Monthly Communication Archives: May 2026
EXPIRED Consultation: Proposal to establish a Specialist Base (Special Educational Needs (SEN) Hub) at Exmouth Community College
The Ted Wragg Trust is proposing to establish a Specialist Base at Exmouth Community College. It is proposed that the base will initially open in September 2026 with a small number of students, with the number increasing over the next 18 months up to a maximum capacity of 20 places as part of a phased Continue reading →
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21 May 2026Purpose
Are you ready for the 2026 RSHE guidance changes?
RSHE update 2026 – essential for senior leaders and governors The updated Government Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance comes into effect from 1 September 2026 – are you prepared? Join our 90-minute online webinar to gain clarity on the changes and your role in ensuring high-quality provision within your school. What the session Continue reading →
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21 May 2026Purpose
Known Issues Bulletin – Summer School Census
School Census Bulletin 2 – Known issues and update: Summer 2026 DfE School Census date: Thursday 21 May | Return date: Friday 22 May 2026
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21 May 2026Purpose
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EYFS Profile Assessment workshops for reception teachers
Reception teachers are invited to attend DfE-funded EYFS Profile Assessment workshops designed to support accurate EYFSP judgements and strengthen consistency across schools. Led by experienced EYFSP Partners, these sessions provide opportunities for professional dialogue, helping to build confidence in using the ‘best-fit’ model and deepen understanding of the Early Learning Goals. In person workshops will Continue reading →
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21 May 2026Purpose
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EXPIRED Parents Childcare Survey Summer 2026
Every year we send out a Parent’s Childcare Survey to parents living in Devon to find out information about their use of childcare. Here is this year’s Parents Childcare Survey, please complete it yourself if you are a parent of a child or young person. We’d also appreciate if you can share it with the families Continue reading →
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15 May 2026Purpose
School Census – Bulletin 1
As you may be aware, the statutory School Census for the Summer Term takes place on Thursday 21 May. We strongly recommend that schools begin to prepare for the School Census by ensuring that, so far as possible, pupil databases are up-to-date and the relevant systems and accesses are in place. Note: new deadline 22 Continue reading →
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15 May 2026Purpose
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Model Career Break Scheme Policy
In line with local terms and conditions, we have now published the following in the HR policy library: Model Career Break Scheme Policy Model Career Break Manager Guidance Model Career Break Employee Guidance Template Career Break Agreement Template Career Break Work Update Record This policy and guidance actively supports a commitment to fostering employee wellbeing Continue reading →
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7 May 2026Purpose
EXPIRED Devon SEND conference – Inclusion in action
Celebrating practice and inspiring change Thursday 11th June 2026 | Sandy Park, Exeter The 2026 annual SEND conference returns to Sandy Park with renewed energy and a clear focus: improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Devon. This year’s conference will spotlight the collaborative work currently underway Continue reading →
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1 May 2026Purpose
Devon Attendance conference
Thursday 18th June 2026 | Sandy Park, Exeter Never has it been more important for schools, local authorities and partners to work together to promote strong attendance and reduce absence for children and young people. The Devon Attendance Conference 2026 brings professionals together to deepen understanding of attendance as a safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing priority, Continue reading →
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1 May 2026Purpose
Education Safeguarding conference: Safeguarding in focus
Monday 29th June | Sandy Park, Exeter Join us for the annual Safeguarding Conference — a vital day of learning, connection and reflection focused on how we can best safeguard children and young people, now and into the future. For 2026, we are pleased to reintroduce workshops into the programme, enabling deeper exploration of key topics and Continue reading →
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1 May 2026Purpose
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