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title: The latest updates from your LGfL Inspire Team
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LGfL curriculum updates include Platinum Jubilee Art Competition details, Arctic Quest 22, CyberSecurity Audit Tools with NCSC and much more

| View in browser LGfL Newsletter May 2022 The National Grid for Learning Dear Colleague, We hope you had (are still having for some) a great Easter holiday and enjoyed the glorious weather.   Please read on for more information on: Platinum Jubilee Art Competition Arctic Quest 22 Expedition CyberSecurity Schools Audit with NCSC ReadingZoneLive BookClub Events Supporting Ukrainian Refugees Maths Week London & TeachMeet FREE LGfL Training LGfL EdTech Hub Event Recent Curriculum Blogs Platinum Jubilee Art Competition We are pleased to share LGfL's dedicated resource for The Platinum Jubilee.   A once-in-a-lifetime moment rather than a syllabus staple, the Platinum Jubilee presents an exciting opportunity for learning and taking part in a key historical event.  Arctic Quest 22 Expedition Following the success of Quest 21 (please see here), we are pleased to announce Arctic Quest 22. Once again, there are a variety of opportunities to get involved in: Teacher Training Event -  Wednesday 18th May Pupil Event - Meet the Explorer -  Thursday 26th May LGfL School Logo on the flag - Friday 20th May Expedition Logo Competition - Friday 20th May Writing Competition - Deadline Wed 25th May Follow Quest 22 Live - visit here to create a profile Post Expedition Pupil event - Tuesday 12th July Please complete the form below to let us know which opportunities you would like to be informed about: Register your interest in Quest 22 Opportunities CyberSecurity Audit Tools with NCSC We are pleased to once again be working with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, part of GCHQ) to take a snapshot of the state of cybersecurity in all UK schools in our cybersecurity schools audit.   The survey is live now at securityaudit.lgfl.net (English and Welsh versions) and is open until the end of May. We only need one response from each school, so please ask the headteacher to nominate someone to complete the form or make sure colleagues are aware of who has completed it. Make sure that schools like yours are fully represented by taking part!   The previous audit in 2019 led to the creation of a wealth of cybersecurity resources specifically for schools and is still being referenced in the NCSC's Cyber security training for school staff. Take the Survey now ReadingZone Live BookClub Events Join the ReadingZone Bookclub programme of free virtual author events this term. The bookclub is aimed at classrooms keen to develop a love of reading and is aimed at ages 5-11 years.  Revisit Journey to the River Sea with Emma Carroll's sequel Friday 10th June, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 5 & 6  Phil Earle introduces When the Storm Rages Friday 17th June, 1.45pm - 2.30pm For Years 5, 6 & 7 (Please note the earlier time for this event). To sign up for any of these free events, and for more details, email info@readingzone.com ReadingZone Bookclub Programme Supporting Ukranian Refugees It is highly likely that some LGfL schools have Ukrainian refugees displaced by the horrific ongoing war on role now. Therefore we are sharing the National Databank initiative; powered by Good Things Foundation, who have committed to providing free mobile data to Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK, alongside those from other conflict zones, to enable them to easily get online and stay in contact with friends and family.  Further details on how to apply can be found here: National Databank - Good Things Foundation. Maths Week London Maths Week London’s mission is to ignite a love of maths in children across the capital. Numeracy is a vital skill and we believe it can and should be enjoyable, relatable and accessible.   Working with schools and families, Maths Week London aims to: improve children’s confidence in mathematics and encourage a positive attitude demonstrate to children the value of maths as a lifelong skill by linking it to the wider world around them encourage all children to develop their maths skills and become confident mathematicians. We are delighted to be supporting Maths Week London, taking place 27 June - 1 July 2022. Visit the website to: download a range of free resources register to attend free events take part in one of the Maths Week London contests and competitions Join in the celebration and register to take part! Register to take part in Maths Week London The theme for this Virtual TeachMeet is maths and is an invitation to talk about anything you’ve seen/experienced that works well (or perhaps doesn’t). It will be a chance to share with colleagues a range of different ideas and take something new back to your own classroom. When? Thursday 23rd June 2022, 15:45 – 17:00 (Please note this may yet be moved to the previous week, we are waiting confirmation!) Where? Online Zoom Cost? FREE Register for MWL TeachMeet LGfL Training Online training events are free for all school staff to attend (*with the exception of the Designated Safeguarding Lead Training which we offer to LGfL customers only). Please click the button below to see the extensive training programme available; with new and different IncludEd sessions to pick from. (You should have also recently received a full listing of all the training sessions for April and May). Visit training.lgfl.net LGfL EdTech Online Hub Event - 7th June 2022 ‘Preparing for a successful September: where next for EdTech in your classroom, school and community’   This panel discussion will feature lead practitioners from the Tower Hamlets and West Midlands EdTech Hubs and will be chaired by Ty Goddard from EdTech UK.   The key topics covered will include: The Critical Role of Senior Leaders - How to develop a coherent vision and lead the changes required Covid Keepers - How to consolidate on the gains made during the period of remote learning and school closure White Paper Implications - Opportunities to embed EdTech in school improvement planning #Pedtech - Understanding the relationship between pedagogy and technology and how it impacts successful adoption Sign up to attend this online event Recent Curriculum Blogs The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022 Deaf Awareness Week (2nd-8th May) Dying Matters Awareness Week (2nd - 6th May) Walk to School Week (16th-20th May) VE Day 2022 Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 - Loneliness Some of you get may get this e-mail when a colleague forwards it to you; if that's you, do consider signing yourself up to keep up to date.  Don't forget there's lots happening at LGfL for other areas of the school beyond the curriculum: Low stock on our Bridge the Divide Chromebooks - below cost price Free Security School Report with CyberCloud Other free training from LGfL teams Find out all we do beyond broadband here or make the most of your subscription here Sign up for one of the other newsletters Regards, Your Learning Resource Consultants Laura Smith and Bradley Dardis Join our growing community Sign up to LGfL Newsletters View our archive for previous newsletters here London Grid for Learning Trust a charity whose mission is the advancement of Education   A company limited by guarantee registered in England no 4205579 Reg charity no 1090412 © Copyright LGfL 2020 LGfL, 10 Exchange Square, Primrose Street, London EC2A 2BR Unsubscribe |
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