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Admissions
School admissions and transfer guidance -
Absence and Attendance
The law requires all schools including independent schools to have an admission register and an attendance register -
Assessment and Attainment
Assessment and Attainment Information and Instructions for completing Assessment returns -
Apprenticeship Levy and Schools
Why hire an apprentice? -
Nottingham ABLE
Nottingham ASBM has rebranded to ABLE
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Cash timescale
Outline of cash distribution times -
End of Year FMS Fund Review
Before the LA submits the CFR statements to the DfE we need to have evidence for audit purposes that these accurately reflect the school's records -
Census Information
The submission of the School Census returns, including a set of named pupil records, is a statutory requirement on schools under section 537A of the Education Act 1996 -
Census Queries
This page contains answers to questions that crop up each census. If you would like to see any other items on the website, please contact the Information Management Team -
Census information: School workforce
The School Workforce Census (SWFC) is a data collection focused on collating a comprehensive set of information for all Teachers and Support Staff -
Collaboration between schools and academies
In Nottingham, schools and academies collaborate to offer a joined up approach to improving outcomes for children and young people. -
Primary courses and conferences
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Director Briefings
These briefings are for Primary, Special School and Academy Leaders.
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Education Services Nottingham
Central place for ordering services from Nottingham City Council. -
Education Improvement Board
The Education Improvement Board believes a long-term vision and plan is required for Nottingham city to deliver a world-class education service which serves its young people and families. -
Elective Home Education
Elective Home Education (EHE) is where a parent decides to take on full responsibility for their child’s education by educating them at home. -
Education Welfare
Supporting parents, carers, children, maintained schools and academies to improve school attendance in Nottingham City. -
Exclusion Templates, Letters, Forms and Guidance
The templates below are to help with the processes of informing parents, governors or school’s about an exclusion
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Finance Forms
Standard forms to submit to Schools Finance Support -
Finance Guidance and Policies
Guidance and policy documents relating to schools finance -
Financial Value Standard
The Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) is a tool designed to assist schools in managing their finance and give assurance to ensure sound financial management in place -
Finance Training Courses
Schools Finance Support have scheduled a number of new finance training courses for Governors, Head Teachers, School Business Managers and Administrators -
Funding, DSG, Budget
The School Funding Team distributes the Dedicated Schools Grant in consultation with schools and in accordance with relevant regulations.
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Governor roles and responsibilities
The role of the school governor is rewarding and a good way to give back to your local community. -
Governor Training Programme
We provide bespoke and engaging training solutions for all school, academy and pupil referral unit governors. -
SEND Guidances & Policies
Guidance and policy documents relating to SEND
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Indicative budgets 2016/17
Indicative budgets for the financial year 2016 to 2017 -
IDEAL
The IDEAL team supports schools to enhance the education and welfare of BME and EAL pupils and families and ensures inclusion and equality -
IDEAL Teaching and learning support
The IDEAL team can support schools with a range of services including in-class inclusive teaching strategies and intensive time-limited teaching.
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Job Descriptions
Job Description and Person Specification templates for common roles within Schools.
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Essentials for Primary Modern Foreign Languages
September 2017 will be the fourth year since the start of statutory primary languages for children who entered Year 3 in 2014. As we start this year, the question of what ‘substantial progress’ might look like (referenced in the Languages programme of study for KS2) is becoming increasingly important. The following links will prove useful to teachers looking for support. -
Looking after each other
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Maths SCENE!
Maths SCENE! aims to harness mathematics leadership and expertise to develop and spread outstanding mathematics practice in all our city schools for the benefit of our children and young people -
Moderation: Mathematics Y1, Y3, Y4, Y5
A taste of the work we have completed with a group of teachers from Nottingham City primary schools -
Moderation: Writing Y3, Y4, Y5
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NQT Induction
Here you will find all the support information you require to successfully complete your NQT programme. -
Induction Guidance
This guidance outlines the induction programme for NQTs to equip them wth the tools to be an effective and successful teacher for all key stages -
NQT Additional Information
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Outturn report submissions
The local authority has a responsibility to monitor the financial health of all maintained schools and take appropriate measures as necessary
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Privacy Notice
Every member of staff whose details will be recorded for the Census needs to be given a Privacy Notice that informs them of the reason why data are to be collected -
People Management Handbook for Schools
This handbook contains details of local HR policies and procedures for school based employees of the City Council. It replaces the Manual of Personnel Guidance, providing the up to date information in a more accessible format. -
Partnerships
Partnerships work well when there is: -
Primary Parliament
The Primary Parliament sessions enable children to focus on confidence and character attributes, team building skills and resilience. -
Portage Early Education Team
We are a specialist home visiting service for pre-school children with special educational needs -
Pregnant Teenagers and Teenage Parents
Pregnant Teenagers and Teenage Parents -
Pupil Premium
The pupil premium is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers -
Primary Team
Teaching and learning support for primary schools -
School for Peace
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REC1 Submission
Information on timescales and documents to submit to satisfy external audit requirements
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School Fund Audit
Maintained schools are required to submit their audit certificates by 22 May 2017 -
Section 251
Information for local authorities (LAs), schools and the general public about LA education funding and expenditure plans -
School Funding
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School Improvement
We are committed to raising ambition and achievement for Nottingham City children. -
Safeguarding (ADSLs)
Advanced Designated Safeguarding Leads (ADSL) are experienced DSLs who can offer peer support to individuals and schools. -
Safeguarding (DSLs)
The Designated Safeguarding Leads Network is a group of colleagues working in schools and academies in the local area. -
Guidance and Documents
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SEND Consultation Meetings
Useful Information and Resources from SEND Consultation Meetings -
Essentials for Primary Science
The following links will be useful to teachers looking for support in teaching primary science and maintaining primary children’s awe, wonder and interest in science. -
Sport, Outdoor Learning, Life Skills, Adventure and Risk Management
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SCENE!
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Teaching Assistant Support
We have developed areas of support from recent national research and reports from Ofsted on measuring the impact of teaching assistants' work -
Teaching Assistant Deployment Review Guide
New guide for schools on how to make the best use of teaching assistants
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Virtual School
The Virtual School for Children in Care is a cross phase school supporting Children in Care from 4 to 18 years