Monthly Communication Archives: September 2025
Preparing for Adulthood: Good Mental Health and Resilience
We’re hosting the final session in our 2025 Preparing for Adulthood series – this session is all about mental health and resilience. Learn strategies for maintaining good mental health and building resilience, ensuring young people are equipped to handle the challenges and changes that come with transitioning to adulthood. Date: Tuesday 16 September Time: 1:00–2:00pm Continue reading →
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We need your feedback! Complete our OAIP survey
In July 2024 we launched the Ordinarily Available Inclusive Education Framework, as part of our drive to improve the provision available to all children and young people in Devon’s schools. Now that we’re one year on we really want to review the impact the framework has had. To do this we need your input. Please Continue reading →
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2 September 2025Purpose
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Secondary school admissions process for September 2026
Information from the school admissions team on the admissions process for September 2026. I am writing to inform you that the admissions portal is now open for families with children in Year 6 to submit their applications for secondary school places. As you may be aware, we no longer send direct postal notifications to families. Continue reading →
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2 September 2025Purpose
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Updated model policies- Teacher’s Pay Policy and Teacher’s Appraisal Policy
Following the statutory waiting period for the STPCD we have now removed the ‘draft’ watermark from the 2025 model pay policy document which was previously published in July as draft in the HR ONE Policy Library (under pay and grading). Alongside this we have now updated the teacher’s appraisal policy to reflect the removal of Continue reading →
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Moving and handling of children and young people with physical difficulties
Essential training for safer support in schools Devon Education Services is offering two vital training opportunities for school staff supporting children with physical difficulties. The Initial Moving and Handling course is ideal for those new to this area, providing a comprehensive introduction to safe handling practices, legal responsibilities, and essential documentation such as risk assessments and handling Continue reading →
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2 September 2025Purpose
National PSHE CPD Programme returns
📢 The National PSHE CPD Programme (Online) is back this autumn! Join expert tutor Becky Peckham for a 6-session course designed to boost your confidence and skills in PSHE and RSHE delivery. 🗓️ 15 Oct 2025 – 25 Mar 2026 💻 Online | 💷 £450 + VAT 🎓 12 hours of tutor-led learning Topics include curriculum planning, Continue reading →
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NJC Pay Award 25/26 Agreed
The NJC 2025/26 pay award was agreed in July. Details: Increase of 3.2% on NJC pay points 2-44 inclusive. Increases will be implemented (pro rata for part-time staff) and backdated to April 2025, staff should have received this in their August 2025 pay. Full details of the award are available in the LGA’s Local government Continue reading →
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