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Run by Devon Governors for Devon Governors
School Governance
Ofsted has issued a special report on school governance. Inspectors visited 14 schools in which governance had been judged outstanding. The inspectors noted that there is no single model of success for an effective GB. Read more on School governance.
(31 May 2011)
Project ADAM
Project ADAM (Alternative Devon Academy Model) is being considered by the LA, to assist GBs of maintained schools who do not, currently, wish to move to Academy status. There have been 4 meetings, 1 for Secondary HTs and Governors and 3 for Primary HT and Governors. The notes and feedback reflect those meetings attended by the DAG Chair, Pam Barnard, and are provided for information.
(31 May 2011)
Strategic and Duty of Care Roles
Governors would wish to be aware that there are 3 free seminars this month, which will be of interest to them in their Strategic and Duty of Care roles.
The Devon Association of Primary Headteachers (DAPH) is working with a firm of local solicitors, Ashfords who are hosting a half-day “Raising Awareness” seminar covering the legal and financial risks which schools are facing in the changing landscape of education. This free seminar promises to be an informative and thought provoking session and is open to headteachers, governors and school business managers of primary, secondary and special schools.
(5 May 2011)
Future of Dalwood Primary School
Following discussions with Dalwood Primary School’s Governing Body, Devon County Council wish to consult on the future of the school. The consultation brochure is available at: Consultation Finder - Devon.
A public information session is being held at Dalwood Village Hall on Friday 6 May 2011 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
You can respond to the consultation on-line at the website above, by emailing schoolconsultations@devon.gov.uk or by writing to the: School Organisation Administrator, Children and Young People’s Services, FREEPOST RSGJ-CESH-CZHE, Learning Environments Team, Room 120, Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 4QG.
The closing date for responding to the consultation is by 5pm on Tuesday 14 June 2011.
(27 April 2011)
Better Value for Money in Schools
England's maintained schools spent £35 billion in 2009/10. School staff account for over three-quarters of this total and form one of the country's largest public sector workforces. The Audit Commission has produced an overview and series of four briefings under the heading Better Value for Money in Schools to examine patterns in spending in maintained schools in England. They aim to help school heads, governing bodies and councils control costs without compromising educational attainment.
(4 April 2011)
New SEN Toolkit
The Devon LA have introduced a new SEN Toolkit. This toolkit replaces Devon’s original SEN Framework and SEN Self-Evaluation documents which have been in place for a number of years. See New Devon SEN Toolkit for more details.
(24 March 2011)
Admission to Y11
DAG was represented by Mike Bamborough Chair of Gt Torrington CC, on the "Admission to Y11 - Task and Finish Group", whose report is here. Any feedback should be made direct to by 25 March 2011. It would be appreciated if you could include in any reply.
(10 March 2011)
Improving all our schools
Improving all our schools is a speech given by Lord Hill, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools, at the NGA's Conference on 2 March 2011.
(4 March 2011)
Investing in Energy Efficiency
Renewable energy (and micro-generation more widely) has many potential benefits to schools, including saving money and carbon emissions, and providing exciting opportunities for learning. With the advent of Feed In Tariffs (FITs) and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), renewable energy also offer opportunities to make money on the energy produced. Read more on this.
(4 March 2011)
DAG Conference
Saturday 25 June 2011 at County Hall
The DAG Conference 2011 is being rescheduled, since the original date conflicts with the last day of the Devon County Show. The Conference will now be held on Saturday 25 June 2011 at County Hall. E-registration will open on 31 March 2011 - but early bookings can be made with David Tall via the email link below left. We look forward to a large turnout.
(16 February 2011)
The Importance of Teaching
“It is only through reforming education that we can allow every child the chance to take their full and equal share in citizenship, shaping their own destiny, and becoming masters of their own fate.” See DfE Publications to download The Schools White Paper 2010.
(12 January 2011)
Devon Sexual Health Update
The inaugural Sexual Health Update newsletter for Devon is available on this website: Devon Sexual Health Update. Or see NHS Devon Sexual Health. David Tall is happy to forward individual copies to interested Governors.
(6 December 2010)
New Federation Governance Leaflet
A new leaflet GOVERNANCE Developing your federation has been commissioned by DCC CYPS Achievement Through Collaboration and produced in association with Devon Governor Support (LDP), and Devon’s Federation Network (October 2010)
(22 October 2010)
Area Meetings
Feedback and report from the Area Meetings for the Autumn Term is now available, together with a list of supporting documents. See Area Meetings Autumn 2010.
(13 October 2010)
Devon Federation Open Week
Devon Federation Open Week will be held from Monday 15 November to Friday 19 November 2010 when 12 Federations will open their doors to visitors from across the County. Governors are cordially invited to visit our Federations to find out: the benefits for children and staff; why schools choose to federate; about the wide variety of federations in Devon; about the day to day running of a federation; the role of a federation governor and how leadership works across schools.
(12 October 2010)
Stepping Stones: Past, Present and Future
Stepping Stones is a three to five year transformational programme for support and services for children with additional needs. Since March 2010 a programme management approach has been adopted, and over the past 17 months significant changes have taken place. The Stepping Stones: Past, Present and Future document (updated July 2010) sets out to review progress and future direction for Stepping Stones. This is particularly pertinent because of the changing political and financial environment, and because the present programme manager is leaving.
(4 October 2010)
Get ready for Winter!
Supply Zone and Highway Management are offering all our customers exceptional value on rock salt this Winter. Last year demand outstripped supply and many schools and colleges could not make their paths and playgrounds safe. (Supply Zone is the trading arm of Devon Procurement Services, a division of Devon County Council, and was formally known as Devon Purchasing.)
(4 October 2010)
The Listening School
Those Governors attending the recent DAG Area Meetings will know that David Tall has mentioned / will mention a new publication called “The Listening School”. Copies have been sent to Schools but Governors can browse or download a copy from Devon’s Just 4 Schools web site.
(24 September 2010)
Guidance for GB on Clerking Arrangements
DAG commends the new DGS Guidance for GB on Clerking Arrangements, and welcomes feedback.
(24 September 2010)
Tough Choices in Devon
From September the County Council will be launching a major public engagement called Tough Choices. This will take the form of a series of local public meetings led by the Council Leader, John Hart, with an online drive to get the views and ideas of those unable to attend meetings. This will be backed up with a PR programme and promotional activity.
The purpose of this consultation is to involve local people and communities, including and, in DAG’s view, especially, School Governors, in a dialogue about the difficult budgetary decisions ahead. There will also be an opportunity to propose ideas for saving money and or improving the way things work.
These consultations will undoubtedly cover a very wide range of topics and subjects and it is vital that education receives a high profile in these meetings, and thus DAG encourages as many Governors as possible to attend the most convenient of the meetings, all of which start at 6.30pm. Tough Choices - Public Engagement Events
(14 September 2010)
Proposal to Enlarge Countess Wear School, Exeter
Following consultation, Devon Local Authority has issued a Public Notice on the proposal to enlarge Countess Wear Community School, Exeter from 240 places to 420 places with effect from 1 September 2011.
The Public Notice and further information can be found here. The closing date for responding to the Public Notice is 5pm on Friday 1 October 2010. You can respond using the on-line feedback form here.
(3 September 2010)
Consultation on Broadwoodwidger Primary School
Following discussions with Broadwoodwidger Primary School’s Governing Body, Devon Local Authority is consulting on the future of Broadwoodwidger Community Primary School.
The consultation brochure can be accessed on line here. A public information session is being held on Tuesday 28 September 2010 at Broadwoodwidger Primary School from 3:30pm until 6:30pm.
The closing date for responding to the consultation is 5pm on Tuesday 12 October 2010. You can respond to the consultation by completing the on-line feedback form here.
(2 September 2010)
Consultation on enlarging Wilcombe Primary School, Tiverton
DDevon Local Authority are consulting on the proposal to enlarge Wilcombe Primary School, Tiverton from 140 places to 210 places with effect from September 2011.
The consultation brochure is available on-line here.
AA public information surgery is being held on 14 September 2010 between 3.30pm and 6.30pm at Wilcombe Primary School.
The closing date for responding to the consultation is 5pm on Monday 11 October 2010. You can respond to the consultation by completing the on-line feedback form here.
(1 September 2010)
Area Meetings
Details of Area Meetings for the Autumn Term are now available, together with a list of supporting documents. See Area Meetings Autumn 2010.
(31 August 2010)
Inside Knowledge
The Inside Knowledge programme, currently in its pilot phase, has been launched by the DofE and is designed to enable schools to learn from other schools with leading practice. Each visit will provide a unique opportunity for schools to share their own experiences and progress towards excellent practice on national priorities.
The visits are delivered by a number of host schools, who have been chosen based on the progress they have made in areas focused around the national priorities. They have been recommended to share their own experiences across the following six initial topic areas:
1. Sustainable schools
2. Narrowing the gap for disadvantaged pupils
3. Maximising pupil progress through effective use of assessment data
4. Teachers and teaching assistants as writers
5. Managing school budgets effectively to deliver best value and
6. Effective transition from early years to school
Of particular interest to Devon Schools will be the fact that Alphington PS will be hosting visits to do with Sustainable Schools on 12 October 2010; 10 February 2011 and 14 June 2011.
To register an interest and receive details of this and other visits please go to www.schooltoschool.org.uk.
(23 August 2010)
Devon Education Forum
Eight of the DAG allocated places on the Devon Education Forum are up for election / re-election on 31 August 2010. See DEF voting page.
(6 August 2010)
DAG President stands down
Ivan Godfrey, the current DAG President, a stalwart member of the DAG Board for many years and a leading light in Devon School Governance has decided to stand down and we wish to record formally a public thank you to Ivan for all he has done and wish him every happiness and success in the future - Goodbye Ivan and thank you very much
(5 August 2010)
Academies
New items added to Academies section, from the NGA: Members Q & As and a Briefing Paper on Free Schools. DAG has found the NGA series of Q and A's most useful. The latest series appeared on 23 July and we particularly commend Q3.
(24 July 2010)
Oriana Hosford
It is with the greatest sadness that we report the sudden death of Oriana Hosford, a former Vice Chair of DAG and a highly committed and effective school Governor.
Although blind since birth, Oriana (formerly Margaret) never let this impact one jot on her hugely independent and varied life.
A Russian scholar, well read and versed in many of the great classics in that language and our own, Oriana was always an engaging and erudite companion.
A devoted school Governor at Clyst Heath and Ladysmith Schools as well as the West Of England School for Young People with Little or No Sight, she was a fierce advocate of the requirement to provide the best, most appropriate additional and special needs education to suit an individual. Her grasp of detail in any setting was quite extraordinary.
She was a valuable member of the DAG Board for a number of years before her election as our Vice Chair in 2002 and during her Vice Chairmanship she was a singularly supportive but challenging individual of DAG's activities.
In addition to her school Governance roles she represented DAG on the Devon Education Forum (Vice-Chair), the School Organisation Committee (which she Chaired for a year) and a number of other LA Committees, Boards and Task and Finish groups, where her wisdom and insight were always valued greatly and well-received.
Oriana was an inspiration to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing her, and she will be missed very much.
(22 July 2010)
Academies
The DAG Board anticipated and has received several enquiries from GBs seeking advice about Academies. The DAG Board has drawn up a “Position Statement” which it hopes will assist GBs.
There has been a welter of information about Academies from a variety of sources and DAG will endeavour to keep GBs informed of such information.
To that end we have added an additional section to the website, Academies, and all relevant information will be placed there in future, with alerts on the news page.
(21 July 2010)
Vetting and Barring Scheme Halted
The new Government has announced their decision to halt the final phase of the new Independent Safeguarding Authority's (ISA) Vetting and Barring Scheme, due to launch in July. Read DCC comment on ISA Halted.
(22 June 2010)
Managed Service blocks SPAM
The SWGfL Managed Service provided by Research Machine (RM) blocks SPAM. For example – In the week commencing 16th of May the service received 24,612,942 emails! Of those 84% were identified as SPAM and were blocked. 4,082,050 genuine messages were delivered. As you can see, the service does reject a large majority of mail as it is definitely SPAM. However, RM knows that they do not stop all SPAM emails but they do identify senders that are sending a large volume of SPAM emails. In order to block SPAM that is sent to your school you can also notify RM of any you receive by forwarding the email with headers to spam@swgfl.org.uk Detailed guidance on how to get headers from e-mail.
(10 June 2010)
Great Torrington Community School Sports College - Proposal to change the age range
The Governors of Great Torrington School are consulting on the proposal to change the age range from the current 11-16 to 11-18 with effect from September 2011. A Statutory Public Notice has been issued on 20th May 2010. The closing date for responding to the Public Notice is 17th June 2010. Full details and the complete proposal can be obtained from Mr. M Clarke, Deputy Headteacher at the school or from the school's website at: www.greattorrington.devon.sch.uk. Any person may respond to or comment on the proposal, see complete proposal for details.
(26 May 2010)
Coalition Government
The Coalition Government has given a new Ministerial team at the newly renamed Department for Education, and the Coalition Government has now published an agreement covering policy matters.
(22 May 2010)
NGA Governance Awards 2011
Nominations are now open for the National Governors’ Association Awards for Outstanding School Governance 2011. There are two prestigious awards: the NGA’s and Governor Wales Outstanding Clerk Award (England & Wales) and NGA’s Outstanding Governing Body (England only). There will be both national and regional winners, which will be awarded at a national ceremony in March 2011. The closing date is 15th November 2010 (12 Noon), so there is plenty of time to spread the word or to nominate someone yourself. Don’t let great work go unnoticed. All our members have supported our first ‘ask’ in our manifesto of raising the profile of governors and the importance of school governance. These awards are a very good way of joining in – please do so.
Nomination forms (Word files
)
are available to download:
Clerk Award;
Governors Award.
(22 May 2010)
DCC guidance on boycott of SATS
Devon County Council has been informed by the NUT and NAHT, and the NASUWT
that they are calling on their members to take action short of strike action
by refusing to administer Key Stage 2 assessment tests for English and
Maths, commencing on Tuesday 4 May and this will be continuous. Read the
DCC Guidance Re
Sats 2010 (
)
document that is being given to all Governing Bodies. DCC say it is
important that there is a consistent response to the industrial action.
(28 April 2010)
SATs boycott
See NGA comment on SATs Boycott for details of NGA response.
(15 April 2010)
Long Awaited Government Report on School Governance
The 21st Century School: Implications and Challenges for Governing Bodies is a Ministerial report giving a review of the current school governance arrangements and developing proposals to give every school a highly skilled, more effective and better-trained governing body.
(5 April 2010)
Parental Engagement using Merlin
Following a request for information from schools Steve Cayley (Adviser for e-Learning, Devon Learning and Development Partnership) has prepared a document: Using SWGfL Merlin to support Parental Engagement. This has been sent to the Devon headteacher and governor associations.
(3 April 2010)
New Constitution
At the DAG AGM held on 25 March 2010 the new 2010 Constitution was adopted and Board Appointments made. (See DAG Board Page.)
(27 March 2010)
Great Torrington Community School Sports College - proposal to change the age range
The Governors of Great Torrington School are consulting on the proposal to change the age range from the current 11-16 to 11-18 with effect from September 2011. The closing date for the consultation is Friday 14th May 2010. There will be a public consultation event at the school on Thursday 22nd April 2010 from 6pm to 8pm.
If you would like to comment on the proposals, please come along to the meeting, comment by writing to the school, or by . Further information is available on the school's website.
(23 March 2010)
SATs Boycott – Proposed Action by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT)
Advice for Governing Bodies has been issued by the NGA: see NGA Guidance on SATs Boycott.
(14 March 2010)
Governors and Local Learning Consortiums
DAG is keen to ensure that Governors have a greater say in their LLCs and presented a paper for discussion at the recent Local Partnership Forum (LPF) attended by 24 LLC's Chairs. They in turn will present to the next LLC meeting and will report back in June to the LPF. Meanwhile DAG would welcome GBs’ feedback on this paper for inclusion in future presentations to the LPF in June. Please direct any comments or observations to David Tall.
(12 March 2010)
Delivering excellent education in a period of financial restraint
The Devon Education Forum (DEF) has produced a very important document called “How to continue to deliver excellent and sustainable 21st century education in a period of financial restraint”, and will be holding a number of briefing and consultation events (pdf file) around the county from 8th to 31st March.
(9 February 2010)
DAG at NGA Conference
David Tall and Don Patterson on behalf of DAG and Debbie Clapshaw of DGS are giving a presentation today, entitled ‘Building Effective Local Associations’, at the NGA Conference on the theme Working with Governors. The presentation slides are available to download: DAG/DGS Presentation (Powerpoint file, 1.38MB).
(27 January 2010)
Notice of AGM 2010
The Annual General Meeting of the Devon Association of Governors will take place on Thursday 25 March 2010 at 6pm at County Hall, Exeter. See DAG AGM 2010.
(24 January 2010)
Devon Schools Music Festival
On Wednesday 23rd June 2010, an incredible mix of top international artists, professional musicians, community musicians, and young performers from Devon's primary and secondary schools will showcase their work at Westpoint Arena near Exeter.
The annual event, now in its fifth year, incorporates over 100 individual concerts and workshops with a wide spectrum of musical styles, from rock and gospel to jazz, folk, world music and classical. The highlight of the day is at 2.45pm when all the children get together in the arena for a mass singing experience called the BIG SING.
We are also attempting the world record for the largest Ukulele ensemble. For more information please contact David Tall.
(18 January 2010)
Governor of the Year
Many of you will remember that Ian Courtney, the Chair of Governors of Okehampton CC was a national finalist at last year's awards ceremony, and once again there is an opportunity to recognise the fabulous contribution any number of Devon Governors make to their school, through a nomination for the 2010 Award, as Governor of the Year.
The closing date for nominations is midnight on 1 March 2010 and the deadline for endorsements (which) have to be completed by the headteacher is 5pm on 8 March 2010. See a copy of the criteria to be considered.
There are 12 other categories offering an opportunity to recognise outstanding staff and a particularly interesting new category is the Outstanding School Team of the Year.
There is also equipment / money to be won. The "Film my School" competition, which invites children and young people to get involved and make a short film celebrating their school, offers a prize of £5000 of video equipment.
The biggest money awards are offered to the Special Sector. Outstanding special needs teams can bid for funds to support their crucial work. There are 3 awards, one at £15000 and 2 at £10000. All details are at www.teachingawards.com.
(8 January 2010)
New Year Honours
DAG was delighted to note the award of an MBE to Mrs Cathy Slow, Chair of the West Exmoor Federation, in recognition of her outstanding leadership, which saw the Federation established in 2007. It is always a terrific moment when Governors receive appropriate national recognition and we send Cathy our warmest congratulations on her marvellous achievement.
DAG is also delighted to send congratulations to Paul Jones, the Executive Head of the First Federation for his award of the OBE.
(6 January 2010)
Devon Maintenance Partnership (DMP)
Details of the new scheme to run from April 2010 have been released.
(9 November 2009)
Campaign for Fair funding for Devon’s Schools
Peter Doyle gives the latest update on the campaign.
(7 November 2009)
Every Child Matters
DAG is delighted to draw to your attention the 5 documents received recently from the East Riding Association. They are an excellent reference to assist you to implement the ECM initiative and assess your progress. DAG is most grateful to the East Riding Association for allowing us to put these documents on our website for the use of Devon's GBs as they see fit. An explanatory letter can be found at eragb.net. Please visit the site for a fuller explanation.
Every Child Matters Resource Pack:
(3 November 2009)
Federations Open Week
Seven of Devon’s Federations will open their doors to visitors from across the County from 9 - 13 November 2009. Full details are at www.devon.gov.uk/sc-oct0934004.pdf.
A whole range of models in terms of Leadership, geography, types of schools, new and established federations and cross sector models are available to visit.
If you are considering Federation for your school these visits are a wonderful opportunity to hear at first hand from a range of people what they think Federation has brought to their school and most importantly to their children. Even if you have no plans to Federate, a visit is still very worthwhile.
(18 October 2009)
Fair funding for Devon’s Schools
Devon’s schools will unite to launch a coordinated campaign to win fair funding on Monday 19 October 2009. They wish to highlight the inequalities of funding for schools and end the post-code lottery that affects Devon’s young people.
Please support this campaign and send a message of that support via the campaign website’s Have Your Say section. A number of pertinent facts are shown on the website too, and you are asked to bear these in mind when making your contribution.
DAG would urge GBs and individual Governors, to participate in this important campaign. See Fair funding for Devon’s Schools
(14 October 2009)
Devon Gifted & Talented Conference
For Primary and Secondary Leading Teachers for Gifted and Talented, Coordinators
of Gifted and Talented, KS1-5 teachers and School Governors. Friday 6 November
2009 at Tiverton.
Further details
(14 October 2009)
Admission arrangements - review of designated areas
Formal consultation - see
Letter from Devon LA
(13 October 2009)
Potential Swine Flu Pandemic
A considerable amount of guidance has already been issues about a potential swine flu pandemic and without wishing to deflect from LA planning / guidance you might wish to know that Ofsted have also issued the note below on planning for swine flu pandemic
Guidance on planning to support learning during extended school closures
The Department has reviewed its guidance on supporting remote learning if schools close for an extended period and has revised the annex to that guidance which deals with some of the relevant technology issues. Schools may wish to view the guidance as part of their planning for the swine flu pandemic.
Visit TeacherNet to view the guidance
(12 October 2009)
Devon School Appeals Panel - Volunteers Wanted
The Appeal Panel relies heavily on people giving of their time in a voluntary capacity and obviously, the more people we have on the Panel the more the work can be spread more evenly. Can you help?
(9 October 2009)
Safer Recruitment training
From 1 January 2010 it will be a statutory requirement for any interview panel for a school appointment to have at least one member who has completed the appropriate Safer Recruitment training. DAG note
(9 October 2009)
Early access to RAISEonline data
Ofsted proposes to trial an early release of the summary 2009 test and examination data . . . See Note from Ofsted
(8 October 2009)
New Chair of Devon Association of Secondary Heads (DASH)
Richard Newton Chance's tenure as Chair of DASH has expired and the new Chair is David Fitzsimmons, Principal of Holsworthy College.
(8 August 2009)
New Part Time Posts with DAG
DAG is pleased to announce the appointment of 3 Area Officers, who will offer a more local service to GBs across Devon. The Area Officers are: Amanda Blewett, AO (North); Paulette Furnival, AO (South); Fiona Collier, AO (Central and East).
DAG is also pleased to announce the appointment of 3 Researchers, who will coordinate responses to the many consultations DAG are invited to contribute, but until now have not had the capacity to respond. This has been a considerable weakness in our support for education in the round, locally and nationally. We welcome, Ann Inman, Abel Nyamapfene and Sue Roberts to the DAG team.
The appointments commence on 1 September 2009.
(2 August 2009)
Regional Governor of the Year
DAG sends warmest congratulations to Ian Courtney, the Chair of Governors of Okehampton CC, who has been shortlisted for the Governor of the Year Award (GOYA). Ian is one of six national finalists who will attend the Award Evening in October, when the winner of the GOYA will be announced. We wish Ian well for the last stage of the selection process. Individuals can send personal messages in support of Ian, by following the link www.teachingawards.com,winners/regions.ikml and accessing link South West of England and picking up Mr Ian Courtney.
(31 July 2009)
Your child, your schools, our future: building a 21st century schools system
Governors will be aware of the White Paper published by the DCSF on 30 June. The White Paper and all supporting documents can be accessed through 21st century schools system.
Copies of letters to headteachers, teachers, governors and support staff are available. DCSF have produced supporting documents including versions for parents and carers, and children and young people. DCSF urges you to encourage parents and pupils at your school to read them.
(1 July 2009)
The Lamb Inquiry
The Lamb Inquiry is very keen to get your views of the SEN system and is inviting everyone – parents, children and staff in schools and children’s services - to answer the call for evidence. See the Lamb Inquiry page for details. But you have only a week left to respond, as the call for evidence closes at 10:00pm on 30 June 2009.
(24 June 2009)
Reducing Teenage Pregnancy in Devon
Key Messages for School Governors from Devon Primary Care Trust.
Reducing Teenage
Pregnancy in Devon
(103KB)
(16 June 2009)
Update on Single Point of Entry (SPE)
The following is a note from Andrew Brent Policy and Strategy Officer (Education), Devon County Council.
“I spoke with one of the Rose Review team yesterday. He confirmed that the recommendations have been accepted by ministers and they are working towards implementation for September 2011. They will be releasing guidance from January 2010. I made the point that, as far as points of entry are concerned, Devon would be required to change the county policy - and VA schools their own policy where necessary - for the admission arrangements consultation which must start by January 1st so that guidance would be more useful in advance. He is to push for that.
“There is a response period ending 23 July but his opinion was that this would contribute to fine tuning rather than significant change.
I have asked him to double check that the implementation will be a requirement on Local Authorities and own admission schools - that would be a cleaner approach which retains the individual parental option to defer entry as before. He felt that was the case but I have asked for confirmation.
“So the position is that the move to a universal offer point in September of the Rising 5 year will go ahead from September 2011. I will formulate a change to policy for Devon for the next consultation round and will incorporate this in the draft template admissions policy for VA schools which is now being considered by the dioceses.
“There are schools which were and remain keen to move to universal offer for September now. However, the message must be that Executive were clear that the current policy of two entry points would remain until a change came in through Rose. In the interests of clarity and consistency and the consideration of transition arrangements for early years settings, there will be no changes before 2011.
“Hope this clarifies, but do contact me if you have any queries.”
(10 June 2009)
Evaluation of Primary SIPs
A covering letter and questionnaire concerning feedback on Primary SIPs has gone
to all primary schools. DAG would encourage Chairs of Primary School Governing
Bodies to participate in this important survey. Feedback will inform development
of the continuous improvement of the SIP programme. A copy is
available here.
(11 May 2009)
DAG Response to the Boundary Committee Proposals for Devon
GBs will be aware that the closing date for the Boundary Committee's latest review is 14 May.
GBs are encouraged to participate individually, but may interested in the Response from the DAG Executive which has gone to the BC.
(7 May 2009)
Risk Management Training - Free - Essential for FMSiS
Information has recently gone to your HT, and copied to your C of G, but we understand there has been a problem booking. See Risk Management Training for further details.
(28 April 2009)
Parents as partners
Parents as partners training is coming to North Devon, for parents and carers who want to get involved in developing services for children. Workshops start in May 2009, likely to be in Barnstaple or Torrington.
The course will focus on developing the skills of parents in developing confidence around voice and influence so that they can be involved with helping shape services and making a difference. A crèche will be available and we will pay your travel costs. To find out more call 01392 382584 or email .
For those of you in other parts of Devon there will soon be similar training.
(24 April 2009)
Working Together for Better Schools
A ground-breaking partnership between Devon County Council and school governors has been officially launched today with the signing of a formal memorandum of understanding: Working Together for Better Schools.
(13 March 2009)
DAG Executive 2009/2010
The following were elected to serve on the DAG Executive following last night's AGM: Pam Barnard, Faith Butler, Rupert Butler, Ivan Godfrey, David Gravell, Alan Jones, Christina Mabin, Helen Morrison, Michael Parle, Don Paterson, Bruce Pollit, Ian Rogers, David Tall and Carole Woodhouse.
There followed a DAG Executive Meeting and the following were elected appointed:
Chair: Don Paterson (Term of Office ends Mar 2010)
Vice Chairs: Rupert Butler and Pam Barnard
Treasurer: Ian Rogers
Website Manager: Michael Parle
Area Meeting Coordinator: Ivan Godfrey
Executive Officer: David Tall
Clerk / Sec: Christine Wilson.
Thank you to all who voted in the AGM.
(13 March 2009)
DAG Spring Area Meetings Feedback
The feedback document for the Spring Area Meetings is now available. It is a
very detailed report which will almost certainly have items of immediate
relevance to your school/GB. It offers answers to questions that may have been
concerning your GB (Section A), provides an insight in to what fellow governors
are thinking about topics of current concern (Sections A + B) and adds
additional key information since the Checklist was published (Section C). There
are items on Financial Issues, Federation and Partnership, Health & Safety,
Training, the Primary Capital Programme and Area Reviews, Extended Services,
Single Point of Entry, Unitary Status, the revised CRB Disclosure Policy and a
range of other topics. Some require GB action. Please share this report with
your GB, in particular committee chairs.
Area Meetings Spring 2009
(255KB)
(10 March 2009)
Devon has Ofsted School Inspection Pilot
DAG brings to Governors’ attention the Ofsted School Inspection Project: Summer Term 2009 Pilot. See Ofsted School Inspection Pilot in Devon.
(4 March 2009)
Annual General Meeting
The DAG AGM for 2009 will be held at 6pm on Thursday 12 March in the Garden Room at the West of England School for the Partially Sighted, Exeter.
(11 February 2009)
NGA Annual Survey of Governors
The first NGA Annual Survey of Governors goes live today. In co-operation with The TES the NGA has produced a survey questionnaire that they hope will sample the views of governor opinion on a range of topics. In some ways this is a follow up to the Bath University Research which so many members took part in last summer, but they hope they have learned some lessons from the experience and they hope that this survey is more ‘user friendly’. The survey is anonymous, and takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Governors have until February 19th to complete the survey; the results will be collated and then published on the NGA website and in The TES on February 27th. Please complete the survey, and please pass the survey link onto other governors; they need a large response if they are to use the results to influence policy makers; the survey also asks questions about the NGA, we will await the results with interest! Find the survey here.
(9 February 2009)
Neec 2009
David Tall attended the Neec 2009 event earlier this month and you can read his report to the DAG Executive for information.
(2 February 2009)
Single Point of Entry
Governors will be aware of the recent discussion about Single Point of Entry. The final outcome of any decision is likely to be influenced / determined by the anticipated report of the Independent Primary Review being conducted by Sir Jim Rose.
Meanwhile here are some notes from Christina Mabin who sits on the Local Admissions Forum. GBs might also wish to comment on Sir Jim Rose's interim report by accessing www.dcsf.gov.uk typing in Primary Review in the Search Box and following the link marked interim report. Comments are invited until 28 Feb 2009.
(28 January 2009)
Are you considering Federation?
DCSF is hosting four regional conferences on rural primary school federations between January - July 2009 in Bristol, Newcastle, Birmingham and London. The conferences, which are aimed at headteachers and governors who are interested in federating, will look at the unique challenges facing rural primary schools and how federating can help.
DAG will support one car / GB to 25p / mile if that will assist / ensure attendance, AT THE BRISTOL EVENT. Claims to David Tall on return. DAG would welcome feedback of GBs' experience of the Conference. Indeed, financial support is conditional on feedback.
For more details see DCSF Federation Conferences.
(16 January 2009)
Memorandum of Understanding
DAG has developed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Head of Schools and Learning and the document is now ready for printing and distribution to all Governing Bodies. In order to give it a final polish however it would be great to have some photographs of Governing Bodies at work, incorporated in the booklet. If you have any such photos you would be willing to see published, please forward them to David Tall via the e-mail on the left.
(6 January 2009)
Devon Clerks short listed for Regional Final of Clerk of the Year
DAG is delighted to learn that 2 Devon Clerks have been short listed for the Regional Final of the Clerk of the Year national award. Congratulations to Maggie Dunlop, Clerk to Clyst Heath Primary School and Ann Inman, Clerk to Horrabridge Community Primary School.
(6 January 2009)
Song For Devon
DAG is very pleased to recognise the marvellous achievement of Karen Higginson, a teacher at Whitchurch Community Primary School in Tavistock. She found out she had won Devon County Council’s Song4Devon competition live on the BBC Radio Devon Breakfast Show and announced by presenter Matt Woodley on Monday 15th December.
Karen’s song ‘D-E-V-O-N’ was one of four finalists whose tunes were put to the public vote on the Devon County Council website.
Karen’s work is another wonderful example of the variety of work and activities undertaken in our schools.
(5 January 2009)
Without prejudice or endorsement: The Times and The Sunday Times will be giving away hundreds of thousands of books
From January and running throughout 2009, The Times and The Sunday Times will be giving away hundreds of thousands of books to help encourage children to read for enjoyment. Read more on our Education Services page.
(5 January 2009)
Schools Causing Concern - Consultation of Revised LA Guidance (The new TISP!)
Following discussions with all three phase associations
(DASH, DAPH, SHAD) and DAG for Governors please see the latest version of the
planned revisions to the schools causing concern programme. This version
reflects many comments fed back to me as the Director for Learning & Schools so
far and the new name of Targeted
Intervention & Support Programme (TISP)
.
This version reflects the initial views of: the DAPH Executive, the Heads Liaison Group, the Union Secretaries, the DAG Executive.
We welcome your views as an individual School/Headteacher/Governor and will be working with the associations to secure a collective view. This consultation will also be aired at the spring round of DAPH Briefings and area meetings for DASH as well as the next meeting of the unions at the TCC. We hope to have the final revised version printed and ready for use from the new financial year 2009-10.
Please use the
TISP Questionnaire
for
your response, to be returned by 9 February 2009. Thank you for your
consideration of it. From Judith Johnson.
(15 December 2008)
Area Meetings
Dates and locations for the next round of Area Meetings in the Spring Term 2009 are now available. See Area Meetings. Please note that the Area Meeting at Broadclyst Primary School is on 4 February and not 22 January date given in the December Newsletter.
(14 December 2008)
Funding arrangements for “Phasing In” Pupils
DAG has just received the latest edition of the Devon Association of Primary Heads Autumn Update, which includes the important note below. You will see that although this refers to Primary Schools, there may be a read across to the Secondary Sector.
DCSF 2009 Spring Term Census - Funding arrangements for “Phasing In” Pupils
DAPH has been alerted to an e-mail dated 24 November 2008 sent to all Primary Schools regarding preparation for the 2009 Spring Term School Census otherwise known as PLASC which contained the following important information.
The LA has been advised by the DCSF that the four week “Phasing In” period for new pupils no longer applies. Funding will be based on the status of pupils on the census day (15th January 2009) and therefore, in order to receive full-time funding for your pupils please ensure that they are in full time attendance by 15 January 2009.
(1 December 2008)
A Message from Force Youth Issues Manager, Police HQ, Exeter
“It has been brought to my attention that Schools within the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary have been approached by the Police Community Club of Great Britain, promoting the sale of educational packages for Children and Young People on Drugs, PSHE and other matters. Websites include Police Community Clubs and Community Initiatives.
“Concerns have been raised that the use of the word ‘Police’ in the title of this organisation may imply individuals are Police Officers or employed by the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.
“I would like to eliminate any potential confusion. The Police Community Club of Great Britain is an independent organisation not employed by the Constabulary nor are our Officers working for this organisation to promote educational packages.”
Inspector Jacqui Hawley, Force Youth Issues Manager
(19 November 2008)
Capital Grant to invest in School Meals Facilities
The DCSF announced in October 2008 guidance on the
allocation of the remaining exceptional capital funding for School Meals. An
Expression of Interest has to be made by Christmas 2008 by DCC and a formal bid
submitted by by February 2009, using a standard template. Announcement of
successful bids is expected by Easter 2009.
More details.
(13 November 2008)
NGA Conference and AGM
Report
from the outgoing Chair, Judith Bennett.
Don Paterson and David Tall attended the NGA Conference and AGM on Saturday 8 November.
At the meeting Carol Woodhouse (DAG Executive member) and Colleen Arnold from Torbay, were elected to the new 9 strong National General Board. They are congratulated on their election with good wishes to them and the NGA in the challenges they will face.
(10 November 2008)
School Exclusion Task Group Final Report
The recommendations contained within the
School Exclusion Task Group Final Report
have
been fully accepted by Children and Young People’s Services Overview/Scrutiny
Committee on 23 October 2008 and the Executive on 4 November 2008. The
report has Recommendations to Schools and a Summary.
(7 November 2008)
School Governance Study
Governors would wish to be aware of The School Governance Study by University of Bath and the report on the study which has been released on the Business in the Community website. Read more about The University of Bath School Governance Study, with link to download the document.
(31 October 2008)
Governor Representative on the ICTiS Committee
DAG now has two governor representatives on the ICTiS Committee. Note about ICTiS.
(28 October 2008)
Single Point of Entry to Reception Classes in Devon
Devon County Council is seeking the views of parents, schools, Early Years settings and other interested parties on points of entry into school Reception classes. This will gauge the strength of support for Devon community and voluntary primary and infant schools operating a single point of entry to Reception or continuing the general practice of entry in September and January. See Single Point of Entry Public Consultation
(24 October 2008)
Sure Start Children’s Centres (SSCCs)
NGA have received a request from the DCSF in relation to forthcoming legislation on Sure Start children’s centres.
Do you have a co-located SSCC in your area?
If you do can you please read the SSCCs Public Consultation and respond to the questions, sending responses to . The NGA will then collate the responses and reply to the DCSF.
(20 October 2008)
Children and Young People’s Services
A Briefing and Update on the Children and Young People’s Services was given by Judith Johnson, Director for Learning and Schools, to the Devon Education Forum on 24 September 2008. View the presentation.
(20 October 2008)
New Awards for Governing Bodies
For the first time, in 2009, NGA will be presenting awards to governing bodies. See NGA page for more details.
(9 October 2008)
Without prejudice or endorsement, DAG brings Groupcall to the attention of GBs. In Groupcall's own words:
“We offer a parental contact messaging service designed to reduce costs and improve communication to all stakeholders . . . ” Read more on our Education Services page.
(6 October 2008)
New NGA South West Regional Director
At the Regional NGA Meeting at Taunton on 4th October John Pay was elected Regional Director for an initial year, supported by (the new post of) Assistant Regional Director, Christopher Pearce.
John Pay is from Poole and Christopher Pearce from Gloucestershire.
(4 October 2008)
Clerk of the Year Award
Devon's Governing Bodies are supported by some outstanding Clerks and we have an opportunity to recognise their work through nomination for the 2009 Clerk’s Award. If your Clerk is outstanding, or if you know of such a Clerk, then please take the time to submit a nomination form by 5 December 2008.
(3 October 2008)
Mutual Expectations
In spring 2008, NGA, ASCL and NAHT met to discuss the effectiveness of governing
bodies. It was acknowledged that there can be a lack of clarity about what is
expected for a governing body to be effective, from both school leaders and
governing bodies themselves, and that some guidance would be helpful to all
parties. The resulting paper is:
What governing bodies
should expect from school leaders and what school leaders should expect from
governing bodies.
(30 September 2008)
Just occasionally a paper or report generates more light
than heat and the Third Report of Session 2007-08 on Testing and Assessment by
the House of Commons Children, Schools and Families Committee, appears to do
just that and is commended to you. Read the
Conclusions
and recommendations.
(28 September 2008)
Without prejudice or endorsement, DAG brings Naturalwatt to the attention of GBs. In Naturalwatt's own words:
“We have a fantastic story for schools, the children, the environment, and, for Naturalwatt . . . ” Read more on our Education Services page.
(27 September 2008)
Draft proposal for unitary local government in Devon
Public Consultation Stage - Get involved in the Devon Boundary Review
Read the Boundary Committee Devon Structural Review
As a guide for action read Boundary Review - DAG Guidance
(9 July 2008)
Devon County Health & Safety Service
An important note from Margaret Bullock, County Health & Safety Manager, Devon County Council
“I am writing to inform you of some important changes to the health and safety support you currently receive. During late 2007 a comprehensive review of the health & safety provision across the County Council was undertaken. The review identified a number of strengths and also some opportunities for change. The outcome is that from 1st July 2008 the arrangement of six separate H&S services has been reorganised into a single County Health & Safety Service.
“Some of the key changes include:
• Additional services to the existing SLA – at no extra cost
• Full training portfolio to be provided from September 2008
• Updated Health & Safety
Manual on the Intranet from September
– with a copy of all documents
provided on a disc on request
• Access to a fuller range of specialists and services
• From September the helpline will be manned by H&S Advisers
“Use the following links for a copy of the Health & Safety training opportunities for the autumn term, a booking form and a list of the staff in the team.
“Your named Adviser will contact you at the beginning of the autumn term to introduce themselves and to arrange a visit. In the meantime, if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly or the H&S helpline on 01392 382027”
(3 July 2008)
NGA Governors’ Opinion Survey
The NGA are asking Governors to take some time to take part in an opinion survey; the survey is being carried out by a professional Internet based survey company and the questions have been produced - and will be analysed - by a team at Bath University.
(3 July 2008)
NGA 2008 Summer Conference - Whose Curriculum is it anyway?
Saturday 21 June 2008
A Short Report on the conference from Judith Bennett, Chair of the National Governors’ Association.
(23 June 2008)
DAG MAY 2008 NEWSLETTER - INCORRECT INFORMATION
A paragraph in the May newsletter stated “You are reminded that from September 2008 it is mandatory for at least one member of any Recruiting Panel to have undergone training about Safer Recruitment.” THIS IS INCORRECT. No such date has been determined yet. I apologise for any confusion.
That said the remainder of the information about training courses is correct and if Governors wish to attend any training the headteachers will need to complete the registration on behalf of the governor. Log in details will then be sent to the governor through the post. Heads can register governors here.
David Tall EO to DAG
(22 June 2008)
The Gill Barnard Award
Gill Barnard was one of Devon’s highly valued Kitchen Managers who sadly passed away in 2005. In Gill's memory, The Children & Young People’s Directorate have created an annual award for School Catering Staff. Schools are encouraged to nominate a member of their catering team who has taken the time and effort to demonstrate a child centred approach to their work in the busy school-catering environment. Nominations must be made by the Headteacher, in a summary of no more than 250 words explaining why they think that the nominee deserves the recognition of this award. The nomination by the Headteacher should also be supported by artwork from the children. So why not think about who may be a suitable candidate for this award in your school kitchen and enlist the support of your Headteacher and pupils in putting together an entry to impress the judges! To be considered for this award and trophy, entries must be received by the end of the summer term. The winner will be notified at the start of the autumn term.
Please send your entries to:
Devon Catering & Cleaning Services,
Falcon Road, Sowton, Exeter EX2 7LB
DAG sees this award as a wonderful opportunity to express thanks to a number of people who do not often get the recognition they deserve.
(11 June 2008)
DAG Representatives on Schools Forum
DAG has representatives on a number of important LA Committees, but one of the more important and influential bodies is the Schools Forum. Currently there are 2 vacancies for DAG. Schools Forum
(9 June 2008)
Devon School Appeals Committee
Governors required to take part in the Appeals Process. At present Devon is currently experiencing a shortage of volunteers in the central/northern parts of Devon willing to serve. School Appeals Committee
(16 May 2008)
Devon CYPS Mediation Service
Governing Bodies in Devon will be interested to know of the existence of a
Mediation Service offered by the Devon County Children and Young Peoples
Service. CYPS Mediation
Service leaflet
(16 May 2008)
It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the death of John Gale.
John served as a DAG Executive Committee Member for some years up to his untimely passing. He was a warm, friendly and caring gentleman, who devoted much time and effort on behalf of Devon Governors. A former teacher and highly experienced school governor, John cared deeply about the children and young people in his care whether in his classroom, on the outward bounding activities he led with such enjoyment and relish or in the broadest education terms. He was a valued colleague and friend, who will be much missed.
(14 May 2008)
Major Review of School Governance
Members of the Working Group have been selected and Terms of Reference announced. See DAG Article for summary of this Government Review.
(9 May 2008)
NGA Comment on the Government Review of School Governance
Judith Bennett (Chair) and Phil Revell (Chief Executive) give their comments on the review. NGA comment . . .
(2 May 2008)
Study of the health needs of the population of Devon
Governors may be interested to know that Devon Primary Care Trust and Devon County Council recently undertook a Joint Strategic Review of health and social care in Devon. Together, we studied the health needs of the population and the way in which health and social care services are used. Review of health and social care . . .
(17 April 2008)
DAG is pleased to represented on a number of important LA bodies
One such is the Local Admissions Forum which is a mandatory body set up under the School Standards and Framework Act 1988. The Forum facilitates discussion between all admission authorities (Voluntary Aided, Foundation and LA Community Schools) on how best to organise admissions in the local area, in order to meet as many parents’ preferences as possible, and to reach agreement about difficult issues, such as providing school places and sharing pupils with challenging behaviour.
The Membership of Devon’s Forum has recently been revised in line with regulations issued by the DCSF. As well as the admission authorities mentioned above the Forum includes representation from community groups such as Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Devon Association of Governors (DAG) and neighbouring LAs to help ensure a consistent approach.
There is a vacancy for a Governor from a Community School. The Devon Forum meets approximately 3 times a year at regular intervals at County Hall, Exeter. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 15 July 2008 at 10.30 am. If you are interested please let David Tall know. He is also happy to provide more information on request.
(11 April 2008)
Conference 2008 “Tomorrow’s Schools”
Conference notes now available - see Conference 2008.
(10 April 2008)
School Exclusions Review Task Group
This DCC Task Group is inviting anyone with a view to share about issues relating to school exclusions in Devon, whether positive or negative, to contribute to the review. School Exclusions . . .
(26 March 2008)
New Maintenance Arrangements
Governors will be aware of the new maintenance arrangements for Non VA schools but DAG reminds you that the latest information dated 17 March requires immediate attention and action.
The letter has been sent to schools but can also be viewed
at here.
(19 March 2008)
Review of Local Government in Devon
Governors will be aware of the review of Local Government in Devon, by the Boundary Commission. The Local Authority have dedicated WebPages about this review at www.devon.gov.uk/devonreview.
These pages include information from the Boundary Committee and the Department of Communities and Local Government about the review process and background, frequently asked questions, a microsite jointly managed with Devon's District Councils which contains maps, performance data and statistical information relevant to the Review.
There is an online facility called "Ask Brian" for anyone who may wish to ask a question about the review or contribute views about improving local government in Devon. The LA will be updating the site regularly and providing additional content during the course of the review.
If Governors require any further information they should contact Peter Doyle at County Hall, email address .
(19 March 2008)
Comment on Corporate Manslaughter
Governors will have seen that the issue of Corporate Manslaughter has been raised on this website’s Discussion Board. DAG contacted the NGA for clarification and guidance and has received a response from Phil Revell, the CEO of the NGA. The Act comes into force on 6 April 2008 and so this is a timely paper.
Read Phil Revell’s
Comment on Corporate
Manslaughter
(11 March 2008)
Governors volunteer for Job Evaluation Appeals Process
Following the recent request for Governors to volunteer to assist with the school based Job Evaluation (JE) appeals process, DAG has received this message from Devon Governor Support Services.
“Please could you through your network thank all governors who have volunteered to help with the school based JE appeals process. More than 50 governors came forward and I have passed all the names on to the JE team. They will be in touch within the next couple of weeks with training dates.”
We pass this on with pleasure and add thanks to all those volunteers.
(20 February 2008)
Children’s Trust Bulletin - February 2008
The latest issue of the Children’s Trust Bulletin is now
available at:
www.devonchildrenstrust.org.uk/dct-bulletin-feb08.pdf
(1,120KB)
In this issue: news on the new Devon Children and Young People’s Plan; launch of the Children’s Services Directory; Young People’s Achievement Awards voting opens; Devon’s first youth crime prevention strategy - Children First; 60 second guide to the Local Area Agreement (LAA).
Please print off copies and distribute to any staff who don’t have internet access. If you want to contribute to the next issue of the Bulletin contact Louise Raymond on 01392 383578 or .
(18 February 2008)
Job Evaluation Appeals Process Update
The Job Evaluation appeals process continues to be rolled out and by the end of February it is hoped that every member of staff, except school support staff, who has registered an intention to appeal will have been contacted by letter to confirm that they wish to proceed.
Read the
Job Evaluation Joint
Update
(60KB)
(15 February 2008)
The Devon Maintenance Partnership
Governing Bodies will be aware that Promis IV folds on 31 March 2008 and will be replaced by The Devon Maintenance Partnership.
A Consultation Document and draft Service Level Agreement have been sent to all schools but are replicated on this site for completeness. In particular GBs are invited to pass any comments through their Schools' Organisation Forum representative and DAG reminds GBs that those reps are those named in the Representatives section of the website. Notwithstanding any comments are probably best passed by e-mail to David Tall, who will ensure they are passed to the correct individual.
Read the
Consultation Document
(42KB)
Read the Service Level Agreement
(38KB)
(11 February 2008)
Unitary Update
The latest from Phil Norrey on the terms of reference for a review of local government across Devon by the independent Boundary Committee for England. The Committee is a statutory committee of the Electoral Commission and is responsible for reviewing the structure, boundaries and electoral arrangements of local government in England.
Read the
Unitary Update
(80KB)
(6 February 2008)
Clerks get Edexcel Level 3 Clerks BTEC Award
DAG was delighted to learn of the following Clerks to Devon Governing Bodies who have been successful in obtaining the Edexcel Level 3 Clerks BTEC Award. They were presented with their certificates by Roger Fetherston, Head of Devon Curriculum Services, on 31st January 2008 at Great Moor House, Exeter.
The 4 Clerks are:
Nancy Drake - Clerk to the Governing Body at Dawlish Community College
Maggie Dunlop - Clerk to the Governing Body at Clyst Heath Nursery & Community Primary School and Clyst St Mary Primary School
Ann Inman - Clerk to the Governing Body at Horrabridge Community Primary School
Pete Osborne - Clerk to the Governing Body at Bradley Barton School & Nursery Unit and Haytor View Community Primary School
Our warmest congratulations to them all.
(4 February 2008)
Devon pupils demonstrate their dance skills
There are 5 opportunities in March to see Devon pupils demonstrate their dance skills. For further information phone Liz Hill on 01392 385214 / 385215 to ask about 3D A Chance to Dance.
(4 February 2008)