29 September 2026 - 06 October 2026
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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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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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 Sustainability conference | 4 November 2026
Hosted at Exeter Racecourse, this event will continue to support schools as they move from planning to action. The conference will focus on the ongoing implementation of Climate Action Plans and the practical steps needed to embed sustainable practice across school communities. The day will provide space for reflection, shared learning and discussion, alongside opportunities Continue reading →
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1 October 2026Purpose
ACTION REQUIRED: Ofsted and CQC SEND Inspection Survey open until 9am Tuesday 13 October
Ofsted and the CQC have notified us they are carrying out an inspection of Devon’s Local Area Partnership for SEND. Please share the message below with your staff and families as soon as possible and encourage participation. Message for families and staff Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are carrying out an inspection of Continue reading →
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6 October 2026Purpose
Safety alert issued for baby sleeping bags
We would appreciate if schools and early years settings could help share this safety information for parents and carers of babies. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a Safety Alert for certain baby sleeping bags because of the risk of overheating and suffocation. The alert concerns baby sleeping bags that do Continue reading →
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6 October 2026Purpose
Consultation: Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School’s Governing Body is consulting on a proposal to extend the age range of the school from 4-11 to 2-11 years of age from 1 December 2026. Instow Primary School currently has a Pre-School for 3 and 4 year olds. The Pre-School provision is currently managed separately from the school as Continue reading →
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6 October 2026Purpose
Managing and preventing harmful sexual behaviour in schools | Training by Lucy Faithfull Foundation
We are delighted to have secured funded training from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation. This course equips education safeguarding staff with the knowledge, skills, confidence and resources to manage HSB in primary, secondary, further education, specialist and residential settings. It also provides an evidence-based, whole-school approach to HSB prevention. By the end of the course, participants will Continue reading →
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6 October 2026Purpose