Monthly Communication Archives: October 2023
Workforce Census – Bulletin 2 – Known Issues
Date:30 October 2023 School Workforce Census Latest Information School Workforce Census is on Thursday 2 November. Please ensure you have read all the information in both Bulletin 1 and 2 before running your census return on Thursday.
EXPIRED Consultation: Brixington Academy Primary – proposal to establish a resource base
First Federation Trust is consulting on a proposal to establish a resource base at Brixington Primary Academy for up to 10 learners with social, emotional and mental health needs from September 2024. Increasing resource base provision is part of a county-wide strategy by Devon County Council in response to the demand for increased special educational Continue reading →
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31 October 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceEXPIRED Laser Energy contract (gas and electricity)
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/electricity supplies from 1st October 2024. As the model used to procure the energy is the Purchase in Advance model (PIA) Laser is seeking confirmation of the contract renewal Continue reading →
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20 October 2023Purpose
For ActionEXPIRED New speech, language and communications training offers for teachers launched in Devon
There are new courses about speech, language and communications needs available to teachers across Devon schools this term. These courses aim to increase your understanding and awareness of speech, language and communications needs (SLCN) and their impact on learning for primary and secondary age children. Fully-funded SLT for Schools online course from Marjon University Free Continue reading →
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17 October 2023Purpose
To CascadeSchool Workforce Census – Bulletin 1
DfE School Workforce Census: Thu 2 Nov 2023 Return by: Fri 10 Nov 2023 The statutory School Workforce Census takes place on Thursday 2 November 2023. We strongly advise schools to do a dry run prior to this date to identify queries with your data. Devon Guidance notes for LA Schools using SIMS.net are available Continue reading →
The Dartmoor Centres – school residentials – April, May and July availability
There’s still time to plan and book your spring or summer school residentials. The Dartmoor Centres still have some availability in April, May and July. Give them a call today to secure places for your school residential: 01364 631500 fully catered or self catered centres that sleep up to 40 or 50 set in enclosed Continue reading →
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16 October 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceSpark a conversation around young people’s mental health
Spark UK is a mental health organisation run by young people for young people. In this half day focused workshop run by the Spark UK team, attendees will be able to listen to young people directly talking about their experiences of mental health, navigating education through the pandemic and the social pressures felt by all Continue reading →
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16 October 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceAttachment Based Mentoring Programme (3 day programme)
We’ve added an extra cohort to our hugely popular Attachment Based Mentoring Programme Attachment based mentoring is a relational, child centred and holistic approach to supporting our most vulnerable children. Drawing on theories and research from the fields of attachment, coaching and resilience, it is a comprehensive practical guide as to what to do and Continue reading →
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10 October 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceEXPIRED ADHD medication shortage
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a National Patient Safety Alert on supply disruptions affecting various strengths of the following medications for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Methylphenidate* Lisdexamfetamine Guanfacine A full list of products affected is available at CAS-ViewAlert The supply disruption is caused by a combination of Continue reading →
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10 October 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceStatutory assessment training for Y2 and Y6 teachers
KS2 statutory assessment training for Y6 A one-day course for any Y6 teachers who are undertaking end of key stage 2 statutory assessment in 2024. This course has online and in-person options. Making good use of optional assessments at Y2 This one day event is designed to support Y2 teachers with end of key stage reading, Continue reading →
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