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Cambridgeshire Schools Newsletter

Prejudice related incident reporting for school run early years provision

Early Years provision operated by schools should report any Prejudice Related Incidents by submitting a Prejudice Related Incident Data Evaluation form commonly referred to as a PRIDE form to: Earlyyears.service@cambridgeshire.gov.uk  F.A.O Sarah Storey Ref: PRIDE form.

The setting Equalities Named Co-ordinator (ENCo) will usually be the person to complete the process and will have had the required training to do so. If they are unsure how to complete or submit the form, please contact sarah.storey@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

Early years entries on to the school recording system will cause the PRIDE data to be incorrect if are not on the school roll.

The Early Years and School Readiness service will review the content of reported matters and may contact settings to offer further advise, guidance or training opportunities as determined by the context of the information we receive.  Additionally, the data submitted is used to support the development of our EDI training offer and to regularly upskill ENCo practice.

We recommend that all Early Years provision identifies a member of staff to fulfil the ENCo role and attend the relevant training which can be found at:

Booking and reservations for Early Years Workforce Development

Moving and handling training for mainstream school staff

Please find below a letter from Cambridgeshire Community Services Children's Occupational Therapy moving and handling team.  The letter includes moving and handling guidance and details of training packages for school staff (mainstream schools only):

2025 2026 Moving and handling training letter

Cambridgeshire School Support Offer 2025-26

We are pleased to share the updated Cambridgeshire School Support Offer 2025-26 with you. Please see the document below:

Cambridgeshire School Support Offer 2025-26

Early Years SEND

If you have a child transitioning into your preschool, nursery, or reception provision who you feel may have significant unmet needs (and are not yet on the Early Support Pathway), please contact the Early Years SEND team. They will be able to discuss next steps and provide support and guidance. The team can be contacted at ey.send@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.  

Pinpoint - Cambridgeshire's Parent Carer Forum

Pinpoint, the local Parent Carer Forum and hub for information, signposting and events for all things SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). 

Navigating the landscape of SEND can be daunting for parents and carers - which is why making sure they have the right support is key to helping their child or young person thrive. At Pinpoint, we’re passionate about making sure parents feel informed, supported, and connected. Our Tii Hubs offer monthly, online peer support - a space to meet other parents who truly understand the journey. We also run weekly, in-person Parent Connect sessions across Cambridgeshire, giving families a warm welcome, a cuppa, and a chance to chat. And when it comes to expert knowledge, our information sessions offer trusted guidance from professionals who know what matters most. 

Together, it all adds up to support that’s consistent, compassionate, and completely free. 

For more information and how to book: Pinpoint Events

Celebrating a fabulous summer of reading!

Over 6900 children took part in this year’s Library Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden. We are looking forward to welcoming many of them to their local library during September to receive their finisher’s certificate and medal at a special Award Ceremony.

We’re delighted to report that many children read more than six books over the holidays. So, if you could celebrate your children’s achievement in school, and remind them their library is there for them all year round, that would be brilliant. 

Thank you.

Cambridgeshire Libraries Team

Supporting the mental health and workplace wellbeing of CCC school leaders

What is on offer to support the mental health and wellbeing of CCC School Leaders? The graphic above is taken from the 2025/26 Primary Offer Booklet, outlining the tiers of support and a range of signposting.

Where can you save this information for ease of access – either for yourself as a school leader or so that you can support other school leaders?

You can contact me for further information and I will try to help. My role as Professional Development and Improvement Adviser, working with the School Improvement Service for over 20 years, has a strong focus on supporting leadership, including mental health and workplace wellbeing.  

Juliet.Adloune@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

New arrangements for the management of trees on maintained school/nursery sites

New arrangements are now in place for the management of trees on maintained school/nursery sites.  A letter setting out the new arrangements was sent on 5th September 2025 to schools/nurseries via a new dedicated email schooltrees@cambridgeshire.gov.uk All future requests for advice or emergency works relating to trees should be made via this email address.  If you have any queries regarding the new arrangements or need further advice on drawing up a tree management plan, please come along to a drop-in Q&A session via Teams on Wednesday 24th September 2025 2-3pm via this link - Join the meeting now or contact us via schooltrees@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Risk warning notice - `salt and ice challenge' social media craze

Please share the following alert with parents and carers

A dangerous online trend is resurfacing where children put salt on their skin and press ice on top. This causes serious cold burns (like frostbite). Injuries can require hospital treatment and even skin grafts, and children may not realise the damage until it’s too late.

First aid: Cool with lukewarm running water for 10+ minutes, cover with clean cling film and seek medical help.

Do not use ice, creams, or fluffy dressings.

More detailed advice can be found here: Salt and ice challenge briefing note

Letter for primary and secondary schools - Seasonal Influenza Immunisation Programme 2025 - 26

Please find the national influenza (flu) programme letter from Deputy Director of Public Health and Service Director: Education (Cambridgeshire County Council):

CCC Schools Influenza letter for Cambridgeshire schools

Anglia Ruskin University Initial Teacher Training Partnership

Anglia Ruskin University is delivering a brand new  BEd (Hons) Primary Education with QTS course on our Cambridge, Peterborough and Chelmsford campuses. In 2025-26 we have nearly 200 ambitious trainees studying in Year 1 and Year 2, and we are inviting schools to join our partnership to help develop the next generation of teachers in the region. Please view our 2025 Partnership Magazine for an insight into our activities last academic year.

If you or your school would be interested in working with us, by providing a placement, supporting with interview days or as a guest speaker, please visit our partnership webpage for further information and to express your interest, or get in touch via ARU-ITT-Partnerships@aru.ac.uk

Free numeracy programme to boost parental engagement in primary schools 

National Numeracy is offering primary schools the opportunity to participate in the Schools and Families Programme. This fully-funded initiative tackles low number confidence among pupils, parents/carers, and staff. 

National Numeracy is recruiting primary schools from across the UK to join this initiative, which runs from November 2025 to December 2026. With over 180 places, we encourage schools to apply by as soon as possible. 

We are hosting a free information webinar on Tuesday 16th September 12.30pm - 1.00pm. Register here. 

Apply here or contact schoolsandfamilies@nationalnumeracy.org.uk with questions.  

Developing YOUR school leadership

Practical, interactive and responsive leadership development is a key feature of the Leadership training on offer at CCC. If you are looking for impactful training as part of the professional development for staff, you can book via  School Improvement Service online calendar

Look out for:

Middle Leadership tools; Aspiring DHT/AHT; DHT/AHT Induction

Appraisal training; Positive Communication/Holding necessary conversations

Dedicated supported leadership time

I lead all this training so as well as referring to the Courses booklet or the booking calendar (link above), you are more than welcome to get in touch with me for further details. In addition, I can signpost you to colleagues who have previously attended and benefitted from this leadership development.

Juliet.Adloune@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough - Developing your expertise course

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Learning Institute is running the course below again this autumn. Please see the flyer below for details and to complete an application (application form link is on the flyer):

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Learning Institute `Developing your expertise: teaching and learning in our primaries course Autumn 2025

LEON Project - National Child Measurement Programme (NCPM) survey with school staff

Researchers from Loughborough University and the University of Leicester are investigating perceptions of the NCMP . Primary school staff are invited to take part in their 15-minute survey, exploring your experiences of the National Child Measurement Programme, and to work to improve experiences of the programme going forward.

Please see the survey below:

School staff’s perceptions of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)

PE Advisory Service Course Brochure 2025 - 2026

Cambridgeshire's Physical Education Advisory Service is pleased to announce that the course brochure for 2025-2026 is now available to download from our webpage: 

Cambridgeshire Physical Education Courses and Workshops

If you would prefer to receive a hard copy of the course brochure, or have any further questions regarding courses or in-school training, please email pe.adviser@cambridgeshire.gov.uk and they will arrange this for you.

PSHE Service Course Brochure 2025 - 2026

Cambridgeshire PSHE Service is pleased to announce that the course brochure for 2025 - 2026 is now available to download from here:

Cambridgeshire PSHE - Our Courses and Conferences

If you would prefer to receive a hard copy of the course brochure, or have any further questions regarding courses or in-school training, please email pshe@cambridgeshire.gov.uk and they will arrange this for you.

Training and Events

CCC Training: SIS – 1stclass@number 1 intervention training – maths tab

For Year 2 Teachers and teaching assistants – Session 1 of 3 - Monday 29 September 2025 – 9.30am until 3.30pm. Stanton House. £600 per school for LA schools and £700 per school for Cambridgeshire Academies and out of county schools.

CCC Training: SIS – Success@arithmetic Calculation intervention training – maths tab

For Key Stage 2 teachers and teaching assistants – Session 1 of 2 - Thursday 2 October 2025 – 9.30am until 4pm. Stanton House. £600 per school for LA schools and £700 per school for Cambridgeshire Academies and out of county schools.

CCC Training: SIS - Leading Improvements in Phonics - Core training offer tab

For English subject leaders, phonics leads and senior leaders, – Wednesday 1 October 2025 – 1.30pm until 4pm – Over Community Centre. No charge for schools who have purchased Element 2 of the Primary Offer or £75 per person for LA schools and £85 per person for Cambridgeshire academies or out of county schools.

CCC Training: Early Support Pathway and early years SEND for Schools

For School SENCo’s, early years leaders, and headteachers. Tuesday 23rd September 2025, 9.30 – 10.30. Online. Members £7.20, Non-Members £12.

CCC Training: Working with families new to this country: Breaking down barriers in education

26th September 2025 – Red kite Room 3, New Shire Hall Alconbury 9.00am – 12.00pm. Free to all schools. This session looks at the challenges faced by parents, children and schools of families new to England and it looks at the barriers that face this challenge.

CCC Training: New to Leading Religious Education

25th September 2025 – Via Teams – 15.30 – 17.00. Cost £29 for LA schools, £39 for Academies. This course is targeted at both new and current RE coordinators who need support and advice on how to lead RE.

CCC Training: What are worldviews in RE:

Thursday 2nd October 2025 - Via Teams – 3.30- 5.00pm. Cost £29 for LA schools, £39 for Academies. The aim of this course is to look at what worldviews are and how they fit in the RE curriculum.

CCC Training: Teaching Dance in Primary Schools (2 half days)

8 October and 3 December 2025, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Papworth Village Hall. £140 for Cambs maintained schools, £162 for Cambs academy schools and non-Cambridgeshire schools. 

Audience: Any teacher, coach or assistant in the primary phase

CCC Training: What Does Outstanding Physical Education Look Like in Primary Schools

21st October 2025, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Online. £49 for Cambs maintained schools, £54 for Cambs Academies and all non-Cambs schools. Audience: Any teacher, coach or assistant in the primary phase

CCC Training: Primary PE Subject Leader Network meeting

23rd October 2025 and/or 18th March 2026, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Online. £49 for Cambs maintained schools, £54 for Cambs Academies and all non-Cambs schools.

Audience: Primary phase PE coordinators. It is recommended leads attend both meetings as topics will be different.

CCC Training: Primary/Special Childhood Anxiety & Understanding EBSA

8th July 2025 9.30am-11am Online OR

24th November 2025 1.30pm-4pm Online OR

12th March 2026 3.45pm-5.15pm Online

Cambridgeshire Schools can attend for free. Schools from Peterborough and other counties may also attend. Cost £40 for Licence holders of the Primary Personal Development Programme, £55 for non-licence holders

Audience: Primary, Special & Secondary Leaders, PSHE Leaders, classroom teachers, support staff or governors

CCC Training:  Anti-Bullying Briefing: Preventing Homophobic, Biphobic & Transphobic (HBT) Bullying in Primary/Special Schools

23rd September 2025 3.45pm-4.45pm. Online

Cambridgeshire Schools can attend for free. Schools from Peterborough and other counties may also attend. Cost £40 for Licence holders of the Primary Personal Development Programme, £55 for non-licence holders

Audience: Primary & Special Leaders, PSHE Leaders, classroom teachers, support staff or governors

CCC Training: Anti-Bullying Briefing: Preventing Homophobic, Biphobic & Transphobic (HBT) Bullying in Secondary/Special Schools

25th September 2025 3.45pm-4.45pm. Online

Cambridgeshire Schools can attend for free. Schools from Peterborough and other counties may also attend. Cost £40 for Licence holders of the Primary Personal Development Programme, £55 for non-licence holders

Audience: Special & Secondary Leaders, PSHE Leaders, classroom teachers, support staff or governors

Science Learning East Training: Health & Safety – Whose Risk Assessment is it anyway?

For Secondary Teachers. Wednesday 24th September, 16.00 – 17.30. Online webinar. £30

Science Learning East Training: Engaging Science in year 5

For Primary Teachers. Wednesday 1st October, 15.30 – 17.30. Online webinar. £40

Science Learning East Training: Primary science subject leader networks 25/26

For Primary Teachers. 3 meetings, starting 09th October 2025. £100 for the whole year.

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