SchoolsNet e-Bulletin No. 2024/ 35 New content for 05 November 2024

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No. 2024/ 35 - New content for 05 November 2024


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Teachers’ Pay Policy 2024

The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document 2024 will become a statutory instrument in law on 8 November 2024, with its provisions backdated to 1 September 2024. A letter advising schools about the actions that they now need to take, is available on the Services for Schools HR Advisory Resources page.


Derbyshire’s It’s about me Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF)

Advance information and guidance about the Winter Holiday Activity and Food Programme, including your school’s unique IAM code, has been sent via your Perspective Lite November General folder.


Prevent sexual harassment and create a safe working environment - new legal duty

Schools need to be aware of a new ‘preventative duty’ under the Equality Act 2010 which came into effect from 26 October 2024. Under this duty schools must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Further details are provided on Services for Schools.


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Jobs bulletins

Bulletins 21 and 28 October 2024.


Ofsted inspection update – Autumn 2024

Please see the latest guidance regarding school Ofsted inspections.


How to create a Common Transfer File (CTF) to import / export guidance is now available

Guidance is available on the S4S Integris Administration page to support Integris users with how to create a CTF to import or export when transferring student data.

You will need to be logged in to Services for Schools prior to accessing the link.


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PSHE: Leadership briefing – The power of now (Afternoon sessions)

Online sessions providing important updates and support for leaders of PSHE and RSE.

Day 1: 14 November 2024 – 1:30pm to 3pm
Day 2: 6 March 2025 – 1:30pm to 3pm
Day 3: 12 June 2025 – 1:30pm to 3pm


PSHE: Leadership briefing – The power of now (Twilight sessions)

Online sessions providing important updates and support for leaders of PSHE and RSE.

Day 1: 11 November 2024 – 4pm to 5:30pm
Day 2: 3 March 2025 – 4pm to 5:30pm
Day 3: 9 June 2025 – 4pm to 5:30pm


Phonics: Practical ways to increase pupil success in the Phonics Screening Check

This series of 3 online sessions is designed to give our pupils the best chance of success in the Y1 Phonics Screening Checks. Working in collaboration with 3 English Hubs, Hub Leads will support teachers and leaders to plan for success in phonics.

Day 1: 12 November 2024 – 3:45pm to 5pm
Day 2: 11 February 2025 – 3:45pm to 5pm
Day 3: 25 June 2025 – 3:45pm to 5pm


Safely unlocking the potential of AI for your school (primary)

This is the first online session of a programme to support leaders to unlock the potential of AI in their schools, in a safe, compliant way. Make sure you know the potential risks and how you can manage them.

14 November 2024 – 9:30am to 12:30pm


Year 6: Writing moderation workshops

These in-person workshop sessions provide the opportunity to moderate a sample of your pupils’ written work and feel more confident in evidencing accurate teacher assessment judgements at this point in the year. Working with our moderators, you will also identify the ‘next steps’ in planning for your pupils.

Multiple dates and locations throughout the Autumn term.