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New structure and staffing of PPS
18th April 2011
Following our recent restructuring we are now operating a somewhat reduced staff team. We will continue to offer a daily telephone helpline and support parents at meetings and with preparation of
School Term / Holidays 2012-13 - Consultation
17th March 2011
From Monday 14 March 2011, the LA will be consulting upon proposals to agree the school term dates and holiday pattern for the school year 2012/13 for Nottinghamshire community and voluntary
Short Breaks for Disabled Children Continuity Plans 2011
22nd February 2011
As you may know Nottinghamshire County Council, along with other local authorities, from 1st April 2011 have a new duty to provide short breaks for disabled children and young people. Work is taking
Elms Play Area Now Open!
18th February 2011
In addition to excellent facilities for toddlers and teens, the park includes a “Vitality” Outdoor Gym and a unique “Inclusive Roundabout” which is accessible.
Please feel free to come along to the
Parentline Plus becomes Familylives as of the 21st January 2011
10th February 2011
Parentline Plus becomes Familylives as of the 21st January 2011. As well as launching a new logo and website, they have also published a new report on Family lives which highlights the realities of
The Importance of Teaching - The Schools White Paper 2010
22nd December 2010
The Department for Education (DfE) recently published ‘ The Importance of Teaching – The Schools White Paper 2010’, outlining a proposed programme of significant reform in the education system. The
DfE Reports on Extended Services and Disadvantaged Children
22nd December 2010
The DfE has recently published a report, evaluating and exploring efforts to target funding to engage disadvantaged children and young people in activities provided through school extended services.
CSEF Launches Online Anti-Bullying Resources
22nd December 2010
The Children’s Safety Education Foundation (CSEF) has recently launched a range of web-based anti-bullying resources, through their CSEF Online initiative.
Follow this link for further
ACE Publishes Revised ‘Tackling Bullying’ and ‘Getting Extra Help’ Guides
22nd December 2010
ACE has recently published new editions of ‘Getting Extra Help’ and ‘Tackling Bullying’, two titles from the ‘My Child In School’ series of practical guides, aimed primarily at parents and carers,
Space Inclusive are delighted to announce an after school club
03rd November 2010
Following the success of the summer project, Space Inclusive are delighted to announce an after school club for young people aged 9-18 with learning difficulties.
The project will take place on
