Monthly Communication Archives: September 2026
Free safeguarding training to help schools prevent harmful sexual behaviour
You are invited to book a fully funded safeguarding training course from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation: ‘Managing & Preventing Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Schools’. The course takes place on Tuesday 17 November 2026 in Exeter and is designed for safeguarding staff across primary, secondary, further education, specialist and residential settings. The training will equip delegates Continue reading →
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29 September 2026Purpose
School Census: Autumn 2026 – Bulletin 2
School Census Bulletin 2 – Known issues and updates – Autumn 2026 Date: 23/09/2026 DfE School Census Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 | Return Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026
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29 September 2026Purpose
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Preparing for KS2 statutory assessment in 2026?
Bookings are now open for the KS2 statutory assessment training programme, offering practical support and up-to-date guidance for schools as they prepare for the 2026 assessment cycle. Designed for Year 6 teachers, assessment leaders and senior leaders, the programme covers key aspects of statutory assessment, including test administration, teacher assessment, writing assessment and moderation, along Continue reading →
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29 September 2026Purpose
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KS2 statutory assessment training programme now open for 2026
Schools can now book onto Devon Education Services’ KS2 statutory assessment training programme, designed to help Year 6 teachers, assessment leads and senior leaders prepare with confidence for the 2026 assessment cycle. The programme provides practical guidance, expert advice and the latest updates on statutory assessment requirements, including 2026 changes, test administration, teacher assessment expectations, Continue reading →
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24 September 2026Purpose
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FREE emergency response training for schools and early years settings
Headteachers, school leaders and leaders of early years settings are invited to attend a free Emergency Preparedness Workshop designed to strengthen emergency planning, response and safeguarding arrangements. Developed in response to the Section 175 Safeguarding Audit and the introduction of Martyn’s Law, this training is being delivered through a partnership between the DfE regional CONTEST Continue reading →
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24 September 2026Purpose
Young Friends Against Scams educational pack
Teachers, youth group leaders and other educators – do you want to help young people protect themselves and their families from scams? Then download the recently updated, free Young Friends Against Scams pack from Friends Against Scams. Featuring lesson plans, training PowerPoints, games, quizzes, assembly presentations and certificate templates, it contains everything you need to Continue reading →
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22 September 2026Purpose
School Sustainability Conference – 4 November
Turning climate plans into daily practice This event will continue to support schools on their journey towards a more sustainable future and the shared ambition of achieving net zero by 2030. As many schools move from planning to action, the conference will focus on the ongoing implementation of Climate Action Plans and the practical steps Continue reading →
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15 September 2026Purpose
EXPIRED Diptford C of E Primary School: Consultation on proposal to extend age range
The Link Academy Trust is consulting on a proposal to change the age range of Diptford CofE Primary School from 3-11 to 2-11 years of age from November 2026. Diptford CofE Primary School is seeking to expand its current Nursery provision to include 2-year-olds. The proposed Nursery provision will be based in the existing purpose-built Continue reading →
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15 September 2026Purpose
NEW Wraparound Childcare Funding Available – Don’t miss out!
Devon County Council has secured further funding through the DfE Wraparound Childcare Programme to help schools, academies, childcare providers and childminders create, extend or expand wraparound childcare for primary-aged children. Funding is available for: New or expanded provision where demand can be evidenced Start-up grants of up to £1,500 Sustainability and SEND inclusion grants of Continue reading →
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15 September 2026Purpose
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School Census Bulletin 1 – Autumn 2026
DfE School Census Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 | Return Deadline Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026 Please see the full bulletin in relation to the school census for this Autumn which is on Thursday 1 October. There are new items that are being collected.
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15 September 2026Purpose
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