Spring Term  |  22 February 2017  |  Issue 4

Read the special edition DAPH Update on school funding issued 21 February 2017. It includes a summary of dates which DAPH & DASH Executive representatives have or are due to attend on behalf of Devon primary and secondary schools with regards to raising awareness of the funding challenges being faced by Devon schools, plus local decisions affecting school budgets 2017/18, links to both the f40 and NAHT campaigns and Stage 2 NFF Consultation.

Last chance to book!
Sustaining Resilience for School Leadership

Friday 10 March 2017  |  Muddifords Court Country House, Willand EX15 2QG

One-day workshop for headteachers  |  view the F L Y E R

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:

• What we mean by ‘resilience’ and why it matters
• Models of resilience for leadership
• The connection between emotional resilience, health and well-being
• Habits of thinking and behaviour which may undermine resilience
• The place of values in sustaining or undermining resilience
• Strategies for increasing resilience
• Next steps in sustaining resilience for yourself and your school

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.

See also Julia's contribution to February's NAHT 'Leadership Focus' magazine, talking about wellbeing and the pressures of headship (see page 10).

Spring Briefing 2017  |  Presentations

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the recent DAPH Spring Briefing at Tiverton. Presentations from the event are now advertised on the DAPH website.

Summer Briefings 2017  |  Dates for your diary

Online booking will soon be available for the Summer round of DAPH Briefings, in the meantime make a note of the dates: 16 May 2017 (South) and 25 May 2017 (North).

DAPH Annual School Leadership Conference 
B O O K  O N L I N E

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

Headstrong  |  Investing in ourselves

Presented by Babcock LDP and School Leadership Support Service, in partnership with the Devon Association of Primary Headteachers (DAPH), and Devon County Council

The Headstrong document raises awareness and highlights the importance of personal effectiveness, work life balance, Dedicated Headship Time and wellbeing at work.

We cannot expect our school leaders to be successful if we allow them to neglect their physical and mental wellbeing. This resource is designed to support personal review, stimulate discussion and initiate action with a greater understanding of good practice, statutory guidance and regulations  |  READ MORE

Free School Health Survey

Schools are invited to take part in this year’s free School Health Education Unit (SHEU) health and well-being survey. The purpose is to better understand pupil’s behaviours and perceptions in relation to their physical and emotional health and well-being  |  READ MORE

Devon County Council Education Finance Blog

General 66: Apprenticeship Levy - communication from HR Strategy Manager, Jo Fellows FCIPD:

You will be aware that the Government are making significant changes to apprenticeships. HR in January 2017, sent out information via a schools communication discussing how different types of schools will be affected by the Levy and if you are a Community or Voluntary Controlled school, a ready reckoner to work out what financial contribution you will make to the County Council’s Levy account  |  READ MORE

Devon Education Fund 2017

The Devon Education Fund (DEF) is financed through benefits received from the Joint Venture between Devon County Council and Babcock LDP. It aims to provide £50k on an annual basis to fund ambitious and innovative ideas that will benefit learners in Devon from 0-25 years of age. Closing date 24 April 2017  |  READ MORE

Commissioning strategy for community health services  |  children and young people 2016-2020

The South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking views on its draft commissioning strategy for community health services, children and young people, 2016-2020. The draft strategy is HERE and the survey is HERE. It is asking for key stakeholders to comment on three areas:

1.    Priorities that underpin the draft strategy for South Devon and Torbay

2.    Outcomes proposed in the draft strategy

3.    How we should commission the future service for this area.

The children’s services are currently delivered by Virgin Care Ltd in Devon, and Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust in Torbay. The priorities and outcomes have been developed through engagement events and activities with children, young people and their families. Views are from those who have had experience of services in the past, as well as those currently using these health services. Feedback is requested by 17 March 2017.

Children’s Social Work Contacts

Details of Children’s Social Workers, managers, and Teams by function; area; and local learning community  |  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.

• 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.

Launch of new strength based approach for child protection

The new CP pathway was launched on the 1st February 2017. The new model will provide a robust approach to balancing risks and strengths, identifying and building on the assets around the child and harnessing these to reduce risks.

So far seven multi-agency workshops have been held across Devon, providing an introduction to the strength based approach to child protection to over 500 practitioners. 500 are booked on the remaining courses. There are limited places available but  more  workshops will be available throughout the year. Also, two videos have also been developed for practitioners and families to use which are available online. These videos give an overview of the new approach - for information about these and also the workshops  |  READ MORE

For further information, copies of report templates and guidance on the new child protection process visit T H I S  L I N K to the Devon Safeguarding Children Board website.

Be Curious campaign The Safer Devon Partnership, Devon Safeguarding Children Board, Devon and Cornwall Police and local authorities from across Devon have come together to raise awareness of three issues affecting our communities. Violent extremism and radicalisation Child sexual exploitation Modern slavery The aim of Be Curious is to encourage people across the county to look out for signs of exploitation in their communities  |  READ MORE See the Be Curious campaign PRESS RELEASE

Good Autism Practice

The Communication and Interaction Team (C&I) in partnership with the Autism Education rust (AET) are delivering a training package designed for school staff working and supporting students with Autism. Suitable for Teachers and Learning Support Staff at all key stages  |  READ MORE

Headlines is a regular newsletter from Dawn Stabb,  Head of Education and Learning. Download the lastest issue dated 8 February 2017  |  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  |  R E A D  M O R E

To find out more about the Education Funding Agency  |  R E A D  M O R E

H O W  T O  S U B S C R I B E  |  READ MORE

HeadsUp Seminars This term Michelmores are hosting a series of HeadsUp seminars aimed at Head Teachers and senior leaders. The topics are 'Social Media – opportunities & challenges for schools', 'Tackling HR and employment issues in schools' and 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. For more details and how to book  |  READ MORE

Statutory guidance  |  Working together to safeguard children

Statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children  |  READ MORE

Guidance  |  Child sexual exploitation: definition and guide for practitioners

Definition of child sexual exploitation, potential vulnerabilities and indicators of abuse and appropriate action to take in response  |  READ MORE

Guidance  |  Apprenticeship funding: how it will work

Details of how the apprenticeship funding system we're introducing from May 2017 will affect employers  |  READ MORE

Speech  |  Nick Gibb: the importance of high-quality arts education

The Schools Minister talks to the Music and Drama Expo about arts as part of a broad and balanced curriculum  |  READ MORE

DAG Newsletters - view the latest newsletters on the DAG website

Read Issue 114  |  2 February 2017

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