Closing Math Learning Gaps With Data & Formative AssessmentDreamBox Learning
When combining digital curriculum that provides formative assessment data with everyday instructional practices, educators are equipped to address math learning gaps in real-time. Join Kristine Tipton, Innovation Coach at DeKalb County Central United School District, Ind., as she shares how she’s been able to use digital curriculum like DreamBox Learning® Math to support deeper learning at her schools.
Closing Math Learning Gaps With Data & Formative AssessmentDreamBox Learning
When combining digital curriculum that provides formative assessment data with everyday instructional practices, educators are equipped to address math learning gaps in real-time. Join Kristine Tipton, Innovation Coach at DeKalb County Central United School District, Ind., as she shares how she’s been able to use digital curriculum like DreamBox Learning® Math to support deeper learning at her schools.
Corporate Daycare - Maternity Benefits (Amendments) Bill -2016
Corporate Daycare - Maternity Benefits (Amendments) Bill -2016
Act and Bill Maternity Benefits Act 1961
• Regulates the employment of women during the period of child birth, and provide maternity benefits • Applicable to factories, mines, plantations, shops and other establishments Maternity Benefits (Amendments) Bill 2016
• Introduced in and approved by Rajya Sabha in August 2016
• Seeks to bring about changes with respect to the duration and applicability of maternity leave, and other facilities
These seminars are aimed at anyone who deals with employment law on a day to day basis, including HR managers and HR directors.
At these events we present an overview of what we consider to be the most significant cases decided in 2014, and what they teach about managing your workforce – together with our practical tips.
Also hear about what is coming up in 2015, and how you can get ready for what will be another busy year in employment law.
Topics that are covered include:
• changes to TUPE
• changes to flexible working
• shared parental leave
• the holiday pay cases
• equal pay audits
• social media
• zero hours contracts
• discrimination update
• what’s coming up in 2015.
Welcome to the Autumn 2013 edition of the BHW Employment Law Newsletter.
It seems that despite Government rhetoric to leave employment law alone, the Ministers can’t help themselves from dabbling in the area!
We have therefore collated information on the most important changes to help keep you up to date.
Health Reform Bulletin – IRS PronouncementsCBIZ, Inc.
Information on 1) Cafeteria Plan Status Change Events, 2) Employment Status Change Proposals to Employer Shared Responsibility Rules, 3) Increase in PCOR Fees, and Final Excepted Benefit Regulations. Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released three pronouncements relating to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In addition, final regulations have been issued relating to certain excepted health benefits.
Staying up to date on the latest changes in employment law is critical for any business owner or HR professional to avoid expensive legal complications, ensure regulatory compliance and cultivate a positive workplace culture.
Our Employment Solicitors, Joanna Smye and Claire Berry deliver a pre-recorded and on demand update webinar that discusses the most important employment law changes on the horizon for 2023/24, reviews key cases from the last six months and provides practical advice on the important learning points to take away.
Irish Employment Law Updates: What Employers Need to Know in 2024Boundless HQ
With the enactment of several key employment legislation changes in 2024, Ireland is experiencing changes that are transforming the world of work for years to come.
To ensure you remain informed and compliant, we ran a detailed briefing led by an expert in the field, Fredericka Sheppard, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Voltedge.
During the webinar, we covered:
1. The significant adjustments coming into effect in 2024
2. Insights into the Work-Life Balance Act 2023, highlighting some of the new entitlements that came with it
3. The upcoming Right to Request Remote Working Act, enhancing workplace flexibility
4. Insights into the expanded employee entitlements under the Sick Leave Act 2022
5. The EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions, examining its impact on employment contracts and probation periods
This session is specifically tailored for HR and People Ops professionals, as well as business leaders aiming to navigate the evolving Irish employment landscape with confidence while staying compliant.
Government Announces Final Timeline for Unregulated Supported Accommodation B...Care Agency Media
Care Agency Media offers a comprehensive suite of business support services to help you and your company thrive in the health and social care sector. We work with you to produce a bespoke package of services and support you at every stage of your project. Whether you're looking to get started or are already a seasoned provider, We can help with websites, marketing materials, tendering services, and more. To learn more about supported living business for sale, visit us at
https://careagencymedia.co.uk/packages/supported-living-services
HEALTH CARE REFORM 2010: Top Ten Things Every Employer Should Know about the 2010 health care laws: The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act and the Health Care
& Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010
2023 Employment Law Update | Public EntitiesMeyers Nave
Join us for our annual Employment Law Update webinar that will provide practical advice on how to comply with new requirements that California employers need to know in 2023.
We will discuss, among other topics:
New pay transparency law
New rights to unpaid leave to care for a “designated person”
New law regarding marijuana use off-the-job
COVID-19 updates
Expanded requirements for private employers under the California Consumer Privacy Act
Similar to EYFS changes from 4 September 2023 (20)
Secondary pupils who need to catch up with reading_webinar slides.pptxOfsted
This presentation explores what research and inspection tell us about effective assessment, curriculum and pedagogy for secondary-aged pupils who need to catch up urgently with reading. We also share how we inspect this aspect of a school’s work.
EIF inspections - seeing the big picture.pptxOfsted
This slidepack is from a webinar: https://youtu.be/KXZU41gBUa8
In it, we explain how inspectors weigh up the evidence they collect on inspection, seeing the big picture of what a school is providing overall for its pupils, for example by striking the right balance between a school’s curriculum and performance data.
This is from virtual roadshows on the new area SEND inspection framework, held by Ofsted, CQC, Department for Education and NHSE.
It explains the changes under the new framework and how we gather evidence on inspection; gives an update on the SEND green paper reforms; and sets out the plans for carrying out thematic visits, that will focus on alternative provision this year.
Webinar 2 Inspections and the COVID-19 pandemic.pptxOfsted
Slides expanded from the webinar held on 9 May for schools on how Ofsted has modified its approach in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes clarification and reassurance on inspection timings and how inspectors look at: the impact of COVID-19 on a school; attendance; curriculum and catch-up; evaluating impact; and personal development.
Presented by Christopher Russell, National Director Education; Gill Jones, Deputy Director Schools and Early Education; Claire Jones HMI, Specialist Adviser, Policy, Quality and Training; and Shazia Akram HMI.
Support for secondary school pupils who are behind with reading Ofsted
We have created a SlideShare pack with some points that leaders may want to consider regarding assessment, curriculum and pedagogy for weaker readers.
These messages are based on what research and inspection practice tell us about indicators of quality.
For more information on this topic, see our blog post 'Supporting secondary school pupils who are behind with reading': https://educationinspection.blog.gov.uk/?p=6466&preview=true
Structure and function of the science curriculumOfsted
Jasper Green HMI, Ofsted's subject lead for science, gave a presentation on the science curriculum. Here's our science research review: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-review-series-science
Remote education for children and young people with SENDOfsted
Slides for providers and practitioners to use to reflect on the challenges they face in delivering remote education during the pandemic. The lessons learnt can also inform future planning for children and young people with SEND. For more information and a video, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/remote-education-and-send/how-remote-education-is-working-for-children-and-young-people-with-send
The Ofsted Annual Report covers early years, schools, initial teacher education, social care and the further education and skills sectors. This presentation brings together the charts from the report.
Matthew Purves, Deputy Director, Education gave this presentation on the education inspection framework and deep dives at Herts Assessment's conference, September 2019.
Education inspection framework for governors July 2019Ofsted
Slides accompanying the webinar held in July 2019. Emma Knights, Chief Executive, National Governance Association and Matthew Purves, Deputy Director, Schools, Ofsted, discussed the new education inspection framework and what it means for governors. See the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvqA1SFiqOo&feature=youtu.be
Improving educational outcomes through the education inspection framework (EIF)Ofsted
Dan Owen's presentation on how the new education inspection framework will help to improve educational outcomes for children and young people attending pupil referral units and alternative provision settings.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
1. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS):
Childcare regulatory changes from
4 September 2023
August 2023
2. Introduction
• This is a Department for Education (DfE) presentation which
outlines the changes that have been made to the Statutory
Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which
will come into force from 4 September 2023.
• In this presentation, we set out the rationale for the changes, the
timeline, and what it will mean for settings. We have invited
Ofsted to join us to answer some of the questions about the
changes and Ofsted inspection.
• The changes being applied from 4 September 2023 are separate
from the EYFS consultation that closed on 26th July 2023. It is the
government’s intention that any changes resulting from the EYFS
consultation will come into force in early 2024, with the aim of
giving the sector some time to use the proposed flexibilities and
ensure they are ready for the new entitlements.
• We will not be discussing the 2023 EYFS consultation as part of
this presentation. We expect to publish the government response
to the 2023 EYFS consultation in due course.
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3. The changes being made from 4 September 2023
• Following an 11-week consultation that ran from July 2022 to September 2022, the government
announced in its response to the consultation published in March 2023, that it would be proceeding
with the following three changes to the EYFS:
1. Paragraph 3.33 amended to change the statutory minimum staff:child ratios for children
aged two from 1:4 to 1:5. This will bring English ratios in line with Scottish ratios.
2. Paragraph 3.43 amended to clarify that childminders can care for
more than the currently-specified maximum of three young children,
when caring for siblings of children they already care for, or when
caring for their own child; and
3. Paragraph 3.29 amended to clarify that “adequate supervision”
whilst children are eating means that children must be within
sight and hearing of an adult (rather than the current
wording of “sight or hearing”).
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4. Staff:child ratios for 2-year-olds
• The statutory minimum staff:child ratios for 2-year-olds is being
changed from 1:4 to 1:5. This will enable early years providers to
have the flexibility in how they utilise staff.
• The government trusts that setting managers know their children and their
staff best, and fully supports the judgement of setting managers and
practitioners to work at the ratios that are right for the individual needs of their
staff and children, including supporting the needs of children with Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• This change will continue to be a statutory minimum requirement, and there
will be no obligation on providers to operate at the statutory minimums.
Rationale for the changes being introduced
(slide 1 of 3)
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5. Childminder ratio flexibilities
• The change to childminder ratio exceptions, will not alter the
usual childminder ratios, but will make it explicit that
childminders can make exceptions to these usual ratios, to
allow them to care for more than the specified maximum of
three young children, if they are caring for siblings of children
they already care for, or their own child.
• The aim of this change is to increase flexibilities for providers
and help reverse or slow the long-term decline in childminder
numbers that we have seen in recent years.
• The change will benefit parents as they will have access to
more childcare options, and the child may benefit from more
stability by being able to stay in the same setting with their
sibling. It will also make it easier for childminders to find families
to work with and retain over time.
Rationale for the changes being introduced
(2 of 3)
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6. Adequate supervision whilst children are eating
• Snack and mealtimes for babies and young children can be a
high-risk environment for choking incidents. Tragically, a child dies
in the UK every month from choking and hundreds more require
hospital treatment.
• A choking child can be completely silent therefore it is not
sufficient for a member of staff to be only within hearing distance
of children who are eating.
• This change aims to increase the safety of children within
settings, to make it explicit that ‘adequate supervision’ whilst
children are eating means that children must always be within
sight and hearing of a member of staff, not just within sight or
hearing.
• This is a mandatory requirement, and all settings will be required
to implement this change from 4 September 2023. However, it
will be for providers to decide how best to deploy their staff to
meet the needs of their children.
Rationale for the changes being introduced (3 of 3)
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7. How the changes will affect settings
• Adequate supervision whilst eating: This will be a mandatory
requirement, and all settings will be required to implement this
change from 4 September 2023. It will be for providers to decide
how best to deploy their staff to meet the needs of their children.
• Childminder ratio flexibilities: This change will not alter the usual
childminder ratios but will make it explicit that childminders can
make exceptions to them, to allow them to care for more than the
specified maximum of three young children, if they are caring for
siblings of children they already care for, or their own child.
• Staff:child ratio for 2-year-olds: This change will continue to be a
statutory minimum requirement, and there will be no obligation
on providers to operate at the statutory minimums. Therefore,
providers can continue to work to tighter ratios if they decide that
is best for their children and staff.
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8. • A new version of the EYFS, including the changes, is available on
Gov.uk and will apply from 4 September 2023. Until then, the
current version continues to apply.
• The changes being applied from 4 September 2023 are separate
from the EYFS consultation that closed on 26th July 2023. It is the
government’s intention that any changes resulting from the EYFS
consultation will come into force in early 2024, with the aim of
giving the sector some time to use the proposed flexibilities and
ensure they are ready for the new entitlements.
When the changes will apply
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9. Frequently Asked Questions
We will now answer some frequently asked questions
For wider information on the EYFS, you may find it helpful to look at
https://foundationyears.org.uk/ and
https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/
The current version of the EYFS, along with the new version that will apply
from 4 September 2023, can be accessed at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-
foundation-stage-framework--2
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