Action Required
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The Recruit system and job site will be unavailable from 5:30pm on 29 October until 3 November 2025 due to a system migration. During this period, you won’t be able to post or manage job adverts. Please plan recruitment activities accordingly to avoid disruption.
If you have any urgent recruitment needs or concerns during this period, please contact the Traded Recruitment team on tel: 01629 535117 option 1.
For children at your school who have siblings that have all been on holiday together, please submit their penalty notices together in a single PDF file. Each child needs its own request form completed. We have updated the help video on YouTube, as this previously asked for holiday penalty notice requests to be submitted following the one child = one file rule.
We apologise for any confusion this may have caused. For attendance penalty notice requests, please continue to submit separate PDF files for each child, following the one child = one file rule. Where you are sending requests for siblings, please send these together at the same time, so we can process the siblings simultaneously.
As all schools now have their own arrangements to contact parents and carers in the event of closing a school at short notice, such as for snow, the Derbyshire County Council notification service will cease on Friday 25 October 2025.
Information
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Bulletin 13 October 2025.
Guidance for the school workforce return, 6 November 2025, is now available on S4S for academy schools that use the Integris MIS. Please note you must be logged in to access this document. Derbyshire County Council continue to submit on behalf of LA Maintained schools.
Events
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Derbyshire County Council are hosting the free to attend, UK Internet Centre’s “Online Safety Live” briefing, featuring the latest research, tools, tech and tips to keep children safe online. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional development and would be perfect for Safeguarding Leads or Senior Management.
The session will run between 2pm and 4pm on Thursday 20 November 2025 at County Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, DE4 3AG. Sign up by following via the UK Safer Internet Centre event page, or email jamie.dean@derbyshire.gov.uk for more information.
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Derbyshire Services for Schools
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A four-part online course, ideal for teachers new to Year 6, or those who wish to be refreshed on the statutory assessment requirements and effective preparation strategies.
Day 1 – 7 November 2025 – 1:15pm to 3:30pm
Day 2 – 14 November 2025 – 1:15pm to 3:15pm
Day 3 – 21 November 2025 – 1:15pm to 3:15pm
Day 4 – 28 November 2025 – 1:15pm to 3:15pm
A series of three online briefings, covering important updates and support for leaders of PSHE and RSE. Leading and responding to the current climate through PSHE (attend live or access the recording to watch in your own time).
Day 1 – 10 November 2025 – 4pm to 5:30pm
Day 2 – 2 March 2026 – 4pm to 5:30pm
Day 3 – 8 June 2026 – 4pm to 5:30pm
A series of three online briefings, covering important updates and support for leaders of PSHE and RSE. Leading and responding to the current climate through PSHE (attend live or access the recording to watch in your own time).
Day 1 – 13 November 2025 – 1:30pm to 3pm
Day 2 – 5 March 2026 – 1:30pm to 3pm
Day 3 – 11 June 2026 – 1:30pm to 3pm
Online training session designed to equip Early Years professionals with the tools, strategies, and emotional insight needed to handle courageous conversations—whether with families, colleagues, or external agencies.
11 November 2025 – 1pm to 3pm
This in-person event is free of charge for subscribing schools. The topical presentations are designed to support your work as an effective Governing Board and all governors are very welcome to attend.
6 November 2025 – 5:30pm to 7pm – Committee Room 3, County Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG
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