Action Required
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Schools are reminded to enter notes in COLLECT in line with the updated DfE Acceptable Notepad Entries document, and also to read the guidance on resolving duplicates.
Information
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Bulletin 22 September 2025.
Following publication of the revised Teachers appraisal policy a 15-minute presentation is now available to support this policy. The presentation which can be viewed by subscribers to the Schools HR Advisory Service is available to access on the Training and Support section of Services for Schools.
See details of upcoming events for Active Travel October, including suggestions for ways schools can get involved.
Events
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The Department for Education (DfE) is hosting a webinar from 11am to 11:30am on 29 November on buying energy for schools or trusts. DfE believe they can get schools a great deal on gas and electricity supply.
Find out more about how: the service simplifies buying both gas and electricity, DfE secure competitive rates through bulk purchasing to deliver value for money, the simple steps to join the service.
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Derbyshire Services for Schools
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A series of online events providing important updates and support for mathematics subject leaders with responsibility for infant, junior or primary phases.
Day 1 – 7 October 2025 – 4pm to 5:30pm
Day 2 – 3 February 2026 – 4pm to 5:30pm
Day 3 – 28 April 2026 – 4pm to 5:30pm
A series of online events providing important updates and support for mathematics subject leaders with responsibility for infant, junior or primary phases.
Day 1 – 8 October 2025 – 1:30pm to 3pm
Day 2 – 4 February 2026 – 1:30pm to 3pm
Day 3 – 29 April 2026 – 1:30pm to 4pm
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 our 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
The NAHT AI Survival Conference for schools takes place on 10 October 2025 and will provide a focused, practical event designed to help you lead confidently in a world that’s being reshaped by AI. Amongst the guest speakers at the event is Clare Wilson from the Derbyshire Education Data Hub, who will lead a session on school and cyber safety, highlighting the challenges that AI poses to data protection and cyber safety in schools and offering guidance and advice.
10 October 2025 – 8:45am to 3:45pm. Findel Education, Pintal Close, Netherfield, NG4 2SG
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