Access to the NQT brokerage where new teachers put their names forward in a pool for

schools to access to find NQTs for school recruitment. Contact Hazel David directly for more

information about this unique service.

Quality Assurance

The Appropriate Body reserves the right to undertake a quality assurance review of the induction

process with all schools as part of its role. Approximately 5% of schools are reviewed annually.

The Appropriate Body can also provide an independent review of the quality of a school’s induction

process on request and at a cost.

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Contact Information Simon Lockwood / NQT Induction Coordinator / 01296 382030

[email protected]

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Outdoor Education – Youth Service

Service Overview

The Outdoor Education Team is part of Youth Services and works with schools and youth groups

countywide utilising the facilities at Green park as well as mobile resources. Outdoor Education is

an innovative way of meeting the objectives of key agendas such as Every Child Matters, Closing

the Gap and Aiming high for Disabled Children. The Team provides outdoor and adventurous

activities that develop the key skills of teamwork and co-operation, trust, communication, planning,

decision-making and independence, as well as skills specific to the individual activities.

Delivery includes targeted projects and programmes for youth centres, youth projects, special

schools, PRUs, underachieving mainstream pupils, those at risk of exclusion and young people

with additional needs as well as universal delivery to mainstream schools. In addition to the

beautiful grounds and exciting range of facilities at Green Park the team is also able to bring some

activities to schools or youth centres and or provide guidance on how groups might access local

outdoor provision. The team provide impactful residential experiences that involve taking young

people to new and challenging environments.

In line with the Governments Learning Outside the Classroom manifesto. Progress is also being

made on developing Environmental, Field Study and Forest School opportunities that take

advantage of the wonderful natural environment at Green Park and the surrounding Chiltern Hills

to support the teaching of the National Curriculum in a holistic and real world context.



see below.


All programmes are bespoke according to school requirements.

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Prices for Activities at Green Park

Archery £100

Abseiling £105

Climbing (Tower) £105 (Rock) £110

Crate Stack £105

High All Aboard £105

High Equilibrium £105

Jacobs Ladder £105

Postman’s Walk £105

Low Ropes £105

Mountain Biking £105

Night Line £75

Orienteering £75

Pool Games £150

Team Challenges £75

Trebuchet £75

Zip Wire £115

All charges are based on a 90 min activity session for a minimum of 6 and a max of 12

participants. All facilities, equipment and staff are included

Mobile Activities – Bringing Outdoor Learning to You

Activity Morning, afternoon

or evening (up to 3hrs) Day Hire

(up to 6hrs)

Mobile Climbing £325 £525

Archery £200 £350

Team Challenges £200 £350

Charge includes travel, equipment and 1 member of staff. * 2 members of staff

Charges quoted are within 30 mile radius of Green Park. Additional mileage may be incurred for

bookings beyond this range

Contact Information

Green Park Outdoors / 01296 633833

Green Park, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton, HP22 5NE

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Rights Respecting Schools

Service Overview

UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools recognises achievement in putting the United Nations

Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) at the heart of a school’s planning, policies,

practice and ethos. A rights-respecting school not only teaches about children’s rights but also

models rights and respect in all its relationships, whether between children or between children

and adults. This contributes significantly to a schools provision for Spiritual, Moral, Social and

Cultural (SMSC) development.




What are the benefits?

A three year qualitative study by researchers at the Universities of Sussex and Brighton found that

"Rights Respecting Schools has had a profound effect on the majority of the schools involved in

the programme." Benefits include:

Knowledge about the articles of the UNCRC;

Improved self-esteem;

Enhanced moral development;

Contributing to positive relationships and behaviour;

Pupils feel empowered to respect the rights of others locally, nationally, and globally and

uphold their own rights;

Pupils have positive attitudes towards diversity in society and overcoming prejudices;

Pupils actively participate in decision-making in the school community;

Improved learning and academic standards.

Rights Respecting Schools in Buckinghamshire?

In November 2008, Buckinghamshire Healthy Schools agreed to fund a three year pilot project to

lay solid foundations for Rights Respecting Schools in Buckinghamshire. It is delivered by

Buckinghamshire County Council’s Children and Young People’s Services in Partnership with

UNICEF UK.

It has involved a total of 44 settings to date and has been developed through geographical

clusters on a yearly basis first in Amersham, then Aylesbury and lastly in High Wycombe. It is

being successfully implemented in all settings – Early Years, Infant, Primary, Secondary, Special

Needs and Pupil Referral Units.

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How does Rights Respecting Schools link with other school initiatives?

The programme is complementary to the Healthy Schools Award, International Schools Award,

SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning), Community Cohesion, Sustainable Schools and

Eco Schools and can be part of a programme to build a positive and purposeful school ethos.

How does it work?

To become rights-respecting, a school works through three stages:

1. Recognition of Commitment (ROC) - The Head and senior leadership commit to becoming a

Rights- Respecting School and introduce the initiative to the school community - all staff,

pupils, parents and governors.

Duration: Between 3 to 6 months

2. Level 1 - A school achieving Level 1 has made good progress towards embedding the values

and principles of the UNCRC into its ethos and curriculum.

Duration: Between 12 to 18 months

3. Level 2 - A school achieving Level 2 has fully embedded the values and principle of the

UNCRC into its ethos and curriculum.

Duration: A further 12 to 18 months

Assessment and Accreditation

To be accredited as rights-respecting, a school must show evidence that it has reached all four of

the standards:

Standard A: Rights-respecting values underpin leadership and management;

Standard B: The whole school community learns about the CRC;

Standard C: The school has a rights-respecting ethos;

Standard D: Children are empowered to become active citizens and learners.

A school uses the standards and other guidance provided by UNICEF UK and Buckinghamshire

County Council to plan and monitor progress against the Level 1 and Level 2 standards. When

they believe they have met the standards, an external assessment takes place. Following this, a

written report is provided and, where the standards have been met, the school is accredited.


Level 1 Package includes:

Recognition of Commitment;

Headteachers Induction;

Familiarisation Training;

Inset Training / On Site Support;

Pre-assessment Level 1;

Accreditation Level 1;

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Primary Day;

Secondary Day;

Cluster Meetings;

Celebration Event.

Level 2 Package includes:

Pre-assessment Level 2;

Accreditation Level 2;

Cluster Meetings;

Celebration Event.

Additional Support:

Inset Training / On Site Support;

101 Ways to Implement the RRSA;

Just Living;

Moving to Level 2.

All packages and additional support include email and telephone advice and teaching resources.

Prices

A one-off registration charge of £200 is to be paid directly to UNIECF UK and will cover access to

the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), teaching resources, half termly email newsletters, RRS

school successes and a monitoring database to help UNICEF track the school’s progress.

Level 1 Package

Schools with fewer than 500 pupils £1,150

Schools with more than 500 pupils £1,585

Level 2 Package

Schools with fewer than 500 pupils £520

Schools with more than 500 pupils £770

Additional Support

Schools Type of support

<500 >500

Inset Training / On Site Support (Full Day) £425 £475

101 Ways to Implement the RRSA (Full Day) £150 £180

Just Living (Full Day) £150 £180

Moving to Level 2 (Full Day) £150 £180

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Contact Information

Melanie Turner / Programmes Officer / 01296 387657

[email protected]

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Safeguarding in Education

Service Overview

The Safeguarding in Education Team provides advice, support, written guidance and training to

schools on matters of child protection and safeguarding. The Safeguarding Manager is responsible

for assisting head teachers and Chairmen of governors in handling allegations against members of

staff. Training is essential to ensure that schools meet the statutory requirements. All school staff

should receive basic awareness training at least every three years and designated persons must

update their training every two years.

The Safeguarding in Education team also monitors how schools discharge their Child Protection

responsibilities under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 through monitoring data and

attendance at case conferences. It supports the work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board

(LSCB) and represents Achievement and Learning on the LSCB sub-committees.



see below.


Child protection remains a LA statutory responsibility so Academies can get support and advice on:

Child protection matters;

Managing allegations for people in position of trust.


A range of Child protection courses detailed with prices below:

Basic Awareness (twilight) £250

Basic Awareness (inset) £375

Designated Persons Training £100 per person

Designated Persons Refresher Course £100 per person

Training for Trainers £125 per person

Safe Working Practices (twilight whole school) £175

Contact Information

Bridget Day / Team Leader SIET and LADO / 01296 382070

[email protected]

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School Commissioning

Service Overview

The remit of the School Commissioning Team includes:

School Place Planning;

Policy Development;

Project Management;

Organisation and Provision of School Places;

Planning for the impact of housing development;

S106 developer negotiations;

Legal matters relating to school sites and the use of school buildings;

Managing the Local Authority (LA) Capital Programme.



see below.


The School Commissioning Team can advise academies in ensuring that they are acting within the

remit of their lease agreement (where applicable) in terms of matters relating to school property.


Should academies which to see advice on capital build proposals these can be offered on a

consultancy basis.

Contact Information

Paula Campbell-Balcombe / Strategy Manager (School Commissioning) / 01296 382896

[email protected]

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School Courier

Service Overview

The School Courier Service is responsible for the sorting and delivery of all internal and incoming

post for schools and providing a mail courier service to a range of establishments.


The service provides a mail courier service to a range of establishments including:

All schools

All Pupil Referral Units

Woodside Music Centre

Millbrook Music Centre

The service is also responsible for providing schools stationery that cannot be printed from

SchoolsWeb.

Contact Information

For school stationary requirements please email:

Sue Yeates / Post Room Assistant / 01296 382223

[email protected]

For all other enquiries please contact:

Ray Wild / Post Room Supervisor / 01296 383093

[email protected]

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School Improvement Service


September 2013

Service Overview

“The School Improvement Service strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for the

children of Buckinghamshire by working with partner services to monitor, evaluate and

celebrate good practice whilst offering challenge, support and intervention where necessary

to secure an entitlement to high quality education for all children within our schools.”

National educational policy has moved from reduced central intervention to increased delegated

responsibility to schools, academies and governing bodies. Support and direction for schools from

centrally funded initiatives has declined and schools face a challenging yet exciting opportunity to

use their autonomy to access the support they need.

The School Improvement Service (SIS) recognises the challenges and financial constraints that

are now facing schools but remains committed to providing access to a range of high quality

support through teams with proven track records in improving outcomes. This will ensure that the

SIS is responsive to your academy, offers expert advice, support with a range of strategies and

processes to reinforce whole-school improvement. Our work will target the key issues that will have

the greatest impact in raising the quality of learning and teaching and hence attainment and

achievement.

Academies will be able to access and choose from a flexible menu of training, consultancy and

diagnostic support to provide high quality and cost-effective school improvement solutions. The

Service will retain some powers to intervene when and where specific needs and concerns are

identified.

Academies will be able to access expert school effectiveness support covering specialist curricular

areas; improving learning and teaching and leadership and management; promoting curriculum

development and inclusion and developing responses to local and national initiatives. This will be

delivered by an experienced team of subject experts, inspectors, advisers, school improvement

professionals and leaders of a range of services. The School Improvement Service will comply with

all data protection requirements and is covered with professional indemnity insurance.

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School Improvement Service staff have the ability to motivate and inspire; and hold

expertise in:

All phases, age-ranges and types of schools and settings;

Innovative curriculum models and methods of delivery;

The full range of subject, curricular and aspect areas;

Establishing whole school ethos, inclusive practice, moral and spiritual frameworks building a

school that meets the needs of the whole child;

Systematic and sustainable school leadership, learning and teaching vision, assessment for

learning and in improving schools and supporting and challenging governing bodies;

Supported self-evaluation strategies to focus on the needs of schools and underachieving

groups of children; helping the development of sustainable whole-school improvement

strategies;

Supporting self-evaluation activities to ensure successful outcomes to inspection and guidance

on the management of the process, the report and any whole school response.

Collectively the School Improvement Service holds:

Exceptional regional and national understanding and expertise across all phases and aspects;

The ability to lead on national policy and explain the implications for your school, supporting

training needs and arrangements to ensure change is managed robustly;

An outstanding range of nationally recognised forms of accreditation, including professional

school improvement qualifications, national training accreditations and Ofsted inspector

competency and experience in all phases and ranges of inspection;

The ability to identify, plan and deliver highly effective CPD to support teachers and schools;

A deep understanding of the statutory responsibilities on schools and expert guidance on

meeting these requirements.

The work to improve and secure outcomes for ethnic minority and highly mobile pupils is integrated

alongside other aspects of our service. This includes support in raising the achievement of ethnic

minority, Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, refugee and asylum-seeking pupils with a full range of school

improvement strategies available to leaders. Our expert team will enable individuals to participate

in the opportunities your school or setting provides and offer tailored guidance on maintaining

cultural, linguistic and faith strands in your school’s provision.

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The School Improvement Service is structured using a local delivery model that maintains an

overview of provision within an area, an entitlement to statutory functions, support for

self-evaluation and challenge and support primarily through a network of generic

advisers/consultants who will promote self-improvement and support local networking.

There are three area groupings each overseen by a School Improvement Manager based upon the

three CYP Trust Local Partnership Board boundaries. These support schools in:

Aylesbury, Wing/ Wendover & Buckingham;

Chiltern & South Bucks;

Marlow, High Wycombe & Ridgeway.

Schools are also be able to access school effectiveness support covering specialist curricular

areas; improving learning and teaching; promoting curriculum development and inclusion and

developing countywide responses to local and national initiatives. This team will monitor and

evaluate performance across Buckinghamshire, seek to identify areas of underperformance and

promote CPD opportunities across the Local Authority.

The range of services listed below reflects the statutory duties of a Local Authority as set out in the

School Standards and Framework Act. They also include other services that support school

improvement as set out in the School Improvement Service Business Plan and the Framework to

Support School Improvement.

The SIS remains committed to including academies within the Buckinghamshire network of schools

in order to maintain high quality local provision. It is anticipated, however, that the majority of

support will be provided on a traded basis unless the performance of an academy is giving cause

for concern, in which case some residual responsibilities to intervene are included in the Education

Bill.

Services provided at no charge to academies are expected to include:

Strategic Planning

Professional contact between the Local Authority and each of its schools through Leadership

Briefings, Primary Headteacher /Hub Meetings, Special School Headteacher Meetings, SANs,

BASH and BASL;

Promoting effective interaction between local schools via a network of Liaison Groups;

The provision of a range of review activities that reflect the needs of particular schools identified

as causing concern;

Audit of Foundation Stage Profile assessments;

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Audit of Phonics in KS1;

Audit of tasks and tests at Key Stage 1 by advisers;

Monitoring by advisers of tasks and tests at KS2;

Statutory publication of local results;

Implementation and monitoring of national priorities e.g. Ofsted requirements, Workforce

Development and Reform.

Data Analysis and Target Setting

Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on County standards and achievements, including analysis by

phase and by targeted / vulnerable groups.

Quality of Teaching and Learning

Ensuring a local network of Advanced Skills Teachers (ASTs) are recruited, maintained and

effectively deployed. ASTs in academies will be maintained by the LA on the understanding that

they remain available to be deployed in County schools;

Undertaking residual responsibilities as the “Appropriate Body” for the Induction of Newly

Qualified Teachers through a designated adviser.

Targeted Group Advice and Support

Providing advice and support for schools to promote culturally inclusive practice;

Providing support to monitor and improve the achievement and attainment of identified and

targeted groups;

Supporting transition for vulnerable and targeted groups.

Management and Recruitment.

Support for governing bodies in schools causing concern;

Support for the identification and monitoring of under-performing headteachers.

This basic range of support is focused on building strong networks of schools, linked to local

communities of leaders and practitioners committed to sharing successful practice. However we

recognize that additional support should be available for academies to commission on a charged

basis.


Where an academy identifies additional and individual support needs, it is able to access and

choose from a flexible menu of training, consultancy and diagnostic support for high quality and

cost-effective school improvement solutions.

For the Academic Year 2013-14 we have designed a choice of membership options, each of which

provides academies with a high quality, focused professional development service to drive

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improvements through the year based on a shared understanding of your institution and its

community. We are confident in our proven track record in improving outcomes and providing

outstanding CPD and underwrite this with an assurance of the quality of our service.

These services are currently also provided to Buckinghamshire schools and they are available to

academies at a competitive rate that has been adjusted to include non-controllable costs.

General/Strategic

Whole school support and challenge with self-evaluation and development planning through a

named school improvement professional;

Support to enhance the capacity and quality of school leadership teams to maximise school

performance;

Strategic planning and setting targets;

Innovative, challenging and inspiring curriculum design;

School development planning including financial analysis;

Support for schools in their long term development planning and implementation;

Action planning for specific areas of support and development;

Support for pre and post-Ofsted inspection work including effective and robust processes which

lead to accurate self-evaluation;

Monitoring and evaluation of the quality of education in schools through school review and

work-sampling to raise the quality of teaching, inspiring high expectations and expert practice;

Supporting governors to be effective in their role in challenging and supporting the senior

leadership team.

Management and Recruitment

Experienced advice on the recruitment process leading to the successful appointment of

headteachers, deputy and assistant headteachers;

Attendance and support at interviews for headteachers, deputy and assistant headteachers;

Support for management in the identification and monitoring of under-performing staff;

Support for leadership and management through coaching and mentoring;

Advice and attendance at interviews to support school staff recruitment other than

headteachers and deputies;

Systematic support for the review and evaluation of school management structures and

systems;

Management development activities at all levels;

Induction for newly appointed headteachers and deputy headteachers to produce sustained

and sustainable improvement;

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Reviews of the effectiveness of your safeguarding procedures.

Targeted Group Advice and Support

Targeted programmes are offered to schools and in some cases may be purchased using

devolved EMAG money or Pupil Premium funding to raise achievement. The SIS can offer CPD

and training packages to schools and early year’s settings, including:

Diversity awareness;

EAL principles, pedagogy and practice;

Resources for language development;

Good Practice: Raising the participation and achievement of minority ethnic pupils and

Travellers.

Governing Bodies

Support for governing bodies in the process of performance management of the headteacher;

Attendance at governing body meetings;

School-based governor training and development activities including consultancy work (in

conjunction with the Governor Services Team);

Focused and experienced support for governing bodies in achieving top performance.

Quality of Teaching and Learning

Monitoring and evaluation of school policy documentation, curriculum planning, teaching and

learning and assessment;

Review, planning and development of the whole curriculum including National Curriculum and

resourcing issues;

Support, training and validation for school self-evaluation;

Attendance at presentations to groups of parents;

Development of syllabi and schemes of work;

Classroom management including lesson observation and feedback;

Professional support for teachers including newly qualified teachers and overseas trained

teachers who may receive coaching;

School based in-service training courses and sessions;

ICT support including/upgrading ICT hardware and software and organising ICT workshop for

teachers;

School-initiated phase and subject specific networks of support groups, working parties and

workshops.

Specific advice and support for staff in the following areas:

Classroom management;

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Classroom support;

Lesson observation;

Teaching and learning;

Needs analysis;

Development of syllabi and schemes of work;

Practical workshops;

Policy review and development;

Whole school and cross curricular planning;

Inclusive practice;

Whole school culture and ethos;

Vulnerable groups and targeted strategies and interventions;

Review and development of resources;

Assessment, recording and reporting of National Curriculum;

Moderation of work;

Moderation of departmental self-evaluation.

If there is any other bespoke support you would like to discuss, please contact us via the details

below.

Prices – Annual Packages and Pay as Used

The Academy Package for 2013-14 includes:

The basic core entitlement (Bronze Service) available at no charge to all county academies

An opportunity to purchase a full range of support from the wider School Improvement Service.

This will be offered to academies at four levels of service with the daily rate being discounted for

those academies willing to commit to a larger annual purchase.

Package Name Content Package Charge Additional Day

Charge

Bronze

Services Provided Free to Academies

(See above) £0 £675

Silver Bronze + 2 days of personalised SIS

support £1220 £610

Gold Bronze + 5 days of personalised SIS

support £2925 £585

Platinum Bronze + 8 days of personalised SIS

support £4360 £545

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Please note that a working day includes the time spent in preparation and report writing and not

just the time spent on site. One day is counted as being equivalent to 7 hours

Academies making a block purchase will be expected to enter into a negotiated contract regarding

how the capacity being purchased will be deployed and an anticipated distribution term by term.

Given that the capacity may be used to support a wide range of activities including staff

development, headteacher performance management, school monitoring and evaluation,

curriculum development etc, the School Improvement Service is keen to ensure that where events

have to take place on specific dates these are identified and firm commitments agreed at an early

stage.

Headteachers and Governing Bodies are reminded that with reduced external challenge and

support and less frequent inspections for good and outstanding schools there is an increased

expectation on schools to ensure that self–evaluation judgments are externally validated.

We have received advice that although courses, training and conferences are exempt from VAT,

all consultancy needs to have VAT added for academies and non-maintained schools.

Contact Information

Steve Edgar / Head of Learning Trust / 01296 383105

[email protected]

Please note that the School Improvement Service offer and charging policy may be reviewed and amended in light of any further legislative changes or national frameworks affecting school improvement services.

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School Library Service

Service Overview

The Schools Library Service (SLS) supports high quality learning in Buckinghamshire and

neighbouring counties. Our dedicated professional staff offer expertise, advice and training to

teachers, librarians and other school staff. With a resource of over 140,000 books, project

collections, storysacks, artefacts and our professional support, we can help your pupils develop

into enthusiastic and knowledgeable readers.

We offer the opportunity to hire books from us on an annual or longer term basis for your own

library, reducing the worry of books becoming worn or out of date. Once a year a proportion of

these books can be exchanged if desired. We also offer the termly hire of project collections made

up of around 20 books and resources on a requested topic(s), and this will ensure you have

relevant up-to-date materials in the classroom at the beginning of each term.

The annual packages we offer provide the flexibility and choice you need, but if you can not find

one that meets your individual schools’ needs, we are happy to discuss your requirements with you

and come up with a suitable alternative.

The majority of our services on a Pay as Used (PAU) basis which gives all schools the opportunity

to make use of our services. Members of the School Library Service, however, do receive a

discount on any PAU services they wish to purchase





Annual Subscriptions – Primary Schools

There are four annual packages that we can offer to primary schools.

Basic Package A - all 3 options are the same price of £436

There are three options to choose from:

Annual book hire – 200 books

8 Project Collections spread across the year

A combination package offering annual book hire – 70 books and 6 project collections spread

across the year

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Basic Package B – all 3 options are at the same price of £599

There are three options to choose from:

Annual book hire – 300 books

12 Project Collections spread across the year

A combination package offering annual book hire – 100 books and 8 project collections spread

across the year

Full Package A - £8.69 per pupil (min £300)

Services Entitlements

Annual Book Hire 2 books per pupil + 100

Project Collections 4 projects per class spread across the year

Full Package B - £8.69 per pupil (min £300)

Services Entitlements

Annual Book Hire 2 books per pupil + 100

Project Collections 3 projects per class spread across the year

Professional Support/Consultancy 1 half day

Annual Subscriptions Packages – Secondary Schools

The “star” package offers complete flexibility and choice to secondary schools.

It is based on a “pick and mix” approach, where all of the services have a “star” value and you can

choose to buy as many stars as you feel will fully meet the needs of your pupils and staff.

Service Units Star Value

Membership

Book Hire for 1 Year 50 books

Project Collections for 1 Term 2 standard projects or 3 small projects (up to 10 items)

Half Day Consultancy 1 visit

Requests available within Buckinghamshire 100

Requests available outside Buckinghamshire 35

British Library Requests 15

Request Bundle 50 within Buckinghamshire 10 outside Buckinghamshire 5 British Library

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All services can be bought in multiples, e.g. hiring 1500 books would equal 30 stars.

Prices for 2013/14

Number of stars:

4 - 10 stars £115 per star

11 - 30 stars £110 per star

31+ stars £105 per star

PAY AS USED OPTIONS

These services may be purchased in addition to an annual package at a discounted rate, and also

by schools that are not members of the SLS.

Artefact Hire

Collections of artefacts are available to hire for a 4 week period. We currently have collections

available on the following topics and will be increasing our collections over the coming year:

Ancient Egypt;

Ancient Greece;

History of Toys;

Chembakolli;

Diwali;

Florence Nightingale;

Easter;

Chinese New Year;

World War II

India;

Aztecs;

Romans;

Tudors;

Victorians;

Seaside Holidays;

Vikings;

World Religions;

People who help us;

Victorian School/Toys;

Africa;

History of Homes;

Katie Morag.

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Project Collections

Project collections can be requested on specific topics and hired for a term. They will be made up

of a selection of materials that are tailor made to the needs of the teachers and the age-range and

ability level of pupils. Each project will contain on average 20 books and poster packs where

appropriate. Books can be non-fiction, fiction or an amalgamation of the two.

Professional Support/Advisory Service

We can offer both practical and advisory support on all library related matters, such as:

Weeding out old books;

Help with organising your library;

Stock audits;

Assistance with self evaluation assessment of your school library provision;

Devising and implementing school library policies and development plans;

Planning and design of a new or extension of a school library or Learning Resource Centre;

Guidance with your pre OFSTED review or a post OFSTED action plan.

Pay as Used Prices

Service Non Member Price SLS Member Price

Artefacts Collection £44 £35

Artefacts Bundle (Artefacts Box + up to 10 books)

£56 £45

Annual Book Hire x 100 books

£289 £230

Professional Consultancy:

1 Hour £73 £58

1 Half Day £149 £119

1 Day £239 £191

Project Collection - up to 20 books (for 1 term hire)

£77

£62

Contact Information

[email protected] or website www.buckscc.gov.uk/sls

For professional information and advice please contact:

Ann O’Donovan / Schools Development Librarian / 01296 382268

[email protected]

For operational queries please contact:

Alison Mapplethorpe / Schools Library Service Manager / 01296 382273

[email protected]

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School Management Support Team

Service Overview

The School Management Support Team supports the coordination and management of electronic

provision of data and information to all schools, academies and the Local Authority (LA). The Team

provides a range of contextual and performance information to support school, early years and LA

planning, performance monitoring and to assist with school self-evaluation.

Before the School Management Support Team (SMST) can provide data support to academies, a

data exchange agreement needs to be in place. If you do not currently have a data sharing

agreement, please contact the School Management Support Team directly to obtain a copy if you

want to participate in any of the following services.

Please note that the DfE have clarified data sharing legislation, so that it is no longer necessary to

have additional data sharing agreements in order for FFT and NCER to provide LAs with pupil

and aggregate data for Academies within their geographical area.

The Academy will also need to make sure that Privacy Notices are issued to every

parent/guardian/carer in line with the guidelines issued by the DfE, ensuring that the sharing of

information with Buckinghamshire County Council is mentioned.





Services that allow academies and the LA to meet statutory requirements will be free to all

academies if required. This will include support for data collections and statutory processes. This

support can only be provided when the Academy and LA agree to the exchange of specified

data, and where a signed data sharing agreement is in place.

For the Academy to receive support from the SMST they will need to share, as a minimum, their:

Termly School Census return;

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessments;

Phonics Screening Check Assessments;

Key Stage 1 Teacher Assessments.

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Academies may also wish to work with the LA to submit statutory returns for:

Annual School Workforce Census return;

Key Stage 2 Teacher Assessments;

Key Stage 3 Teacher Assessments.

Academies are also encouraged to:

Participate in the B2B data transfer process (academies using Capita SIMS only);

Work with the team to maintain accurate and up to date net capacity schedules, used in school

place planning and admission appeals;

Work with the team to transfer relevant pupil details from the School Census to Connexions.

In return the SMST will:

Check the returns for any errors/queries and provide feedback to the Academy;

Provide data checking sheets to allow the Academy to check that the Post 16 Learning Aims

information recorded in the autumn and summer term census returns is accurate and complete;

Provide checking files (pupil and school level results) for EYFSP and KS1 returns, and where

the eProfile software is used provide scale point analysis based on EYFSP results;

Provide support on submitting returns to DfE through the COLLECT website;

Provide access to pupil projections information used by the LA to assist in school place

planning;

Maintain the AnyComms Plus secure file transfer server and licences to facilitate the quick and

secure transfer of files between the Academy and the LA;

Where the academy uses B2B, we will maintain the Local Authority ONE pupil database,

working with the academy to ensure that both Academy and LA systems hold up-to-date and

valid information;

Provide the School Indicators System including - Individual school report including performance

and contextual information and comparisons to county-wide results and the benchmarking tool

to allow schools to compare results and contextual information with other schools within

Buckinghamshire;

Provide access to and support for software and data by providing support and guidance in the

use of RAISEonline and inclusion on the LA level CASPA licence, and support for the system

(special schools only).

Special Schools/Academies only will be asked to agree to share CASPA data with the LA for

onward submission to SGA Systems for national benchmarking purposes. This will take place at

the end of each academic year. Academies may also be liable for a one off fee payable to SGA

Systems to convert the CASPA installation to take account of academy status and to include the

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Academy on the LA licence Academies not willing to do this will not be able to participate in the

LA CASPA licence and will need to license the software themselves directly from SGA Systems.

The LA will use information from the census returns to help with pupil place planning and to

maintain an accurate record of pupils placed at schools within the LA area, in line with statutory

responsibilities. The data will also be used to provide aggregate information across the LA area for

reporting purposes – for example reporting on the number of pupils on roll in the LA, the proportion

of pupils eligible for Free School Meals in the LA etc. Academy level data will be included in the

School Indicators System. No academy data will be released to any other third party organisation

in any form statutory or non statutory; this is to include press statements or the publishing of results

of the Academy.


For academies to take part in the buyback service the SMST need to be able to access key

performance information such as exam results, as well as contextual data (gender, free school

meal eligibility etc).

Academies will need to agree to exchange the pupil level data specified in the free service above,

i.e. school census data. On receipt of this agreement, the SMST will provide the Academy with the

full range of performance and contextual information and analysis available to maintained schools

through the buyback service.

Primary Schools

School Performance Analysis (SPA)

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) Analysis

Year 1 Phonics Check Analysis NEW

Key Stage 1 (KS1) Average Point Score (APS) Analysis

Key Stage 1 (KS1) pupil level data

Key Stage 2 (KS2) Average Point Score (APS) Analysis

Key Stage 2 (KS2) pupil level data

Key Stage 1 (KS1) Ethnic Group Performance Analysis

Key Stage 2 (KS2) Ethnic Group Performance Analysis

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) to Key Stage 1 (KS1) Transition Matrices

Absence Analysis NEW

School Data Dashboard NEW

Key Stage 1 (KS1) to Key Stage 2 (KS2) Progression Analysis

Income and Expenditure Benchmarking Analysis

Key Stage 2 (KS2) National Benchmarking Analysis

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Secondary Schools

School Performance Analysis (SPA)

Key Stage 4 Data Pack

Post-16 Data Pack

Key Stage 4 Subject Level Analysis

Key Stage 5 Subject Level Analysis

Key Stage 2 (KS2) to Key Stage 4 (KS4) Progression Analysis

Key Stage 4 (KS4) to Key Stage 5 (KS5) Value Added Analysis

Key Stage 3 Ethnic Group Performance Analysis

Key Stage 4 Ethnic Group Performance Analysis

Income and Expenditure Benchmarking Analysis

Key Stage 4 (KS4) National Benchmarking Analysis

Key Stage 4 (KS4) National Subject Level Benchmarking Analysis

Key Stage 5 (KS5) National Benchmarking Analysis NEW

Key Stage 5 (KS5) National Subject Level Benchmarking Analysis NEW

Absence Analysis NEW

Schools will continue to receive their analyses via SchoolsWeb or the secure file transfer facility as

they do now.

Special Academies will receive copies of any of the above analysis available for the Key Stages

they cover where sufficient results data are available.

The LA will use the information provided by the Academy to monitor pupil outcomes

comprehensively at county level and to monitor the outcomes for specific groups such as those

with statements of Special Educational Needs and Looked After Children. By purchasing the

annual package the Academy is agreeing to academy level data being included in benchmarking

packages made available to any other school in the authority who also buys the annual package.

As with maintained schools, benchmarking data on other schools in the authority is provided on the

understanding that the Academy undertakes not to make value judgements about another school’s

performance or publically compare their performance with that of another NAMED school or

schools on the basis of this data. This applies to press releases, statements in public or

professional meetings and to discussions with parents of children at the school or those

considering applying for the admission of their child to the school.

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Fischer Family Trust (FFT) Subscription Service

Schools wishing to use the FFT Live website to access pupil-level estimates, results, value added

data etc, as well as the provision of pupil level information within the target setting packs, will need

to purchase an annual FFT Subscription Service. This service will also include help and support

from the School Management Support Team (SMST) via email and phone for all queries -

accounts issues, data queries, report questions, "how to" etc. Schools that purchase the FFT

Subscription Service through the LA, will also be offered one free place on an annual FFT update

seminar which will be run by the SMST.

The cost of Fischer Family Trust (FFT) Subscription Service is based on a per pupil amount of 17p

per pupil for primary and special schools/academies and 18p per pupil for secondary

schools/academies.

Pay as Used – Ad-hoc Services

The School Management Support Team also has a range of analyses that can be purchased by

academies on an ad-hoc basis. Standard analyses currently available include: -

Name of Analysis Price

ACORN Analysis £20

ACORN Analysis including maps £90

Ward Analysis including pupil data £20

Ward Analysis including pupil data and maps £90

IDACI Analysis including pupil data £20

IDACI Analysis including pupil data and maps £90

Catchment Analysis £20 Bulk Buy Offer – ACORN, IDACI, and Ward including all maps, plus Catchment Analysis. Cost of individual analyses = £290

£260

£110 Combined School

School Performance and Contextual Evaluation report (SPACE) - This booklet has been designed to bring together performance and contextual data to assist with school self-evaluation. Comparative data is provided to enable school data to be evaluated in a local or national context. An individualised commentary based on the data is also included within each section.

Please note that SPACE can only be provided to schools/academies who have purchased the annual Buyback Service.

£85 Infant/Junior School

Visits to academies/schools and consultations are charged as follows. In some cases extra time

required for preparation may be charged after discussion with the Academy.

Per hour £75.00

Per half day £175.00

Per day £350.00

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Any additional requests for analysis will be charged at an hourly rate of £30.00. An estimate of the

time required to complete the request and the estimated cost will be agreed with the Academy

before work commences.

To provide analysis, such as IDACI analysis, travel to school analysis etc, the SMST need to be

able to access pupil level information for pupils attending the Academy. If the Academy has been

providing regular school census returns then additional data will not normally be required, and

requests will be dealt with in line with maintained schools in terms of timing and pricing.

If however the Academy wishes to purchase ad-hoc analysis without taking part in any other

service from the SMST, then arrangements will need to be made to transfer any necessary data to

the LA. A data exchange agreement, covering the data items transferred, will need to be signed by

both parties, and the Academy will need to confirm that Privacy Notices have been issued to all

parents/guardians/carers. Additional charges may be made by the SMST to cover the costs of

transferring and processing the data, and for any time taken to draw up data exchange

agreements.

Prices for the Annual Buyback Package

Academies will be charged in line with maintained schools.

Type of School Cost per Pupil

Combined School £1.13 + VAT

Infant School £0.98 + VAT

Junior School £0.76 + VAT

Special School £0.74 + VAT

Secondary Academies will be charged £1092.65 (as for a maintained secondary school) + VAT.

Contact Information

Joanna Preston / Performance and Information Development Manager / 01296 382244

[email protected]

Sarah Sewell / Senior Information Officer / 01296 382640

[email protected]

Richard Hardy / Senior Information Officer / 01296 382599

[email protected]

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Soundstudio and Creative Youth Arts – Youth Service

Service Overview

Soundstudio brings you a unique and innovative way of engaging and developing young people’s

skills. Through music, music technology and creative arts we offer a range of courses, workshops

and taster sessions. Our main focus is the music provision, music production, live recording, vocals

and performance, digital djing, instrumental and events, however we also run podcasting, film,

animation, radio and a range of other creative options which entice young people to take part.

We are fully mobile to come into any school, centre or location but also have the offer of using our

new facilities in High Wycombe; which can often inspire young people to pursue creative arts

further and develop their interests in a venue outside of the school environment.



see below.


Alternative learning courses using creative arts;

Film;

Music Technology & Sound Engineering;

Drama;

Radio Plays;

Podcasts;

Showcase Events;

Enterprise Projects;

Compilation CDs/ DVDs;

Singing Groups;

GSCE cross curricular projects;

Teacher CPD;

Industry Days;

Expressive Arts ASDAN;

Arts Award;

PA Hire.

Sessions and courses can be tailored for the needs of the individual/ group size.

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Roundhouse Creative Youth Arts Centre in Wycombe is available for hire which includes, main

performance hall, computer suite, main studio, rehearsal rooms, online learning and the orange bar

with kitchen facilities. We can also come and conduct live recording in school settings.

Prices

Prices vary dependant upon needs and logistics but start from £20 per hour.

Contact Information

For full details of what we can offer please visit our website www.soundstudio.org.uk

[email protected] / 01494 523994

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Specialist Teaching Service This service is due to transfer to the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust from September 2013

Service Overview

The Specialist Teaching Service supports schools and other educational settings in meeting their

statutory responsibilities for pupils with Special Educational Needs. This includes promoting

effective strategies for a range of different needs to ensure all children can access the curriculum.

The Service aims to promote:

The successful progress of children by working in partnership with schools, other settings,

parents and other agencies

An inclusive approach which will reinforce a commitment in schools to raise achievement for all

pupils.

The Specialist Teaching Service is organised into two Service Areas as reflected in the Code of

Practice 2001. These are as follows:

Communication and Interaction Service, comprising;

Language Disorder Team;

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Team;

Down Syndrome Team.

The Language and ASD Teams support schools where children have been issued with a

Statement of Special Educational Need. They may also provide advice to schools when pupils are

undergoing statutory assessment. Children with Down Syndrome and their schools / early years

settings are supported by the Down Syndrome Team. Referrals for the Communication &

Interaction Service are received from the SEN Team.

Sensory and Physical Service, comprising;

Hearing Impairment Team

Visual Impairment Team

Physical Disabilities Team

The Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment and Physical Disabilities Teams provide advice to the

Local Authority, schools and settings for identified children, with or without Statements of Special

Educational Need.

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Referrals for the Sensory & Physical Service are received from the Health Service or the SEN

Team.

STS is staffed by teachers and specialist support assistants with a breadth of qualifications and

experience in all areas of special educational needs. Services offered include:

Assessment of Special Educational Needs;

Advice on the educational implications of a variety of difficulties;

Advice on effective teaching and learning strategies and use of appropriate resources;

Advice on curricular differentiation and modification of learning materials;

Advice on the level of in-class support that may be required;

Assistance with target setting and programme planning for Individual Education Plans (IEPs

and Provision Mapping);

Monitoring and evaluation of pupils’ progress through IEPs;

Attendance at annual reviews/case meetings;

Direct teaching, where appropriate, to individuals or groups;

Loan of specialist resources;

Programmes of training on all aspects of SEN;

Courses for Learning Support Assistants (LSAs);

Dissemination of information on current research, practice and initiative;

Work with schools and other agencies to support children identified as vulnerable;

Support for governors and parents, (subject to discussion with schools).


Specialist teacher and support assistant time allocation is based upon the type and complexity of

the needs of the particular pupils referred to STS by the SEN Team or by Health.


In school SEN INSET for school staff can be tailored to individual schools’ needs.

Contact Information

Mary Takacs / Office Manager / 01296 387352

[email protected]

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Travel Planning

Service Overview

Support and advice in developing Travel Plans and facilitating safe and sustainable travel to school


Working with schools to help facilitate and encourage safe and sustainable travel to school (aiming

to reduce car use and improve road safety)

Services include:

Support and advice;

Pedestrian, scooter and cycle training products;

Initiatives to encourage walking and cycling;

Initiatives to reduce inconsiderate parking;

Competitions and events;

Resources to link road safety and travel into the curriculum;

Good practise examples from other schools;

Termly network meetings and annual conference;

Annual 'Junior Road Safety Officer' Conference for Yrs 5 and 6;

Plus much, much more!

Incentives and resources can be ordered from our Online Shop

www.buckscc.gov.uk/school_travel_planning_shop

Contact Information

Nicky Batkin / Sustainability Officer / 01494 586616

[email protected] / www.schooltravelplanning.com

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Workforce Development This service is due to transfer to the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust from September 2013

Service Overview

The Workforce Development team manage CPD programmes for schools and academies,

Children's Centres and Early Years settings. Courses are developed to help schools be equipped

with the latest information, be at the cutting edge of aspects like the changes to the curriculum and

always keeping up with inspection arrangements and latest thinking in performance management

etc. Programmes are delivered by expert trainers from both School Improvement and externally

commissioned trainers. Evaluations indicate that the CPD programme offers very high quality, up

to date courses at very reasonable prices - and the prices for next year will be pegged again. This

offers exceptional value for money. Conferences for core subjects are termly for primary schools

and in the summer term for secondary schools. Look out for all the new primary and secondary

subject courses with a key focus on the big changes for the curriculum coming up in the year

ahead.

The exciting range of courses for schools can be purchased on a 'pay as used basis' .To view the

courses take a look at the Bucks Grid for Learning and click on the subject or aspect you are

looking for.

Schools can contact us for help on a wide range of aspects linked to recruitment, retention and

professional development. We have expertise in delivering workforce development programmes

across a number of key areas:

Professional development programmes for senior managers, teachers and support staff;

INSET days and bespoke training for schools and academies;

NQT brokerage service;

NQT training programme;

Advice and guidance on careers and progression routes;

Specialist training programmes to support Early Years and Childcare settings within schools;

Training to support inclusion and disability awareness.

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Our service is highly professional and we can offer customers exactly what they need. Give us a

call and you will receive a speedy, practical service provided by a knowledgeable and friendly

team. We are here to help you with all your CPD needs.

Contact Information

Shetha Haider / Workforce Development Manager / 01296 382408

[email protected] / [email protected]

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Youth Service Targeted and Specialist Team

Service Overview

The Targeted and Specialist Team works with schools to create bespoke programmes that engage

young people and meet identified needs in a number of different ways, such as 1-2-1 work,

mentoring, sexual health drop-ins, school programs and group work.

We work in creative and challenging ways with young people to enable them to reach their full

potential and contribute positively to their communities.

This includes:

Developing, delivering and evaluating programmes or work to meet needs, targeting specific

groups and issues;

Building positive relationships with young people to create opportunities for personal growth

and development;

Motivating and re-integrating young people who display barriers to learning or are at risk of

exclusion;

Encouraging participation and leadership;

Celebrating difference and diversity, contributing to cohesive communities;

Advocating on young people’s behalf;

Engaging young people in formal and informal learning opportunities;

Delivering effective training for young people and professionals.

How we can help you

After meeting to discuss your requirements we will create bespoke short or long term programmes,

which are developed according to need; outcome led and are evaluated.

Work can be delivered with Youth Service Staff or in partnership with other Services/Agencies

We offer quality provision that can include:

Peer-mentoring;

Confidence and self esteem programmes;

Team building / group integration;

Anti-bullying work;

Citizenship;

Social skills projects;

Preparation for the world of work;

Prefect training;

PSHE;

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Independent living skills;

Accredited Peer Mentoring Training Programme;

Sexual Health AQA;

Drugs Awareness.

This work can be delivered as part of a school curriculum or as a lunchtime provision and can be

accredited using a number of different accreditation programs including AQA, Bucks Award, Arts

Award, DofE, and Youth Achievement Award.





One to One Support and Mentoring

The Youth Service offers a one to one service which is available for schools, partner agencies,

parents and young people to refer into. We can offer support for the young person, at a time and

place that is suitable for them, and our work will be led by the issues and concerns that are most

important to them. Common reasons for referrals include:

Difficulties engaging with school and peers;

Low confidence and self esteem;

Family related issues or concerns;

Lack of positive peer group or social activity;

Behavioural issues or concerns.

ThinkUKnow

ThinkUKnow is a national education and awareness programme developed by CEOP (Child

Exploitation and Online Protection) using their unique experience and expertise in the online

behaviours of children and young people. Programmes provide age appropriate information about

online risks and guidance to help young people keep themselves safe online. All information

emphasises the positive aspects of the internet, whilst highlighting the risks and how to stay in

control of them.

Programme Option 1 - 1 x 30 minute Assembly Presentation using a film addressing issues that

young people face online, and demonstrates common offender behaviour. Supported by activity

sheets

Programme Option 2 - 5 x 50 min lessons based around a series of films, looking at different

technologies and the risks of using these how to take control of some of the risks and where to go

if there is a problem.

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Preparing For the World of Work

This programme aims to raise aspirations regarding future goals for education or employment and

empower young people with the skills and knowledge they need to make an effective transition into

the workplace. This course can be used to introduce young people to the notion of employment,

exploring key interests and setting goals that will motivate and inspire them, or it can work

alongside work experience preparation in KS4. It can also be used more intensively with pupils

who are at risk of falling into the NEET category. Parts of the course can also be accredited

through AQA.

Programme Option 1 - 1 x 2 hour workshop to explore key interests and set goals to inspire career

related choices.

Programme Option 2 - 6 x 50 min sessions providing an introduction to the world of work.

Accredited.

Programme Option 3 - 10 x 50 min sessions to look at the skills needed for a successful transition

into work. Accredited.

Community – What’s In It For me?

This programme aims to explore the meaning behind being part of a ‘community’ and the

responsibility that comes with that. Young people will also have the opportunity to explore

problems in the community that can lead to wider difficulties, encouraging them to gain confidence

to make them feel safe, supported and more engaged in their communities.

The course can be used alongside the curriculum in the areas around, Citizenship, key skills,

working with others and PSHE with KS3 and KS4 students. It can also be used with young people

who are at risk of disengagement and anti-social behaviour issues.

Programme Option 1 - 1 x 2 hour workshop to explore the concept of community and the role they

play within that.

Programme Option 2 - 6 x 50 min sessions providing a detailed exploration of community related

issues. Accredited.

Positive Relationships and Sexual Health

Buckinghamshire has the highest Teenage Pregnancy Conception and STI rate in the country.

Education in an informal but accredited way has resulted in a drop in the rate for the first time since

1998. Young people respond to external providers who are at ease with the subject and will

answer their questions and queries without issue giving them unbiased, truthful information. We

are therefore, offering 3 options with varying levels of information to your school and pupils which

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can educate and inform to enable them to have an understanding of healthy, positive relationships

and safe sexual behaviours

Potential topics may include Healthy Relationships, STI’s, Contraception, Condom teach,

demonstration and explanation of safely using a condom during sex, Knowing how and when to

say “no” and to feel confident and comfortable, Legal implications of having sexual relations under

the age of 16.

Programme Option 1 - 1 x 2 hour workshop introducing concept of healthy relationships

Programme Option 2 - Any combination of 1 hour workshops on the key themes highlighted

Programme Option 3 - 8 x 1 hour sessions providing a detailed exploration of sexual health and

relationship issues. Accredited.

Developing Social Skills and Positive Engagement in Teams

This course aims to engage young people using creative methods to enable them to enhance their

interpersonal skills and explore appropriate boundaries in the relationships they have. They will

understand the concept of teamwork and to demonstrate it in appropriate situations as well as

improving their confidence and self esteem. The project would suit young people going through

any transition period, but will also be relevant for young people who find engaging with others

difficult, whether due to personal circumstances or due to low self esteem.

Programme Option 1 - 1 x 2 hour workshop introducing concept of team skills

Programme Option 2 - 8 x 1 hour sessions providing a detailed exploration of working with others.

Accredited.

Aim High

There are many groups of young people who for various reasons lose motivation in school, leading

to a reduction in engagement in the classroom and withdrawal from social engagement with their

peers, subsequently producing a lack of enthusiasm to achieve in the classroom and the risk of

dropping out of school. These are not necessarily disruptive young people, but pupils who have

found their education disrupted by life events which can leave school being a low priority for them.

Aim High consists of a series of workshops that will engage young people in fun, interactive and

creative activities that will explore key issues, encourage positive participation and raise their

confidence and motivation in the classroom.

The programme consists of 8 x 2 hour workshops providing a comprehensive self development

experience for those who participate. This is also accredited.

Independent Living Skills

The aim of this programme is to plan, deliver and implement a series of workshops involving a

wide range of activities that will help increase young people’s independent living skills. The

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workshops will be tailored to help young people gain the necessary independent living skills,

increase confidence and move closer to taking control of their own health and well being.

Topics will include Basic Cooking, Skills Shopping, Sexual Health, Drug Awareness, Education,

Training and Work Opportunities, Relationships, Money and Budgeting, Somewhere to Live, and

Taking Care of Yourself.

Programme Option 1 - 1 x 2 hour workshop on any of the subjects overleaf

Programme Option 2 - 8 x 1 hour workshops providing a detailed exploration of the subjects

outlined overleaf. Accredited.

Resilience

Building on young people’s emotional health will not only allow them to be happier and more

fulfilled, it will also help raise their educational attainment. This can make society more equal and

save on dealing with troubled later lives. This 5-hour programme will support young people to

learn skills and build confidence with the aim of them developing that ’bounce back’ ability.

Programme Option 1 - 1 x full day session (5 hours). Accredited.

Programme Option 2 - 5 x 1 hour sessions. Accredited.

Dealing with Pressure and Stress

A Youth Service consultation with young people in 2012 identified a need for a programme to

support young people dealing with stress, particularly around exam time due to feeling the need to

meet the expectations of others such as their parents, siblings, school and/or peers. Some young

people struggle under this pressure to the detriment of their health and performance.

The aim of this programme is to provide additional support to young people that they might learn:

To manage their time;

To set realistic goals;

To consider their own expectations, rather than being pressured from outside sources;

To consider what learning styles work for them;

Coping strategies to manage stressful situations;

Where to access further support.

This course takes place over 1 full day (5 hours) and is accredited

Time For Change

Time For Change is an accredited project that specifically targets young people who have either

been excluded from school in the past or who are at risk of being excluded in the future. The

programme targets young people in Year 9, delivering ‘Time For Change’ to act as a preventative

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measure to try and minimise the number of fixed term exclusions and requests for support for Year

10 students.

The programme consists of 8 x 2.5 hour sessions and is accredited.

This Is Me

‘This is Me’ targets young women, aiming to provide a safe environment for participants to explore

their personal qualities and issues impacting their own self esteem. Engaging in creative activities,

participants will learn and practise new techniques for improving their self esteem and to make

positive choices that can influence their long term confidence.

The course runs over 6 x 50 min sessions and is accredited

Working with Anger and Aggression

Anger and aggression is one of the most common reasons for young people causing anti-social

behaviour and problems at home or within school. Many young people are unaware of coping

strategies available to help them understand, express and manage their anger in appropriate ways.

This project aims to understand reasons for young people’s anger, give young people an

understanding of negative and positive aspects of anger, to identify the effects and consequences

of anger on themselves and others whilst also providing coping strategies that help manage anger

and their feelings in appropriate ways, leading to less instances of anger and aggression within

school and in their lives.

Programme Option 1 - 1 x 2 hour workshop to provide strategies for coping with anger

Programme Option 2 - 5 x 50 min sessions providing a more detailed exploration of anger.

Accredited.

Programme Option 3 - 6 x 50 min sessions, as above but including an extra session for a visit to a

prison. Accredited.

Prices

Our Services and projects are free for reference. However, if you would like to book us to deliver

one of our programmes specifically at your venue, there will be a charge.

The charges will be based on what is required, the length of program and resources required.

Prices on application, discounts and concessions are available for multiple bookings.

Contact Information

Sarah Wood / Senior Practitioner for Targeted and Specialist Team / 07904 185568

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