This course will consider the skills and experiences needed for children to write at greater depth across KS1 and KS2. Participants will explore examples of writing to secure clear understanding of what characterises greater depth. Planning for a range of writing experiences and needs will be discussed. Please view our flyer for further information and […]

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Babcock Courses Primary KS1 / 2

Publish date

2 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Special Schools

KS1 – Phonics Screening Briefing

The phonics screening check is designed to confirm whether pupils have learnt phonic decoding to an appropriate standard. In 2019 the phonic screening check must be administered to all year 1 and all appropriate year 2 pupils during the week beginning 10 June 2019. This briefing session is for Year 1 teachers who have not […]

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Babcock Courses Primary KS1 / 2

Publish date

2 April 2019

Purpose

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Special Schools

Primary English subject leader meetings – Summer 2019

Our summer Primary English subject leader meetings will be taking place during week beginning Monday 20 May. Please view our flyer for more information and details of how to book your place.

Interests

Meeting/Other event Primary KS1 / 2

Publish date

2 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, LA Primary School, LA Special Schools

Inspiring teaching masterclass with TEDx speaker Amjad Ali

3 June 2019 – Mercure Southgate Hotel, Exeter – 08:30 – 13:00 At a time when Teachers’ time is tight and expectations are high, the need for low effort, high impact ideas has never been greater and that is what this masterclass offers! Led by the highly acclaimed Teacher, Trainer and TEDx Speaker Amjad Ali, […]

Interests

Primary KS1 / 2 School Improvement Secondary KS3 / 4

Publish date

2 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Capita Reading Cloud (MLS) – User groups

Wednesday 1 May 2019 Hosted by Babcock SLS. Programme: arrival, refreshments and a chance to network welcome and introductions capita update question and answer session Session times Junior.net/Reading Cloud, 10.00-12.00 – Refreshments will be available from 9.45 Eclipse.net/Reading Cloud, 13.00-15.00 – Refreshments will be available from 12.45 and you are welcome to bring your lunch. […]

Interests

Meeting/Other event School Library Service

Publish date

2 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools

Annual Safeguarding Conference: This is us

Thursday 27 June 2019 – Sandy Park, Exeter – 09:30 – 15:45 The 2019 conference focuses on emerging themes for Devon schools. Join us at this year’s conference where you will: hear from expert speakers about Peer-on-Peer from Dr Jenny Lloyd hear Jasvinder Sanghers CBE personal story about Abuse and Honour-based violence. Watch a performance […]

Interests

Child Protection

Publish date

2 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Vocabulary conference with Jean Gross CBE

Wednesday 6 November 2019 – Exeter We are thrilled to announce an exciting upcoming conference for the Autumn Term 2019. Jean Gross CBE will be joining us in Exeter to host our Vocabulary Conference on Wednesday 6 November 2019. Jean Gross is an education expert who has led many national initiatives aimed at improving the […]

Interests

Conference Primary KS1 / 2 School Improvement

Publish date

2 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

The Mix Festival 2019 – The music event of the year – Limited spaces

Wednesday 26 June 2019 – Dartington Hall -10:00 – 16:00 The Mix is Devon Music Education Hub’s annual schools’ music festival giving children and young people – and staff who work with them – the chance to be inspired by new musical experiences. This event gives thousands of pupils the opportunity to take part in […]

Interests

Devon Music Service Primary KS1 / 2 Secondary KS3 / 4

Publish date

2 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

HRMS Briefing Sessions for Schools – book your place now!

You will be aware that the Council is implementing a new Human Resources Management System (HRMS). The HRMS provides a range of self-service functionality for managers and employees, including the booking of annual leave, sickness absence recording and pay and contract information updating. The HRMS is called iTrent which is a commercial system, used by […]

Interests

HR / Payroll / Pensions

Publish date

2 April 2019

Purpose

For Priority Action

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Administration Conference: Safeguarding Your School,Looking After You

Tuesday 30 April 2019 – Sandy Park, Exeter – 09:30 – 16:00 As a school administrative professional, you are a key member of your setting, and have significant responsibilities to help ensure your school continues to deliver excellent pupil outcomes. However, with the education sector ever-changing, your role is very demanding. This one day conference […]

Interests

Conference School Improvement

Publish date

1 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Educational Psychology Conference 2019

Thursday 4 July – Sandy Park, Exeter – 09:30 – 16:00 This year’s Educational Psychology conference will provide an invaluable insight into the psychological wellbeing of children and young people and their mental health within schools. Professor Tamsin Ford from the University of Exeter will be sharing her research into the effectiveness of services and […]

Interests

Conference Education Psychology

Publish date

1 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

SEND Conference: High Quality Assess, Plan, Do and Review!

South West SEND Conference Thursday 6 June 2019 – Sandy Park, Exeter – 09:15 – 16:00 The 2019 SEND Conference will provide an invaluable opportunity for SENCOs and Leaders, across all phases, to update their SEN knowledge and improve the provision within their setting. Through high-quality keynote speakers, the day will inspire delegates with a […]

Interests

Conference Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Publish date

1 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Curriculum as a Social Justice Seminar: Closing the Attainment Gap

Tuesday 9 July 2019 – Mercure Southgate Hotel, Exeter With an increasing focus by OFSTED on the curriculum as a vehicle for minimising inequalities, schools will be particularly aware of the renewed incentive for ensuring their intent for curriculum design is clear and obvious. This masterclass will assist schools in highlighting ways in which social […]

Interests

School Improvement

Publish date

1 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Sims and NJC Award

Sims and NJC award for claims pre 1 April 2019.

Interests

HR / Payroll / Pensions School Finance

Publish date

1 April 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

LA Primary School, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools

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DASH Update: Spring Term – 3 April 2019 – Issue 5

Update on the implementation of your new Human Resources Management System

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Writing at greater depth – Tuesday 7 May 2019

KS1 – Phonics Screening Briefing

Primary English subject leader meetings – Summer 2019

Inspiring teaching masterclass with TEDx speaker Amjad Ali

Capita Reading Cloud (MLS) – User groups

Annual Safeguarding Conference: This is us

Vocabulary conference with Jean Gross CBE

The Mix Festival 2019 – The music event of the year – Limited spaces

HRMS Briefing Sessions for Schools – book your place now!

Administration Conference: Safeguarding Your School,Looking After You

Educational Psychology Conference 2019

SEND Conference: High Quality Assess, Plan, Do and Review!

Curriculum as a Social Justice Seminar: Closing the Attainment Gap

Sims and NJC Award

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