Yearly Communication Archives: 2020
Early Years Foundation Stage Conference – Be Specific!
‘Children’s brains develop more quickly, they learn more rapidly between the ages of 0 and 7 than at any other stage. So the experiences children have at this time really count. What you do makes all the difference.’ – Amanda Spielman, Chief HMI Building on the success of our Time for Prime’ conference, let’s be more ‘specific’ Continue reading →
Publish date
6 October 2020Purpose
EXPIRED School Leadership Updates – Webinar – 5 October at 4pm
This is a new short and regular slot for headteachers, senior leaders and governors to tap into ‘in the moment’ updates. Led by the School Effectiveness Team, the first session will explore a suggested approach to school self-evaluation as schools re-open and how this will support the key themes in the new Ofsted visits. There Continue reading →
Interests
Publish date
30 September 2020Purpose
How do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children’s Learning?
Thursday 12 November 2020 , Virtual Conference hosted via Click Meetings , 09:00 – 12:15 The effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences are not uncommon and can have a dramatic impact if they are not recognised and responded to. When children are exposed to adverse and stressful experiences, it can have a long-lasting impact on their Continue reading →
Publish date
29 September 2020Purpose
Let’s Make Music Happen in the ‘New Normal’
Devon and Torbay Music Conference Thursday 22 October 2020 – Hosted Virtually Via Click Meetings – 09:00 -15:45 Classroom (specialist and non-specialist), instrumental and vocal practitioners are invited to join us for a day of informative, thought-provoking and inspirational sessions that will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make music happen in your Continue reading →
Interests
Publish date
29 September 2020Purpose
Making our Curriculum Anti-Racist in Devon
Thursday 5 November 2020 – Virtually Hosted via Click Meetings – 09:00 – 12:30 As educators we are in the privileged position of having influence and making change happen so that we can help make a better future for all; as Devon is county with predominantly white schools we have an even bigger job in Continue reading →
Publish date
29 September 2020Purpose
EXPIRED Greener Devon Week – Youth Parliament
In recognition of the Climate Emergency, Youth Parliament for Devon are planning a ‘Greener Devon’ week for schools and youth groups from the 19 – 23 October. Their aim is to educate on the issue and promote some of the amazing climate action that is already taking place in Devon. They are putting together a Continue reading →
Interests
Publish date
29 September 2020Purpose
Proposals Implemented: Silverton Primary School, Monkerton Primary School and Roundswell Primary School
Silverton C of E Primary School The Governing Body of Silverton Primary School approved a proposal to lower the school’s age range to take 2-11 year olds and this has been implemented from the beginning of the Autumn Term 2020. Monkerton Community Primary School Monkerton Community Primary School, Exeter opened in September 2020 & is Continue reading →
Publish date
29 September 2020Purpose
EXPIRED Consultation: Pathfield and Bidwell Brook Schools
Pathfield School, Barnstaple Following consultation, Devon County Council has published a Brief Notice and Full Proposal to increase places at Pathfield School from 137 to 186 day places and a change of category to include Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties for boys and girls, aged 3-19, with effect from Mid December 2020. Bidwell Brook School, Continue reading →
Publish date
29 September 2020Purpose
EXPIRED Consultation: Monkleigh Primary School – proposal to lower age range
Devon County Council is consulting on a proposal to lower the age range of Monkleigh Community Primary School from 4-11 to 2-11 from January 2021. Monkleigh Pre-School, a Governor run Pre-School, is situated on the grounds of Monkleigh Primary School and takes 2, 3 and 4 years olds. This proposal is concerned with the pre-school Continue reading →
Publish date
29 September 2020Purpose
Building the Foundations of a Quality Curriculum within the Early Years
Tuesday 24 November 2020 – Virtual Conference hosted via Click Meetings, 09:00 – 12:30 ‘Children’s brains develop more quickly, they learn more rapidly between the ages of 0 and 7 than at any other stage. So the experiences children have at this time really count. What you do makes all the difference.’ – Amanda Spielman, Chief HMI Continue reading →
Publish date
29 September 2020Purpose
alertme – Stay up to date
