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Information for teachers

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   It's all about me... website is available for revision. To go straight to the revision pages click here (15/05/08)

   
   
2. The photos from Humberside from the Air have been updated to a better quality. (15/05/08)
   http://tlfe.org.uk/air
   
   
3. The May 2008 BSF (Better Schools for the Future) newsletter is now available on the Information for Teachers page. There is also a BSF flyer for pupils. (15/5/08)
   
   
4. There is now a direct link to the North East Lincolnshire Media Awards (NELMAs) in the index on the left hand side of this page. (09/05/08)
   
   
5. Corus process visit and resource development workshops. A professional development opportunity aimed at KS4 teaching staff / Work Related Learning Co-ordinators / Connexions Advisers and Subject ASTs. This will be held on Tuesday 3 June 2008 at Corus Brigg Road, Scunthorpe. Click here for more details and an application form (word document). (08/05/08)
   
   
6. Renewed Secondary Frameworks
   The new online Framework for Secondary English from the National Strategy is now accessible through the following link: http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/secondary/frameworks The Framework website provides
   * lines of progression and a bank of learning objectives;
   * support for planning for increased pupil progress;
   * plenty of useful guidance – both on screen and materials that can be downloaded;
   * links to additional guidance, to key National Strategy materials, and to other useful websites;
   * link to interactive planning tool for English which can be downloaded.
   From September 2008 the website will be enhanced with additional exemplification materials to support planning, classroom pedagogy, and effective Assessment for Learning. These are part of the English Secondary Strategy section on The Lighthouse. They can also be accessed from http://tlfe.org.uk/literacy (08/05/08)
   
   
7. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to improving creativity in its schools and, in 2005, welcomed the opportunity to be involved in this innovative project. Chameleon Creative Learning project follows Creative Partnerships initiatives around the country, working specifically towards the excellence and enjoyment agenda through all key stages, including foundation. This is part of the MAPAS section on The Lighthouse (28/04/08)
   
   
8. SATs booster and GCSE language booster revision materials for secondary literacy are now available.
   These are part of the English Secondary Strategy section on The Lighthouse. They can also be accessed from http://tlfe.org.uk/literacy (24/04/08)
   
   
9. The new Summer English / Literacy Newsletter - NELLIE - is now available:
   Secondary NELLIE Newsletter (word document)
   This is part of English and Literacy on The Lighthouse:
   http://tlfe.org.uk/literacy and this can also be accessed from there (24/04/08)
   
   
10. The NELC Primary Framework for ICT has been designed to support teachers and schools in delivering high quality learning and teaching for all children. It contains detailed guidance and materials to support the teaching of ICT in primary schools.
    The Framework can be accessed from http://nelcprimaryict.edublogs.org/ Most areas of the framework are open access but for some areas you will need a password. If you do not have the password please email yvonne.walker@nelincs.gov.uk (24/04/08)
    
    
11. North East Lincolnshire Council are supporting the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Environment Day (WED) which is held annually on the 5th June. The theme is "Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy". This year there is to be an Art and Poetry competition for all ages. Winners art work will be displayed in Freshney Place and a prize giving will follow at a later date. Competition details can be accessed via http://www.nelincs.gov.uk or http://www.pulselincs.org.uk (08/04/08)

12. The list of original material on The Lighthouse has been updated (02/04/08)
    
    
13. The Fun Fiction Factory - writing is fun and very useful too! On this blog you can have a go at writing stories and poems for other people to read. So come on you budding authors get blogging! http://funfiction.edublogs.org/
    (If you can't watch the videos on the pages, then check out the videos on the blogroll) (24/04/08)
    
    
14. The NELMAs 2008 - Expression of Interest form (word document) for this year's celebration to be held on 3rd December 2008. (01/04/08)
    
    

15. BAE Systems Military Air Solutions (MAS) is running a “Taster Week” course on their Brough site from 7th July - 11th July, as an opportunity for young people interested in pursuing a career in Systems Engineering. Application form (word document). (19/03/08)
    

16. Love Parks Week 2008 celebrates parks as free places for children to exercise with events in parks around the country and takes place week commencing 14^th June.  Please visit www.loveparksweek.org.uk for ideas for schools wishing to take part. (19/03/08)
    
    
17. As part of the English Secondary Strategy the following pages are now available:
    Assessing Pupils Progress in English at KS3
    Improving Reading
    Increasing Progress in English at KS3
    Progression Maps
    (10/03/08)
    
    
18. Progression Maps for Secondary Mathematics is now available (10/03/08)
    
    
19. More NELMAs
    Humberston CofE Primary - Henry V111
    New Waltham Primary - Healthy Schools
    Scartho Junior - Bully Boy
    Springfield Primary - Top Tips to Join the Roman Army
    
    Music from Scartho Junior:
    Anger
    Cheerfulness
    Excitement
    Frightening
    
    Videos from The Leas Junior:
    Balanced and Unbalanced
    Groovy Gravity
    Friction Unlimited!
    Air Resistance
    
    These are all part of the latest NELMAs celebration.
    http://tlfe.org.uk/nelmas
    (10/03/08)
    
    
20. Work Related Learning, Diplomas and the Law - workshop to address the legal issues of Diploma partnership working, work experience, realistic work environments and employer engagements, to be held at Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Willerby on 29th April 2008. (03/03/08)
    
    
21. Primary Strategy Key Facts documents can now be found on the Mathematics on the Lighthouse page (28/02/08)
    
    
22. Primary Strategy Planning including Electronic Resources documents can now be found on the Mathematics on the Lighthouse page (28/02/08)
    
    
23. The link to is now available on the left-hand side of this page. (26/02/08)
    
    
24. More NELMAs:
    Images:
    Coomb Briggs Primary - images
    Humberston CE Primary - French Food
    Music:
    Humberston CE Primary 3 videos -
    Greensleeves 1
    Greensleeves 2
    Greensleeves 3
    (18/02/08)
    
    
25. Those long awaited videos for the NELMAs have arrived (13/02/08).
    

    First we have animations from: Humberston CE Primary - What's in that bag? Scartho Junior - Electric Circuit - now you know how to do it! Springfield Primary - Be healthy and stay fit

    
    
26. Message from Steve Cutting:
    Basement Prices for Microsoft software!
    Schools may be interested in the offer from RM, to provide Microsoft software to pupils, or parents of pupils at massive savings on the full price. Software is delivered free, but does not include boxes or manuals.
    All you have to do is to register online at http://www.rm.com/thebasement, then shop online.
    Example prices are:
    Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 - normal price £365.85, Basement price £48.50 Windows Vista Business upgrade - normal price £289.99, Basement price £45.50.
    
    

27. The new Spring English / Literacy Newsletter - NELLIE - is now available:
    Secondary NELLIE Newsletter (PDF)
    This is part of English and Literacy on The Lighthouse:
    http://tlfe.org.uk/literacy and this can also be accessed from there (21/01/07)
    
    

28. We are making some gradual changes to The Lighthouse. The first of these is this page. There is now a new email address to contact The Lighthouse: lighthouse@nelincs.gov.uk (15/01/08)
    
    
29. Loc8 link has been removed due to technical issues (07/01/08)
    
    
30. The photos for the NELMAs Digital Video Award Evening 2007 are now on the NELMAs on The Lighthouse. Videos will follow when available.
    http://tlfe.org.uk/nelmas (14/12/07)
    
    
31. The 'opening attachment' document (Word document) in the Virtual Desktop help files page has been updated. (14/12/07)
    
    
32. School Wikipedia has now been added to Encyclopaedias and Dictionaries. This is part of the Education Websites section. (14/12/07)
    
    
33. The links have been corrected on the Models and Images on the Mathematics Primary Framework Planning page. (14/12/07)
    
    
34. There are now two new English exemplar guided reading schemes of work; Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz and Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo. These are part of the English Secondary Strategy on The Lighthouse. http://tlfe.org.uk/english (12/12/07)
    
    
35. Fairfield Primary School Virtual Tour. The first of our second generation videos. (30/11/07)
    
    
36. Assessing pupils' progress in English at Key Stage 3 is now available. This is part of the new English Secondary Strategy section which is under development. This is part of the revamped English and Literacy on The Lighthouse http://tlfe.org.uk/english (28/11/07)
    
    
37. Primary Mathematics Models and Images resources have recently been added to the Primary Framework. For ease of use these are on the main mathematics page, part of Mathematics on The Lighthouse http://tlfe.org.uk/mathematics (28/11/07)
    
    
38. E-Safety information and documents this also includes a link to the safety consultation from DCFS (08/10/07)
    

1. Solve it...! - Maths problems for Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 -
   There are now 40 Solve it...! Resources.
   This is part of Mathematics on The Lighthouse http://tlfe.org.uk/mathematics
   
   
2. Wordswork - Literacy problems for Key Stage 1, 2 and 3. There are now 21 Wordswork Resources.
   This is part of English on the Lighthouse http://tlfe.org.uk/english
   
   
3. More original content can be found at:
   http://tlfe.org.uk/original