Monthly Communication Archives: September 2024
Opening up the new RE syllabus for primary and secondary schools
The RE syllabus was launched in June 2024 for Devon, Torbay and Plymouth schools. Updates include: adapting to a new Religion and Worldviews approach integrating Ofsted’s 3 forms of knowledge systematic coverage of non-religious worldviews additional alternative primary units on anti-racism, caring for the earth and multi-disciplinary RE, using more local examples detail on assessment Continue reading →
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26 September 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceBoard-level volunteering – supporting schools with your expertise
DCC is working with education charity Governors for Schools to help fill some of the school governor and trustee vacancies across Devon. Schools need the support of a talented and committed board to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive, and we’re encouraging our fabulous residents/ colleagues to get involved. School governors volunteer Continue reading →
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26 September 2024Purpose
To CascadeConsultation: Honiton Community College – proposal to close Sixth Form
Trustees of the Ted Wragg Trust are consulting on a proposal to change the age range of Honiton Community College from 11-18 to 11-16 through the phased closure of the Sixth Form. The proposal being consulted upon is as follows: Students currently in Year 13 will remain at Honiton Community College’s Sixth Form to complete Continue reading →
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26 September 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceHealing classrooms free CPD
The Healing Classrooms programme aims to support schools and educators develop inclusive and nurturing learning spaces, where refugee and asylum-seeking students can gain the necessary academic, social, and emotional skills to develop their full potential. They offer free training sessions and resources to educators and schools supporting refugee and asylum-seeking students in the UK. The Continue reading →
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24 September 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceReligious education newsletter – September 2024
Take a look at the latest RE newsletter from Ed Pawson (Adviser to Devon and Torbay SACREs).
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20 September 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceEXPIRED Consultation: Brixington Primary Academy proposal to change the age range
The First Federation Trust is consulting on a proposal to take 2-year-olds at Brixington Primary Academy. This would mean changing the age range of Brixington Primary Academy from 3-11 to 2-11 years of age, with effect from 6th January 2025. For further information, please see: Brixington Primary Academy: consultation on proposal to change the age Continue reading →
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20 September 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceSEND Local Offer website – can you help promote our user survey?
Background A review of the SEND Local Offer website is currently underway. A lot of work has been going on in the background over the last few months, including input from various teams across children’s services, health, DiAS and the PCFD; targeted user research, and parent carer surveys. Although some of this background work is Continue reading →
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17 September 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceChildcare Expansion Capital Funding
The Childcare Expansion Capital Grant is open for applications! We are happy to share with you the application form, terms and conditions, information and guidance and scoring matrix for the Childcare Expansion Capital Grant. If you believe there is a need for: More childcare places for babies from 9 months of age More childcare places Continue reading →
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17 September 2024Purpose
For Information / GuidanceSchool Census – Autumn 2024 – Bulletin 1
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. We strongly recommend that schools begin to prepare for the School Census by ensuring that, so far as possible, pupil databases Continue reading →
Devon Education Services bulletin for schools and academies
In case you missed this month’s bulletin 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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13 September 2024Purpose
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