Summer term | 27 May 2022
DSLS School Leadership Briefing - Summer term
Wednesday 29 June 2022 at Exeter Racecourse
OUTLINE AGENDA
We are in the process of finalising the detail of the agenda but the day will include local and regional updates from the following speakers:
- James McNeillie, Ofsted Regional Director. South West
- Hannah Woodhouse, SWRSC, Regional Delivery Directorate Office
- Melissa Caslake, DCC, Chief Officer for Children's Services
- Jackie Ross, DCC, Interim Deputy and SEND Strategic Director
Booking is essential via the Online Booking Form
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DSLS Annual School Leadership Conference 2022
13 & 14 October 2022
BOOK ONLINE for the 2022 event and check the DSLS website for regular news and updates. Over 70 bookings received so far!
Target audience: primary and secondary school leaders and other members of the school leadership team
One booking form per delegate required. Terms and conditions apply, please see the online booking form for further details.
We are delighted to announce the following speakers have been booked for the conference:
 We have included a round-up of some recent key announcements here:
Schools White paper delivers real action to level-up education
Schools White Paper, Opportunity for All, sets out plans to make sure every child can reach the full height of their potential | READ MORE
Schools Bill: policy statements
Information explaining measures in the Schools Bill, which was introduced to Parliament in May 2022 | READ MORE
Implementing school system reform in 2022 to 2023
This implementation plan outlines the next steps following the schools white paper.
SEND Review Green Paper
Please find below links to the Government's SEND Review Green Paper:
Ambitious reform for children and young people with SEND - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This summary document for parents carers, children and young people explains what the review means for them
Consultation Response - SEND Review: Right support, right place, right time
The consultation period has now been extended and will close on 22 July.
Attendance
School attendance consultation response
Response to the consultation to improve the consistency of support available to families in England on school attendance | READ MORE
Working together to improve school attendance
Guidance to help schools, academy trusts, governing bodies, and local authorities maintain high levels of school attendance including roles and responsibilities | READ MORE
Improving the consistency of support: new burdens assessment
The minimum attendance support offer local authorities are expected to provide pupils and families in their area | READ MORE
DfE invites schools to complete energy price survey
Schools are asked to submit information regarding their school’s gas and electricity tariffs for a survey. With concerns that rapidly rising energy bills could lead to job cuts, the DfE is considering what “additional support” it can provide. The survey asks for basic data on schools’ current tariffs, whether they’re looking to switch to a new tariff, and your current supplier. The survey closes on 2 June.
The following curriculum subjects have recently been added:
English
Computing
Supporting secondary school pupils who are behind with reading
Gill Jones, Ofsted Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education, on reading in secondary schools and supporting weaker readers | READ MORE
HMCI commentary: Ofsted's strategy 2022 to 2027
HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman introduces Ofsted's new strategy 2022-2027, setting out its corporate strategy, with a summary of its core values, strategic approaches, areas of work and evaluation metrics | READ MORE
 New inquiry launched into behaviour and mental health in schools
The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition has launched an inquiry into children’s behaviour and mental health, and the related use of isolation rooms and exclusion by schools | READ MORE
You can submit evidence until 10 June.
Education and Skills Funding Agency - Making the apprenticeship system simpler for employers, training providers and apprentices
A number of improvements and simplifications to apprenticeships will come into force from August 2022 | READ MORE
Statutory guidance - Keeping children safe in education 2022
‘Keeping children safe in education 2022’ is for information only and does not come into force until 1 September 2022. Schools and colleges must continue to use ‘Keeping children safe in education 2021’ until then.
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022
Childhood Day on 10 June brings everyone across the UK together to have fun and protect children! Play your part this Childhood Day.
Please click here to download a new Letter of Assurance for South West Norse regarding safeguarding and DBS policy, as from 1 May 2022, NPS South West Limited and Devon Norse Limited have combined to create South West Norse.
Please click here for more information.
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 ESFA publishes the 2022/2023 schools supplementary grant (SSG) school-level allocations and conditions of grant
You can view the allocations for the SSG here. The first payment of SSG will be made to LAs this month, and in June 2022 for academies. A second payment will be made to LAs in October 2022, and November 2022 for academies.
Education recovery funding doubles for secondary schools
Funding for the Government’s flagship education recovery programme to double for secondary schools next year, supporting pupils to catch up on lost learning | READ MORE
Recovery premium funding
The DfE has updated its ‘Recovery premium funding’ guidance with indicative funding rates for 2022/2023.
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New Updated DIAS Website
The DIAS website has been updated.
Visit www.devonias.org.uk for easily accessible information and advice about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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 Progress check at age 2
Guidance to provide support for early years practitioners when completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) progress check at age 2 | READ MORE
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DAG Newsletter
Click here to view the latest newsletter from DAG.
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Headship can be isolating and overwhelming, particularly during these challenging times. We wanted to remind you that the team of aHead Professional Partners are here to provide confidential support and guidance to school leaders.
Additionally, Devon SLS member schools have access to the Devon SLS Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free individual access to confidential information, support and counselling service plus the option of purchasing for the whole school at a discounted price.
Question or need support? Contact us:
E aHead-DevonSLS@devon.gov.uk T 01392 380518
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