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All children can get free NHS eye tests up to the age of 16, or 18 if still in full-time education. A child does not have to be able to read for their vision to be checked, so parents/carers can get their child’s eyes tested before they start school, or during the school holidays. Not all children will show signs of vision problems, so without regular tests there is a risk an eye sight issue may not be spotted.
Have your say about Alternative Provision (AP) in Derbyshire. Please complete the survey, deadline Friday 26 September 2025.
Schools must check/update their SEN Co-Ordinator (including any end dates), Newly Qualified Teachers and any Qualifications within SAP in preparation for the forthcoming school workforce census. Please see guidance. Due to payroll lockdown please ensure any updates are completed by the deadline of 30 September 2025.
The DCC penalty notice toolkit and guidance regarding legal processes and Service contacts have been sent to schools via Perspective Lite September General folder. Please also refer to the help videos and resources on SchoolsNet.
In line with DfE statutory reporting requirements, forms for 10 days unauthorised absence and 15 days illness absence are now available for schools to complete via SchoolsNet.
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Bulletin 01 September 2025.
Please see an update from the Sexual Health Promotion Team, regarding their sexual health promotion brochures.
The timescales for the reception, junior and secondary phases for the 2026/2027 academic year are now available. Further information will be published as we move through the Admissions process for this academic year.
The CTLP outlines the local and national terrorist threat and helps to ensure resources are targeted at reducing these risks. The CTLP can now be accessed as a locked document on SchoolsNet. You will need your password to access this document which can be found in your Perspective Lite September General folder.
National Numeracy is recruiting primary schools to participate in the fully funded schools and families programme from November 2025 to December 2026.
A short webinar with more detailed information about the programme will be held on 16 September 2025, starting at 12:30pm.
Children’s Professionals HSF Grants for Families - Household Support Fund 7
Children's professionals HSF 7 grants for families are still open, schools can continue to refer families facing financial hardship. Grant guidance along with a roadmap to support you in decision making can be found in Perspective Lite August General folder.
Please note that the local authority require the home (original) school to complete both the notification and outcome form, Additionally, changes have been made to the guidance to clarify attendance recording requirements which are different for offsite direction and managed moves
Events
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Derbyshire Services for Schools
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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
This online course is designed to ensure governors in schools are able to meet their responsibilities with regard to the Equality Act 2010 and the increased emphasis upon equality within the new Ofsted framework.
17 September 2025 – 6pm to 8pm
An online forum for designated safeguarding leads (DSL) to hear from professionals in partner safeguarding organisations and share and discuss issues.
18 September 2025 – 9:30am to midday
A 90-minute online briefing session will provide English subject leaders and senior leaders with a clear, practical overview of the DfE’s 2025 Writing Framework.
23 September 2025 – 1pm to 2:30pm
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