Music Exam Success
Congratulations to all students who entered the latest music examinations through Integra Music. We achieved a 100% pass rate, with an impressive 65% of students achieving a distinction.
If you are interested learning more about the opportunities Integra Music offers young people through individual, group or whole class lessons, instrument hire or at our Music Centres, please contact us on 01454 863147 or musicservice@southglos.gov.uk.
The Autism South West Parent & Carer Network, Friday 12th January
The Autism South West Parent & Carer Network will be holding a meeting on Friday 12th January from 4 – 6 pm.
These networking group meetings are suitable for parents and carers, and this meeting will be on the subject of Supporting Siblings. The cost is £10 per parent and £15 per family. For more information or booking, contact Claire Philips at claire.phillips@southglos.gov.uk or 01454 868598.
Postponement of the Data Managers’ Meeting
The date of the data managers’ meeting was changed from December 6, to Friday 12 January. The principle reason for the change is to give as much notice as possible to recent subscribers to our service. We apologize for any inconvenience that the change has caused to colleagues who had already put the December date in their diaries.
The venue has not changed – it will still be at the Somerdale Pavilion, in Keynsham. The timings will be as follows:
Friday 12 January, 9 – 12am
Introduction to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
General Data Protection Regulations are coming! Are you ready?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018 introducing new rules regarding Data Protection of personal data and fines of up to €20 for the most serious breaches. This is an
essential introduction to GDPR so that you understand the changes in legislation and what actions you need to consider to ensure you are prepared for the change.
Getting ready for GDPR
Who should attend?
All data owners and processors (including School Heads and Business Managers) should attend, as well as stakeholders such as clerks, data managers and school governors.
Why attend?
- Understand your organisation’s obligations under the new regulations and plan for the introduction of the GDPR.
- Take away a self-assessment template so your organisation can start the planning.
- Benefit from unique insights into the implications of GDPR for Public Bodies from our certified EU GDPR Practitioner.
- Find out about further support available.
Topics covered on the course will include:
- Understand your current obligations under the Data Protection Act.
- The broad implications of the GDPR and how will it affect your organisation
- How can you make sure your organisation is fully prepared for the introduction of GDPR?
- The essential steps for drafting a Data Protection Impact Assessment.
- Key GDPR requirements surrounding data breaches and notification of a breach
- What role can Data Protection Officers play in preparing for GDPR?
- What will a Data Protection Officer do?
- Ensuring compliance from other providers.
Available Sessions – Click on course reference to book now!
BAWA 17 October 2017 09:30 – 12:00 course ref: ICT/17/412
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall 1 November 2017 09:30 – 12:00 course ref: ICT/17/413
Somerdale Pavilion 7 November 2017 09:30 – 12:00 course ref: ICT/17/414
Cost per delegate: £45 including refreshments
If you have problems with the link please either contact 01454 867171 or email ststraining@southglos.gov.uk
Food for Life Served Here Silver Award
Integra are delighted to have received a Food for Life Served Here silver award from the Soil Association. This recognises that we serve food made from fresh, local ingredients, which is free from undesirable additives and trans fats, meets UK welfare standards and complies with national nutrition standards.
We are preparing more food from scratch using healthy ingredients. Our silver award means that we serve a range of ingredients from ethical and more environmentally friendly sources. All of our meat is Red Tractor farm assured.
Our menus are designed to make the best use of seasonal ingredients.
For more information about what the award means please visit the catering page of the Soil Association website.
If you are a parent wanting your child to benefit from our healthy delicious meals please book a meal with your school.
Guidance notes for SOFIE, the replacement for RM SecureNet
South Gloucestershire Council’s replacement(*) for RM SecureNet will be launched on Wednesday 30 August. It’s called SOFIE, which stands for Secure Online File Information Exchange. As soon as SOFIE is available, RM SecureNet will become inactive and should not be used. From then on, all secure file transfers across South Gloucestershire should be carried out using SOFIE. Guidance notes available are:
For support with SOFIE, please contact the IMS support team for help using the product, or if you need support with your SOFIE account, logging on or want to check your account credentials, you should email South Gloucestershire Council’s Information Management team. They have a dedicated inbox for account issues, which is cahsupportdesk@southglos.gov.uk.