Yearly Communication Archives: 2025
Free School Meals
Dear colleagues, I recently shared an update about changes to our Free School Meal (FSM) eligibility checking service, following the government’s plans to end the transitional protection period from 1 April 2025. The government has since announced that, starting from the 2026/27 school year, the current earnings threshold for FSM eligibility will be removed so Continue reading →
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12 June 2025Purpose
Aspirations, mental capacity and decision making online support session
The next session in our preparing for adulthood series takes place on Tuesday 17 June. We’d appreciate your help in promoting this to parents of young people aged 13+, particularly those with SEND. This session will focus on understanding the principles of mental capacity and decision-making, and how these concepts apply to young people transitioning Continue reading →
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11 June 2025Purpose
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Consultation: Proposal to change the age range of Okehampton College through the phased closure of the post-16 provision
The Trustees of Dartmoor Multi-Academy Trust are consulting on a proposal to change the age range of Okehampton College from 11–18 to 11–16 by phasing out the Post-16 provision. For further information on the background and rationale to this proposal, please see the Consultation Document and Impact Assessment available via: Consultation on a proposal to Continue reading →
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10 June 2025Purpose
Devon Education Services bulletin for schools and academies
View the June 2025 bulletin of training, CPD and current news. Don’t forget to subscribe to receive future issues. https://newzapp.co.uk/clients/forms/dcc/1514/marketing.html
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10 June 2025Purpose
Vocational Profile
We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new digital tool to make it easier for young people to keep track of their achievements and help plan for future employment or internship opportunities. We are providing a resource that can offer one consistent approach for all young people in all education settings. This tool, called Continue reading →
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3 June 2025Purpose
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New Business Travel Policy and Guidance
This policy applies to DCC employees. For Academy schools, this notice is for information. We are pleased to launch a new Business Travel Policy which incorporates recommendations of the 2024 expenses audit conducted by the Devon Assurance Partnership. We’ve created new guidance including checklists for claimants and approvers. The policy provides clarity where it was Continue reading →
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3 June 2025Purpose
Consultation: Ilfracombe C of E Junior School – proposal to expand the Resource Base
The Governing Body of Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School, with the support of Devon County Council, are proposing to increase the number of registered places in the existing Resource Base. The Resource Base is currently registered for up to 8 learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. It is proposed to increase the Continue reading →
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3 June 2025Purpose
St Michael’s C of E Primary Academy, Exeter
Further to consultation and the submission of a significant change application to the Department for Education (DfE) by the academy trust, the DfE’s South West Regions Group has approved the proposal to change the age range of St Michael’s C of E Primary Academy, Exeter from 5-11 to 2-11 years of age from 1 September Continue reading →
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3 June 2025Purpose
Holiday Activities and Food Programme – Transitions Projects
Last year we funded eligible children to take part in transition projects during the summer holiday, as part of the HAF programme delivery. We’re pleased to announce we’d like to offer this opportunity again this summer. Are you planning a transition project which will take place in the holidays for children coming to your academy? Continue reading →
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20 May 2025Purpose
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School Census – Bulletin 2: Known issues and updates – Summer 2025
DfE School Census Date: Thursday 15 May 2025 | Return Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025 Due to the early half term, it is important that you upload your census file as soon as possible and by Tuesday 20 May. This will enable our team to check your data during the half term break and liaise with Continue reading →
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20 May 2025Purpose
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