Dear Colleagues,
Below is some news information from EQUALS. Last updated: August 2010
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Moving On
• An easy to use, flexible, all-inclusive curriculum and assessment package for 14-19 year old students with learning difficulties. It is appropriate for students with a range of complex learning challenges.
º a curriculum for celebrating achievement that supports assessment for Entry 1 qualifications
º a resource for Foundation Learning Programmes
º a personalised learning approach
º a national support network of teachers
º a national accreditation scheme
New materials for Moving On - 14-19 EsSENtials
• 'Globetrotter' and 'Voyager' - two new one year programmes for Moving On
• Also new materials for Functional Skills and Sex and Relationships Education
• There will also be updated versions of 'Adventurer', 'Explorer' and 'Traveller' - the three existing Moving On one year programmes later this year.
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Literacy
• A team is currently writing new materials for Literacy. It is hoped these will be available to purchase later 2010.
Global Dimension and Sustainable Development
Cross-curriculum dimensions - Key Stage 3
• A team is currently developing some new materials for one cross-curriculum dimension. The cross-curriculum dimensions reflect some of the major ideas and challenges that face individuals and society, and help make learning real and relevant. The dimensions are unifying areas of learning that span the curriculum and help young people make sense of the world. They are not curriculum subjects, but are crucial aspects of learning that should permeate the curriculum and the life of a school.
Understanding the Arts/Creativity
• A team is currently looking at developing new materials for Creativity. EQUALS will keep members/web site users updated if there are any further developments.
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The aim of the ECM programme is to give all children the support they need to:
• be healthy
• stay safe
• enjoy and achieve
• make a positive contribution
• achieve economic well-being
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development has also been included as from Sept 09; it is an outcome within the Ofsted Framework.
The EQUALS Schemes of Work (including the Moving On one year programmes; Adventurer, Explorer, Traveller, Literacy and Numeracy and Key Skills Accreditation) have been aligned against the five ECM learning Outcomes.
This provides an easy mechanism to enable you to check which ECM outcomes, can be covered by each particular new unit.
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| P Scales & Target Setting |
EQUALS Target Setting Project
• Schools were invited to submit data to the Curriculum and Management Centre at Durham University, using the EQUALS PACE2 scheme to assess their pupils in the subjects of English, Maths, Science and PSHE and Citizenship. Those schools who choose to participate in the EQUALS PACE2 Assessment and Target Setting Project, started their PACE assessments from April 2010 and submitted their data on the University of Durham's Website by the 11th June 2010. These schools receive their feedback data by Monday 12th July 2010.
EQUALS will be contacting members etc. later this year regarding Target Setting for 2010/11.
EQUALS Feedback 2010
• For those schools that submitted data during 2010, the analysis of the data has been completed and the feedback processed. The feedback is now available for you to download.
Click here to access your feedback>>>
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| | Best Practice Workshops |
Autumn Term
• Rebound Therapy for SEN
Open College Network, NVQ Level 2
• Friday 24th and Saturday 25th September 2010
Chris Rollings, Head Teacher, Hadrian School, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Friday 8th October 2010
Les Staves, Independent Consultant.
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• Intensive Interaction
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Dave Hewett, freelance trainer.
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• Sex & Relationships Education (SRE) with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
• Tuesday 7th December 2010
Peter Imray, Head of The Bridge School Training and Consultancy Service
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New materials for 14-19 EsSENtials
• 'Globetrotter' and 'Voyager' - two new one year programmes for Moving On
• Also new materials for Functional Skills and Sex and Relationships Education
• There will also be updated versions of 'Adventurer', 'Explorer' and 'Traveller' - the three existing Moving On one year programme later this year.
click here to read more>>>
14-19 Accreditation from EQUALS
Moving On Scheme
• Schools adopting this scheme will be able to receive accrediation that will be awarded by EQUALS. This is assessed against clear standards that relate to national norms such as the P Levels. There is no minimum number of units for which the student may be entered in any one year. Support advisors/moderators co-ordinate a regional network for training and external moderation.
Here you can view additional details and download a registration form click here>>>
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New brain scan to diagnose autism
• A brain scan that can detect autism in adults could mean much more straightforward diagnosis of the condition, scientists say.
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Autistic Traits 'spread widely'
• Many children have mild autistic "symptoms" without ever having enough problems to attract specialist attention, say UK researchers. The Institute of Child Health team says diagnosed children have severe versions of character traits probably shared by millions of others. The 8,000 child study found even these mild traits could impair development.
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Genes 'have key role in autism'
• Scientists have produced the most compelling evidence to date that genetics play a key role in autism. They highlighted tiny genetic changes that appear to have a strong impact on the likelihood of developing autism and related conditions.
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If you have any queries about any of the items above, please ring the EQUALS office on 0191 272 8600 or email admin@equalsoffice.co.uk
Kind Regards
Paul Buskin
Business & Marketing Manager
EQUALS