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Fantastic article from our partners at National Network of Special Schools 💚 The support system NEEDS to be adequately funded so that each element - health, social care and education - can play its part in helping children. We can't afford to take risks. EVERY child deserves a truly inclusive education. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eHfy7xBq #SEND #NNoSSConference24

Grant Applications Open Tomorrow !! For the 2024-2025 school year, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Seattle Alumnae is offering mini grants to Educators, Nurses, and Support Workers. These grants are possible because of a collaboration with Good Health Wins and the National Council of Negro Women. The mini-grant program is a great opportunity for public elementary, middle, and high school Educators, Nurses, and Support Workers who teach/work in one of the following districts: Seattle, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Tukwila, and Highline. The goal is to support our local schools in the following categories: Educators who may need additional support for their students in their classrooms School Nurses may apply for grants to assist with student clinic/office needs related to health and wellness. Support Staff (i.e., Paraprofessionals, Counselors, Admissions, Coaches, Admin. Advisors, etc.) may apply for mini grants if it is demonstrated that the project will benefit students in the classroom or extracurricular activities. Scan the QR Code to get notified when the application opens: https://lnkd.in/gkDSjnnf

A collaboration between the NHS, social care and academic institutions across the West Midlands will inspire registered healthcare, social work and public health students to consider a range of research careers. The NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) has pledged £34.9m to encourage the regulated healthcare and social work professions into research roles as part of the new INSIGHT: Inspiring Students into Research scheme. This will accelerate the numbers of nurses, midwives, pharmacists, social workers and allied health professionals ultimately leading and delivering research and generating evidence to underpin best available care. The West Midlands NIHR INSIGHT Consortium, led by the University of Birmingham, has been awarded £2.5m to provide fully funded research master’s courses to early career healthcare professionals and social workers. Working with local NHS Trusts, the students will be able to take the courses full or part time so they can continue their career pathways providing care across the West Midlands. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ePquS8Bt #health #healthcare #socialwork #healthresearch #publichealth #research #researchopportunities #birmingham

*Early Years Consultation #1* - An experienced-based route for early years practitioners in group- and school-based settings On 22 April, the Department for Education (DfE) launched a new consultation on an experience-based route for early years practitioners to gain approved status to work within staff:child ratios. This follows positive responses to the proposal in last year’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) consultation in England. The experience-based route would apply to practitioners in group-based and school-based providers only. It would give providers more flexibility to include practitioners who do not hold full and relevant qualifications, but have the necessary practical skills and experience to count in staff:child ratios. Under the new proposals, early years managers would assess their staff’s knowledge, skills and experience against the level 3 EYE criteria. The DfE noted that some providers previously voiced concerns about how this route might impact the quality of early years provision and care. The technical consultation document details the proposed model, eligibility criteria and process requirements and the DfE is keen to hear a broad range of views from anyone with an interest in the sector, including early years and childcare professionals. This consultation closes on 20 May. #earlyyears #experience #ratios #EYFS #EYE #impact #eligibility #standards #qualifications

Few vetoes in recent years are as consequential as this one. While I'm hopeful that "the pause" to consider the long term impacts is brief, this denial of expansion for the CA Community Colleges directly narrows the affordable pathway that was to be a twofer solution: Trained Medical Professionals and communities with available staff to meet the ever-expanding demand. While the Governor cited hearing the concern of the CSU, who often cry impaction, the voice of the largest state system should at least hold some sway as they are the only system open to all residents. Residents whose taxes pay for all three systems to exist in this state. When will 4-year state schools act like institutions intended to raise the tide for all citizens of this state and not wannabe Ivies? The educational caste system that exists continues to blur the politics of where the capacity to solve real problems lies. The CCC system is that place. With support they can help to bridge the gaps, assisting students out of poverty and, through strategic partnerships, into the places where their brilliant minds will thrive.

The maths doesn't quite add up. '...an extra 13,000 staff have been hired, but by the end of the rollout, by September 2025, about 40,000 more people will be needed in the sector.' Gillian Keegan But according to a recent report, 67% of nurseries already have an average wait time of almost six months for a place. That means that with the added increased demand, the report estimated that an 'additional 50,000 would be needed in 2024 and again in 2025 to maintain existing provision and provide the expanded entitlement.' Early Education and Childcare Coalition And then add this to the mix: '57 percent of nursery staff are considering leaving the early years sector altogether.' '70% of nursery managers think it is time for a new funding model.' Solution? Stable, enduring and informed funding from the roots up. Thank you to authors of 'Retention and return: delivering the expansion of early years entitlement in England (2023)' - Professor Kate Hardy, Lucie Stephens, Professor Jennifer Tomlinson, Dr Danat Valizade, Dr Xanthe Whittaker, Dr Helen Norman and Robyn Moffat. #earlyyears #earlyyearsfunding #nurserymanagers #preschools #daynurseries #earlyyearsdevelopment #earlychildhood Arc Pathway

Hot off the press, our recent review and discussion of Inherent Requirements in Nursing and Midwifery courses. Wonderful to collaborate once more Joanna Tai, and new collab with Kalpana Raghunathan and Lisa McKenna! In the article, we highlight the variation of IRs across the sector, and question what requirements are in fact 'inherent'? We also suggest that rather than stand as a static list of requirements, which are likely to change to with professional norms and technological affordances, how could IRs be positioned within a dialogue to seek clarity on students' goals and how the university can support them? This is relevant is all our courses - but especially critical in #healthprofessions where we balance patient care/safety with student inclusion. Link to open access article: https://lnkd.in/gpB-sHwX

Attention higher education professionals! 🎓 Are you aware of the challenges faced by care leavers in accessing and thriving in higher education? Care leavers face significant hurdles in attaining academic qualifications, navigating practical obstacles, and overcoming personal difficulties compared to peers who have not been in care. Furthermore, even when care leavers make it to university, there is a heightened risk of early withdrawal or poor performance due to the unique challenges care leavers face. It's crucial for educators and support staff to be sensitized to the needs of care leavers in academia. If this is something you want to start learning about, I recommend reading this UCL report on care leavers in higher education. https://lnkd.in/enCm4rZG Hanan Hauari Katie Hollingworth #HigherEducation #CareLeavers #Inclusion #SupportStudents

Indeed, the impact and benefits of Sure Start are undeniable. It's a testament to the dedication and expertise of professionals from various disciplines who worked together to support families comprehensively. The holistic approach of Sure Start went beyond merely providing childcare places; it focused on the well-being of the entire family unit. It's disheartening that such a valuable initiative did not receive the sustained support it deserved. While free childcare places serve a purpose, they pale in comparison to the comprehensive support and expertise offered by Sure Start centres. The loss of Sure Start represents a significant setback, particularly for families who could have greatly benefited from its services. It's essential to acknowledge the faults within Sure Start, but it's equally important to recognise the incredible practices and positive outcomes it achieved. The government's decision to discontinue Sure Start represents a missed opportunity to support vulnerable families and invest in the future well-being of children. As we reflect on the legacy of Sure Start, it's crucial to advocate for policies that prioritise comprehensive support for families and children. Every family that missed out on the opportunity provided by Sure Start serves as a reminder of the importance of continuing to strive for initiatives that offer holistic support and empower communities. #MTICBIAI #MyTraumaIsChronicButIAmIconic #SureStart #EarlyChildhoodSupport #FamilyWellbeing #HolisticApproach #CommunityEmpowerment #ChildcareExcellence #MultiDisciplinaryTeam #SocialServices #GovernmentAccountability #FamilySupportNetworks #CommunityEngagement #ChildDevelopment #EmpoweringFamilies #PolicyAdvocacy #ComprehensiveSupport

The recent release of the University Accord's final report, which addresses 'placement poverty' for students undertaking work-integrated learning through the introduction of the Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme, is a commendable step forward. However, the Australasian Council of Paramedicine Deans (ACPD) wishes to highlight paramedicine students are not included in the initiative. ACPD urges policymakers to consider extending the Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme to include Paramedicine students. Paramedicine students complete unpaid clinical placements as part of their pre-employment education. This requirement often imposes financial hardships on these students, as they must take time away from paid employment to fulfil their educational obligations. Furthermore, students undertaking placements in regional and remote locations may encounter significant travel and accommodation costs. Similar to other health professional students, this financial burden may adversely affect their ability to complete their studies and has broader implications for the future health workforce. Paramedicine students often do not have access to the same level of placement bursaries and grants available to nursing, allied health, and medicine students. https://lnkd.in/grnH3mFg