Monthly Communication Archives: November 2023
DiAS free online training sessions for parent carers
DiAS has three sessions available this term – each one lasts an hour, plus 30 minutes afterwards for questions and discussion. All are via Teams online. Listening to your child’s views 10 – 11.30am, Tuesday 21 November 2023 Demystifying SEND 10 – 11.30am, Tuesday 28 November 2023 Education Health and Care (EHC) plan reviews 1pm Continue reading →
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7 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceNJC 2023-24 pay award agreed
We are pleased to announce that the Local Government Services National Joint Council (NJC) 2023-24 pay award has been agreed. The NJC award and implementation details are outlined below: An increase of £1,925 on NJC pay points 2-43 inclusive An increase of 3.88 per cent on pay point 44 Increases will be implemented (pro rata Continue reading →
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2 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceProcess for reporting temporary school closures
This last week has seen strong winds and floods, and some Devon schools have already had to either fully or partially close due to adverse weather conditions. We thought it may be useful to remind schools of the process for reporting any temporary closures. Find further information on contingency planning and reporting school closures here.
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2 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceEXPIRED Consultation: Holsworthy Community College – proposal to establish a Resource Base
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is consulting on a proposal to establish a Resource Base at Holsworthy Community College for up to 10 learners with communication and interaction 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 needs Continue reading →
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1 November 2023Purpose
For Information / GuidanceFull funded maths intervention programmes for Devon Ukrainian children
Aim The aim of this intervention is to support Ukrainian children to understand key maths terminology and practice numerical skills to improve their academic outcomes. How the intervention will work EMTAS’s own advisory teacher, who is also a maths specialist will deliver learning via TEAMS. A Ukraine support teacher will be available to interpret and Continue reading →
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