School Types: All LA Schools - LA Secondary Schools
Week of: 20 May 2019 - 26 May 2019
Protecting your child from mumps and measles
Please view link below for message from Public Health England about protecting your child from mumps and measles.
Publish date
24 May 2019Purpose
To CascadeSchool Type(s)
Free schools, LA Primary School, LA PRU, LA Secondary Schools, LA Special Schools, Secure UnitAccelerated Reader – Information Day
Accelerated Reading – Information Day Thursday 11 July 2019, 10.00am – 14.30pm -Free to all schools – lunch included Babcock School Library Service will be holding an AR information day at our centre in Willand. Margaret Allen will be joining us from Renaissance Learning A special offer to purchase books direct from our shelves and receive […]
Publish date
24 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceSchools encouraged to be tick aware
Public Health England is encouraging schools, children and families to be tick aware this summer – ‘Tricky Ticks’ lesson plans are available that can be delivered in schools. These lesson plans have been developed with teachers for key stage 1 and 2 pupils and online teaching resources can be found on the TES website. PHE […]
Publish date
22 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceDASH Update: Summer Term – 17 May 2019 – Issue 2
View the latest newsletter from Devon Association of Secondary Headteachers (DASH). Subscribe, or update your subscription here.
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School LeadershipPublish date
21 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceBehaviour, Inclusion and Safeguarding Network Meeting
The Behaviour, Inclusion and Safeguarding Network “does exactly what it says on the tin”! Most of those attending have a lead role or are key practitioners in one or more of these areas in Devon secondary schools. We also have colleagues from specialist settings and from other Counties join us. One of the Inclusion Officers […]
Publish date
21 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceCurriculum as a Social Justice Seminar: Closing the Attainment Gap
Tuesday 9 July 2019 – Mercure Southgate Hotel, Exeter – 09:15 – 12:45 With an increasing focus by OFSTED on the curriculum as a vehicle for minimising inequalities, schools will be particularly aware of the renewed incentive for ensuring their intent for curriculum design is clear and obvious. This masterclass will assist schools in highlighting […]
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School ImprovementPublish date
20 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceOnly two weeks until the Babcock SEND Conference 2019
Thursday 6 June 2019 – Sandy Park, Exeter – 09:15 – 16:00 The 2019 SEND Conference will provide an invaluable opportunity for SENCOs and Leaders, across all phases, to update their SEN knowledge and improve the provision within their setting. Through high-quality keynote speakers, the day will inspire delegates with a national SEND update and […]
Publish date
20 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceEducational Psychology conference 2019
Thursday 4 July – Sandy Park, Exeter, 09:30 – 16:00 This year’s Educational Psychology conference will provide an invaluable insight into the psychological wellbeing of children, young people and staff within schools. Professor Tamsin Ford from the University of Exeter will be sharing her research into the effectiveness of services and interventions to support the […]
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Education PsychologyPublish date
20 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceCelebrate cycling at your school during Bike Week!
Bike Week (8-16 June) aims to get people back in the saddle and enjoying the benefits of cycling for everyday journeys, fitness and fun – and all school staff are invited! Devon County Council have commissioned Love to Ride Devon, who are supporting Bike Week with a month-long cycle challenge in June. There are amazing […]
Publish date
20 May 2019Purpose
For ActionHow to Get Your New RE Syllabus?
How to get your new RE syllabus? Hard copy Each school will receive a hard copy. Come to a launch event on 3, 4, 5 June and collect it in person (flyer can be accessed via the link below) Delegate another school to collect your syllabus from a launch event. Schools in a MAT or […]
Publish date
20 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceNot long until the Safeguarding Conference: This is Us
Thursday 27 June 2019 – Sandy Park, Exeter – 09:30 – 15:45 The 2019 conference focusses on emerging themes for Devon schools. Workshops: Primary Health and Relationships Education 2020 County Lines Sex and Relationships Education and LGBT+ Gender Identity More information about the conference available here . Hear Jasvinder Sanghera CBE, a survivor of a […]
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20 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceThe Mix Festival 2019 – Spaces Limited
Wednesday 26 June 2019 – Dartington Hall, Totnes – 10:00 – 16:00 Live music performances from The Kaizens, Future DJs & HM Band of the Royal Marines. Whole class ensemble tuition workshops – including brass, strings, steel pans, samba and taiko drumming. Vocal workshops with the Royal Opera House and Friday afternoons. Secondary zone – […]
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20 May 2019Purpose
For Information / GuidanceSchool Organisation: Brayford, Umberleigh and High Bickington Academy Schools
The Regional Schools Commissioner for the South West has recently approved the following changes: Umberleigh Academy has changed its age range from 3-11 to 2-11 years of age. This has been implemented with immediate effect Brayford Academy has changed its age range from 3-11 to 2-11 years of age. This has been implemented with immediate […]
Publish date
20 May 2019Purpose
For Information / Guidance"Weeks run from Monday to Sunday. Please note that weeks without communications to schools are ignored and the links will go to the last week where a communication was made in this category."
