Book your place – Future Landscape Open Day

There will be an Open Day on Thursday 9 May for all staff to come and find out more about the work that has been happening around Future Landscape.

In the morning there will be an introduction from Chief Executive, Phil Norrey followed by a chance to see presentations and join in discussions with each of the focus groups.

Phil’s introduction and the presentations will be repeated in the afternoon. Please book your (free) tickets through Eventbrite

Extended work experience is springboard to success!

Our Procurement Services team is the first in the authority to take an extended work experience placement, leading the way in supporting the development of young people and helping them on their career path.

Robbie Kyme joined the authority in March and is already proving to be a valuable member of the team. (PDF version)

Pictured Left-Right: Nick Richardson, Procurement Category Manager; Robbie Kyme and Kevin Balding, Head of Category (Business)

Please note - team name change

The Records Disclosure Service team is now called Safer Recruitment Services to more accurately reflect the work that the team undertakes. (PDF version)

Need to improve your Excel/Word Skills?

Scomis is offering Microsoft training courses at Great Moor House, Exeter. See what is on offer

Security for your scanning

When using the network / folder scanning option on a Multi-Function Device (MFD) the default destination for all scanning to be sent is generally an open folder.

Our Information Governance Team would like to remind you of the importance of ensuring the security of your scanned documents. In doing so, they pose the question "do you know where your scanning is going?" (PDF version)

Every child to get flu vaccine in bid to prevent epidemic

While flu is very rarely fatal in children, they tend to be the biggest transmitters of the virus which kills around 4,000 people each year and places a huge strain on the health service. Full story. 

Our Director of Public Health, Virginia Pearson said, “Our public health team fully supports these programmes, introduced by Public Health England and delivered through a combination of GP led clinics and schools, which aim to reduce the spread of harmful and potentially fatal diseases.”

Do you know a young person who has made a difference?

You have just under four weeks left to put forward your nominations for this year’s Voluntary Youth Services (Devon) ‘Children and Young People's Awards.’ The nomination form is available here

A yearning to learn? Look no further

This Adult Learners’ Week (18 - 24 May), come and try a free course with Devon Adult and Community Learning. For information about courses please see this poster, visit our course finder or call MyDevon on 0845 155 1014. Try something new and find out what is on offer!

“The effects of adult learning can be transformative. People find the confidence to overcome their own limitations, discover unimaginable talents and pursue their dreams. Learning liberates people and can help them change their life.” (ALW, 2013, www.alw.org.uk)

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Tour of Britain design competition hits the spot with cycling fans

Devon schoolchildren have the opportunity to design the famous ŠKODA King of the Mountains Jersey for this year’s Tour of Britain. The competition is open to children aged seven to 16 and entries must be submitted by Friday 14 June. The winner will be invited to present their jersey to the rider crowned ŠKODA King of the Mountains at the Tour’s official prize ceremony on Sunday 22 September in Central London