DAPH Spring Conference 2016
13 & 14 January at The Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren
BOOK ONLINE
Due to the success of the 2015 event, preparations are well underway for the next DAPH Spring Conference. Across the two days (Wednesday morning to Thursday afternoon), delegates will explore key themes including innovation, leadership, partnership working and personal development through keynote speakers and thematic workshops led by NLEs/SLEs. The opportunity to network, debate and share experiences will be built into the programme on both days, promoting new enthusiasm and ideas to share in the workplace.
A reminder that this conference is aimed at Middle Leaders and New or Aspiring Headteachers and will offer delegates the opportunity to look closely at aspects of school leadership.
Booking options: 2-day Residential £250 | 2 day Non-Residential £200
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Professor Guy Claxton
Visiting Professor of Education, King's College London
Guy Claxton is the author of What’s the Point of School? and the founder of Building Learning Power, a global influence on education.
He has pioneered practical methods of education that
combine high levels of achievement with the development of useful, general
habits of mind. He is the author of many books including Hare Brain, Tortoise
Mind, Wise Up: The Challenge of Lifelong Learning and The Learning Powered
School. Guy’s bestseller What’s the Point of School? was highly praised by
Harvard Professor Howard Gardner, Sir Ken Robinson and Baroness Susan
Greenfield.
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Richard Gerver - Inspirational Speaker and Author 'Change'
Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He argues that great leadership is about serving the needs of the people that work for you and rely upon you. The three core principles that underpin Richard's philosophy are communication, empowerment and impact.
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Mark Lindfield HMI Ofsted
Mark Lindfield has been an HMI since joining Ofsted in 2007. He is a qualified teacher and regularly leads inspections of mainstream and independent schools and children’s centres.
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DAPH Spring Briefings 2016 |
SEND will be the main agenda item for our Spring events and we have received confirmation that a representative from the Standard’s and Testing Agency will attend on the morning of the Tiverton event to update on changes to testing and assessment in KS1 & KS2 from 2016 followed by Q&As.
Dates and venues have been confirmed as:-
Tuesday 2 February 2016 | Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre
Thursday 11 February 2016 | The Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton
BOOK ONLINE | Delegate List (as at 7.12.15): Buckfast
Delegate List (as at 7.12.15): Tiverton
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DAPH Annual School Leadership Conference 13 & 14 October 2016
Following the success of this year's event, we're pleased to confirm that The Saunton Sands Hotel has been booked again for next year's DAPH Annual School Leadership Conference. F
urther details regarding pricing options to follow but for now, register your place by completing the ONLINE BOOKING FORM
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 Planning for School Emergencies...Are You Ready?
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With the winter fast approaching, the potential threat of severe weather, fuel strikes and the continued risk of seasonal and swine flu there has never been a better time to think about reviewing the schools Business Continuity Plans
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Free School Meals Eligibility Checking Service
An important letter relating to the provision of Devon County Council’s Free School Meal Eligibility Service has been advertised this week via School Comms | READ MORE
If you wish to contract with Devon County Council from the1st April 2016, please could you notify Neil Keen (Senior Admissions Officer) by return email to neil.keen@devon.gov.uk by Friday 29th January 2016 with the subject header of free school meals contract.
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School Leadership Support Service (SLSS)
The School Leadership Support Service offers a personal and confidential service to all school leaders via telephone and email during term time | READ MORE
01392 380518 or 07970 905511
slss-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
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Final Report of the Commission on Assessment Without Levels
Advice for schools on assessment after the removal of the national curriculum levels system for grading children | READ THE REPORT
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Guide to Regional Schools Commissioners National
Foundation for Educational Research
(NFER)
In September 2014 eight Regional Schools Commissioners (RSCs) were appointed to oversee the growing numbers of academies in England. Since taking up post, further announcements have indicated that their roles will expand to include decision-making in tackling underperformance in Local Authority (LA) maintained schools, and for coasting schools. RSCs are rapidly becoming an important and powerful part of the English education system | READ MORE
As Sir David Carter (Regional Commissioner for Schools for the South West of
England) regrettably had to send his apologies
for the last DAPH Autumn Briefing here is a copy of his keynote presentation
delivered at the recent DAG conference which outlines the Strategic Priorities
for the South West | View the Presentation
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School Crossing Patrol Consultation Launched
A consultation reviewing how school crossing patrols should be funded and provided in the county is being launched by Devon County Council.
The authority is exploring ways to maintain the service while looking to save £250,000 from the service’s budget in the coming financial year. It is part of £110 million of savings required over the next four years | READ MORE
Read the proposal and complete the FEEDBACK FORM
The latest consultation closes on 8 January 2016 and the results will be used to inform a report to Cabinet early in 2016.
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Schools Health Education Unit Survey - Invite for Schools
In 2015, Public Health commissioned a countywide school based survey of children and young people’s health related behaviour. Originating with Exeter University, the survey questionnaire was developed by the Schools Health Education Unit (SHEU) who has over 30 years' experience in this field of work.
In the spring and summer terms of 2015, a total of 1589 pupils took part in 26 primary and 4 secondary school settings in Devon. The survey results aided Public Health in better understanding children’s context and perspective and provided robust evidence to more effectively target work with pupils. The data has also been incredibly helpful to schools. The evidence collected was summarised in an individual report for each school, and the combined evidence from all schools is being used to inform the Early Help for Mental Health (EH4MH) service to support schools.
Public Health is re-running the survey in the spring 2016 term. Many schools have signed up to complete the survey again and this is your school’s chance to take advantage of this exciting opportunity! READ MORE about the survey.
2016 SHEU Survey Dates | 18 January 2016 to 12 February 2016
Registration deadline: Thursday 17 December 2015
To register your school in the SHEU survey please email: charlene.stagon@devon.gov.uk
Contact: Charlene Stagon | Commissioning Support Office, Public Health | 01392 38(6419)
 Ofsted Annual Report 2014/15 - Education and Skills
Read the Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills 2014/15
HMCI's Monthly Commentary - from Sir Michael Wilshaw
The October 2015 commentary looks at the improving performance of primary schools.
The November 2015 commentary looks at the role that governance plays in an increasingly autonomous education system
and has
commissioned inspectors to carry out an in-depth and far-reaching survey into
the effectiveness of governance in our schools. A report will be published next
year.
The survey is a call for evidence to
inform this piece of work from anyone who has views and experience to
contribute.
 Early Years Offer in Devon
An information sheet explaining services delivered through Children's Centres in terms of what is in their substantive contract for children 0-5 , what they can offer schools through the EH4MH contract and the potential for spot purchasing family support.
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Children's Centres in Devon
visit this link to view/download the updated contact list for your nearest Children’s Centre
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DAG Newsletters - Issues 2, 3 December 2015
Visit the DAG website to view the latest newsletters.
dag.gb.com
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 When attending meetings of Devon Education Forum (DEF), its sub-groups and other statutory or working groups, DAPH Representatives provide a summary of key messages and issues affecting the primary phase.
For full minutes of recent meetings of the DEF and LA working groups which report to DEF please visit the DEF website and follow the appropriate links.
Details of Membership on DEF with effect from 1 September 2015 are available here >>
Date of next DEF :- 18 January 2016.
Agenda and minutes of previous meetings available here >>
To contact the Forum: schools.forum@devon.gov.uk Tel: 01392 382305
 To view the objectives, Terms of Reference and minutes of meetings for Schools' Finance Group, which is a sub-group of Devon Education Forum, visit the SFG Website.
 To view the objectives, Terms of Reference and minutes of meetings for School Organisation, Capital and Admissions (SOCA), which is a sub-group of Devon Education Forum, visit the SOCA website.
 Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP) Training
FREE TO HEADTEACHERS, DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS AND CHAIRS OF GOVENORS
Prevent is part of the UK’s counter terrorism strategy, preventing people from becoming involved in terrorism or supporting terrorism.
The workshop will run for about an hour, by the end of which you should be able to:
- Understand Prevent’s aims
- Think about who may be vulnerable to terrorism
- See why some people are able to influence and manipulate others to commit crimes
- Recognise when a vulnerable individual may be in need of your help
- Be clear on what help and support looks like in this area, and who you should turn to if you have concerns
BOOK ONLINE via Babcock LDP to attend the workshops at the following venues:-
St James School Exeter | Tuesday 8th December (9.00am-10.30am)
Tavistock College | Tuesday 15th December (4.15pm-5.45pm)
The Okement Centre | Okehampton Thursday 7th January (4.00pm-5.30pm)
St James School Exeter | Tuesday 26 January 2016 (9.30am-11.00am)
The Park Community School Barnstaple | Wednesday 27 January 2016 (3.30pm-5.00pm)
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Also available to book are Child Sexual Exploitation workshops on the following dates:-
Kenn Centre, Exeter | Tuesday 8 December 2015
(1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Pilton Community College, Barnstaple | Tuesday 19 January 2016
(4:00pm - 7:00pm)
BOOK ONLINE via Babcock LDP
Reminder: Deadline for submitting Safeguarding Audit 2015
Schools will have received instructions by email with details on how to complete this year's return via Survey Monkey together with some important FAQs and a Quick Guide to Completion.
View this link to access the online audit
Closing date for returns: 31 December 2015.
Contact the Safeguarding Team:
01392 287223 | safeguardingaudits@babcockinternational.com
 SEND Reference Group Moderation of E3 Meetings
Please forward the names and contact email address of any SENDCos who wish to be added to a rota to attend Moderation of E3 meetings. This is a new initiative will offer SENDCos a CPD opportunity to participate in a moderation panel overviewing applications for Element 3 funding.
The first meeting is taking place next week on 18 November (9.30am to 12.00pm in the Exe Suite at Larkbeare House). However, future dates of meetings will be available, allocated and advised by the 0-25 team in due course. Click to view format of meetings.
The closing date to register interest is Friday 11 December 2015 - email expressions of interest and SENDCo contact details to daph@devon.gov.uk
DfE Open consultation: Local area SEND consultation
This is a consultation on Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission’s proposals for inspecting how effectively local areas fulfil their responsibilities towards children and young people who are disabled and/or have special educational needs under section 20 of the Children Act 2004. The consultation document sets out the principles under which the 2 inspectorates propose to undertake these joint inspections.
The DfE is seeking the widest possible range of views from those who have an interest in, or expertise relating to disability and special educational needs. We particularly want to hear from disabled young people and those who have special educational needs and their parents and carers.
DAPH strongly encourages all schools to respond to the consultation.
Read More>> Consultation closes at 4 January 2016 11:30pm
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