Primary NQT 2019/20 training - Reply by: 24 September 2019
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Reminder: South West STEM Conference
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Purposes: For Information / Guidance

Week of: 23 September 2019 - 29 September 2019

Protect your school’s reputation – Data protection and cyber security

Thursday 12 March 2020 – Sandy Park, Exeter – 09:00 – 12:30 Not everyone is comfortable in assessing whether a breach needs to be reported and with the risk of a fine, who can blame them? This seminar will include some top tips, take away guides and a personal data breach scenario to work through. […]

Interests

Admissions / Pupil Data / Public Notices Meeting/Other event

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Dr Sue Roffey and Sue Cowley host this years Babcock behaviour conference

Thursday 21 November 2019 – Sandy Park, Exeter – 09:00 – 15:45 Being good isn’t just about right and wrong, following the rules or doing what we are told. It is about the whole person, their sense of self, feeling safe, intrinsic motivation, positive relationships and more. This conference will explore the link between wellbeing […]

Interests

Behaviour Support Conference Education Psychology

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

A seminar to support children who have experienced a loss or berevement

Thursday 10 October 2019 – Sandy Park, Exeter – 09:00 – 12:45 “Sorry for your loss” is a comment we often hear, and sometimes use ourselves, when we are in a situation where someone has experienced a loss or bereavement. Usually well intentioned and mostly kind – we are usually left feeling awkward and wishing […]

Interests

Education Psychology Meeting/Other event

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Autism and Girls Workshop (North Devon)

This is a half day course and will cover the following topics: Why has there traditionally been such a pronounced (1:4) gender difference in diagnosis rates? Key areas of difference in relation to girls with autism Pre-diagnosis indicators Key strategies in relation to both universal and targeted approach Working with parents Useful resources The workshop […]

Interests

Babcock Courses Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Autism and girls workshop

This is a half day course and will cover the following topics: Why has there traditionally been such a pronounced (1:4) gender difference in diagnosis rates? Key areas of difference in relation to girls with autism Pre-diagnosis indicators Key strategies in relation to both universal and targeted approach Working with parents Useful resources The workshop […]

Interests

Babcock Courses Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Bradford Primary and Bridgerule C of E Primary Academy Schools

Following consultation, proposals to lower the age ranges of Bradford Primary School and Bridgerule C of E Primary Academy Schools (part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust) have both been approved. Both schools lowered their age range from 4-11 to 2-11 years of age from 4 September 2019. Background details on the Bradford Primary School […]

Interests

Admissions / Pupil Data / Public Notices Early Years and Nursery School Organisation and Capital

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools

Holbeton Primary School – proposal to lower age range

Following consultation, a proposal to lower the age range of Holbeton Primary School from 4-11 years to 2-11 years from September 2019 has been approved. Background details are available via: https://www.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/consultations/holbeton-primary-school-consultation-on-change-of-age-range/

Interests

Admissions / Pupil Data / Public Notices Early Years and Nursery School Organisation and Capital

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools

NQT Training

The training will consist of 6 afternoon sessions: Session 1: NQT expectations & entitlements Session 2: Progressing learning through effective marking feedback & planning and differentiation for all groups of children Session 3: Working with parents and carers to embed learning; working effectively with colleagues and support staff Session 4: Understanding and using assessment and […]

Interests

Babcock Courses Primary KS1 / 2 Secondary KS3 / 4

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, LA Primary School, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools

DASH Update: Autumn Term – 19 September 2019 – Issue 1

View the latest newsletter from Devon Association of Secondary Headteachers (DASH). Subscribe or update your subscription preference

Interests

School Leadership

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Secondary Schools

DAPH Update: Autumn Term – 16 September 2019 – Issue 1

View the latest newsletter from Devon Association of Primary Headteachers (DAPH). Subscribe or update your subscription preference

Interests

School Leadership

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School

Teachers pay award and model pay policy – update

Please view the link below for the communication from HR ONE, providing an update on the Teachers Pay award for 2019 and the updated Model Pay Policy. Please see in particular the important information regarding the implementation of the pay award and action for schools by 25 October 2019.

Interests

HR / Payroll / Pensions School Finance

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy Secondary Schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Primary NQT 2019/20 training

The training will consist of 6 afternoon sessions: Session 1: NQT expectations and entitlements Session 2: Progressing learning through effective marking feedback & planning and differentiation for all groups of children Session 3: Working with parents and carers to embed learning; working effectively with colleagues and support staff Session 4: Understanding and using assessment and […]

Interests

Babcock Courses Primary KS1 / 2 School Improvement

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, LA Primary School

Attachment based mentoring for designated teachers, SENCos and senior leaders

This 1 day course provides a comprehensive overview of the key components of the attachment based mentoring approach attachment and relationships (being a significant adult) – The theories which underpin our understanding of effective relationships and their role in development, learning and well-being as well as developing the skills and practical strategies that we need […]

Interests

Babcock Courses Behaviour Support

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

Attachment Based Mentoring

It is widely recognised that vulnerable children struggle to access learning and experience success at school. With interventions purely designed to move them on with learning, they often have difficulty engaging and making progress. Perhaps something else is needed? Attachment based mentoring is a relational, child centred and holistic approach to supporting our most vulnerable […]

Interests

Babcock Courses Behaviour Support Children In Care

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

Academy Primary Schools, Academy PRUs, Academy Secondary Schools, Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure Unit

School Census Bulletin 2 – Autumn 2019

As you will be aware, the statutory School Census for the Autumn Term will take place on Thursday 3 October. As per our previous communication we strongly advise that schools prepare for the School Census by ensuring that pupil databases are up to date and that the relevant systems/accesses are in place. We also recommend […]

Interests

Admissions / Pupil Data / Public Notices School Organisation and Capital Statutory Requirement - All

Publish date

23 September 2019

Purpose

For Information / Guidance

School Type(s)

LA Primary School, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools

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