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National Wraparound Childcare Programme Funding – applications open
The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that the Wraparound Programme Funding can now be used to fund ‘partial places’. This means providers can apply for funding to create/expand their wraparound offer as long as there is at least 30 minutes provision before the school day and after school finishes no earlier than 90 minutes from the end of the school day. Families should also have access to childcare at least three days per week. If you are interested in either expanding your current wraparound offer or creating new provision, please email the Sufficiency Team: CS.SufficiencyService@derbyshire.gov.uk
The Department for Education (DfE) have launched phase 2 of the school-based Nursery Capital Grant. The grant will provide schools with the opportunity to apply for funding to create or expand a school-based nursery. Eligible state-funded primary-phase schools and maintained nursery schools can apply for up to £150,000 of capital funding.
Please email: CS.SufficiencyService@derbyshire.gov.uk to express your interest in applying. Expressions of interest should be raised with the local authority by Friday 7 November 2025.
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.
Information
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Bulletin 15 September 2025.
Please see the latest Prevent newsletter for Autumn 2025.
The next School Census date is Thursday 2 October 2025. The guidance documents are now available on S4S. Please login to view the documents.
Events
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Derbyshire Services for Schools
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An online course which aims to introduce you to the role of chair, and help you develop to become an effective leader of your board.
24 September 2025 – 6pm to 8pm
Online training and information for governors undertaking performance management for headteachers and approving performance-related pay increases for all teaching staff.
8 October 2025 – 6pm to 8pm
This in person course is led by the School Support Finance section and is suitable for new and experienced governors.
13 October 2025 – 6pm to 8pm. Committee Room 1, County Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG
An online training event for Secondary RSHE leads, to provide an update on teaching about women’s health, and strategies to develop informed, supportive secondary school communities.
7 October 2025 – 9am to midday
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