Monthly Communication Archives: April 2026
Consultation: South Molton United C of E Primary School
The Harbour Schools Partnership is consulting on a proposal to change the age range of South Molton United C of E Primary School from 4-11 to 2-11 years, from September 2026. The Government is committed to creating or expanding school-based nurseries across England in line with the increase in early education and childcare entitlements. For Continue reading →
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21 April 2026Purpose
NJC School Support Staff Pay Update 2026/7
On the 24 March the National Employers responded to the Trade Unions NJC claim for 2026/7 for local government services (‘Green Book’) employees with the following full and final offer: With effect from 1 April 2026, an increase of 3.3 per cent for NJC pay points 3 – 43 With effect from 1 April 2026, an increase of 3.3 per cent on all allowances Continue reading →
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21 April 2026Purpose
Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
With effect from 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay will be payable from the first day of sickness absence and the lower earnings limit threshold will also be removed. This change will apply to workers who are entitled to SSP only. The Workers – Statement of Particulars has been updated to reflect this change.
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21 April 2026Purpose
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Healthy Start Scheme
Information for distribution to families in receipt of Free School Meals, advising of the Healthy Start scheme. Please feel free to share this information or letter with your Free School Meal families.
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21 April 2026Purpose
Update to Model Pay Policy
We have noticed that the Headteacher Pay Ranges Option 1 Table on Page 20 of the Model Pay Policy 2025 included some errors. This table has now been updated. No other contents or tables within the document have required updating.
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21 April 2026Purpose