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Document Summary Service

The following summaries are attached:

The Annual Report Of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector Of Education, Children's Services And Skills: 2007-08
- A Summary of the Report, November 2008

Children's Trusts Statutory guidance on inter-agency cooperation to improve well-being of children, young people and their families
- Summary of the DCSF guidance, Ref. DCSF-00943-2008, November 2008

Mathematics Performance In Primary Schools Getting the best results
- A Summary of the National Audit Office Report, Ref. HC 1151, November 2008

New Regulations For SENCOs
- A Summary of the new statutory regulations, November 2008

Gaining Ground Improving progress in coasting secondary schools
- A Summary of the DCSF strategy document, Ref. DCSF-00941-2008, November 2008

Developing Young People's Economic And Business Understanding Business education in secondary schools, colleges and initial teacher training 2004/07

- A Summary of the Ofsted Report, Ref No: 070096, November 2008

Also attached is a complete list of the summaries which have been issued during the autumn term, for your records.

COPYRIGHT REMINDER: These summaries remain the copyright of the University of Bristol, Document Summary Service and may only be used in compliance with your signed Subscription Agreement. They may not be forwarded to any person outside the terms of this agreement without prior consent. If in doubt, please contact Liz Moore on (01670) 533524

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Document Summary Service - November 2008

The following summaries are attached:

Learning Together To Be Safe - Helping schools to contribute to the prevention of violent extremism
- A Summary of the DCSF guidance, Ref. DCSF-00804-2008, October 2008

The Deployment, Training And Development Of The Wider School Workforce
- A Summary of the Ofsted Report, Ref No: 070222, October2008

Delivering 14 - 19 Reform: Next Steps
- A Summary of the DCSF publication, Ref. DCSF-00805-2008, October 2008

Good Practice In Re-Engaging Disaffected And Reluctant Students In Secondary Schools
- A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref No: 070255, October 2008

Commissioning Alternative Provision - Guidance for Local Authorities and Schools
- A Summary of the DCSF guidance, Ref. DCSF-00758-2008, October 2008

COPYRIGHT REMINDER: These summaries remain the copyright of the University of Bristol, Document Summary Service and may only be used in compliance with your signed Subscription Agreement. They may not be forwarded to any person outside the terms of this agreement without prior consent. If in doubt, please contact Liz Moore on (01670)533524

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Document Summary Service 06/07 Summaries 37-41

I have pleasure in attaching the following summaries:

(37) Making Great Progress - Schools with outstanding rates of progression in Key Stage 2

(38) Keeping Up - Pupils who fall behind in Key Stage 2

(39) Screening And Searching Of Pupils For Weapons - Guidance for school staff

(40) The Key Stage 4 Curriculum: Increased Flexibility And Work Related Learning

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COPYRIGHT REMINDER: These Summaries remain the copyright of the University of Bristol, Document Summary Service and may only be used in compliance with your signed Subscription Agreement between them and the School Improvement Division. The summaries may not be forwarded, copied or circulated to any person outside the terms of this agreement which allows circulation to education advisory staff and staff within schools only. If in doubt, please contact Vicky Lockyer on 01670 534338.

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Document Summary Service - September 2008

Welcome to a new academic year's series of summaries.  The following summaries are attached:

Bullying Involving Children With Special Educational Needs And Disabilities
- A Summary of the DCSF Guidance, Ref. DCSF-00372-2008, September 2008

Improving Behaviour And Attendance - Guidance on exclusion from schools and Pupil Referral Units
- A Summary of the DCSF Guidance, Ref. DCSF-00573-2008, September 2008

Funding For Extended Schools: 2008 -2011
- A Summary of the DCSF Guidance - September 2008

Early Years: Leading To Excellence
- A review of early years and childcare provision 2005 - 2008 with a focus on organisation, leadership and management - A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref No: 080046, August 2008

The Bercow Report
Children and Young People with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- A Summary of the Report - Ref. DCSF-00632-2008, July 2008

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Document Summary Service 06/07 Summaries 1-7

COPYRIGHT REMINDER: These Summaries remain the copyright of the University of Bristol, Document Summary Service and may only be used in compliance with your signed Subscription Agreement between them and the School Improvement Division. The summaries may not be forwarded, copied or circulated to any person outside the terms of this agreement which allows circulation to education advisory staff and staff within schools only. If in doubt, please contact Vicky Lockyer on 01670 534338.
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Document Summary Service 06/07 Summaries 7-11

FAO HEADTEACHER

We have pleasure in attaching the following summaries:
(7) School Uniform Costs
Postscript to DSS summary DSS 06/07:1, September 2006

(8) Implementing The Disability Discrimination Act In School And Early Years Settings
A Summary of the DfES Guidance - Ref. DfES-0160-2006, June 2006

(9) Towards Consensus? Citizenship In Secondary Schools
A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref. HMI 2666, September 2006

(10) Creative Partnerships: Initiative And Impact
A Summary of the Ofsted Survey - Ref. HMI 2517, September 2006

(11) Nurturing Creativity In Young People: A Report To Government To Inform Future Policy
A Summary of the Report, July 2006

COPYRIGHT REMINDER: These Summaries remain the copyright of the University of Bristol, Document Summary Service and may only be used in compliance with your signed Subscription Agreement between them and the School Improvement Division. The summaries may not be forwarded, copied or circulated to any person outside the terms of this agreement which allows circulation to education advisory staff and staff within schools only. If in doubt, please contact Vicky Lockyer on 01670 534338.
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Document Summary Service 06/07 Summaries 12-16

FAO HEADTEACHER

We have pleasure in attaching the following summaries:

(12) Primary Framework For Literacy And Mathematics
A Summary of the DfES Framework - Ref. 02011-2206BOK-EN, October 2006

(13) School Teachers' Pay And Conditions Document 2006 And Guidance On School Teachers' Pay And Conditions
A Summary of the DfES Document - Ref. 00228-2006DOC-EN, July 2006

(14) Teachers' And Head Teachers' Performance Management
A Summary of the DfES Guidance - Ref. 03984-2006BKT-EN, October 2006

(15) Improving Behaviour And Attendance - Guidance on Exclusion from Schools and Pupil Referral Units
A Summary of the DfES Guidance - Ref. 02017-2006BKT-EN, September 2006

(16) Evaluation Of The Young Apprenticeships Programme
A Summary of the Ofsted Report - HMI 2653, October 2006

COPYRIGHT REMINDER: These Summaries remain the copyright of the University of Bristol, Document Summary Service and may only be used in compliance with your signed Subscription Agreement between them and the School Improvement Division. The summaries may not be forwarded, copied or circulated to any person outside the terms of this agreement which allows circulation to education advisory staff and staff within schools only. If in doubt, please contact Vicky Lockyer on 01670 534338.
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Document Summary Service 06/07 Summaries 17-21

FAO HEADTEACHER

(17) Academies Evaluation - 3rd Annual Report
A Summary of the evaluation for the DfES - Ref. 00250-2006DOC-EN, July 2006

(18) The Annual Report Of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector Of Schools 2005/06
A Summary of the Report, November 2006

(19) Improving Behaviour - Lessons learned from HMI monitoring of secondary schools where behaviour had been judged unsatisfactory
A Summary of the Ofsted Report HMI 2377, November 2006

(20) Evaluation Of The Impact Of Learning Support Units
A Summary of the Ofsted Report HMI 2378, November 2006

(21) Safeguarding Children And Safer Recruitment In Education
A Summary of the DfES Guidance - Ref. DFES-04217-2006, November 2006

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COPYRIGHT REMINDER:These Summaries remain the copyright of the University of Bristol, Document Summary Service and may only be used in compliance with your signed Subscription Agreement between them and the School Improvement Division. The summaries may not be forwarded, copied or circulated to any person outtside the terms of this agreement which allows circulation to education advisory staff and staff within schools only. If in doubt, please contact Vicky Lockyer on 01670 534338.

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Document Summary Service 06/07 Summaries 25-27

FAO: Headteacher

I have pleasure in attaching the following summaries:

(25) Secondary Curriculum Review
A Summary of the QCA Consultation publication, February 2007

(26) Diversity And Citizenship Curriculum Review
A Summary of the Report for the DfES, Ref. DfES-00045-2007, January 2007

(27)Independent Study Into School Leadership
A Summary of the Report for the DfES, Ref. RR818A, January 2007

All three of this month's summaries are longer than usual, but we hope that subscribers will forgive this failure to stay within our normal 2-sides of A4 per summary aspiration. The Secondary Curriculum Review is less of a summary and more of a guide to the diverse material published electronically by QCA supporting its consultation on the proposals. The other two relate to substantial reports, (120+ and 160+ pages), which have just been published, both of which have considerable significance in their respective fields. We trust you will find these summaries helpful as introductions to all three publications.

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COPYRIGHT REMINDER: These Summaries remain the copyright of the University of Bristol, Document Summary Service and may only be used in compliance with your signed Subscription Agreement between them and the School Improvement Division. The summaries may not be forwarded, copied or circulated to any person outside the terms of this agreement which allows circulation to education advisory staff and staff within schools only. If in doubt, please contact Vicky Lockyer on 01670 534338.

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Document Summary Service 06/07 Summaries 22-24

FAO: Headteacher

We wish you a very Happy New Year and have pleasure in attaching the following summaries:

(22) Effective Provision For Gifted And Talented Children In Primary Education
A Summary of the DfES and National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth Guidance - Ref. DfES-04072-2006, October 2006

(23) 2020 Vision: Report Of The Teaching And Learning In 2020 Review Group
A Summary of the DfES publication, Ref. DfES-04255-2006, January 2007

(24) Government Response To Paul Roberts's Report On Nurturing Creativity In Young People
A Summary of the DfES/DCMS publication, January 2007

Points of Information No. 111

New School Admissions Code - DfES

Languages Review - DfES

Are You Ready For Your Inspection? A Guide To Inspections Of Childcare And Nursery Education - Ofsted

Framework For The Inspection Of Independent Schools - Ofsted

The Five Year Strategy For Children And Learners: Maintaining The Excellent Progress - DfES

Advanced Skills Teachers: Promoting Excellence - DfES

The Children Act 1989: 2004 and 2005 - DfES

What To Do If You're Worried About A Child Being Abused - DfES


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COPYRIGHT REMINDER: These Summaries remain the copyright of the University of Bristol, Document Summary Service and may only be used in compliance with your signed Subscription Agreement between them and the School Improvement Division. The summaries may not be forwarded, copied or circulated to any person outside the terms of this agreement which allows circulation to education advisory staff and staff within schools only. If in doubt, please contact Vicky Lockyer on 01670 534338.

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