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Week of: 1 September 2025 - 7 September 2025
Preparing for Adulthood: Good Mental Health and Resilience
We’re hosting the final session in our 2025 Preparing for Adulthood series – this session is all about mental health and resilience. Learn strategies for maintaining good mental health and building resilience, ensuring young people are equipped to handle the challenges and changes that come with transitioning to adulthood. Date: Tuesday 16 September Time: 1:00–2:00pm Continue reading →
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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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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
NJC Pay Award 25/26 Agreed
The NJC 2025/26 pay award was agreed in July. Details: Increase of 3.2% on NJC pay points 2-44 inclusive. Increases will be implemented (pro rata for part-time staff) and backdated to April 2025, staff should have received this in their August 2025 pay. Full details of the award are available in the LGA’s Local government Continue reading →
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2 September 2025Purpose
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