New online services launched for in-year admissions and free school meals
We are pleased to announce that the In-Year Admissions and Free School Meal online application services are now live.
Both areas officially launched their new online application services on 27 March.
This will enable information to be shared more easily between Warwickshire County Council and schools, with in-year applications and free school meal information being stored all in one place in the School Access Module (SAM), along with existing transfer applications.
Parents and carers will benefit from being able to apply for school places (with the exception of schools that do their own in-year applications), 11+ tests, two year old funding and free school meals all in one place, with the Parent Portal.
Guidance videos
Two video guides have been put together to help with navigating the new application process for in-year admissions.
Schools' guidance video: School Access Module (SAM) process
Parent/carer guidance: Online application process
Links to online application services
For Parent/Carers
Application for In-Year Admission
Application for Free School Meals
For Schools
School Access Module (login details required)
If schools require further information or guidance they can contact admissions@warwickshire.gov.uk or freemeals@warwickshire.gov.uk
Secondary school induction and term dates for 2020/21
School term and holiday dates
Thank you to those who responded to our consultation on the school term and holiday dates for 2020/21. These have now been approved and are available online here: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/schoolholidaydates
Secondary school induction dates
In response to feedback, the secondary school induction date has been set for Wednesday 7 July 2021. Please note this is a change from the date originally proposed in the consultation of 24 June 2021.
Want to get involved in system leadership?
Are you a Bursar, School Business Manager or a Finance Officer?
Have you held this responsibility for two years or more?
Are you ready to step up to the next level of leadership?
If you answered yes to these questions, then you might want to come along to our information session on 11 April to find out more.
We are looking for people for an exciting new role, as we are offering School Business Managers (SBM) an opportunity to support colleagues in other schools and to share their expertise through gaining Specialist Leader in Education (SLE) designation.
This new role is aimed at developing the capacity and capability of colleagues new to the role of SBM, or those needing additional support, to give them the skills to improve practice and lead teams in their own schools.
Schools delivering the support will receive financial remuneration.
Are you interested?
If you would like the opportunity to discuss this leadership role in further detail then please come along to aninformation session at Kenilworth School, Thursday 11 April from 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Please register your attendance.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For any queries please email sarahtaylor@warwickshire.gov.uk
Still time to benefit - The Key Services for Schools
Don't miss out!
A reminder to schools that there is still an opportunity to benefit from the discounted rate on offer from The Key for School Leaders and The Key for School Governors.
Joining as part of the Warwickshire County Council partnership deal will mean you benefit from 25% off the standard rates for both services.
You can read more detail including pricing and how to subscribe here.
Training to support staff with management responsibilities
WES HR Direct are running the following training courses for staff in schools with management responsibilities:
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Managing Sickness Absence Training - 20 May 2019
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Discipline and Grievance Investigations Training - 22 May 2019
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Managing Performance Training - 10 June 2019
For further details and to book please visit the WES website.
If you require any assistance, please contact our Business Development Team: hrbusinessdevelopment@warwickshire.gov.uk