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Most of the above info has covered off requirements of retaining data (IRMS give sound advice and where I used to get a lot of mine from), and SEN has additional requirements too. Also remember that any LAC or former LAC (or CLA if you want to use the different variation) may have additional requirements as set out in any court order. Also, please remember that this is *data* we are talking about, not just electronic data. If the data is being removed from an electronic storage system it can be transferred to a hard-copy based system instead, with restricted access (i.e. a filing cabinet with only limited people have the key). If the member of staff was a former student and has historic records on the system, then see if additional restrictions can be placed on the record so that only key staff have access to it ... and as it is on an electronic system you get the audit trail of who has gone in to look. I am more than a tad rusty on SIMS right now, but it is possible to add additional restrictions (i.e. in the case of court orders being applied to a learner only certain people have access to that learner's record, IIRC).

There is no issue at this time. The Law that applies here is the Data Protection Act, which lays down about moving data outside of the EEA. Unless that law changes then there are no stipulations about having to have data within the UK. The ICO has issued a general response about the referendum result which is available here: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/news-and-blogs/2016/06/referendum-result-response/ Mark it as a risk, perhaps ... but not a big one

Any details of the stream yet?

A good guide (dated but a good starting point) is available at http://www.goddardpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Schools-Broadband-connectivity-and-servicesv1-0.pdf As the working group no longer exists should EG members decide to take on updating the document (keeping to the CC licence) I shouldn't think it is a problem.

To be honest, for ITIL stuff, @wagnerk and anyone over at certforums will be the best placed to give advice.

I have a number of issues with what is happening here ... As someone who worked in the pre-cursor of Academies (CTCs) I can honestly say that they work. The ideology behind them is something different and the separation from the LA is needed, but they do have to work with other local schools ... but no be dictated to. Some of the differences might seem strange but it was simple things such as the 5 term year, each term made up of 8 weeks with a 2 week break in between ... and 4 weeks in the summer. The day was 8.30 to 4 (for the students) and it worked. They started to be come more and more like exam factories as the politics interfered in the ideology and *that* is the snapshot which was then taken into the Academies program, not all the pre-cursor work that was done to make them places that treated students differently and focussed on specific problems in the given area. As someone who moved to a Technology College, and one that wanted to be treated as close to a CTC as possible (if only to try to beat the CTC at its own game), then being a vocal, independently minded school* was a good thing ... but understanding the politics of playing nicely with the LA. However, the balance was right ... enough freedom to work the system but enough backup when needed too. The idea that Academy Groups would come in and do a better job than the LA is not hard to track through ... some LAs only focussed on the failing schools and were stretched to do that. The creation of Education Action Zones allowed for more funds to go in to give targeted support, but this was often too little and too late. The one thing I would like to see is LAs being allowed to become Academy Trusts in their own right. As a publicly owned body, the land remains public property ... and an asset of the Council. This allows the council to get better borrowing rates when it needs to. Cash flow in councils is always problematic and they do need to borrow money every so often. The more assets they have the lower the rate and larger the sum. With assets being stripped, or sold off as no longer used (the merging of office space for the remaining council staff has left a number of prime locations being sold to private developers) ... and so they have to pay more in the interest. It also means that those LAs that have a good success rate can still do the good work. It means that services are still tied in to the council systems and there are less chances of children falling through the gaps. Yes, I know it means that councils are likely to get the schools that no other group wants, but you would have a defined pay structure, no problems with fat cat salaries and more accountability. However, this means losing face for the central Tory party and that is not going to happen. A few years back, in conversation with a friendly Labour MP (still sitting), it was worked out that it would take 10-15 years to fix the education system from the mess it has been left in by some trusts / academy groups. Personally I would now see that as 30-40 years. I'm not saying that it should all be rolled back into the LA ... but there should be more accountability, less focus on exam factories and more work with other local services. I'm just hoping that the fight back from the LGA is the start of fixing things. Ever the optimist. *This translates in some quarters as 'bloody minded' or 'awkward'.

I'm a co-opted governor as 2 of us went for parent governor, it was tied so I opted to be an associate member for a bit. When space became open I was co-opted onto the board. Even being an associate member is worthwhile. Get involved with the committees and in supporting activities at the school.

They are, and publications like Schools Weekly do look into it.

Strangely enough, when I was at the LA we *did* do it for free (as far as schools are concerned). My costs came out of general funds, so not even the LA top slicing of education money. We gave free advice, additional training and support, eSafety advice, managed the RBC stuff ... and we got cut because schools didn't need us. Go figure.

The other thing about Trusts and MATs is that it reduces the amount of work the DfE has to do to manage them rather than dealing with lots of individual schools (an unnamed source in DfE). It also means that there is a layer of accountability that can be attacked / shifted if it needs to be ... whether by getting rid of the trust (changing the trust, etc.), shifting the MAT management or by attacking the school and leaving the next level up alone ... it gives more political options (unnamed politician). We must do something. This is something. We must do this!

Coming up with the family the day after for the weekend (friends' wedding) ... might see if I can get us all up a bit earlier, but doubtful.

Going to have to cram for something now so I can make the most of it. I have done an MS test since 2002! Not much will have changed, surely?

No chance of coming? :-( I'd better get off my backside and come and visit then ;-)

Well, Google have had an account for years. How else can anyone explain @Geoff?

I think someone is trying to keep certain folk together ... folk can find me, Alex and Richard all loitering on different parts of the MS Partner Village. We did always dream of having one large area where *all* EG friendly folk could be together. Oh those halcyon days of running around and getting off-cuts of carpets to hide the bits of wood holding the stand up.

Things like the Education World Forum running just before it means it will stay in London.

You'll be missed

I had a look on the TLF site and could see no sign of that originally. Off to hunt again. Thanks for the heads up. Trying to avoid changes at Canning town as they can get mental when things are busy.

I think I have covered this one before. The *must* was for real-time online reporting and was down to a mistake in a speech ... it was then change to online-reporting and suggested that this is was delivered / tied in with your VLE/LP (as this is where the funding stream was coming from). This changed to 'all the best schools do it this way and so you should follow their example' down to 'follow good practice of schools that get outstanding and the top results'. In reality, schools that plan well, share resources and collaborate ... they tend to also get good results and do well in Ofsted. It is hard to exact causation studies, rather than rely on correlation, but Prof Don Passey (Lancaster uni) has covered a chunk of this on Learning Platforms (Declarations of interest - I work for a large Learning Platform provider and have been involved in some of that research when working at a school / LA)

@exa_mark If we can catch up about it at Bett? I'll see who is about from UKSIC, etc too? I still have stuff on DarkWeb I was looking at that needed some more discussion so I think it can fit into this agenda now anyway :-)

If you can assemble that into a suitable tweet (with hashtag, etc) ... ? ;-)

The list so far. Anon If using an iPhone, take a backup battery device, USB charger and mains charger. @4goggas - If an online app runs slowly during demo, you can bet it’ll do worse on a school network. Avoid, despite sales pitch @GrumbleDook - Alternatively arrange for others to see sessions you can’t get to so you at least have some feedback on things @merlinjohn - Be cool. Keep mind open/suspend prejudice so you get pleasant surprises. Avoid conflict and paper. Duck n dive. Weave @GrumbleDook - Try to arrange with others you know to see similar demos so you can compare notes. Good to get different viewpoints. @ianaddison - Change your avatar to a proper pic and/or add your twitter name to your badge so we know who you are @GrumbleDook - Explain to colleagues that BETT is not a junket, but prep for the expedition to the south pole! Fun but taxing! @deepexperience1 - Hide the barcode on your badge or face a barrage of phone calls every Friday afternoon @orunner - Take photos not brochures @orunner - Has anyone said bring your own sandwiches yet … or take out a loan in order to buy lunch @chrisrat - I guess the most important thing is to try and enjoy it. If you don’t, Bett is a loooonnnggg show. @digitalmaverick - Take lots of stickers with your details on them easier than filling in lots of forms with your tel no & email @chrisrat - If you want to save your back, a small backpack! @chrisrat - Along with a pinch of salt, take an open mind @Lisibo - Fill pockets with raisins – they’ll fight off hunger pangs and work better than bread crumbs when finding way back out @chrisrat - Plan, plan and plan again. If you don’t it can take days of wandering to find your way out! @chrisrat - For exhibitors: stop staff members wearing perfume/ aftershave – if you are a large stand, it can be Boots @Lisibo - If you fail to wear comfortable shoes + get blisters, there’s a chemist on the main road that sells blister plasters @Lisibo - Wear comfortable shoes – your feet will thank you (with thanks to @chrisrat for the reminder of last year’s agony @Claireashton - Drink lots of water, don’t wear much – it’s really hot in there, get some fresh air, exercise in the hotel at night @iusher - Wandering halls aimlessly is either (a) exhausting & pointless or (b) serendipitous – frequently both (the best tip!) @Claireashton - As a visitor avoid taking stuff off stands, other than pens, sweets and the odd mug. Bags of lit are dumped outside @GrumbleDook - Don’t be worried if you don’t recognise folk. Not everyone looks like their avatar. Some would worry you if they did @Lisibo - Meet up with virtual friends for moral support – helps you not to be freaked out by size of it – in my experience! @GrumbleDook - Use a vidcam/phone to make 30 seconds comments to listen to later. You could also send yourself SMS about stuff! @GrumbleDook - Use a camera to photograph things that excite you. Get the stand name/number as more stand details from show mag @GrumbleDook - Don’t be scared to leave space in your plans. Many stands have great demos so that you may decide on the day! @rayfleming - Make sure you’ve spread your seminar viewing schedule to last the day. Better than all AM sitting and all PM walking @rayfleming - Don’t wear new shoes. Better old, scuffed and comfortable than new and shiny – and painful by day @billgibbon - Try at least to smile at the stallholders, even if not interested in what they have to offer. They’ve got a hard job @deerwood - Don’t take a bag of any sort. If you see anything good, note details on your phone and get back to them afterwards @dannynic - Forage for food amongst the stands. Can last the day on mints, sweets and some stands even gave away water last @billgibbon - Don’t think you can see it all in 1 day. Plan what you want to see, but allow time for some surprises @billgibbon - Don’t rely on hearing your phone if you’ve arranged for a contact – put it somewhere where you’ll feel it vibrate! @dannynic - Grab as many free pens as you can to last you the rest of the year @dannynic - Coordinate with friends to find out who’s giving away the best freebies @billgibbon - Carry a bottle of water – talking a lot at a louder level (it’s very noisy) will do your throat in. @billgibbon - Wear your most comfortable shoes – the floor is really hard @Theokk - Bring a wifi dongle and corkscrew @dtester - Take a sturdy rucksack to put the brochures + info THAT YOU WANT in, know why you are going and focus on that when there @iusher - Better to come away with a couple of good, useable, ideas for use at school than 2GB memory sticks. Seek the former out @dannynic - Don’t grab every single flyer and brochure you are offered. You’ll end up weighed down @iusher - [1] pre-register so you can get your badge mailed to you [2] bring a chair [3] bring lunch so you don’t get ripped off @GrumbleDook - if you get to @Bett_show early then tweet a pic of the times of demos from certain stands for others to see. @will789gb - why only 30 sec for a BETT video pitch? post direct to Youtube? or Vimeo for an edit? creative commons assumed @GrumbleDook - When arranging to meet others also send link to the map from the @Bett_show site. Some stands move from year 2 year. @ianaddison - Book a ticket. It helps to have one as you get in quicker. The Bett website is here so go on, go and sign up. @ianaddison - Plan your time. Why are you there? What do you want to see? Who do you need to go and speak to? @ianaddison - In ‘£ tough times’, what will you take back to school? £xx covering your class, so go back with something to show @ianaddison - Plan rest stops. Coincide with seminars. Listen to folk like @ICTEvangelist, @trees2066 and @lanky_boi_ray @ianaddison - Research. There are some wonderful show-only deals but you need to know normal price to negotiate the best deal. @ianaddison - Check with your staff. If you are going for you, consider the whole school. Lit coordinator? SEN? Ask for ideas @ianaddison - Look at the seminar list for the Learn Live and Arena. Some are great and well worth it. @ianaddison - Check out what seminars are running at key stands such as Microsoft and the Microsoft Village. @ianaddison - Make business cards. Perhaps old fashioned but a handy way to share name, position, school, blog and twitter name. @ianaddison - Your phone will run out. Have charger, power banks, etc. Some stands allow you to charge your phone whilst chatting. @ianaddison - Check tube trains. The DLR is 'fun' to make changes on, but getting onto it in the 1st place can be as insteresting. @ianaddison - Food is available outside in the main corridor, but to save popping out have a ready snack / drink. @ianaddison - Display name/twitterID/avatar so people can spot you. On badge, jumper like @dughall or face paint like @GrumbleDook. @ianaddison - If you need a friend arrange to meet at certain stands. Some gravitate to @Brainpop, 2 simple, etc. @ianaddison - Get your bearings. Bett is big/can be scary. Walk round and use the map/app to see key stands, e.g. Microsoft Village @ianaddison - It can be like a theme park. At lunch the café's are busy. Snack means you can eat a bit later/earlier - avoid rush. @ianaddison - Sensible clothes. Unless with important people, presenting, sales you can be comfortable + still be professional. @ianaddison - Wear shoes that you can walk in for 8 hours. Take a jacket you can carry when you get hot. Cloakroom means queue/cost @ianaddison - Don't get offended by Twitter. You will meet people who follow you + you don't know them and vice versa. Don't worry @ianaddison - Don’t worry if you miss people/don’t get to chat. Can't see everyone. There is next year, other events or twitter. @ianaddison - Don't worry about pushy people. Politely take leaflet or tell them you are not interested/move on. @ianaddison - Sit down for 5 mins and empty bag of things you don't need. There is rubbish out there but also hidden treats. @ianaddison - Don't worry about not following plan. Things will catch your eye or you joined a competition for classroom kit. @ianaddison - Don't worry about not tweeting everything. More important that you see things. Tweet/blog afterwards instead. @ianaddison - Enjoy yourself. Yes, it is big/overwhelming but enjoy it. This could be due to meeting people, but it is all fun. @ianaddison - Attend at least one LearnLive session if you can. @ianaddison - Freebies available, but don't go crazy. Don't take *all* the pens. Take one, look at products but don't take all @ianaddison - Tweet people to say hello in your free spots. Use the hashtags. You will find new followers and they will find you. @ianaddison - Follow up on any free trials you have. Chat with companies if you need a bit more time. @ianaddison - Look up about the TeachMeet, and go back and look again at materials mentioned in the presentations. @ianaddison - Blog afterwards. It gives you a good record to help with going again in future years. @GrumbleDook - Plan your travel once you get into London. Getting to the DLR is half the fun, then working out the right train. @GrumbleDook - Get on DLR at Tower Gateway or Stratford for no changes to Custom House. If at Bank, swap to Beckton train asap @domnorrish - Important supplier? Arrange to meet off deafening show floor so you can hear what they're trying to tell you about

https://adopt.lpplus.net/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=16 has the original list ... will try and update each morning from the day before. Remember to give me your twitter name if you want it to come from you ... and keep it to 110 characters (hashtags to fit in too)

This should be part of your school's safeguarding policies and procedures, and you should be given advice and guidance (including detailed instructions and support). If your school is not doing this then they need to speak to their LA for model guidance or speak to the team at the UK Safer Internet Centre. They have the most up to date info and will help you to protect your students/pupils, protect your school ... and protect you. Remember, if you are worried about seeing inappropriate or even illegal images you need to protect yourself, from mental harm if nothing else.