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Holiday and attendance penalty notices - reminder
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. A reminder that the deadline has now passed for penalty notice requests for holidays that took place at the end of the summer term.
The local information sharing agreement between the council and schools, independent schools, academies and multi academy trusts has been reviewed and updated for the period September 2026 to August 2030. Headteachers or a member of the school or academy senior leadership team should complete the Agreement sign up form by 30 October.
New statutory guidance on the Information Sharing Duty came into force on 30 September 2026. Read Education Data Hub's briefing note outlining the key implications for schools and trusts.
Information
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Bulletin 28 September 2026.
The closing date for parents to make their applications for their child’s transfer to secondary education is fast approaching. We will be sending reminder letters to parents who have not yet applied which will come to you via the area mail for distribution. Please also remind parents of the closing date of midnight on 31 October 2026.
Events
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An online webinar to encourage a positive and realistic approach to a financially secure retirement and help delegates make informed choices about retirement.
8 October 2026 - 4pm to 5:30pm
Exploring school experiences of siblings of disabled children, with introduction of practical free resources that schools can use to better support siblings.
Monday 12 October 2026 OR Monday 23 November 2026. Registration is essential.
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Derbyshire Services for Schools
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An online course for Early Years providers, school staff and professionals working with children with sensory processing needs.
12 October 2026 – 9:30am to midday
Making the most of your NGA Membership for headteachers, governors and clerks
Two individual, short, online 30 minute sessions to help attendees maximise the benefits of their membership.
An online course for Derbyshire settings only allowing attendees to gain a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects children in early years.
19 October 2026 – 9am to midday
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
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