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Consultation: the future of Branscombe C of E Primary School
Link Multi Academy Trust is consulting on the future of Branscombe C of E Primary School including a proposal that the school will close on 31 December 2026. This proposal has arisen following a prolonged period of challenge for the school, including falling pupil numbers and concerns about long-term viability. Over recent years, pupil numbers
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12 June 2026Purpose
Mileage rate increase
Updated mileage rate – effective from 6 April 2026 Changes apply to all schools who have adopted the DCC Business Travel plan. As of 6 April 2026, the DCC mileage allowance increased from 45p per mile to 55p per mile (for the first 10,000 miles). More information can be found on the HMRC website. If
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12 June 2026Purpose
Business Travel Policy changes
Changes apply to all schools who have adopted the DCC Business Travel plan. We have made some changes to the Business Travel Policy (hire car mileage thresholds) which are designed to support cost effective journeys whilst giving employees greater flexibility. Key changes: The optional car-hire range has been extended from 30 – 100 miles to 30 –
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12 June 2026Purpose
Navigating adolescent vulnerabilities webinars
Alongside the launch of the new multi‑agency Child Exploitation and Contextual Safeguarding Strategy, the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership are hosting a series of practical online sessions and are inviting colleagues and teams from across the partnership to take part. These webinars are designed to boost our confidence in understanding adolescents and the way they interact
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12 June 2026Purpose
EXPIRED Education safeguarding conference – 29 June
Monday 29 June 2026 | Sandy Park, Exeter Join us for the annual Safeguarding conference — a day of learning, connection and reflection focused on how we can best safeguard children and young people, now and into the future. The conference offers valuable opportunities to network with colleagues, share resources and explore current and emerging
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9 June 2026Purpose
EXPIRED New RISE Reception Network launches in Devon and Dorset
Reception teachers, leaders and Early Years professionals across Devon are invited to join a new professional network designed to support collaboration and share best practice. The RISE Reception Network, led by Broadclyst Community Primary School, has recently been established following the school’s designation as a Lead School for Devon and Dorset. The network aims to
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2 June 2026Purpose
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EXPIRED Navigating PE and school sport in a changing landscape
Schools across Devon are invited to explore how PE, school sport and physical activity are evolving, with a focus on supporting all pupils to thrive. Active Devon, alongside PE Scholar and local schools, is hosting a conference designed to equip education staff with practical strategies, updates and insights to respond to a rapidly changing landscape.
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2 June 2026Purpose
Trade Union Representative – Facilities Time in School Settings
We have now published a Recognition and Facilities agreement for the Education Unions NEU, NAHT and NASIWT (applicable to school based staff on teachers terms and conditions) and at the end of 2025 published our Corporate equivalent for GMB, Unison and Unite (applicable to support staff in schools). A copy of these documents can be
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2 June 2026Purpose
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Closure of Shaugh Prior Primary School
Following completion of the statutory process on a proposal to close Shaugh Prior Primary School, Devon County Council’s Cabinet met on 20 May 2026 to consider the proposal. With sadness, the Cabinet approved the proposal to close Shaugh Prior Primary School from 31 August 2026. Whilst there is a presumption against the closure of rural
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2 June 2026Purpose
EXPIRED Consultation: Proposal to establish a Specialist Base (Special Educational Needs (SEN) Hub) at Exmouth Community College
The Ted Wragg Trust is proposing to establish a Specialist Base at Exmouth Community College. It is proposed that the base will initially open in September 2026 with a small number of students, with the number increasing over the next 18 months up to a maximum capacity of 20 places as part of a phased
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21 May 2026Purpose