DAPH Update: Summer Term | 21 April 2017 | Issue 1

   Summer Term  |  21 April 2017  |  Issue 1                           See previous issues H E R E

DAPH Summer Briefing Tuesday 23 May 2017 at Sandy Park Conference Centre B O O K   O N L I N E

DAPH Annual School Leadership Conference 12 &13 October 2017 at the Saunton Sands Hotel See more information on the 'News and Events' page of the DAPH website. Booking is essential and via the O N L I N E   B O O K I N G   F O R M

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

Priority Action  |  Employment Status

HMRC have announced new guidelines which mean that Devon County Council are responsible for determining the employment status of its off payroll workforce and ensuring that they are paid in the correct way.

Read guidance on the major changes which are valid from 6 April 2017  |  READ MORE

Michelmores Schools Update Read the latest issue dated March 2017

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 21 June 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.

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R E V I S E D  |  Model Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (last Update: April 2017)

Further changes to the revised policy include:-

• the removal of wording 'Will ensure that a copy of the CP file is retained until such a time that the new school acknowledges receipt of the original file. The copy should then be shredded’
• adjusted the wording to the 9th bullet point.
  

View/download the Model Child Protection and Safeguarding policy H E R E.

Children's Partnership Delivery Plan  |  March 2017

Read the final version of the Children's Partnership Delivery Plan H E R E.  Please cascade as appropriate within your organisations and networks.

Child abuse. If you think it, report it.

We all have a role to play in protecting children and young people from child abuse and neglect. Many people do not act because they’re worried about being wrong. You don’t have to be absolutely certain about your suspicions; if you’re concerned a child is being abused or their safety is at risk, speak to someone. Following these simple steps and reporting your concerns to your local children’s social care team could provide the missing piece of information that is needed to keep a child safe. For guidance on how to spot the signs of child abuse or neglect, what to do if you suspect and what happens when you report it  |  READ MORE The advice to anyone in Devon who may have suspicions of child abuse or neglect is to contact Devon’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 155 1071 and staff will offer support to determine the right response. Alternatively email: mashsecure@devon.gcsx.gov.uk and give as much information as you can. Worried about a child's safety? Visit T H I S  L I N K  to the Devon County Council website for more information and how to report your concerns.

New guidance on 'Sexting'

New guidance for police forces has been released by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) in response to ‘youth produced sexual imagery’, commonly referred to as “sexting” or ‘’sending nudes’’ amongst young people. This  L E T T E R  seeks to inform you of the action that both Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police will take in response to any reports made where the individuals involved are 17 years of age and under.

Please ensure this letter is circulated amongst your staff, schools you work with and other colleagues, specifically your designated safeguarding leads.

Feedback  |  Multi Agency Early Help Operations Group (MAEHOG) meeting

DAPH representative David Barnett attended the recent meeting held on 20 March 2017, with key points noted as:-

• Changes to MASH and DSCB Child’s Journey need to be considered by all schools to ensure they are following the latest approach and guidelines.
• New Early Help Locality Directors now in post - see briefing 4 below from Jo Olsson for further details about the appointments.
  
• New countywide approach to support for Young Carers. Steering group set up which needs school representation.
• Early Help Right For Children IT system rolling out from 10 April, Holistix closing 05 April 2017 with 5 days for migration. Training dates published with 200 schools representatives already attended. More dates for school leads and IT staff to attend in Summer term -  various April / May dates are now confirmed, visit THIS LINK to the DSCB website for more information and how to book.
  

Children and young people briefing 4: Changes of senior leadership in Children’s Services

Read the fourth issue of the  bulletin for all partners working with Devon's children young people and families from Jo Olsson, Chief Officer for Children's Services (interim)  |  READ MORE

Post Westminster Attack  |  message from Samantha Norman, Devon and Cornwall Police I heard today of a few schools, elsewhere in the country, who have withdrawn from pre-planned mosque visits or not booking visits they would otherwise book in light of what happened in London recently. I hope that wouldn’t happen here but in case there is any confusion: There is NO INCREASE in risk from terrorism, nor any increase in risk from Muslims, the Muslim community or mosques. Visits to mosques are a great way to increase understanding and tolerance between communities and reduce intolerance, hatred and terrorism.

SEN Process Updates  |  April 2017

There are two important updates to SEN practices in respect to Annual Reviews and the Transfer Process  |  READ MORE

All SENCOs need to be aware of these changes which immediately impact:

•       Annual Reviews of EHCPs
•       Year 4 reviews from April 2017
•       Transfers up to April 2018

Devon’s Policy on Education Psychologists

Read the L E T T E R  from Julia Foster SEN 0-25 Manager which clarifies Devon County Council’s arrangements with regard to use of Educational Psychology services as part of the early help offer and statutory processes.

H e a d l i n e s  is a regular newsletter from Dawn Stabb,  Head of Education and Learning.

Download the lastest issue dated 21 March  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.

View/subscribe to 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

Apprenticeships: Latest Information on the Public Sector Duty & Target

The Government have just published their guidance on the new Public Sector Apprenticeship Duty and Target. This helpful guidance sets out what public bodies, that will be subject to the Duty and Target, will have to report upon and when  |  READ MORE

For other Apprenticeship updates, see the March school communication.

Policy paper  |  Complaints about Ofsted

Raising concerns and making a complaint about Ofsted  |  READ MORE

Independent report  |  Behaviour in schools

Tom Bennett’s independent review on behaviour in schools and the government’s response  |  READ MORE

Form  |  Model articles of association for academy trusts

Template documents with standard articles of association for different types of academy trust  |  READ MORE

Form  |  Identity verification for new chairs of trustees

Form for new chairs of trustees in academies, free schools and independent schools to verify their identity  |  READ MORE

Guidance  |  Apprenticeship funding: how it will work

How apprenticeship funding will affect employers from May 2017, including the apprenticeship levy and the online apprenticeship service  |  READ MORE

News story  |  Ofsted launches new good and outstanding logos

Early years, education and children's care providers can now download and use a 'Good provider' or 'Outstanding provider' logo. On 6 April 2017, Ofsted launched a new logo specifically for use by early years, education and children’s social care providers that have been rated good  |  READ MORE

Open consultation  |  Primary school pupil assessment: Rochford Review recommendations

The DfE is seeking views on the Rochford Review recommendations for the assessment of key stage 1 and 2 pupils working below the standard of national curriculum tests. 

This consultation closes at 5pm on 22 June 2017. For more information and a link to the consultation page  |  READ MORE

Open consultation  |  Primary assessment in England

The DfE is seeking views on the future of assessment in primary schools and the implications for accountability.

This consultation closes at 5pm on 22 June 2017. For more information and a link to the consultation page  |  READ MORE

Correspondence  |  Early years newsletter 2017

This newsletter provides information and guidance for inspectors about Ofsted's inspection work in the early years sector  |  READ MORE

DAG Newsletters - view the latest newsletters on the DAG website

Read Issue 117  |  23 March 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