Yearly Communication Archives: 2024
School Organisation Notifications: Topsham School and St Giles on the Heath Primary School
Following consultation and completion of the statutory processes, the following proposals have been approved: the proposal to change the age range of St Giles on the Heath Primary School from 4-11 to 2-11 with effect from September 2024 has been approved by Devon County Council. the proposal to change the age range of Topsham School Continue reading →
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19 July 2024Purpose
EXPIRED Supporting School Attendance: Understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and what to do about it
This whole day training programme will provide schools with support to develop their Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision around school attendance, with a focus on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Drawing on research and current good practice, the training will provide an awareness of the early indicators and risk factors associated with EBSA and how schools Continue reading →
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19 July 2024Purpose
EXPIRED Book now for a fun packed adventure with the Dartmoor Centres
The Local School’s Young Years one-night programme, this mini programme is designed for year 3’s to have fun and experience Dartmoor. It includes one night away, which will help children get used to school residentials before embarking on them in future years. Day 1: Night walk around the local area to see the unique landscape Continue reading →
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Publish date
16 July 2024Purpose
Devon Education Services bulletin for schools and academies
In case you missed this month’s bulleting of training, CPD and current news, you can view a copy here. Don’t forget to subscribe to receive future issues.
Publish date
16 July 2024Purpose
EXPIRED English and mathematics support for schools 2024-25
The Devon Education Services English and Maths teams are again providing an offer of support to all schools for 2024-5. This offer is addressing the significant gaps in KS2 attainment in Devon, particularly for under-resourced or disadvantaged pupils. To launch this focus for 2024-5, across Devon, we are delighted to announce that we will be Continue reading →
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Publish date
26 June 2024Purpose
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Bluecoat C of E Primary School, Great Torrington
Following completion of the consultation and statutory process, Devon County Council’s Cabinet has approved the following two separate proposals to establish Resourced Provision at Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, Great Torrington. Proposal 1: to formally establish the 8 place Key Stage 2 (KS2) Bluecoat Group to become a Resource Base for 12 pupils at KS2 Continue reading →
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26 June 2024Purpose
EXPIRED Clyst Vale Community College: consultation on change of age range from 11-18 to 11-16 through phased closure of the sixth form
The Trustees of Clyst Vale Academy Trust are consulting on a proposal to change the age range of Clyst Vale Community College from 11-18 to 11-16 through the phased closure of the Sixth Form. The proposal being consulted upon is as follows: Students currently in Year 12 and Year 13 will remain at Clyst Vale’s Continue reading →
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24 June 2024Purpose
EXPIRED An Introduction to Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision
Fully funded online information sessions (1 hour) 10, 11, 16 or 18 July 2024 Devon County Council has been working closely with parents, children and young people and schools to develop a framework to promote consistent inclusive practice that supports all children across all primary and secondary schools in Devon. After it’s introduction at the Continue reading →
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18 June 2024Purpose
Secondary Transfer September 2025
Dear Administrator I am writing to you to confirm that for the next normal admissions round for children applying for reception, junior and secondary schools, parents will no longer receive an individual Unique Identifier (UID) letter. In common with an increasing number of LAs across the country, Devon will focus its communication strategy on social Continue reading →
Publish date
18 June 2024Purpose
EXPIRED DMAT consultation on Early Years proposals
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) are consulting on the following proposals: Boasley Cross Primary School – proposal to extend the age range from 4-11 to 2-11 years of age: Boasley Cross Primary School: proposal to extend age range – Have Your Say (devon.gov.uk) Northlew & Ashbury Parochial C of E Primary School – proposal to Continue reading →
Publish date
17 June 2024Purpose