 ASCL Conference - 15 & 16 March 2019
Connected Leadership
DASH Offer to Devon Schools
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As part of your membership of DASH we are pleased to offer one FUNDED place to Devon secondary schools to attend the ASCL Conference on 15 & 16 March 2019. The cost of your ASCL delegate ticket and B&B accommodation on Friday 15 March will be reimbursed by DASH immediately following the event. Travel arrangements are not included.
Please note that the DASH subsidy arrangement is only applicable for bookings made on or before 21 December 2018.
Who can attend?
- 1 funded place per school site and the offer is available to Headteachers, Principals, Heads of School plus CEO / Executive Headteacher of MATs / Federations where applicable.
- Schools are welcome to book additional colleagues and will attract the 20% group discount, but these will not be funded by DASH.
How to book your ASCL ticket:
- Book online via the ASCL website - please remember to select the ‘multiple delegate discount rate’ option and also quote 'DASH' in the PO number space to ensure you attract the 20% group discount rate. Any queries relating to your booking should be sent to Annual.Conference@ascl.org.uk.
- The majority of DASH colleagues book the Gold package which includes two full days of Conference plus Annual Conference Dinner on Friday 15 March (includes all keynote sessions, a choice of workshops, exhibition entry, lunch and refreshments).
For further details, how to book, hotel accommodation and DASH reimbursement | READ MORE
 Reminder | Section 175/157 Safeguarding Annual Audit - have you missed the November deadline?
Audit of Statutory Duties and Associated Responsibilities for Schools
Although the return from schools has been good this year, there are approximately 130 schools who have yet to submit their audit. The deadline for completion was 30 November 2018 - please complete and return your Safeguarding Annual Audit promptly if you haven't already done so.
The audit is available via the link below: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2MJ5R/
If you have any queries regarding completion of the audit please contact Louisa Rockey on 01392 287223 or louisa.rockey@babcockinternational.com
 Funding 43: School Budget Share Calculator 2019/20 following Devon Education Forum Outcomes
Posted on 7 December 2018 by education.finance
A revised version of the School Budget Share Calculator has been uploaded to the consultation page of our website (see Schools Funding Arrangements 2019/20 section) to reflect the decision made at the recent Devon Education Forum meeting around the transfer of 0.5% to the High Needs Block.
 DASH Representation on Working Groups
The scope and role of DASH within the local context is illustrated in the Working Groups Representation Chart effective for the current academic year.
 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
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View the minutes of the last DEF meeting on 20 November 2018 H E R E
- Date of next DEF meeting: 23 January 2019
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.
- View the minutes of the last SFG meeting on 7 November 2018 H E R E
- Date of next SFG meeting is 9 January 2019
 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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View the minutes of the last SOCA meeting on 25 September 2018 H E R E
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Date of next SOCA meeting is 8 January 2019
 Safeguarding Arrangements for Children and Young People in Devon
DCFP response to Working Together 2018
This document sets out how agencies in Devon will work together in the safeguarding of children and young people in the County. We are proud to be one of the national early adopter of these important changes and we look forward to working with colleagues across the country in opening up our work for their benefit and to learn from others as they make their changes | READ MORE
 N E W | Next Operation Encompass Briefing for Key Adults on 31 January 2019
Venue: Pentillie Castle, St Mellion, Saltash ,Cornwall PL12 6QD (directions)
Registration from : 9.30am
Start Time : 10.00am Finish Time : 12.15pm
Operation Encompass is a police and education early information sharing partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Information is shared by the police with a school's trained Key Adult (DSL) prior to the start of the next school day after officers have attended a domestic abuse incident thus enabling appropriate support to be given, dependent upon the needs and wishes of the child | READ MORE
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 Guidance | 'Sleepover' Fire Safety Leaflet
Guidance for parents from the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service in relation to keeping children safe when invited to a sleepover | READ MORE
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 Helpline | Advice and support on SEND processes
SEND Local Offer
Devon’s SEND Local Offer is the education, health and social care services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth to 25.
For more information visit the SEND Local Offer website and to keep up to date
subscribe to the newsletter.
SEND Local Area Inspection – Ofsted / CQC
Devon County Council received a telephone call from Her Majesty’s Inspector (HMI) on Monday to announce the inspection of the local area. The inspection commenced on Monday 10 December. Inspectors will review the support provided by the local area to better understand how well it meets its responsibilities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) | READ MORE
Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)
e-bulletins
The Education and Skills Funding
Agency (ESFA) e-bulletins are issued weekly in term time and provide the latest
information for academies,
schools, colleges, local authorities and other post-16 providers.
To view/subscribe to the
latest bulletins | READ MORE
About
the Education & Skills Funding Agency | READ MORE
Is your school information
accurate?
A reminder to all schools to check / update information held
within the Admissions Directory or use the Update
Form via this L I N K
 Guidance | Using Ofsted’s IDSR: early years foundation stage profile to key stage 4
Guidance for the primary and secondary inspection data summary report (IDSR) | READ MORE
Collection | Ofsted Annual Report 2017/18
Ofsted's Annual Report examines the quality of schools, early years, children's social care and further education and skills | READ MORE
 School inspections: Nick Gibb letter to Ofsted
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb writes to Amanda Spielman Ofsted Chief Inspector about exempting 'outstanding' schools and colleges from routine inspection | READ MORE
DfE Press release | Pioneering new approach to assessing pupils with complex disabilities to be introduced in schools
Pupils with multiple and complex needs will be assessed using a new ‘aspects of engagement’ approach | READ MORE
DfE Guidance | Health and safety on educational visits
Guidance to help schools understand their obligations when undertaking educational visits and other out of school activities | READ MORE
DfE Guidance | Health and safety: advice for schools
Guidance to help schools understand their health and safety obligations | READ MORE
DfE Guidance | Controlling access to school premises
Guidance to help schools understand what they should do to remove someone who is on the premises without permission | READ MORE
Read the latest DAG newsletter 143 (dated 29.11.18) H E R E
Devon Association of Governance (DAG) e-newsletter, the fortnightly digest of the articles published in the DAG website. Most of the web pages and documents on the DAG website are restricted to DAG members - if you are a DAG member please log in or register.
Contact DAG | info@dagdevon.uk
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