School Types: All Academy Schools - Academy PRUs
Week of: 7 September 2026 - 13 September 2026
Devon Education Services conference programme 2026/2027 academic year
Our events enable you to hear from leading educational experts and commentators. We support schools and settings in their drive to raise standards, improve school performance and ensure better outcomes for children and young people. Autumn term 2026 Devon Maintained Schools conference | Tuesday 15 Sept | Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton Early Years Foundation Stage conference | Continue reading →
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8 September 2026Purpose
New Admissions Team Structure
A final update from the School Admissions Team, confirming our new service structure and key contact details. This update also provides an important reminder of schools’ statutory responsibilities within the admissions process, including the need for lawful, compliant, and timely decision-making. School Admissions Service Update and Admissions Compliance
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8 September 2026Purpose
Job Evaluation and Model Job Descriptions
The job evaluation policy and flowcharts (1 September 2026) have replaced the new and changed jobs policy. We have also taken the opportunity to update the guidance on writing job descriptions and have replace the documents with job descriptions in for Early Years, Business Managers and TAs with individual model job descriptions and a summary Continue reading →
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8 September 2026Purpose
Local Government Services National Joint Council (NJC) 2026/27 pay award agreed
Pay Award Details – effective from 1 April 2026: An increase of 3.3% on NJC pay points 3 – 43 inclusive (and including locally agreed SCP44) An increase of 3.3% on all allowances covered under NJC Terms and Conditions The NJC pay grades table (salary and scales) now reflect new pay rates. Maintained Schools who purchase Continue reading →
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8 September 2026Purpose
Exmouth Community College
Following consultation and a significant change application, the DfE’s South West Region’s Group has approved the following proposal: Exmouth Community College: adding a SEN Unit The proposal by Ted Wragg Trust to establish a Specialist Base at Exmouth Community College with up to 20 places has been approved. The base will initially open in September Continue reading →
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8 September 2026Purpose
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