School Types: All Academy Schools - Academy Primary Schools
Week of: 1 September 2025 - 7 September 2025
Update for Free School Meals and ‘opt-out auto award’
An update on the Free School Meals opt our award project, to ensure more children get the free school meals (FSMs) they are entitled to, and that schools benefit from the full pupil premium funding available.
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5 September 2025Purpose
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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Publish date
2 September 2025Purpose
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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2 September 2025Purpose
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