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No. 2026/ 30 - New content for 29 September 2026

Action Required

Pupil Census Thursday 1 October 2026 - reminder

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.

SEND Tribunal update and SEND Service changes reminder

Important information regarding a SEND Tribunal pilot can be found in your Perspective Lite September SEND folder.

A reminder that important 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, issued at the start of term, can also be found in the Perspective Lite September SEND folder.

Information

Jobs bulletin

Bulletin 21 September 2026.

DfE exclusion reasons and codes

The DfE has recently changed its permanent exclusion and suspension codes for all exclusions starting in academic year 2026-2027. All Derbyshire notification systems for PEXs and suspensions have been amended to reflect those changes.

Subscribe to the school-age childcare newsletter

All Derbyshire schools are encouraged to sign up to the school-age childcare newsletter to receive the latest updates, resources, and guidance on before and after school childcare, free breakfast clubs, holiday provision and the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

Events

Derbyshire Services for Schools View all of our services and packages  View all of our training courses online

Monitoring and evaluation training

Online training around the role of school governors in monitoring and evaluation.

7 October 2026 – 6pm to 8pm

An essential introductory guide to clerking

An in-person session aimed at new clerks to governors.

8 October 2026 – 10am to midday.

Committee Room 2, County Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG.

Equality Act 2010: The Ofsted framework and its expectations for governors

An online course for school governors covering the Equality Act 2010, protected characteristics and the public sector equality duty, with a focus on governors' strategic leadership responsibilities and how equality may be considered by Ofsted.

12 October 2026, 6pm to 8pm

Teachers new to Year 6: Preparing for statutory assessments

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: 6 November 2026 – 1:15pm to 3:30pm
• Day 2: 13 November 2026 – 1:15pm to 3:15pm
• Day 3: 20 November 2026 – 1:15pm to 3:15pm
• Day 4: 27 November 2026 – 1:15pm to 3:15pm

Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)

This online briefing is designed for Year 4 teachers and support staff who are new to delivering the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC), or those who would welcome a refresher.

26 November 2026 – 1:30pm to 3pm

For more information on SchoolsNet, please follow the link schoolsnet.derbyshire.gov.uk or if you have any queries email schoolsnet@derbyshire.gov.uk