SchoolsNet e-Bulletin No. 2025/26 New content for 03 September 2025

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No. 2025/ 26 - New content for 03 September 2025


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SchoolsNet locked documents

Usernames and autumn term passwords, for accessing locked documents published on SchoolsNet, have been issued to headteachers via the Perspective Lite September General folder.


Perspective Lite secure transfer – reminder

If you haven’t advised us already that you have a new Headteacher in post, to maintain access to important documents, please email cs.web@derbyshire.gov.uk as soon as possible. Schools should review all Perspective Lite user accounts and delete any users who no longer work or require access for their role at the school, in line with our Information Sharing Agreement.

Please ensure new Perspective Lite users have been trained and issued with the user guide, and are aware of the importance of naming documents correctly, in order for delivery to be made to the correct Service in a timely manner.

Please also check July and August folders for any new documents which have been uploaded to your school during the summer break.


Derbyshire pay award letter and salary scales 2025 – 2026

The salary scales and allowance rates for 2025 – 2026, and a letter to headteachers regarding the new pay award are now available to view on SchoolsNet.


Mode Shift Month

Ideas for Mode Shift Month, including a PowerPoint for a classroom or assembly presentation, are now available.


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Teachers pay award 2025 – Update

An update is now available to view about the Teachers Pay Award for 2025 via the Services for Schools website.


Transfer to secondary education 2026/2027

During the week commencing 4 September 2025, junior and primary schools will receive information to distribute to parents and carers of year 6 children regarding the application process for the child’s transfer to secondary education next September. Applications can be made from 8 September 2025 until the national closing date of 31 October 2025.


School Benchmarking Data

Please see updated benchmarking documents for 2024-2025.


Events

Events


S4S

Derbyshire Services for Schools

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Headteacher performance management

Online training and information for governors undertaking performance management for headteachers and approving performance-related pay increases for all teaching staff.

10 September 2025 – 6pm to 8pm


Updated Relationship, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance briefing for primary schools

A fully funded online course, with a focus on an introduction to the updated RSHE guidance for primary schools.

11 September 2025 – 3:45pm to 5pm