Monthly Communication Archives: February 2021
Babcock LDP – Upcoming Outdoor Education Training
EVC Training This is a mandatory training course for staff new to the role of EVC in schools. This DfE approved course covers the management checks and procedures for visits required by the DfE and the local authority/employer. There are various dates available from March 2021. Emergency First Aid for the Outdoors This two-day course Continue reading →
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23 February 2021Purpose
For Information / GuidanceBabcock LDP – Education Welfare Training
School Attendance Workshop These two hour, virtual workshops are aimed at providing a networking opportunity for experienced and newly appointed attendance staff within schools in Devon. They will focus on practical issues rather than strategic/policy areas. There are various dates available for March 2021.
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23 February 2021Purpose
For Information / GuidanceBabcock LDP – Upcoming RE Training
Outstanding Teaching and Learning in Secondary RE This course will update secondary teachers and subject leaders on current issues in RE and explore the way Ofsted is inspecting RE in schools. It will introduce teachers to a number of different approaches and practical strategies to improve the delivery of RE at KS3 and 4. This Continue reading →
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23 February 2021Purpose
For Information / GuidanceBabcock LDP – Upcoming Maths Training
Diagnostic Assessment in Mathematics Diagnostic assessment gives teachers a nuanced understanding of children’s learning so that they can plan their teaching to match the needs of the class or their additional interventions to match the needs of smaller groups or individuals. There are various dates available from March 2021. Moving on with Mastery The national Continue reading →
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23 February 2021Purpose
For Information / GuidanceMarland Residential School: Proposal to lower the age range
Following consultation and completion of the statutory process, Devon County Council’s Cabinet has approved the proposal to lower the age range of Marland Residential School from age 10 to 16 to age 8 to 16 (Years 6-11 to Years 4-11) from February 2021. Background information: https://www.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/consultations/marland-residential-school-proposal-to-change-the-age-range/
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23 February 2021Purpose
For Information / GuidanceBehaviour Conference Knowing Your Children: Are They Able to Learn?
Tuesday 30 March 2021 – Virtually Hosted via Click Meetings This conference will explore relational approaches that seek to meet the needs of all our learners, including children at risk. Keynote speakers will help you develop universal provision within your setting that will benefit key individuals and all other children through: Developing and maintaining threads Continue reading →
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9 February 2021Purpose
For Information / GuidanceLeadership Conference – Keynote speakers Melissa Caslake and Claire Thomson
Tuesday 24 February 2021 – Virtually Hosted This event will review how leaders, and those within leadership roles, have worked tirelessly during these critical times and will provide an opportunity to share and build sustainable systems for the future. We are absolutely delighted to have Melissa Caslake, newly appointed, Chief Officer for Children’s Services, Devon Continue reading →
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9 February 2021Purpose
For Information / GuidanceDfE Pupil Premium – further information published
On 17 December, the Government announced that the pupil premium rates will remain unchanged for the financial year 2021-22 and that, from 2021-22 onwards, pupil premium allocations for mainstream and special schools will be based on the October census. Pupil premium funding for the financial year starting on 1 April 2021 will therefore be based Continue reading →
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9 February 2021Purpose
For Information / GuidanceThe annual P11D Expenses and Benefits Questionnaire is now available for you to complete.
At the end of each tax year, Devon County Council has a legal requirement to submit a ‘P11D’ form to HMRC, notifying them of any expenses or benefits received by DCC employees. We need your help to identify any expenses or benefits given to your staff during financial year ending 05/04/2021. You can do this Continue reading →
Embracing Change: Turning uncertainty into adventure
Thursday 4 March 2021 – Virtually Hosted via Click Meetings – 09:00 – 13:00 Human beings tend to dislike the idea of uncertainty. It is full of the unknown and the unpredictable, which easily makes us anxious. Ironically, excitement contains all the same qualities, but just the term ‘excitement’ creates a very different expectation. In this Continue reading →
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2 February 2021Purpose
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