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Sandy Park Conference Centre,
Exeter | B O O K O N L I N E
Confirmed speakers are:-
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Regional Director, South West and South East
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Regional Schools Commissioner for South-West England
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Chairman and CEO of Chrysalis Worldwide
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C O S T | The DASH Winter Conference is an all day event and is F R E E* to attend (for school leaders from Devon maintained and academy schools) *subsidised by DASH
 DASH AGM | Headlines
At the recent DASH AGM on 8 July 2016, thanks and a fond farewell was noted for Kevin Bawn, Principal at Clyst Vale Community College who stepped down from his post as DASH Co-Ordinator and also from the DASH Executive Committee.
Matthew Shanks, Executive Headteacher TAST has now taken on the role of DASH Co-Ordinator and the Executive Committee also welcomed two new co-opted members Aimee Mitchell (Principal, ISCA Academy) and Paul Cornish (Principal, Newton Abbot College). Here's a L I N K to the DASH Executive Committee and their contact details for 2016-17.
Other agenda items included DASH audit recommendations, confirmation of DEF representatives and named substitutes plus an overview of DASH representation at working groups and statutory boards.
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Open consultation | Developing an insolvency regime for the further education and sixth-form sector
The DfE are seeking views on proposals for setting up an insolvency regime for further education institutions and sixth-form colleges.This consultation closes at 5 August 2016 11:45pm
For consultation description, supporting documents and ways to respond | READ MORE
Read the latest Headlines newsletter from Sue Clarke, Head of Education & Learning
READ MORE
Education Funding Agency (EFA) e-bulletins
The Education Funding Agency (EFA) e-bulletins are issued weekly in term time and provide the latest information and actions from Education Funding Agency (EFA) for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and other post-16 providers.. To view/download the latest bulletins, click the links below:-
Issue 135 | 14 July 2016
Issue 134 | 7 July 2016
Issue 133 | 30 June 2016
To subscribe to these bulletins email EFA.bulletin@education.gsi.gov.uk
Read more about the Education Funding Agency
 Somerset Dyslexia Association | Vision and Dyslexia Conference
Thursday 10 November 2016 at Oake Manor Golf Club, Oake, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1BA, www.oakemanor.com
This event will be of interest to all those supporting learners with dyslexia across the age range. It is likely to be popular - early booking is advised.
For more details and how to book | view F L Y E R
C O S T | Tickets: Non SDA members £65; SDA members £55.This includes all refreshments, lunch and parking.
 2015 Local Learning Community Data Sets
Notification to Headteachers and Chair of Governors of the availability of the Learning Community Data Sets for 2015 | READ MORE
 Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities The Rt Hon Justine Greening MP
Justine Greening was appointed Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities on 14 July 2016 | READ MORE
Correspondence | Letter from Nicky Morgan: appointment of Amanda Spielman as HMCI
The former Education Secretary writes to the Education Select Committee about the appointment of Amanda Spielman as the next chief inspector | READ MORE
Correspondence | School inspection newsletter: 2015 to 2016 (updated 27 June 2016)
This newsletter provides inspectors and stakeholders with information and guidance about Ofsted's inspection work in schools.
Statutory Guidance | Schools causing concern
Statutory guidance on local authorities' and regional schools commissioners' responsibilities relating to schools and PRUs causing concern | READ MORE
Guidance | Handling strike action in schools
Guidance on what to do when school staff go on strike | READ MORE
News story | Schools financial health checks
A new financial health checks service for schools to help improve their financial efficiency | READ MORE
Research and analysis | Protecting vulnerable children and families: information sharing
The Centre of Excellence for Information Sharing report on using information sharing to protect vulnerable children and families | READ MORE
School and college performance tables documents: key stage 4
The Progress 8 measure is a new secondary school accountability system. It aims to encourage schools to teach a broad curriculum and reward schools that teach all pupils well. It will measure pupils’ progress across 8 subjects from age 11 to 16. | READ MORE
When attending meetings of
Devon Education Forum (DEF), its sub-groups and other statutory or working
groups, DASH Representatives provide a summary of key messages and issues
affecting the secondary phase.
- Details of Membership on DEF, agendas and full minutes
of previous meetings and other information about DEF can be found on the DEF website
- Minutes of 22 June 2016 | READ MORE
- Date of next DEF 19 October 2016
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
 N E W | Prevent team, change of phone number
As of 27/28 July 2016 the Prevent internal number is changing from 22555 to 303514 and externally 01392 226514. Should the old number be dialled after the 28th July, note that there will be an answer phone message for three months advising the caller of the new number.
Keeping Devon's Children Safe | July 2016 N E W S L E T T E R
R E M I N D E R | Domestic Abuse Training
There are still places available to book on the Part 1, 2 & 3 D O M E S T I C A B U S E training courses in July; August and September and the DSCB would therefore like to encourage partners to access this training which is supported by both Devon Safeguarding Adult and Children Board and will be the deep dive theme for the next Joint Targeted Area Inspections which are due to start in September. The training is of no charge for our main partners.
If you have staff who haven’t undertaken domestic abuse training and are able to attend they need to book on via: www.devoncpd.co.uk/dscb
Contact | safeguardingelearning-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
DSCB Best Practice Masterclasses | View F L Y E R
Earlier this year, the Devon Safeguarding Children Board (DSCB) held multi-agency case audits into cases where families had involvement with MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference). Families can be referred to MARAC when there has been domestic abuse.
As a follow-up to the audits, Best Practice Masterclasses have been arranged which draw together the themes which came out of the audits and will include a range of expert speakers including police and Domestic Abuse charities.
D A T E S (2016)
South Devon: Thursday 15th September 1.00-4.30pm, Passage House Hotel, Kingsteignton
North Devon: Monday 19th September 1.00 - 4.30pm, Filleigh Village Hall (near South Molton)
Exeter, Mid and East Devon: Monday 26th September 1.00- 4.30pm, Coaver Conference Centre, Devon County Hall
T I M E S - please arrive at 12.45 for tea/coffee and registration for a prompt 1pm start.
T O B O O K | register and book a place using the online booking system CPD online – search for ‘Masterclass’ and the three dates will be shown. In case staff haven’t got a CPD online account, the DSCB website includes step-by-step information about how to set up a new account.
Contact | DSCB mailbox or the Safeguarding Lead Professional, Georgina Adams
R E M I N D E R | schools are reminded to please provide their safeguarding emergency contact details to Babcock. Please email Louisa Rockey at louisa.rockey@babcockinternational.com
Child Protection procedures online
The South West Child Protection Procedures are available at:
www.proceduresonline.com/swcpp/devon
Click on 'Content' to access the procedures manual. We encourage all practitioners to have this link saved to their desk top or favourites. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the DSCB Board.
Additionally, the DSCB is gathering feedback on the South West Child Protection Procedures website and would be extremely grateful if you could take a few minutes to answer four quick questions about the website – please follow this link www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BNTQQCG.
Feedback will be given to the editorial board to inform improvements to the site.
Good practice guidance – supporting anxiety-based school avoidance
There are various reasons why students do not attend school or find it hard to attend school. Some students will have low attendance because of illness or truancy, but others can find attending school difficult due to finding this very anxiety provoking | READ MORE
 Education SEND strategy
View previous DASH Update communication which includes information from the Special Education 0-25 Team regarding the self-evaulation of SEND from an education perspective and the draft education SEND strategy | READ MORE
SEN Autumn Networking Events
Raising professional standards through sharing experiences
Join SEN Advisors and friendly professionals for a two-hour networking event. Aimed specifically at SENCos and SEN staff this event gives professionals a chance to receive updates on SEN processes and network with colleagues in their local area. View the F L Y E R for more details about the events.
C O S T | FREE for all Devon Schools
D A T E S
TUESDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2016 13.00 – 15.30 at BROOMHILL ART HOTEL, BARNSTAPLE EX31 4EX
WEDNESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2016 13.00 – 15.30 at WESTBANK, EXMINSTER EX6 8AT
THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2016 13.00-15.30 at DARTMOOR LODGE ASHBURTON TQ13 7JW
T O B O O K
- Visit babcock-education.co.uk
- Search ‘SEND Network’ and select your preferred date by clicking ‘Request a Place’.
- REMEMBER: You will need to register to use the Babcock LDP Online service before you book. Registration is quick and easy.
SEND Helpline | advice and support on SEND processes
View / download the F L Y E R
Advice and support on SEND Processes. Please note that the helpline is now available 12-4pm
Contact | Helpline: 01392 287248 on Tuesdays 12-4pm (term-time)
Email: LDP-SencoHelpline@babcockinternational.com
Ofsted News story | First SEND inspection outcome letters published
The first 2 reports about these joint inspections are about SEND services in Bolton, and Brighton and Hove | READ MORE
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DAG Newsletters | Issue 103 7 July 2016
Devon Association of Governors (DAG) e-newsletter, the fortnightly digest of the articles published in the DAG website. In order to open these news articles, you need to log in to the DAG website first. To register, please complete the website registration form
GOV.UK News story | National database of governors
Information for schools about the database, the reasons for establishing it, and the requirement to keep it up to date | READ MORE
 Very best wishes to colleagues who are changing role, moving Headship, or who
will be taking on new and acting Headships in September:
Faith Jarrett, The Kings School) | Roger Pope
(Kingsbridge) | Tony Gray (Teignmouth)
Rob Haring
(Ivybridge) | Andrew Lovett (Tiverton) | Jayne Wainwright (Colyton)
Kenny Duncan
(Sidmouth to Kingsbridge) | Rob Gammon (Kings) |
Jason Beardmore (Teignmouth), Rachel Hutchinson (St Peters to Ivybridge),
Sammy Crook (Tiverton), Jim Ingham-Hill (Sidmouth), and
Phil Randall (St Peters).
Message from outgoing DASH Co-Ordinator | Kevin Bawn, Principal at Clyst Vale Community College
Just as times
are changing, so DASH needs to change; its emphasis is now much less
“political”, much more focused on mutual support and maintaining the strong
tradition of collaboration in Devon, irrespective of school status. Thank you
to everyone for your support during my time as Coordinator; I hope that I
provided some stability and built some foundations for DASH’s continuing
success, but it’s time for some new, younger blood to take DASH forward.
Thank you to all DASH Executive members past and present for
your support.
Enjoy the holidays!
The DAPH Office will be closed for the duration of the summer holidays, closing on Friday 22 July and re-opening on Monday 5 September 2016.
Wishing you all a very enjoyable and relaxing summer break.
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