Early Bird discount end date and important updates
SSE Website - Purchasing Support Services for Education for 2018/19
Please note that the 2018/19 ordering window for schools and academies to order via the SSE Website with Early Bird discount closes Monday 30th April 2018. Early Bird discount is 2% on each of your packages and if a package is in your shopping basket at the point at which the ordering window closes, the Early Bird discount will be honoured.
We would encourage schools to complete your orders before these dates to take advantage of the Early Bird price offers across our service packages. Any orders placed after the deadline dates will be charged at higher prices.
Guidance for purchasing your 2018/19 packages is available by clicking HERE.
Your current year Buy Back information can be viewed via your online Purchase Summary report.
Here are a few important updates relating to the services available:
1) Legal Services (LA Maintained Schools only) – a new 2018/19 package is now available to order. See full details of the new package on the SSE Website.
2) Occupational Health Service and Care First (applicable to academies only)
The current contracts with our existing Occupational Health and Care First providers are scheduled to end in August 2018 and March 2018 respectively and a tendering process is currently taking place. Once the new contracts are in place, prices and service details will be published. We will keep you updated on future developments.
3) Special Educational Need Assistive Technology Advisor Service (SENATAS)
Following consultation, this service is now offering support through packages that are available to purchase on the SSE website. SENATAS provides support to learners using or looking to use assistive technology to enhance their learning. The range of available packages will include a Pupil Assessment Plus package which includes a visit, written report and a follow up visit at 6 months, training and many more. The packages are currently being finalised and will be communicated once they are live.
4) Other Services Changes/Updates – please note:
Health and Safety – new packages for 2018/19
The Somerset Association of Primary Headteachers and Officers (SAPHTO) subscription for 2018-19 is now available to purchase on the SSE website
The Key for School Leaders – This subscription is available to purchase on the SSE website for 2018-19 for both maintained and academy schools
Music – changes to the Whole Class Ensemble packages
Education Welfare Service – changes to the Core Entitlement from 1 April (please use the following link to view the letter regarding this change)
Property – new packages for 2018/19 and to be delivered on an academic year
ICT – new packages for 2018/19
Exchequer Service – change of service name formerly known as Finance Shared Services
Governance Services – new packages for 2018/19
External Funding Service – new service provider for 2018/19 (previously part of the Education Financial Services Base Package)
E-Learning – a brand new package providing access to a range of e-learning modules will be available for 2018/19
We hope that you are able to access the system smoothly and without issue. However, if you have any problems accessing the SSE Website, please email sse@somerset.gov.uk or if you have further queries then please contact:
Sue Wheatley
Tel: 01823 356623
Email: swheatley@somerset.gov.uk
James Britton
Tel: 01823 357768
Email: jabritton@somerset.gov.uk
Nigel Board
Tel: 01823 355408
Email: njboard@somerset.gov.uk
Ben Martin
Tel: 01823 359175
Email: bmartin@somerset.gov.uk
Have you submitted your AMAP declaration?
The deadline for completing the Asbestos Management Assurance Process is May 31st.
Have you submitted your AMAP declaration?
Are you confident your asbestos survey is accurate and up to date?
Somerset Scientific Services offer expert asbestos surveying and testing to schools, enabling them to be confident in their management of asbestos.
Contact Sharon Larkman on 01823 355906 for a quote or email SSSmailbox@somerset.gov.uk
www.somersetscientificservices.co.uk
Link to our service page - Asbestos Services
Multi-Cultural Britain – a workshop for KS2 led by Gloria Lawrence
Multi-Cultural Britain – a workshop for KS2 led by Gloria Lawrence
This workshop aims to give children across the KS2 age range an understanding of how people from minority ethnic groups came to this country and settled. Gloria will use the experiences of herself and her family as a starting point. Through this approach children will gain insights into the personal experiences of people who migrated to Britain, their hopes and motivations, developing a foundation for positive responses to diversity. With Gloria’s vibrant story telling skills, and accompanying music provided by Roger Cawsey, the workshop will provide children with an unforgettable experience.
This workshop will help children to develop their knowledge and understanding of the diverse nature of British society and will tie in with National Curriculum aims such as: 'promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils’ and ‘prepare pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life'.
Some key elements of the workshop
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Starting points - Gloria will introduce herself and give a potted history about why her parents came here, her early memories, her experience of infant and primary school, and how it felt to be 'different'.
This will be an interactive workshop and Gloria will use photographs, film and music to bring events to life. At each stage there will be a chance for children and staff to ask questions. She will also introduce well known people from minority ethnic groups through the decades up to the present day.
Organisation and costs
The workshop will be flexible and Gloria will work with small or large groups as necessary. The usual cost of this workshop would be £400 per day plus travel expenses but due to local authority part funding the cost to the school will be £200.00 plus travel.
Booking
Schools can contact Gloria direct to discuss workshops and possible dates, Her contact details are:
gloriababygiraffe@msn.com 07837 877456
Please see the attachment for more information.
External Funding Service - New for September 2018
The External Funding Service has many years' experience of supporting schools and academies to find additional funding through grants. We can find and help access a variety of grants and funds to achieve your projects; making a real difference to your staff, pupils and wider community.
Click here for more details: EXF500/T Generating income from external funding sources
If you need more information regarding this package please email: funding@somerset.gov.uk
Accessing Additional Grant Funding
Accessing Additional Grant Funding
This is a half day course providing an understanding of how to source and apply for additional
grant funding to benefit school or academy projects.
This course will cover:
Why you need additional funding
How to identify sources available
How to prepare and apply for additional funding
There will be an opportunity to discuss school projects and ideas for funding them as well aS sharing experiences in applying for grant funding.
Click here for more information
