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Week of: 31 October 2022 - 6 November 2022
NPQs – register your interest before 12 Jan 2023
Register now with the Ambition Institute for February 2023 start. There are 4 specialist NPQs which take 12 months to complete: National Professional Qualification for Leading Literacy (NPQLL) (new for November 2022) Become an expert in literacy and leadership and enable young people to benefit from the curriculum to improve their chances of success NPQ for Leading Continue reading →
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3 November 2022Purpose
Briefings for school EYFS leaders, practitioners and teaching assistants.
EYFS briefing for leaders and practitioners Places still available on 8, 9 and 10 November: EYFS Briefings for schools only (online) | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk) EYFS briefing for teaching assistants Places still available on 22 November: EYFS TA briefing for schools only (online) | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)
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3 November 2022Purpose
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EXPIRED Consultation: Axminster Community Primary Academy Proposal to Expand
Axminster Community Primary Academy, at the request of Devon County Council, is consulting on a proposal to increase capacity from 240 to 315 places from September 2023 to ensure there are sufficient school places to support local need. The Published Admission Number (PAN) would increase from 30 to 45, if this proposal is approved. It Continue reading →
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3 November 2022Purpose
Moving and handling training | ICT SEND network meetings
Moving and Handling of Children with Physical Difficulties – Initial (theory and practical) – 24 Nov 2022 Moving and Handling of Children with Physical Difficulties – Introduction/theory) – 24 Nov 2022 Using iPads with CYP with SEND – network meeting – 25 Jan 2023 or 3 May 2023
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1 November 2022Purpose
Communication and interaction team – SLCN training
Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) Good practice for SLCN in primary settings (4 modules) online starts in person 24 Jan 2023 *NEW* Understanding the Blank Language Scheme – 17 Jan 2023 Narrative skills – 28 Feb 2023 *NEW* Colourful semantics workshop – 22 Mar 2023 *NEW* Supporting the transition of pupils with SLCN into the reception classroom – 16 May or 13 Jun 2023 (online) *NEW* Planning transition Continue reading →
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1 November 2022Purpose
Communication and interaction team – autism training
Autism Autism and girls – 9 Feb 2023 (in person) Approaches to PDA and high level demand avoidance – 24 Nov 2022 or 16 Mar 2023 (in person) Lego based therapy – 7 Feb 2023 (in person) *NEW* Sensory processing and autism – 22 Nov 2022 or 2 Feb 2023 (in person) Supporting CYP with autism using social narrative resources and strategies – 22 Nov 2022 or 22 Feb Continue reading →
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1 November 2022Purpose
Autism Education Trust training (all sessions delivered online)
Governors – making sense of autism and leading good autism practice – 22 Nov 2022 Schools – making sense of autism – 17 Nov 2022, 26 Jan 2023 or 28 Feb 2023 Schools – good autism practice (4 modules) – starts 1 Nov 2022 or 10 Jan 2023 Multi-agency and post-16 – good autism practice (4 modules) – starts 11 Jan 2023 Multi-agency and Continue reading →
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1 November 2022Purpose
Early Years courses
Art in the EYFS – beyond paint and playdough – 6 Feb 2023 Early Years SENDCo Forums Commissioned in locality areas for networking (online) – various dates in Oct 2022 Closing the communication and language gap – putting the educational programme into practice – 25 Jan 2023 Early Years – How to support children’s learning in the continuous provision – 10 Nov Continue reading →
EXPIRED Fully funded 2023 Outward Bound Courses!
Application Deadline – 24 January 2023 Please note – any late applications will not be considered. The Sir Francis Chichester Trust is once again offering FREE places on Outward Bound Courses to young people aged 16-22 who live in Devon. If you know of an individual who might benefit from this course please encourage and help them Continue reading →
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1 November 2022Purpose
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Statutory assessment core training packages 2022-23
The moderation and monitoring cycle in 2022 revealed that many teachers have not accessed recent training in statutory assessment processes. To ensure that all Y2 and Y6 teachers have access to a comprehensive offer for 2022/23, we have outlined a range of highly cost-effective training options below. We would urge all Y2 and Y6 teachers Continue reading →
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1 November 2022Purpose
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School Workforce Census – Bulletin 2 – Known Issues
School Workforce Census is on Thursday 3rd November. Please read this bulletin for the known issues and any extra information.
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1 November 2022Purpose
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School Workforce Census – November 2022
School Workforce Census is on 3rd November Please see the information in this bulletin.
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1 November 2022Purpose
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