DASH Update: Spring Term | 23 February 2017 | Issue 4
Devon County Council sent this bulletin at 23-02-2017 03:16 PM GMT
Free School Health SurveySchools 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 BlogGeneral 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 2017The 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
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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
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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 | 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
Statutory guidance | Working together to safeguard children
Statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children | READ MORE
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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
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