Yearly Communication Archives: 2024
Newport Community School Primary Academy, Barnstaple: proposal to increase places in Resource Base
Following consultation and completion of a full business case submission to the Department for Education (DfE), the Regional Director for the South West has given approval for an increase in the number of places in the Communication and Interaction Needs Resource Base (CAIRB), from 8 to 10 places, at Newport Community School Primary Academy with Continue reading →
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24 April 2024Purpose
Laser Energy Contract (Gas and Electricity)
Reminder Schools who currently contract with Laser Energy for their energy requirements should be in receipt of a communication inviting them to renew the contract for their gas or electricity supplies from 1 October 2024. As the model used to procure the energy is the Purchase in Advance model (PIA) Laser is seeking confirmation of Continue reading →
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18 April 2024Purpose
EXPIRED Bluecoat C of E Primary School, Great Torrington
Following a pre-publication consultation, proposals to establish two Resource Bases at Bluecoat C of E Primary School in Great Torrington have now proceeded to a formal consultation period. Proposal 1: to formally establish the 8 place Key Stage 2 (KS2) Bluecoat Group to become a Resource Base for 12 pupils at KS2 with Complex Needs Continue reading →
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16 April 2024Purpose
Midlife MOT: Workshop Spaces available
We still have some spaces available on the April/May Midlife MOT workshops as follows: Thursday 18 April – midday to 2pm – LGPS Pension Scheme Wednesday 24 April – 3pm to 5pm – LGPS Pension Scheme Tuesday 7 May – 4pm to 6pm – Teachers Pension Scheme To book your space please contact HR Direct Continue reading →
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15 April 2024Purpose
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EXPIRED Consultation: proposal to establish a Resource Base at Okehampton Primary School
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is consulting on a proposal to establish from September 2024 a resource base for up to eight learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs at Okehampton Primary School. For further information on the proposal, please see: Proposal to establish a Resource Base at Okehampton Primary School – Have Your Say Continue reading →
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18 March 2024Purpose
NJC Pay Claim 2024/25
On 29 February 2024, the Joint Trade Union side submitted its pay claim for local government services (‘Green Book’) employees for 2024/2025 to the Local Government Association (LGA). The National Joint Council (NJC) unions’ claim: an increase of at least £3,000 or 10 per cent (whichever is greater) on all spinal column points a two-hour reduction in Continue reading →
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18 March 2024Purpose
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SEND Transformation Programme and Emotional Based School Avoidance
As part of the SEND Transformation Programme, an aspect of this work is to focus on supporting children and young people who are experiencing Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA), that can lead to long term non-attendance if not identified and supported at an early stage. Work is currently taking place to identify the services that Continue reading →
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12 March 2024Purpose
New – SEND Support consultations for schools
To offer a greater level of support and advice to schools, the SENCo helpline is being repurposed from 19 March. It will be replaced by an online consultation meeting with a multi-professional group consisting of SEND advisory teachers, Educational Psychologists and managers from the Statutory SEND team. The 30-minute consultations will facilitate a solution-focused discussion with Continue reading →
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12 March 2024Purpose
Changes to Maternity and Adoption Support Leave
From 8 March 2024, legislation changes affecting rights to paternity leave where expected births and adoptions are after 6 April 2024, come into effect. The changes: Allow fathers or partners to take leave and pay in two non-consecutive weeks. Currently, one block of leave can be taken either as one week or two consecutive weeks Continue reading →
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11 March 2024Purpose
Midlife MOT: Extra sessions available
The Midlife MOT is designed to support employees aged 44 to 56-years-old by focusing on the core areas: Wealth, Work and Wellbeing, helping you make the most of your career potential and plan for later life. The pilot is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions who have set the age range for participants Continue reading →
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4 March 2024Purpose
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