Yearly Communication Archives: 2025
Understanding EBSA and what to do about it – 27 November 2025
Supporting School Attendance: Understanding EBSA and what to do about it Devon schools are invited to a full-day training on 27 November 2024 at the Coaver Club, Exeter, focused on tackling Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Designed for SENCos, pastoral leads, and attendance teams, the session introduces the ATTEND Framework and School Wellbeing Cards –practical Continue reading →
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4 November 2025Purpose
Staff Leave and Absence Policy
Schools and academies Model Staff Leave and Absence Policy The Staff Leave and Absence policy for Schools and Academies has been updated in line with the changes made to the Devon County Council Corporate Compassionate Leave Policy (inc. Parental Bereavement Leave), and the Corporate Emergency Time Off for Dependents Policy. Following feedback from Managers and Continue reading →
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4 November 2025Purpose
School Organisation: Early Years proposals approved
Following consultation, the Governing Body of Two Moors Primary School met and considered the outcome of the consultation and approved the proposal to extend the age range of the school from 3-11 to 2-11 years of age from 3 November 2025. For background information, please see: Two Moors Primary School: Proposal to change the age Continue reading →
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4 November 2025Purpose
Devon Education Services | 2026 Spring Term conferences
A dynamic conference schedule is lined up for the 2026 Spring term. Early bird prices are still available but expiring soon so take a look below at each event and secure your place now. Spring term 2026 School support services conference | Thursday 5 February 2025 | Future Skills Centre, Exeter Devon Virtual School conference | Wednesday Continue reading →
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4 November 2025Purpose
Halloween safety warning from Trading Standards
With Halloween on 31 October fast approaching, Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is urging families to prioritise safety when buying and using costumes, decorations and novelty items. The service has issued some advice on its website here Halloween safety warning – Trading Standards Service Please could this information be cascaded to parents Continue reading →
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24 October 2025Purpose
National Adoption Week: A Welcome Home
We’d really appreciate if schools could help share this message with their parents and carers to support National Adoption Week. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This National Adoption Week (20–26 October), we’re celebrating the ‘perfectly imperfect’ homes that make adoption possible. The campaign aims to challenge the myth that you need a ‘perfect’ home to adopt. New data shows Continue reading →
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22 October 2025Purpose
National PSHE CPD Programme launches online
National PSHE CPD Programme, a comprehensive six-session online course designed to elevate PSHE teaching across schools. Led by Becky Peckham from Jigsaw PSHE, this tutor-led programme supports educators in delivering high-quality, evidence-based PSHE, RSE, and health education. Participants will explore leadership, curriculum updates, sensitive subject delivery, assessment, SEMH links, and safeguarding. With a strong focus Continue reading →
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21 October 2025Purpose
EXPIRED Swift NPQ – application window extended
The application deadline has been extended to 3 Nov 2025. Please check the link for school eligibility. NPQEL – Teach First – DfE Autumn 2025 Funding – £3890 NPQEYL – Teach First – DfE Autumn 2025 Funding – £1090 NPQH – NIoT – State schools/settings – £1850 NPQSENCO – NIoT – State schools/settings – £1250 Continue reading →
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21 October 2025Purpose
Consultation: All Saints Marsh C of E Academy Nursery Age Range
Learning Academy Partnership Academy Trust is consulting on a proposal to change the age range of All Saints Marsh C of E Academy from 4-11 years to 2-11 years of age. The Trust is proposing to open a nursery for children aged 2 to 4 years, starting in September 2026. The Trust are also making Continue reading →
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21 October 2025Purpose
School Workforce Census: Bulletin 1 – 2025
The statutory School Workforce Census takes place on Thursday 6 November. We strongly advise schools to do a dry run prior to this date to identify queries with your data. Devon Guidance notes for LA Schools using SIMS.net are available via: School Census and School Workforce Census
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17 October 2025Purpose
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