Yearly Communication Archives: 2025
Admissions update
An update for schools from the school admissions team.
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14 November 2025Purpose
Consultation: South Molton United C of E Primary – age range proposal
The Harbour Schools Partnership is consulting on a proposal to change the age range of South Molton United C of E Primary School from 4-11 to 2-11 years of age from September 2026. The school is proposing to apply to the Department for Education (DfE) to seek capital funding to establish the nursery provision from Continue reading →
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14 November 2025Purpose
Boost your expertise in KS2 Statutory Assessments
Prepare for success with our upcoming Year 6 statutory assessment training and support sessions: KS2 Statutory Assessment Training – 8 and 10 December 2025, 14 and 20 January 2026 👉 Book now Y6 Statutory Assessment Briefing (Online) – 13 and 23 January 2026 👉 Register here Y6 Writing Standardisation and Moderation (In-person) – 26 and Continue reading →
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14 November 2025Purpose
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Consultation: South Brent Primary School – proposal to extend the age range
The Harbour Schools Partnership is consulting on a proposal to extend the age range of South Brent Primary School from 4-11 to 0-11 years of age from September 2026. The consultation is open until midnight on Wednesday 26 November and the Trust welcome responses. For further information, please see: https://www.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/consultations/proposal-to-change-the-age-range-of-south-brent-primary-school-from-4-11-to-0-11-years-of-age/
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7 November 2025Purpose
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
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