Yearly Communication Archives: 2023
EXPIRED School’s out of school provision audit 2023
The Early Years and Childcare team need to ensure that there is enough childcare for parents with children up to the age of 16 (18 with additional needs) so that they can work or train. Childcare includes out of school and holiday provision offered by schools; it is sometimes called ‘wraparound care’, ‘before school club’, Continue reading →
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15 September 2023Purpose
School Census bulletin 1 – autumn 2023
DfE School Census date: Thurs 5 Oct 2023 return date: Tues 10 Oct 2023 As you may be aware, the statutory School census for the autumn term takes place on Thu 5 October. We strongly recommend that schools begin to prepare for the school census by ensuring that, so far as possible, pupil databases are Continue reading →
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15 September 2023Purpose
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Autism and us parent programme
Devon’s popular autism and us programme returns this autumn, with a combination of four-week courses and one-off workshops. The Autism and Us programme offers support for families of children and young people who have an autism diagnosis, are waiting for one, and those not seeking a diagnosis but would welcome support. It is designed for Continue reading →
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12 September 2023Purpose
** New for autumn term – 2 fully funded sessions covering the topic of partnerships **
** New for autumn term – 2 fully funded sessions covering the topic of partnerships ** What is partnership? – 2 sessions on 2 Oct 2023 Exploring and explaining partnership options (a round table discussion) – 27 Sep 2023 Take a look at the full range of governance training for: Effective governance Effective clerking Key responsibilities Lunchtime Continue reading →
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11 September 2023Purpose
Outdoor education training
** New for autumn term ** Beach and water safety for schools – starts 3 Oct 2023 Take a look at all our outdoor education training including: **New free of charge** Training for school staff involved in Ten Tors and Duke of Edinburgh Award type activities – 20 or 26 Sep 2023 Coastal and Countryside Leader Continue reading →
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11 September 2023Purpose
EMTAS inset day training (fully funded for Devon maintained schools)
This training is open to all schools and academies and it’s fully funded for Devon maintained schools. Various dates, times and themes: Closing the EAL word gap. Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen. Improving EAL support. Supporting EAL children in the early years. Bullying, prejudice and racism incidents. Equality, diversity and inclusion.
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11 September 2023Purpose
Draft Teachers’ Pay Policy 2023
Further to the joint ministerial statement in mid-July, the Department for Education has published the draft School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2023 (‘the STPCD’) which is subject to a period of consultation with statutory consultees until mid-October. It is currently expected that it will become a legal document in early November. We’ve published a Continue reading →
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7 September 2023Purpose
EXPIRED Raising digital engagement at KS3
Raising digital engagement at KS3 is a Heart of the Southwest LEP funded programme which is being delivered by Devon County Council to help schools promote and raise digital career opportunities amongst KS3 pupils. The programme is open to schools located in Torbay, Somerset, Plymouth and Devon and will provide between 30 – 50 hours Continue reading →
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5 September 2023Purpose
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Devon Education Services Conferences
Don’t miss these fantastic events coming up over the 2023/24 school year: Autumn term 2023 Early Years Foundation Stage conference – 5 October 2023, Sandy Park, Exeter Designated teachers conference – 6 October 2023, Sandy Park, Exeter Finance conference – 7 December 2023, Future Skills Centre, Exeter Spring term 2024 School support services conference – Continue reading →
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4 September 2023Purpose
Amended S11/1 template form
Amendments July 2023 Sex and gender identity amended – the DfE are replacing the ‘gender current’ data item with the new ‘sex’ data item. The ‘gender’ data item has been created so schools, children’s homes, local authorities and other institutions can record gender identity for local use, should they wish to. Data protection and compliance Continue reading →
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4 September 2023Purpose
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