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Dear Colleagues
Welcome to the first edition of the new style DAPH Update newsletter, aiming to make for easier reading and ensuring that key information is delivered straight to your inbox. This complements the rebranding of the DAPH website and logo, which we are excited to launch in time for this year's Annual School Leadership Conference.
We would encourage you to bookmark the new website address http://www.daph.org.uk and would welcome your thoughts and feedback on the new site. Note that some pages are still under development as work in progress.
The start of the academic year has again been busy with the recent round of School Funding Consultation events, co-hosted by DCC, DAPH, DASH and DAG. Additionally, final preparations for the annual conference and other Autumn term events are underway, further details of which are below.
The DAPH Executive
Forthcoming Key Dates and Events:
24 September 2014 (noon)
School Funding Consultation Closing Date for Response Forms
16 & 17 October 2014
Annual School Leadership Conference at the Saunton Sands Hotel, North Devon
22 October 2014
Mike Hughes Autumn Conference 2014 at the Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton
25 November 2014 (All Region)
DAPH Briefing - Autumn 2014 at the Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton
Thank you to everyone who attended the recent round of School Funding Consultations, which were hosted jointly by DCC, DAPH, DASH and DAG. The aims and objectives of the sessions were to provide and share information on the principles applied to adaptations in the local funding formula in line with key principles agreed by DEF (Devon Education Forum).
May we remind schools that the closing date for Devon Consultation responses is Wednesday 24 September 2014; for links to the Consultation Document, Response form and FAQ's raised at the recent Briefing events please visit:
DCC Schools Revenue Funding Arrangements 2015-16
Presentation - School Funding Revenue Arrangements 2015-16
Schools Budget Calculator and Guidance Notes
 Annual School Leadership Conference
'NEW FOUND FREEDOMS'
Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October 2014
Saunton Sands Hotel
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The last 18 months have seen an incredible amount of change to the schools system. From curriculum to assessment, meals to SEN there have been a raft of new initiatives, all with a distinct theme - it is down to schools to create and deliver the system. Schools have a number of new found freedoms. This conference aims to explore these in more depth, allowing delegates the opportunity to explore their thinking, develop their own schools or just reflect on current good practice.
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Our exciting mix of speakers this year will allow us to consider the demands of the new curriculum, potential of the Pupil Premium, understanding Ofsted as well developing ourselves as leaders.
Keynote Speakers include Jim Lawless on Day 1, and Professor Mick Waters and Sir John Dunford on Day 2.
Visit the DAPH website for options and information on how to book.
Read more>> Delegate List as at 22 September 2014
Read more>> Book your place
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DAPH Autumn Conference 2014
'Leading Learning - Continued' with Mike Hughes
Wednesday 22nd October 2014 – 9.30am to 3.00pm
at the Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton
Mike Hughes will be returning to Devon in October with new ideas and more challenge to help raise standards in your school. Building on from the session earlier this year, Mike will introduce the concept of using video to improve teaching and learning. Aimed at those with leadership responsibility, Mike will work with delegates to further explore strategies, consider current practice and think about how to move this forward.
Book now>>
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DAPH Autumn Briefings
An all region Briefing is being held at the Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton on Tuesday 25 November, 9.00am – 3.30pm. Keynote speakers confirmed for this event so far are;
Russell Hobby - General Secretary, NAHT
Phil Norrey - Chief Executive, DCC
Full agenda to follow shortly.
Book now>>
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When attending meetings of DEF, sub-groups and other statutory or working groups, DAPH Representatives also provide a summary of key messages and issues affecting the primary phase.
For full minutes of recent meetings of the Devon Education Forum (DEF) and LA working groups which report to DEF please visit the DEF website and follow the appropriate links.
DAPH representatives on DEF with effect from 1 September 2014: name and email address
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
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News Alerts from f40 Group
The Department for Education has published the final arrangements for the Education Services Grant in 2015-16 and the Government’s response to the consultation. Read more at www.gov.uk
Link to the latest f40 Briefing Paper (August 2014) which shows the current state of play on school funding, including a table showing the recently agreed extra funding for 2015-16.
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Read the NASUWT Briefing Paper on the changes to school funding in England.
Free School Meals – (New) Application Form / Autumn 2014 Lists
See link to the latest Free School Meal Application form
Education Finance Blog
The UIFSM provisional main allocations and small schools allocations have now been published on the DfE website. Read more on the latest post 'Funding 4 – Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) Allocations'
Need to know? Financial Year 2014/2015 Summer Term
Link to the Finance Newsletter produced by the Education and Learning Finance team for Devon schools
To view the objectives, Terms of Reference and minutes of meetings for School Organisation, Capital and Admissions sub-group of Devon Education Forum, visit the SOCA website.
Temporary Buidings: Structural Survey Programme
NPS are currently making contact with schools to carry out temporary building structural surveys.
Read more>>
DAPH Reps Feedback from the SOCA meeting held 16 September 2014: Read more>>
A vacancy currently exists for a DAPH Primary Academy Rep to sit on SOCA, which reports directly into Devon Education Forum. If there are any Academy headteachers who are interested, please email the DAPH Office. For more information on this group, please visit the SOCA website.
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Devon Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
For more information on the service, functions and contact details - Read more>>
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MASH and Early Help Strategy Group - action notes from meetings held on:
17 September 2014 - Read more>>
29 July 2014 - Read more>>
Contact: MASH enquiries: 0345 155 1071 mashsecure@devon.gcsx.gov.uk
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** NEW** DSCB Education Sub-Group
Minutes from first meeting held 12 September 2014:
Read more>>
Strategic Analysis of Education MASH Enquiries reported to DSCB Education Sub-Group: Read more>>
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Emotional Psychological and Social Wellbeing Service for Schools
Public Health Devon is co-constructing with schools a new emotional, psychological and social wellbeing service for children and young people in Devon. Read more>>
Additional Dates for Early Help Awareness Training Sessions
Babcock LDP have been commissioned by DCC to undertake further Early Help Awareness training sessions for schools. Sessions will be held during October and November – look out for information in the next Babcock Safeguarding Newsletter due out imminently.
Annual Safeguarding and SEN Audits - now Combined and Electronic
At the suggestion of DAPH, this year's annual Safeguarding and SEN audits have been combined and both will be available online. This will be in schools this week and we would remind you that it needs to be completed and returned no later than 31 December 2014.
Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSO) - can any schools that have changed their DSO since the last audit please notify the DAPH Office via email (confirming name and email address of the DSO now in post).
Keeping Devon's Children Safe
July 2014 Newsletter August 2014 Newsletter
Education Inclusion Service
To download details about the service and local contacts - Read more>>
Safeguarding Conference - Tuesday 14 October 2014
The 'Safeguarding in the 21st Century' conference will be held at Newton Abbot Racecourse -
Read more>>
SEN Update Summer 2014
Download the Summer edition
Eligibility Criteria used by the Educational Psychology Service for Devon Mainstream Educational Provision
Read more about the service.
Revised Guidance for Inspections of Maintained Schools and Academies
Ofsted has significantly reduced, by over 275 pages, the amount of guidance it publishes for inspectors, schools and other stakeholders. Many elements of previous guidance are now included in a new training programme for inspectors. There are now just three guidance documents:
The framework for school inspection
the School inspection handbook
Inspecting safeguarding in maintained schools and academies
Inspectors will use this new guidance for the inspection of maintained schools and academies from September 2014. Key changes>>
Secondary Transfer - September 2015
The School Admissions Team have advised that due to the removal of the Schools Courier service, it would not be timely or cost effective to send the year 6 UID letters via Primary schools. We have negotiated a bulk post rate and will dispatch letters direct to parents. The co-operation of Primary Schools is very much appreciated in this area, particularly to advise the Admissions Team of year 6 new arrivals and, later in the process, to chase missing applications. Schools will be sent an email at the start of term which includes a link to the pdf of the Next Step and advice on the process and timescales.
Karen Howes – Admissions Manager
Fixed Term Contracts in Schools
Important information about the use of fixed term contracts - Read more>>
Proposed Industrial Action involving School Support Staff – 14 October 2014
The Local Government Association (LGA) has informed that a further day of industrial action may be held by union members from UNISON, Unite and GMB on Tuesday 14th October. The proposed industrial action continues to relate to the local government employers pay offer. Further information and advice will be issued in due course.
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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>>
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Pedagogy and Upskilling for Primary Languages
Are you looking for support to teach French/Spanish successfully at Key Stage 2? Callington Community College is providing KS2 MFL training in November 2014, aimed to help schools meet the statutory requirements of language teaching at Key Stage 2. Read more>>
Changes to Teachers’ Pay and Conditions from September 2014
Following the major changes made to the Schools Teachers Pay and Conditions Document from September 2013, this item contains important information relating to the revised arrangements, most significantly the revised arrangements for determining the pay of school leaders, which are due to come into force from this September - download here
Teachers Pay Award 2014
Visit this link to view the final version of the school teachers pay and conditions document 2014.
Policy amendment: Managing Disclosure Information During Employment
Minor amendments to the policy to change terminology from CRB to DBS following implementation of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, and changes to ROA and process to account for Single Applicant Only Certificate - download here
Flexible Working Requests – Updated Model Policy
As a result of legislative changes, from 30 June 2014 the right to request flexible working has been extended to all employees, subject to eligibility criteria. The Model Flexible Working Requests Policy has been updated to reflect these changes and is available via the attached link. It is advised that governing bodies adopt this version at the earliest opportunity.
Download the updated model policy
Devon Children 'Act Up' for Healthy Living - An innovative programme bringing actors into classrooms across Devon to encourage and support children to make healthier choices on diet and exercise has been selected to feature in this week’s British Science Festival.
Help Shape a Vision for Primary Education in the UK
Q3: Where and how do young children learn best? Submit your answer to this third question here.
Read the latest LLC update: Local Learning Communities Update - September 2014
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The First Federation Trust
The September 2014 edition of the Primary Excellence Teaching School Newsletter is available to view online, and highlights details of courses and development programmes for both the Autumn and Spring terms.
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Congratulations to all new and acting Headteachers taking up new posts in Devon schools this term. Read more>>
Celebration of headteachers’ service to Devon’s children
A celebration of over 400 years of service to children in Devon by 14 headteachers was held in July'14 by the county’s schools chiefs.
The leader of Devon County Council, John Hart, and the Cabinet Member for Schools, James McInnes, Chief Executive Phil Norrey and Head of Education and Learning, Sue Clarke, hosted the celebration for heads who left their schools during the current academic year after a lifetime of service. Read more>>
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