The DSLS office will close at 5pm today (Thursday 28 March) and will reopen on Monday 15 April 2024.
Devon Maintenance Partnership 2024-2028 Agreement
The latest iteration of the Devon Maintenance Partnership (DMP) Agreement has been running since April 2020 and is due to expire at the end of March 2024. The DMP was jointly developed between DCC’s Built Environments Team (BET) and South West Norse Ltd (SWN) as a way of ensuring that the compliance testing and servicing of key plant and equipment, together with regular inspections of the condition of buildings and Asbestos management surveys being carried out.
The 2020-2024 scheme has been successful with the vast majority of eligible Local Authority Maintained and Trust schools in Devon subscribing. Based on this success, it has been agreed to continue the arrangement for a further four years, 2024-2028.
Funded PSHE Association Membership from the Devon Schools Wellbeing Partnership
During the development of the Devon Schools Wellbeing Partnershipschools expressed how challenging it can be to deliver PSHE in school. Whether that is through staff training, timetabling, creating the right classroom environment, or accessing teaching resources.
As part of the training and resource offer of the DSWP, Public Health Devon are offering funded PSHE Association membership for 1 year to help support schools with PSHE delivery. Additionally, for schools who register, funding is also available for PSHE Association online training modules – the choice of topic is yours depending on the needs of your staff and school.
If your school already purchases a PSHE programme, this membership may provide complementary guidance and resources. If you already subscribe to the PSHE Association, please still sign-up and send an email todswp@devon.gov.uk.
Data on the levels of attendance and overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in state-funded primary, secondary and special schools. READ MORE
Ofsted Big Listen
The Ofsted Big Listen seeks views across their work, from schools and children’s social care to teacher training and early years. READ MORE
This consultation closes at
Ofsted inspections: what EY providers and practitioners need to know
What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).READ MORE
ESFA Update: 20 March 2024
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers. READ MORE
Open call for evidence - Safeguarding children in schools and colleges
The DfE is seeking views on child safeguarding practice in schools and colleges to inform their safeguarding in schools and colleges policy. READ MORE
Online Bookingsare also now being taken for the DSLS Summer School Leadership Briefing on Thursday 27 June 2024. Full agenda to follow.
Guest speakers to include:
Ceri Morgan, Deputy Director and Head of Education, DCC
Simon Niles, Service Lead, School, Organisation, Planning and Admissions, DCC
Zoe Heywood, Head of Inclusion and SEN Support, DCC
Stephen Lee, Senior HMI & Assistant Regional Director South West, Ofsted
Ed Pawson, RE Adviser to Devon, Torbay and Plymouth SACREs & Deputy Chair of the Religious Education Council
Rob Gasson, Chief Executive Officer, Wave Multi Academy Trust
Sarah Pickering, Headteacher, Mill Water School
We will also be welcoming Devon Headteacher colleagues who will be sharing examples of SEMH project work being undertaken within their schools, providing support to pupils with additional needs.
Please see the Booking Form for Terms and Conditions.
DSLS Annual School Leadership Conference
10 & 11 October 2024 - Saunton Sands Hotel
BOOK ONLINE for the 2024 event, and check the DSLS website for regular news and updates.
One booking form per delegate required. Terms and conditions apply, please see the online booking form for further details.
Details of Conference Programme to follow.
Target audience: primary and secondary school leaders and other members of the school leadership team.
Delegate options:
Option A - Two day residential - £425 +vat Option B - Two day residential sharing with named colleague - £405 +vat Option C - Two day non-residential - £350 + vat Option D - Day one only (Thursday 10 October 2024, includes charity dinner) - £250 +vat Option E - Day two only (Friday 11 October 2024) - £225 + vat
