News from the education teams:
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News from the education teams
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Devon Maintained Schools conference 2026: Renewing Connections, Strengthening Partnerships, Improving Outcomes |
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15 September 2026
Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton |
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Join school leaders, governors and education professionals from across Devon for this important annual conference, focused on strengthening partnerships, sharing best practice and exploring the opportunities and challenges facing maintained schools.
The conference offers valuable insights, networking opportunities and practical takeaways to help shape the future of education in Devon. |
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Changes to Music Education Grant funding for 2026-27From 2026–27, the £300 Music Education Grant for Devon and Torbay schools will be replaced by a new project-based funding model, offering £500–£1,000 for targeted music projects. |
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Schools can still access the Devon Music Education Hub’s core support, including resources, instrument loans and specialist advice.
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23 September 2026
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Devon attendance network – dates now available to bookFollowing a highly successful Devon Attendance Conference, the much-anticipated Devon Attendance Network dates are now available to book.
Join colleagues from across Devon for updates, discussion and the sharing of effective practice. |
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| 4 November 2026
Exeter Racecourse |
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School sustainability conference 2026: Turning climate plans into daily practiceJoin colleagues from across Devon to explore practical ways to embed sustainability into everyday school life. Share ideas, learn from best practice and discover how to turn climate plans into meaningful action.
Whether you're just starting out or building on existing work, this conference will provide inspiration, support and networking opportunities. |
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EDEAS Connect and advisory supportAccess practical resources, teaching strategies, expert advice and consultancy support to help you meet the needs of ethnically diverse and multilingual learners.
Devon maintained schools receive funded access to EDEAS Connect and advisory support. Find out more and start benefiting from this valuable service. |
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Old Heathcoat School Community Centre, Tiverton |
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Data Protection networking forumJoin us on 24 September 2026, 10.00-12.30 for a special in-person Data Protection Networking Forum, introduced in response to your feedback.
This interactive session offers a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues, collaborate on data protection–focused group tasks, and share practical ideas you can take back to your setting. |
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RSHE twilight webinars for schoolsBuild confidence in delivering high-quality Relationships, Sex and Health Education with our practical online twilight webinars. Choose from Primary, Secondary or Inclusive for SEND Learners, with sessions designed to help staff deliver age-appropriate, inclusive and safeguarding-focused RSHE in line with updated statutory guidance.
Fully funded sessions repeated throughout the year. |
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Summer 2026 evaluation
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Have your say on OAIPThank you to colleagues who have shared their views on the Ordinarily Available Inclusive Education Framework (OAIP) so far.
There is still time for Devon schools to take part in our short survey (10–15 minutes), open until 22 July 2026.
Whether you are drawing on OAIP regularly in your work or are still developing how it fits within your school's practice, your perspective will be valuable in shaping future support, resources and next steps. |
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Briefings and network meetings |
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- Bursar briefings (in person and online) - 20, 21, 22 Oct 2026
- Clerks briefing (online and in person) - 29, 30 Sept, 1 Oct 2026
- Devon attendance network (online) - 28 Sept, 23 Nov 2026
- DPO networking forum (in person) - 24 Sep 2026
- Early Years and Childcare: Provider network meeting (online) - dates coming soon
- Early Years SENDCo forum (online) - 20, 22 Oct 2026
- Educational Visits Co-ordinator (EVC) termly briefing - (in person and online) 16, 17, 23, 24 Nov 2026
- EYFS briefings for schools (online) - 14 Jul 2026
- Inclusion network meetings (in person) - dates coming soon
- Locality schools briefing (online) - dates coming soon
- Safeguarding forum (in person and online) - 23, 24, 25, 26 Nov 2026, 15, 16, 17, 22 Mar, 12, 13, 14, 15 Jul 2027
- School Library Service network meetings - dates coming soon
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(Please note: schools who subscribe to our DPO service can attend at no charge, as part of their subscription package) |
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Early education (EYFS) and childcare |
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Early Years Foundation Stage |
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Early Years and Childcare - including some fully funded training for Devon EYC providers (excl. Plymouth and Torbay) - Online training for prevent awareness - GOV.UK training and guidance
- Paediatric First Aid - 12 Sep, 7, 21 Nov 2026, 21 Jan, 6 Mar, 24 Apr 2027
- Preparing to be a childminder - 18 Sep, 7 Nov 2026, 21 Jan, 13 Mar, 14 May 2027
Profile Assessment workshops - 13, 14, 15 Oct 2026 9, 10, 11 Feb 2027 Provider network meeting - dates coming soon - Safeguarding and child protection core (all early years and childcare practitioners
) - dates coming soon - Core training can also be undertaken via eLearning
- Safeguarding and child protection enhanced (DSL/DDSL) - 14 Jul, 15 Sep 2026
- Safer Recruitment - online training
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These courses are fully funded for Devon schools and other schools with Devon children in care |
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Ethnically Diverse Education Achievement Service (EDEAS)
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EDEAS inset day training and key twilight sessions (fully funded for Devon maintained schools) and all delivered online - various dates, times and themes
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showman (GRTS) Awareness training Supporting multilingual children in the Early Years Classroom strategies for multilingual children Equality, diversity and inclusion awareness Improving support for multilingual children Supporting multilingual children with writing Closing the word gap Understanding different cultures in our Devon schools Proficiency assessments - multilingual children - a powerful tool for helping multilingual children in their educational journey Translation service - translation of documents in 100's of languages - from EHCPs to key letters and consent forms. EDEAS provides a free bespoke quote for any document. EDEAS Connect - an online hub providing access to expert resources, practical guidance and a supportive professional community to help schools support ethnically diverse and multilingual learners. (fully funded for Devon maintained schools). |
| Find out more about EDEAS training and book your whole-school place
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Devon Health and Safety Service training courses |
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Leadership & recruitment support |
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Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision |
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Outdoor education and leadership courses |
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Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) |
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Child Protection level 3 initial training (2 days) (in person) - 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 10 Nov 2026, 12 Jan. 1 Feb, 3 Mar, 26 Apr, 18 May 2027 Child Protection level 3 initial training (2 days) (online) - 2 Dec 2026 Child Protection refresher training Group 3 and above (online) - 12 Oct 2026, 6 Jan, 4 May 2027 - Child Protection refresher training Group 3 and above (in person) - 17, 25 Sep, 2, 22 Oct, 16 Nov, 8 Dec 2026, 19 Jan, 4, 24 Feb, 8, 22 Mar. 15 Apr, 25 May, 10 Jun, 7 Jul 2027
- Safeguarding forum (in person and online) - 23, 24, 25, 26 Nov 2026, 15, 16, 17, 22 Mar, 12, 13, 14, 15 Jul 2027
Safer recruitment and allegations management – Initial - (In person) - 4 Nov 2026, 21 Apr 2027 Safer recruitment and allegations management - Refresher - (In person) - 2 Nov 2026 Safer recruitment and allegations management - Refresher - (online) - 10 Mar 2027 |
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SEND - Sensory and/or physical needs |
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Sustainable schools and waste education |
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| The Zone Recycle Devon website provides a wealth of resources, from lesson plans and activities through to practical advice for managing waste better in schools. |
| Visit the Zone Recycle Devon website
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Sign up for a half-termly bulletin full of info and resources for teachers and schools in Devon around environmental issues, sustainability and outdoor learning. Keep up-to-date with the Sustainability Bulletin.
Take a look at past issues here: Sustainability Bulletin - Zone |
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