DAPH Update: Spring Term | 1 February 2017 | Issue 3
Devon County Council sent this bulletin at 01-02-2017 02:37 PM GMT
Sustaining Resilience for School LeadershipFriday 10 March 2017 | Muddifords Court Country House, Willand EX15 2QG | £45 per delegate | view the F L Y E R
One-day workshop for headteachers
with Julia Steward, Chrysalis Leadership Development The day will help you to understand why it is often difficult for leaders to prioritise their own needs, and provide you with strategies to develop habits which build resilience. In a supportive group of your peers, you will have the opportunity to explore:
C O S T | £45 per delegate, to include lunch and refreshments B O O K | B O O K O N L I N E | booking is essential and a maximum of 12 places are available. Please note terms and conditions on the online booking form. 
Schools National Funding Formula | Stage 2 Consultation
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F40 says government has fallen short on fair funding promise
The Government’s proposals for delivering fair funding for schools need substantial revision. That’s the view of f40, the group that has campaigned for over twenty years to see changes in the way funds are allocated to schools across the country.
f40’s Executive Committee has set the tone of its response to the government’s fair funding consultation and decided that what is proposed falls short of what was expected | READ MORE
Michelmores' Schools Update | January 2017
Read the latest update from Michelmores | READ MORE | michelmores.com
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.
- Details of Membership on DEF, agendas and full minutes of previous meetings and other information about DEF can be found on the DEF website
- Date of next DEF 15 March 2017
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.
Summary of DAPH questions raised at SOCA | 10 January 2017
Read a summary of questions raised by DAPH representatives to Fran Butler (Early Years and Childcare Sufficiency Lead) at the January SOCA meeting | READ MORE
DAPH Representative feedback from SOCA on Admissions:
- School website needs to be up to date and admissions information easy to find from home page as ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS rather than under policies. Each arrangement should be available – current and next year.
- Step by step booklet and in-year booklet produced and available on on-line. Good practice not just to have web links (template letter available from admissions)
- Admissions Directory – this needs updating by schools (i.e. have you changed status, who is the contact – primary lead or exec head, changes to year group). Andrew Brent will send out to schools.
- Education Infrastructure Plan now published online and schools have been informed. Includes info on growth areas. For more info see The publication of the Education Infrastructure Plan 2016-2033
- Reminder to schools to ensure condition report is updated – either do it yourself or ask NPS or Chris Dyer’s team to update (to avoid NPS going out to look at work that has already been done).
N E W | Safeguarding Training Magazine | January 2017
The magazine provides basic information on all the areas you need to know to meet the training requirements of the NHS Intercollegiate document and Working Together. Each article will provide a short introduction with links to further reading, if you want to find out more, or links to local services should you need to speak to someone.
This edition includes updates on Adolescence, Young Carers, Cyberbullying & Sexting, Harmful Sexual Behaviour, Domestic Violence and Abuse and more… READ MORE
South West Child Protection Procedures (SWCPP) Staff Survey
The DSCB in co-operation with other Local Safeguarding Children Boards in the South West has produced a staff survey in order to better understand how professionals are using the South West Child Protection Procedures website (http://www.proceduresonline.com/swcpp/), and how it can be improved.
To complete the survey follow this L I N K - note that the survey will initially be open for responses until Friday 24.02.17
Contact the DSCB | safeguardingchildrensboardsecure-mailbox@devon.gcsx.gov.uk
DAPH Representative Feedback from DSCB Education Sub-Group meeting 10 January 2017
Launch of New Child Protection Meetings 1st February 2017 – watch out for updates. Training dvd /you tube will be available.
Safeguarding One Minute Guides are being
produced on safeguarding topics (maximum two sides of A4) – first one on forced
marriage. Schools can suggest other topics. Guides to be available on DSCB
website.
 FREE | Babcock Training
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Devon Pilot SEND Review 22-25 November 2016 | Feedback Report
Read the Executive Summary, findings, key messages and next steps following the Autumn term 2016 SEND Peer Review | READ MORE
SEND Strategy Consultation - NOW LIVE
Consultation begins on Devon’s Strategy for Children& Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
The way that education, health and social care services are delivered to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families has undergone significant change, both nationally and locally. Since 2014, changes from central government have driven the need to re-design services and review working practices. These changes have come at a time where increasing demand, both in numbers and complexity of need, is being placed on education, health and social care services. To view more details and a link to the Consultation | READ MORE
The consultation runs from 17 January to 17 March 2017, so please make sure you respond in this time to have your views taken into account.
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 | READ MORE
To find out more about the Education Funding Agency | READ MORE
H O W T O S U B S C R I B E | READ MORE
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Read the second issue of the bulletin for all partners working with Devon's children young people and families | READ MORE
Headlines | January 2017
Headlines is a regular newsletter from Dawn Stabb, Head of Education and Learning. Download the lastest issue dated 24 January 2017 | READ MORE
Blog | Ofsted Inspectors start leading short inspections
This blog will look at the way Ofsted inspects education, from early years to schools and the further education and skills sector. It will update you on developments and feature current issues | READ MORE
Speech | Nick Gibb: the evidence in favour of teacher-led instruction
The Schools Minister talks to the Education World Forum about teacher-led education | READ MORE
Open consultation | Work, health and disability: improving lives
Government
have issued a Green Paper consultation, “Improving Lives” as part of their
manifesto commitment to tackle fundamental injustice in society, by halving the
disability employment gap, with a vision to create a society in which everyone
has a chance to fulfil their potential, where all that matters is the talent
someone has and how hard they are prepared to work. The consultation closes 17 February 2017 | READ MORE
Collection | Timelines for schools: mandatory and useful information
Spring term 2017 timelines to help headteachers, principals and governors plan for the term and academic year ahead | READ MORE
Guidance | Apprenticeship funding: how it will work
Details of how employers will be affected by the apprenticeship funding system we're introducing from May 2017. The levy requires all employers operating in the UK, with a pay bill over £3 million each year, to invest in apprenticeships | READ MORE
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