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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.
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.
If you haven’t already, please check July and August folders for any new documents which have been uploaded to your school during the summer break.
EHC Hub Update – Important Information
Please see documents relating to changes to the EHC Hub and the SEND Service from the Derbyshire SEND Service and the new Executive Director of Children’s Services. These can be found in the Perspective Lite September SEND folder.
Due to changes in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 (KCSiE), coming into force 1 September, a new ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education Implementation Guidance’ document is available on Services for Schools. The Recruitment and Selection Policy is also being reviewed.
Holiday and attendance penalty notices
The penalty notice toolkit has been updated for the new school term and this is now available in the September General folder on Perspective Lite. Please ensure this is shared with all staff who manage attendance. Penalty notice requests for holidays that took place at the end of the summer term will be accepted until the end of September.
Please review the updated school leases document to ensure that the data your school has submitted is up to date. If you have renewed a lease and haven’t informed us of this, or have an annual rolling contract, you will need to submit updated details using the School Leases form if it is showing as expired on the document. Also, if it is showing that outstanding information is required, please submit this to CS.Accountancy@derbyshire.gov.uk
Information
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Bulletins August 2026.
The latest version of the school's Consistent Financial Reporting (CFR) return has been produced.
The planner for active travel campaigns for the school year has been updated, including ideas for what you can do in September as part of Mode Shift Month.
During the week commencing 7 September, 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 7 September until the national closing date of 31 October.
Events
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Derbyshire Services for Schools
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An informal, online forum designed to increase and improve dialogue between school and academy staff and the Derbyshire Services for Schools team. The September 2026 forum will feature a special presentation from Jill Wheater from the Department for Education, who'll be discussing support and training available to School Business Managers.
17 September 2026 – 10am to midday.
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