Monthly Communication Archives: January 2025
Wraparound childcare funding extended to Spring 2026 – apply now
The DfE have awarded the extension of the wraparound Childcare funding to March 2026. This means any school or private provider who opens a new childcare provision before March 2026, could receive at least one year’s funding. Find out more by attending one of our free briefing sessions which are open to schools, private or Continue reading →
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10 January 2025Purpose
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Simpler Recycling for Schools
New regulations require your school to separate recyclable materials and food waste from your general waste. From the 31st March 2025, schools, along with businesses, hospitals and other non-household premises will be required to separate dry recyclable waste such as paper, card, glass, metals and plastic, from food waste and black bin waste. Many schools already have Continue reading →
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10 January 2025Purpose
Approved: Brixington Primary Academy – proposal to change age range
The Department for Education (DfE) South West Region’s Group has, following consultation, approved the proposal for Brixington Primary Academy to change its age range from 3-11 to 2-11 years of age. It is planned that this change will now take effect following the February Half Term 2025 Background information is available here: Brixington Primary Academy: Continue reading →
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8 January 2025Purpose
School Census Bulletin – Spring 2025
DfE School Census Date: Thursday 16 January 2025 | Return date: Tuesday 21 January 2025 As you may be aware, the statutory School Census for the Spring Term takes place on Thursday 16 January. We strongly recommend that schools begin to prepare for the School Census by ensuring that, so far as possible, pupil databases are Continue reading →
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8 January 2025Purpose
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EXPIRED Devon term dates consultation – 2026/27 and 2027/28
Local authorities have a duty to determine the school term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools, and for consistency, recommend these dates for adoption by governors of foundation, foundation trust, voluntary aided, academies and free schools. The school year in Devon is split into three terms – autumn, spring, and summer. We’ve attempted to Continue reading →
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7 January 2025Purpose
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