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Week of: 30 September 2024 - 6 October 2024
Breakfast Clubs – update on recent changes
Information about the Breakfast clubs early adopter scheme has now been published on GOV.UK. Across the country Local Authorities already have government funding to set up wraparound childcare (breakfast and after school clubs) between 8:00 and 6:00. In Devon 29 different providers have already been funded to set up, expand and grow their provision as Continue reading →
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2 October 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceDfE School Census Date: Thursday 3rd October 2024
School Census Bulletin 2 – Known Issues/Reminders – Autumn 2024. DfE School Census Date: Thursday 3rd October 2024 Return Date: Tuesday 8th October 2024 As you may be aware, the statutory School Census for the Autumn Term takes place on Thursday 3rd October 2024. We strongly recommend that schools have prepared for the School Census by ensuring that, Continue reading →
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2 October 2024Purpose
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School Organisation: proposals approved
The DfE Regions Group approved, over the summer, the following academy school proposals: Uffculme Primary School 4-11 to 2-11 from September 2024. Dartington Primary School 3-11 to 2-11 from September 2024.
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2 October 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceEnglish conference: Read and represent
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Future Skills Centre, Exeter This year’s English conference will focus on securing ethnically diverse texts within your school. With input from fantastic keynote speakers, supported by our equality, diversity and inclusion team in the content of the programme and the school library service providing you with a ‘pop up’ library Continue reading →
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2 October 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceOutdoor learning conference: Places and spaces
Friday 28 March 2025 | Exeter Racecourse, Exeter This event will provide you with ideas and tools for making the most of outdoor learning places and spaces on your doorstep and within your area. Our keynote speaker, Mary Jackson, will share her wealth of experience on how schools can make the most of available spaces Continue reading →
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2 October 2024Purpose
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