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Monthly Communication Archives: July 2024

NJC and JNC Chief Officer pay update

The three NJC trade unions concluded their ballots and we shared outcomes of these in an earlier update. Unison and Unite have since announced that they will be balloting members for industrial action over NJC pay 2024/5. Unison’s ballot will run from 4 September 2024 to 16 October 2024 Unite’s ballot will run from 27 August Continue reading →

School Leadership and Effectiveness Team

The school leadership and effectiveness team is a highly skilled group of advisors with first-hand experience of school leadership. We understand the wide range of conflicting priorities that school leaders face and we pride ourselves on being able to offer you a bespoke and nuanced service which allows you to tailor our offer to meet Continue reading →

Pay negotiations update 2024/5

NJC (National Joint Council) Pay Previously we advised that the Trade Union side were balloting their members over the NJC pay offer 2024/5, we can now confirm the results of those ballots. Unison’s ballot concluded on 29 June and its members voted to reject. GMB’s ballot concluded on 5 July and its members voted to Continue reading →

School Organisation Notifications: Topsham School and St Giles on the Heath Primary School

Following consultation and completion of the statutory processes, the following proposals have been approved: the proposal to change the age range of St Giles on the Heath Primary School from 4-11 to 2-11 with effect from September 2024 has been approved by Devon County Council. the proposal to change the age range of Topsham School Continue reading →

EXPIRED Supporting School Attendance: Understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and what to do about it

This whole day training programme will provide schools with support to develop their Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision around school attendance, with a focus on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Drawing on research and current good practice, the training will provide an awareness of the early indicators and risk factors associated with EBSA and how schools Continue reading →

EXPIRED Book now for a fun packed adventure with the Dartmoor Centres

The Local School’s Young Years one-night programme, this mini programme is designed for year 3’s to have fun and experience Dartmoor. It includes one night away, which will help children get used to school residentials before embarking on them in future years. Day 1: Night walk around the local area to see the unique landscape Continue reading →

Devon Education Services bulletin for schools and academies

In case you missed this month’s bulleting of training, CPD and current news, you can view a copy here. Don’t forget to subscribe to receive future issues.


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