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Information   Funding opportunity for schools - Laurel Trust

The Laurel Trust has issued its annual invitation for collaborations of schools to apply for grant funding. The details are attached and the invitation is live on our website laureltrust.org.uk more...

Published: 20/11/2024 | Audience: Headteacher Teachers

Consultation   Consultation on a PAN Reduction at All Saints' C of E Primary (Ilkley)

Statutory consultation on a proposed reduction to the Published Admission Number (PAN) at All Saints' C of E Primary School (Ilkley) from 60 to 30 from 2026/27 onwards. more...

Published: 20/11/2024 | Audience: School staff, Governors, Parents

Opportunity   Opportunity to be part of a Primary School Project assessing reading skills

What is the project about? The aims of the project are to improve our understanding of Year 3 children’s literacy levels and to support primary schools in generating a baseline of key literacy skills to inform how they support children’s literacy development. more...

Published: 20/11/2024 | Audience: Headteachers, SENCOs, Teachers

Consultation   Statutory Consultation: Bradford Alternative Provision Academy

Proposal for Bradford Alternative Provision Academy (BAPA) to increase planned number of places on additional satellite sites. more...

Published: 19/11/2024 | Audience: Parents, carers, governors, staff, all schools, local authority, MPs, Councillors and local resident

Information   Private Fostering Awareness Campaign

Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) has launched a new campaign to inform and educate Bradford residents and those working with children and their families of private fostering and the importance of notifying BCFT of the arrangement. more...

Published: 19/11/2024 | Audience: Head Teachers, School Admissions, SENCO, Safe Guarding Officer. Teachers.

Consultation   Consultation on PAN reduction at Woodside Academy

The purpose of this communication is to provide an opportunity for stakeholder views on the change of the PAN at Woodside Academy from 60 to 30 per year group. more...

Published: 18/11/2024 | Audience: Parents, carers, governors, staff, all schools, local authority, MPs, Councillors and local resident

Consultation   Consultation on Admission Policy 2026-27 Carlton Bolling

Carlton Bolling are consulting on the admission policy for 2026-27. more...

Published: 18/11/2024 | Audience: Admissions, Headteachers

Information   Inflatable Santas Grotto with lights - Last chance to book for Xmas 2024

The Bradford Community Play & Development Service are delighted to be able to offer the hire of our amazing Inflatable Santa's Grotto along with twinkling lights for the festive season. An ideal base for Santa at your Christmas party or Christmas fair to give it the real wow factor! Book now! more...

Published: 18/11/2024 | Audience: all staff

Opportunity   Author visits Christmas fairs

Local author of The Loving Earth is now taking bookings to visit school Christmas fairs. more...

Published: 18/11/2024 | Audience: Primary schools

Information   Bradford author visits schools

Retired teacher and author of The Loving Earth is now taking bookings for the New Year, He offers his time for free with the understanding that school will buy the ebook, some hard copies and facilitate a parental book signing. more...

Published: 18/11/2024 | Audience: All Primary Schools

Event   SENCo Network - Live TEAMS

This live and interactive webinar provides a round up and update on SEND issues locally and nationally and includes networking opportunities and practice guidance. This is live and interactive session delivered via MS Teams. more...

Published: 18/11/2024 | Audience: SENCO

Event   Portage - A Small Steps Approach to Learning for children with SEND

This 2 day workshop and follow up session is open to anyone working with young children with additional needs /disabilities and their families. It covers the core curriculum set out by the National Portage Association. The course is very relevant for parents and all Early Years Practitioners, SENC more...

Published: 18/11/2024 | Audience: Early Years Practitioners, SENCO’s & EYFS Teachers particularly those working in Day Nurseries a

Opportunity   Emotionally Based School Avoidance Workshop - Placing pupil voice at the co

Emotionally Based School Avoidance Workshop - Placing pupil voice at the core more...

Published: 18/11/2024 | Audience: Audience: SENCO, Teacher, Senior Leader, Teaching Assistant, Head Teacher

Opportunity   EBSA Guidance Consultations

Fortnightly EBSA consultation slots now available to book more...

Published: 18/11/2024 | Audience: SENCO, Teacher, Senior Leader, Teaching Assistant, Head Teacher

Consultation   Council budget savings proposals 2025-26 engagement and consultation

The Council is engaging and consulting on its budget saving proposals for 2025-26. The closing date for comments is the 22 December 2024. more...

Published: 20/11/2024 | Audience: Head Teachers, Teachers, Assistant Teachers, School Staff, Governors, Parents, Carers, Guardians, vo

Information   UPN Finder

Now free to schools who purchase the IMT SLA. Schools that don't purchase the SLA can purchase the UPN finder separately. more...

Published: 15/11/2024 | Audience: Headteachers, Business Managers, Data Managers and School Administrators

Information   NCY Checker

The NCY checker for 2024/25 is now available. more...

Published: 15/11/2024 | Audience: Headteachers, Business Managers, Data Managers and School Administrators

Information   IMT Traded Service 2024-25 is still available to purchase!

The IMT Traded Service SLA for 2024-25 is live and available to purchase on Skills 4 Bradford!! Read on to learn more about this. more...

Published: 15/11/2024 | Audience: Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Assessment Leads, School Business Managers

Information   Data Sharing Agreement between Bradford Council and Schools

An updated Data Sharing Agreement between Bradford Council and Schools is now available, this supersedes the current agreement you have with us. more...

Published: 15/11/2024 | Audience: Headteachers, Teachers, Behaviour Support Staff, School Business Managers, Office Staff, Data Manage

Information   Autumn School Census

The collection for the Autumn 2024 school census opens Thursday 3rd October 2024. more...

Published: 15/11/2024 | Audience: Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Assessment Leads, School Business Managers

Consultation   Final Week - Consultation to Reduce PAN at Ley Top Primary

Statutory consultation on a proposed reduction to the Published Admission Number (PAN) at Ley Top Primary School from 60 to 30 from 2026/27 onwards more...

Published: 15/11/2024 | Audience: School staff, Governors, Parents

Information   Mini SCIL & EP Course Brochures for 24/25

Please see the up-to-date mini brochure for 0-25 Specialist Teaching & Support Services and Educational Psychology Team 24/25. All courses are to be booked through the Skills4Bradford website. more...

Published: 15/11/2024 | Audience: All

Information   Inflatable Fun Days - 2025 Summer. Last remaining 5 dates - Book now!

Are you looking to give your amazing pupils and staff a well-deserved "Fun Day" during the final summer term of 2025? The Bradford Community Play & Development Service are here to help you plan and deliver your hassle-free event next summer! Only 5 dates now left in our planner! Book now! more...

Published: 14/11/2024 | Audience: All School Staff

Information   information about the school flu vaccinations

Flu spreads more easily in winter when we spend more time together indoors and can cause serious illness. more...

Published: 14/11/2024 | Audience: All

Information   New list of schools eligible for the Nature Park grant

The Department for Education (DfE) has provided a £15 million fund for the National Education Nature Park which is administered by the Royal Horticultural Society. more...

Published: 14/11/2024 | Audience: teachers, ECO club,