Monthly Communication Archives: April 2025
Devon Education Services bulletin for schools and academies
Our April bulletin of training, CPD and current news is out now! Don’t forget to subscribe to receive future issues.
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25 April 2025Purpose
Devon Music Education conference 2025
Friday 23 May | Buckfast abbey conference centre Join us for the Devon Music Education Conference 2025 at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre. Expect stimulating discussion and interactive workshops aimed at early years, primary, secondary and instrumental music teachers. Keynote speakers James Risdon – discussing inclusion and accessibility in music-making Workshop sessions Future Musicians – A school band Continue reading →
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25 April 2025Purpose
Safeguarding Conference: Safe paths for every child
Thursday 26 June | Sandy Park, Exeter Join us for a day of networking, sharing of resources and an opportunity to reflect on how best to safeguard our children and young people both today and in the future. Keynote speakers will provide you with expert information and empower you to continue to develop practice across Continue reading →
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25 April 2025Purpose
Consultation: Orchard Vale Community School
The Harbour Schools Partnership is consulting on a proposal to change the age range of Orchard Vale Community School in Barnstaple from 3-11 to 0-11 years of age from September 2025. Orchard Vale Community School has a Nursery Class for children aged 3-4 years of age. The children in the Nursery Class are on the Continue reading →
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22 April 2025Purpose
School Census: Summer 2025 – from Sims to Bromcom
DfE School Census Date: Thursday 15 May 2025 | Return Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025 We are aware that you may have migrated over from Sims to Bromcom and so you might benefit from some extra help and resources in terms of producing your upcoming summer census.
Publish date
22 April 2025Purpose
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Practical strategies workshops to support learners with C and I needs
An opportunity for Primary school learner support staff to join us for a series of practical strategies workshops designed to support learners with communication and interaction (C and I) needs. Starting on 8 May with a series of six 1 hour sessions. Workshop sessions: Using visuals Using scaling to support self-regulation Supporting independence and organisation Continue reading →
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22 April 2025Purpose
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Butterfly Conservation Wild Spaces Devon Schools Awards
The Devon branch of Butterfly conservation are excited to announce a new recognition and awards scheme to encourage the creation of butterfly friendly habitats and raise awareness of butterfly conservation. Loads of resources to help can be found at: https://butterfly-conservation.org/discover-and-learn Register your Wild Space here: Let’s Create Wild Spaces – Wild Spaces
Publish date
22 April 2025Purpose
EXPIRED New Neonatal Care Leave Policy
We are pleased to announce a new Neonatal Care Leave Policy for DCC employees in relation to the new Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Regulations. With effect from 6 April 2025, parents and adopters will be entitled to additional leave if they care for a newborn baby who requires immediate medical care within the first Continue reading →
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22 April 2025Purpose
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EHCP review training for schools
Confidently hold a EHCP review in your school by attending our training for Head and Executive Head teachers, SENCos, and other school leaders.. It will cover how to carry out the statutory processes associated with EHCP reviews well; before, during and after a review. This training is fully funded for Devon schools and settings. Book Continue reading →
Publish date
22 April 2025Purpose
Independent living and housing options support session for young people
The next in our series of free online support sessions for young people aged 13+ with SEND is scheduled to take place over the Easter holidays. When? Tuesday 15 April: 1:00 – 2:00pm. What does it cover? The different independent living and housing options available, and how to navigate the process of finding suitable accommodation Continue reading →
Publish date
1 April 2025Purpose
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