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 2023-24: DSLS Working Group Representatives
Additionally, the Schools Executive Committee (SEC) (DSLS SEC Membership 2023-24) 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.
The latest information about the performance of Devon’s schools will be shared with Devon Education Forum at the meeting on 22nd November - Click here for the full report.
Read more about the Schools Finance Group (SFG) objectives, terms of reference, minutes and agendas H E R E.
Each school is responsible for nominating its own no-pupil dates and occasional holidays.
DSLS has been asked to encourage schools and trusts to remind parents that individual school term dates may differ from those quoted on the Local Authority website here School term dates – Education and Families (devon.gov.uk)which are those recommended by Devon County Council.
Parents should refer to the individual school website to find individual school term dates for 2023/24 and beyond.
Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership launches new quarterly newsletter
Please click here to see the new quarterly newsletter from the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Parliamentary Education Committee launches inquiry to strengthen financial education in schools
The Education Committee will examine the current state of financial education in England and consider what steps need to be taken to ensure its delivery is improved, that schools and colleges are more confident in its application, and that pupils and students are better equipped for a fast-changing financial and economic world.
The Committee will explore what we should be teaching young people about money, where financial education should sit within the curriculum, and whether the provision of financial education should be extended to primary schools and post-16 education.
A call for evidence has been launched to inform the inquiry, with the government wishing to hear from teachers, pupils and school administrators. The deadline for submission is Friday 15 December.
Open Consultation - Elective home education guidance review
This consultation seeks views on revised versions of the non-statutory elective home education guidance.
The guidance helps local authorities and parents understand their roles and legal responsibilities around elective home education.
The changes aim to help parents and local authorities better understand what they are required to do to ensure children receive a suitable education. READ MORE
This consultation closes at
How Ofsted inspect safeguarding in schools
In this blog, Ofsted considers safeguarding through the course of an inspection. READ MORE
Improving school attendance
Persistent school absence is one of the most significant ongoing impacts of the pandemic. This Ofsted blog looks at the importance of attendance, and how Oftsed will ensure fairness to schools as they navigate this difficult challenge. READ MORE
Devon Termly Attendance Update
Please click here to see this term's newsletter from the DCC Attendance Team.
Important changes to MASH’s professional consultation line
Unveiling the new professional consultation line intended solely for discussions and consultations READ MORE
DCC SEND Update
Please click here to see the most recent newsletter from the DCC SEND Team.
DCC is transforming special needs services with Essex partnership
Essex County Council (ECC) has become an Improvement Partner for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services with funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to work with DCC. READ MORE
Devon SEND Partnership News
The Devon SEND Partnership have published more details about its ambitious plan to transform the whole system. The publication includes details of the seven strands of work included in the transformation programme, its governance, and what the outcomes will be for children and young people with SEND in Devon. It also shows how the work to address the four areas of weakness is incorporated into the wider transformation. READ MORE
Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs
Your latest Hubdate from Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs READ MORE
Devon Schools Wellbeing Partnership
The Devon Schools Wellbeing Partnership is a universal health and wellbeing resource for all schools in Devon. Hosted by Devon County Council’s Public Health team, it aims to support schools in creating an environment where pupils, staff, and the wider school community can thrive through taking a holistic whole school approach.
Please visit the new website for more information and PSHE resources.
Click here to view the latest newsletter from Education Support
Teacher Wellbeing Index
The Education Support annual Teacher Wellbeing Index provides an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff working in the UK. READ MORE
DAG Newsletter
Click here to view the latest newsletter from DAG.
