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24 April 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceTopsham School: consultation on change of age range
Devon County Council is consulting on a proposal to change the age range of The Topsham School from 3-11 to 4-11 years of age from September 2024. The consultation document and Impact Assessment can be found here: Topsham Primary School: Proposal to change the age range The closing date for responses to the consultation is:
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24 April 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceSt Giles on the Heath Primary School – Consultation on change of age range proposal
Devon County Council is consulting on a proposal to change the age range of St Giles-on-the-Heath Primary School from 4-11 years to 2-11 years of age from September 2024. The consultation document and Impact Assessment can be found here: St Giles-on-the-Heath Primary School: proposal to change the age range The closing date for responses to
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24 April 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceNewport Community School Primary Academy, Barnstaple: proposal to increase places in Resource Base
Following consultation and completion of a full business case submission to the Department for Education (DfE), the Regional Director for the South West has given approval for an increase in the number of places in the Communication and Interaction Needs Resource Base (CAIRB), from 8 to 10 places, at Newport Community School Primary Academy with
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24 April 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceLaser Energy Contract (Gas and Electricity)
Reminder Schools who currently contract with Laser Energy for their energy requirements should be in receipt of a communication inviting them to renew the contract for their gas or electricity supplies from 1 October 2024. As the model used to procure the energy is the Purchase in Advance model (PIA) Laser is seeking confirmation of
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18 April 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceBluecoat C of E Primary School, Great Torrington
Following a pre-publication consultation, proposals to establish two Resource Bases at Bluecoat C of E Primary School in Great Torrington have now proceeded to a formal consultation period. Proposal 1: to formally establish the 8 place Key Stage 2 (KS2) Bluecoat Group to become a Resource Base for 12 pupils at KS2 with Complex Needs
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16 April 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceMidlife MOT: Workshop Spaces available
We still have some spaces available on the April/May Midlife MOT workshops as follows: Thursday 18 April – midday to 2pm – LGPS Pension Scheme Wednesday 24 April – 3pm to 5pm – LGPS Pension Scheme Tuesday 7 May – 4pm to 6pm – Teachers Pension Scheme To book your space please contact HR Direct
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Consultation: proposal to establish a Resource Base at Okehampton Primary School
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is consulting on a proposal to establish from September 2024 a resource base for up to eight learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs at Okehampton Primary School. For further information on the proposal, please see: Proposal to establish a Resource Base at Okehampton Primary School – Have Your Say
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18 March 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceNJC Pay Claim 2024/25
On 29 February 2024, the Joint Trade Union side submitted its pay claim for local government services (‘Green Book’) employees for 2024/2025 to the Local Government Association (LGA). The National Joint Council (NJC) unions’ claim: an increase of at least £3,000 or 10 per cent (whichever is greater) on all spinal column points a two-hour reduction in
SEND Transformation Programme and Emotional Based School Avoidance
As part of the SEND Transformation Programme, an aspect of this work is to focus on supporting children and young people who are experiencing Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA), that can lead to long term non-attendance if not identified and supported at an early stage. Work is currently taking place to identify the services that
Publish date
12 March 2024Purpose
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