In addition to having your say on the public consultation for the SEND Review green paper, we would also love for you to share your views with us here at Pinpoint. The responses we receive will be summarised and submitted by us as part of our local Forum-based feedback, as well as through the National […]
On March 29th, the Government launched the long-anticipated SEND and Alternative Provision Review green paper. This is a discussion document that sets out the changes the government want to make to improve the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. These proposals are now open for public consultation and feedback. […]
The SEND Review green paper has now been published. You can read it in full here. This press release provides a useful summary. The government’s proposals are now open for public consultation and feedback. The consultation period is 13 weeks long and ends on Friday 1 July. You can respond here. We’ll be having a […]
We’re delighted to announce that Lisa Martin has been appointed as our new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Many of you will recognise Lisa as she has recently been running a number of sessions for us. You can read more about Lisa and the rest of the Pinpoint staff team here.
Isolation time cut to 5 full days (from the date of first positive test) for anyone who has recorded two consecutive daily negative lateral flow tests The requirement to isolate for 10 days remains in legislation, however from the 17th January, a person with a case of COVID-19 may take an LFD test on the […]
We are looking to recruit a new Deputy CEO. Permanent contract from 1 March 2022 (earlier if available). This is mostly a school term time role. We are looking for a new team member who will take on the new role of deputy CEO. This will be someone who shares our passion for engaging and […]
On 4th January 2022, a further letter was issued to all parents/carers of pupils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Schools and Colleges. The letter gives an update on the Covid-19 pressures facing schools, the current guidance, and the key messages as we start the new Spring term. You can read a copy of the letter here. […]
Today, the Government has taken steps to ensure that unpaid carers can use a specific letter to identify themselves to gain priority for the booster jabs for COVID-19 along with paid care workers, if there are long queues. You can access the letter here. How carers can use the letter: Carers should print this out and […]
Do you need help this Winter? Are you struggling to buy food or to pay for household bills? The Household Support Fund is designed to provide short-term financial support for people struggling to pay for essentials such as food, heating and water this Winter. The scheme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions […]
What is new where you live? Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have become an ‘Enhanced Response Area’ (ERA). This is because we have a high number of COVID-19 cases in both areas, including in our schools, nurseries and colleges. We want to keep our schools open, and we want to keep our communities safe. We need to […]