Spring Term | 9 February 2023
 DSLS Working Group Representatives
To ensure that the voice of schools is heard, Devon school leaders attend numerous statutory boards and working groups across the county.
Each year, representation on these groups is reviewed and the following representatives were agreed for 2022-23: DSLS Working Group Representatives
Additionally, the Schools Executive Committee (SEC) (DSLS SEC Membership 2022-23) acts as a conduit for two-way communication to regularly update schools with key messages and on work being undertaken at local authority groups. See the updates from the various autumn term meetings below.
 Devon Education Forum (DEF)
Read more about the Devon Education Forum (DEF) objectives, terms of reference, minutes and agendas H E R E.
 Read more about the Schools Finance Group (SFG) objectives, terms of reference, minutes and agendas H E R E.
 Read more about the Schools Organisation, Capital and Admissions (SOCA) objectives, terms of reference, minutes and agendas H E R E
Professional Supervision: Extended Offer to Middle Leaders Fully Funded by DfE
The DFE has extended the contract with Education Support for a year and doubled the scope of the service to now include headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, MAT CEOs and MAT Deputy CEOs based in state funded primary or secondary schools.
Applicants will receive six one-to-one sessions by Zoom or telephone, which are free and completely confidential. To find out more and to apply, click here
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State of the nation 2022: children and young people’s wellbeing
A report on the wellbeing of children and young people over the academic year 2021 to 2022. Read more
Mental health issues affecting a pupil's attendance: guidance for schools
Summary of responsibilities where a mental health issue is affecting attendance and examples of effective practice. Read more
How the DfE promotes and teaches online safety in schools?
Today’s pupils are growing up in an increasingly complex world, living their lives on and offline. This presents many exciting opportunities – but also challenges. Read more
 Devon County Council - Children's services monitoring visit
A summary of the findings of the Ofsted monitoring visit to Devon children’s services on 6 and 7 December 2022. Read more
Ofsted's webinars for schools - Spring season
Lee Owston and Jonathan Keay invite you to hear directly from Ofsted on school inspection policy. Read the new post here
Ofsted's 2023 priorities for schools and further education and skills
An update on developments and current issues in schools and the further education and skills sector. Read more
An Ofsted subject report on the quality of science education in primary and secondary schools in England. Read more
 Consultation: Devon Term Dates 2024/25 and 2025/26
Local authorities have a duty to determine the school term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools in their area and recommend these dates for adoption by governors of foundation, voluntary aided, foundation trust, academies and free schools. It is hoped that for consistency across Devon that all schools will adopt the recommended term dates.
Please click below for the proposed term dates for 2024/25 and 2025/26. Devon County Council is now consulting with schools, representatives from union associations and its neighbouring authorities. If you have any comments regarding the attached dates please respond to Bill Aplin (bill.aplin@devon.gov.uk) by Friday 17 March. Read more
Proposed term dates for 2024/25
Proposed term dates for 2025/26
 Andrew Tate Related Prevent Referrals
Message from from DI Dave Eames, Counter Terrorism Policing South West
The Prevent team in CTPSW have been inundated with referrals in the last fortnight. Some of these relate to concerns regarding young people influenced by Andrew Tate. Read more
 Tony McArdle, DfE's chief safety valve negotiator and SEND expert
The man who holds the purse strings to stop councils going bankrupt - if they comply with strict cost-cutting of services for pupils with special needs. McArdle leads the DfE’s “safety valve” negotiations, which are now helping 45 councils to get their SEND deficits back on track, including five planned for next year. Read more
SEND Improvement Partnership Board News
Click here for the latest newsletter.
 Click here to read the latest news from DiAS
ESFA Update contains the latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for academies, colleges, local authorities and further education providers. READ MORE
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DAG Newsletter
Click here to view the latest newsletter from DAG.
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 Changes to the ‘Spotty Book’
The Spotty Book provided information on infectious diseases and their control. It also included advice on routine childhood immunisations, isolation periods, guidelines on food hygiene and when to notify Public Health.
It has been replaced by : Health protection in children and young people settings, including education – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Keep up to date:
Contact: Fran Butler Early Years and Childcare Sufficiency Lead, DCC
E-mail: fran.butler@devon.gov.uk
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