DfE | 30-hour free childcare entitlement
The DfE are seeking views on key elements of the operation and delivery of the 30 hours extended free entitlement for the working parents of 3- and 4-year olds.
This consultation seeks views on some of the key elements of the operation and delivery of the 30 hour extended free entitlement. This includes how the entitlement will be delivered, and how it will meet and be responsive to the needs of working parents.
Specific issues that the DfE would welcome views on are:
- how places might be delivered more flexibly;
- provision for children special education needs and disabilities;
- the role and responsibilities of local authorities in securing places;
- information about childcare for parents, and
- the ‘grace period’ for parents
Further reading and supporting documents:-
30 Consultation Responses - draft
Key questions for schools to note
Key Early Years messages for HLG 9 May 2016
Closing date for responses is 6 June 2016.
Visit this link to complete the C O N S U L T A T I O N or visit the DfE website for more information.
  T A R G E T A U D I E N C E
Designed for Headteachers and Governors, this event will provide an understanding of the political direction of travel towards Academies plus the opportunity to hear advice and guidance in terms of making effective choices when looking at MATs | V I E W F L Y E R
DAPH are pleased to confirm that Rebecca Clark, the newly appointed SW Regional Schools Commissioner, is attending this event and will provide a regional perspective on academisation. Other confirmed speakers include Eileen Barnes-Vachell, Rob Kelsall from NAHT and also a session for Governors from Carl Haggerty, Chair of Governors at Countess Wear Community School.
W H O' S B O O K E D | Delegate list as at 1 8 M A Y 2 0 1 6
How to Book | booking is essential. Please book using the ONLINE BOOKING FORM
Terms and Conditions of booking:
* This event is subsidised by DAPH and is offered at no cost to Devon Headteachers and Governors. However, due to expected demand booking is essential and limited to two free places per school. Additional places are available to purchase at cost price (£50) and are non-refundable. Please see booking form and confirmation for further details.
 H O L D T H E D A T E!
DAPH Academies Conference
12 October 2016 at The Saunton Sands Hotel, North Devon
Hear the national agenda and discuss emerging issues with Sir David Carter, National Schools Commissioner P L U S case studies on the conversion process.
Online booking form and further details
coming soon
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Mike
Hughes | The Magenta Principles
One
day Workshop on 28 June 2016
Mike Hughes will be delivering a one day workshop at the Tiverton Hotel on Tuesday 28 June
2016.
Price £150
per delegate and includes a free copy of 'The
Magenta Principles' book
The main areas of focus will include:
- Practical strategies that both engage and excite
- teaching for understanding
- getting the balance between achieving examination and
Ofsted success AND teaching lessons that are interesting and enjoyable
- switching the emphasis from occupied to engaged,
knowing to understanding, teaching to learning
- using the Magenta Principles to improve questioning
- implications for professional development
BOOK ONLINE
| see more at mikehughes-ets.co.uk
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D A P H A U T U M N B R I E F I N G
10 November 2016 at The Tiverton Hotel
Guest speakers include
NAHT President Mr KIM JOHNSON
The recently appointed SW Regional School Commissioner, Rebecca Clark, has also been invited and we are hopeful that she can attend. Full agenda and further details to be confirmed | BOOK ONLINE
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**AMENDMENT! Primary Data Collection Update – Summer 2016**
Please be advised that the document has been amended. The current version now displays ‘amended 10.05.16’ | READ MORE
School Leadership Support Service (SLSS)
The School Leadership Support Service offers a personal and confidential service to all school leaders via telephone and email during term time | READ MORE
01392 380518 or 07970 905511
slss-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
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 Headlines - 17 May 2016
Read the latest issues of Headlines from Sue Clarke, Head of Education and Learning.
Education Funding Agency (EFA) e-bulletins
The Education Funding Agency (EFA) e-bulletins are issued weekly in term time.
Issue 126: 28 April 2016 | Issue 126 for Academies
Issue 127: 5 May 2016 | Issue 127 for Academies
Issue 128: 12 May 2016 | Issue 128 for Academies
To subscribe to these bulletins email EFA.bulletin@education.gsi.gov.uk
Read more about the Education Funding Agency
 Teachers Salary Assessments
Information regarding Teachers Salary Assessments | READ MORE
 Devon Integrated Children’s Services seek your views
As part of their ongoing commitment to improve access and improve the way they communicate with their stakeholders, Integrated Children’s Services (ICS) are seeking your views on the areas they need to prioritise in the coming year. ICS are asking if you could spend 3 minutes answering a few questions about the services | READ MORE
 Gender Identity Conference
L O S T I N T R A N S I T I O N ?
Friday 8th July 2016 09:30 to 15:30 Bicton College
“Decoding Gender Identity to better support Gender Variant young people in Devon”
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Are Devon’s
children… Safe? Active? Resilient? Do they…Thrive? Give? Connect?
If your organisation works with children and young people, we
want you to be part of the Alliance, so come along and find out who we are,
what we do and how we can all work together.
Book your FREE
place at http://tinyurl.com/fttp-alliance-tickets
before Thursday 23 June 2016
Detailed programme to follow | V I E W F L Y E R
Any queries please contact | childrenfamiliesalliance-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
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Wider Alliance
Event
Thursday 30th June 2016
Cranbrook
Education Campus, Tillhouse Road, Cranbrook, EX5 7EE
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Following our first two “Lost in Transition?” conferences in Cornwall, which generated enormous interest and outstandingly positive feedback, we are hosting our first Gender Identity Conference in Devon.
TARGET AUDIENCE: the event is aimed at Education and Support professionals.
The conference will include
- Presentation from Dr Polly Carmichael and her team from the NHS Tavistock and Portman Gender Clinic.
- Presentation from a local Primary School Head Teacher – discussing their experience of integrating Gender Variance in Schools.
- A number of Interesting and informative workshops.
- And so much more.
Almost cost-free!
Bicton College and the Intercom Trust have worked to together to ensure there is a nominal charge of only £10 per delegate. Refreshments and lunch will be provided, and the timetable for the day will include the choice of participating in workshops / presentations | V I E W F L Y E R
Enquiries and registration
To book a place, and for further information, please contact Office@intercomtrust.org.uk or phone 01392 201015.
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Theatre Alibi | The Boy Who Climbed Into The Moon
From the book by David Almond
Theatre Alibi will be touring a new show for five to eleven year olds to primary and special schools this autumn with funding from Arts Council England.
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Adapted
from the book by award-winning writer David Almond, The Boy Who Climbed IntoThe Moon is a funny and ingenious story
about a shy and under-confident boy called Paul, who with the help of his
neighbours, embarks on a very big adventure. It’s about building self-esteem
and celebrates imaginative thinking. Theatre Alibi
has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its work, so do take advantage
of this inspiring opportunity for pupils and staff at the subsidised
rate of £4+vat per pupil.
For more details or to request a performance, ring
01392 217315 or go online at The Boy Who Climbed
Into The Moon.
The Mix 2016 | Wednesday 29th June at Bridwell Park, Uffculme
V I E W F L Y E R
Sign up now to the attend the 12th annual Mix Festival, this year at Bridwell Park in Uffculme. There will still be the same ‘mix’ of workshops, performances and activities, as well as the chance for young people to achieve an Arts Award by attending the event. You can expect the favourite Main Stage performances, The Big Sing, Have a Go as well as thousands of music workshop places all for the per pupil charge of £4.50 plus VAT.
To reserve a place please contact jason.parker@babcockinternational.com with your school, contact person & email, estimated number of pupils and key stage.
Babcock LDP Educational Psychology Service Schools Survey 2016
Babcock LDP would very much appreciate your feedback on the Educational Psychology Service you have received from them over the past year. This communication has been sent to Head teachers and SENCos but we are only looking for 1 response from each school.
Please follow the link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/C9FCL2C
This short survey will take no more than 10-15 minutes of your time.
 Official Statistics | Maintained schools and academies: inspections and outcomes Sep 2014 to Aug 2015
Further reading and to download the document C L I C K H E R E
Next steps to spread educational excellence everywhere announced
Government announces next steps in implementing the educational excellence everywhere white paper.
The government is committed to ensuring every child has an excellent education which allows them to achieve their full potential. The reforms of the past 6 years have led to 1.4 million more children being taught in ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ schools. Central to this improvement has been the academy programme | READ MORE
Statutory guidance | Keeping children safe in education
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment
READ MORE
Guidance | DBS guide to eligibility
Disclosure and Barring Service eligibility guidance for those working with children and adults
READ MORE
When attending meetings of Devon Education Forum (DEF), its
sub-groups and other statutory or working groups, DAPH Representatives provide
a summary of key messages and issues affecting the primary phase.
For full minutes of recent meetings of the DEF and LA working
groups which report to DEF please visit the DEF website
and follow the appropriate links.
- Details of Membership on DEF with effect from 1 September
2015 READ MORE
- Date of next DEF 22
June 2016
- Agenda and minutes of previous meetings READ MORE
To contact the Forum: schools.forum@devon.gov.uk
Tel: 01392 382305
To view the objectives, Terms of Reference and minutes of
meetings for Schools' Finance Group, which is a sub-group of Devon Education
Forum, visit the SFG Website.
To view the objectives, Terms of Reference and minutes of
meetings for School Organisation, Capital and Admissions (SOCA), which is a
sub-group of Devon Education Forum, visit the SOCA website.
 Child Protection Refresher Training Group 3 and above – Summer 2016
Refresher courses are for those delegates who have already undertaken the ‘Safeguarding Children Training Level 3 – Initial Training Course’. Group 3 and above are required to attend an inter-agency safeguarding update or refresher: schools every 2 years; early years and others every 3 years.
Course Description:
This one-day Child Protection Inter-agency course is for delegates with safeguarding children responsibilities (named/designated staff) or those working regularly with children and young people and/or their parents/carers who have a professional organisational responsibility to learn more about child protection for safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing | READ MORE
 Update on SEND Training | Early Years ***Free Training***
This half-day training will focus on how early years settings provide high quality SEND practice in Devon. The session will provide an overview of the SEND processes and guidance on what tools and advice is available to support schools/settings.
V I E W F L Y E R for dates and venues
Aims of the session:
- Understanding the role of early identification and how to act on concerns
- Improved confidence in applying Devon’s SEND pathway, this includes the Devon Assessment Framework (DAF)To improve understanding of transition processes for children with SEND
Before the session:
We recommend that you come prepared for the session by thinking of a child in your setting about whom you have questions. This child may be new to the setting; it may be a child for whom you have questions about how to meet their needs through your current SEND provision. You will be asked to reflect on this case throughout the session.
H O W T O B O O K | Book online at www.babcock-education.co.uk/ldp/cpd
For any queries or if interested please contact | Henrietta Olsson Tel: 01392 287224
Devon Enhanced Autism Programme
Please download details on a F R E E training programme for all Devon Schools – Devon Enhanced Autism Programme. For full course details, dates and how to book your place | READ MORE
SEND Paying for Childcare – Information for Parents
Information on funding childcare for children with SEND | READ MORE
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