DAPH Update | Issue 6 Autumn Term 2015
Devon County Council sent this bulletin at 15-12-2015 01:36 PM GMT
Click on the links below to view/download Floyd's presentations Using the Myers Briggs Instrument with Lencioni's 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Model more at : chrysalis-worldwide.com
Professor Guy Claxton | Visiting Professor of Education at
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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
Delegate list (as at 14.12.15) : Buckfast | Delegate list (as at 14.12.15) : Tiverton
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Mike Hughes | The Magenta Principles
One day Workshop on 28 June 2016
Mike Hughes will be delivering his one day workshop at the Tiverton Hotel on Tuesday 28th June 2016.
'We talk about The Magenta PrinciplesTM – but in reality there is just one principle; in order to make sense of the information that comes their way, children have to do something to / with it. Receiving it, retaining it and eventually regurgitating it is insufficient – in short they have to think about it! The receive, retain and regurgitate approach may get a child through an examination hoop but it will not develop a deep understanding and while all teachers want to help children pass exams some of us want much more – we want them to get it, get why they got it and, as much as anything, enjoy it'.
To read more click here | BOOK ONLINE
Price £150 per delegate and includes a free copy of 'The Magenta Principles' book
Consultation on School Admission Arrangements 2017-18 and the Education Transport Policy for 2016/17
Dear colleagues
The admission authorities for all schools are required by the School Admissions Code to consult on their admission arrangements. Equally, local authorities such as Devon are required to consult on the co-ordination schemes and other policies that enable parents to apply for places. The intention is that admission arrangements meet the needs of parents and children. Consultation is an important part of the process in setting school admission arrangements.
For supporting information and more details about the consultation | READ MORE
Consultation closing date | 31 January 2016
How do I comment? schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk or contact School Admissions Consultation, Room L102, County Hall, Exeter EX2 4QG
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 |
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 |
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Read the latest issue of Headlines from Sue Clarke, Head of Education and Learning dated 8 December 2015, and also link to past issues.
Education Funding Agency (EFA) e-bulletins
The Education Funding Agency (EFA) e-bulletins are issued weekly in term time.
e-bulletin Issue 111 dated 10 December 2015 | e-bulletin for academies click here
To subscribe to these bulletins email EFA.bulletin@education.gsi.gov.uk
Headteachers Update -
Read the latest edition dated December 2015 which includes articles on the new Ofsted Common Inspection Framework and an article on CPD and how to nsure that your teachers’ professional development is being driven by your pupils’ learning needs.
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
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
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
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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. Read more about Sir Michael Wilshaw here.
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DAG Newsletters - Issues 2, 3 December 2015
Visit the DAG website to view the latest newsletters. |
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School Crossing Patrol Consultation LaunchedA 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. |
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.
Advice and Support on SEND Processes
This helpline is to support SENCOs, Heads and anyone in Devon schools who have questions about SEND processes / practice. It runs on a Tuesday afternoons between 1-3pm.
Download the flyer
Contact: Helpline: 01392 287248 | Email: LDP-SencoHelpline@babcockinternational.com
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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Dialogue - Child Protection and Disability |
Following the popularity of the Child Protection & Disability training in 2015, Dialogue Ltd have broadened their offer with two different levels of training.
Group 3 child protection & disability
18th January 2016, Old Heathcoat Community Centre, Tiverton
This interagency child protection refresher course ensures practitioners understand what to look for and what to do when they are worried about a disabled child. The course highlights some of the blocks and barriers to identification of abuse and neglect with disabled children, considers effective approaches and listening skills, and highlights the components of an effective referral to MASH.
Group 4 child protection & disability
19th January 2016, The Ship Studio, Dartington;
25th January, Old Heathcoat Community Centre, Tiverton
This interagency course builds on from the Group 3 course, examining the approach, research and planning required from the point of a MASH referral through assessment to child protection conferences.
To more info and to book your place visit www.dialogueltd.co.uk/disability. Funded places are available for DSCB partner agencies.
Farewell to ....
DAPH would like to say farewell and very best wishes for the future to
Simon Atherton, Headteacher at Willowbank Primary School in Cullompton
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Best wishes for the festive season...
On behalf of the DAPH Executive Committee and Office team, we would like to thank you for your continued support and we wish you all a very happy and restful Christmas break.
The DAPH Office will be closed from Friday 18th December until Monday 4 January.