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Support Staff Pay Rise Agreed

Unions representing school support staff across England have accepted a flat pay rise of £1,925. Staff covered by the deal include teaching assistant...

6th Nov 2023

Israel-Hamas conflict: Advice for schools

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, the Minister for Schools has written to schools and colleges to provide advice on how to respond to the Israel-Ha...

3rd Nov 2023

National wraparound childcare programme

The national wraparound childcare programme is part of the childcare reforms announced at the 2023 Spring Budget with the programme launch in Septembe...

2nd Nov 2023

Parents can see RSHE curriculum materials

The Education Secretary has written to all schools in England to make clear that they can and should share relationships, sex and health education (R...

1st Nov 2023

New Ofsted Appointment

Sir Martyn Oliver will take over from Amanda Spielman as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, following his appointment being approved by th...

31st Oct 2023

Only 5 days left to book your place at the free DAG Conference featuring a line-up of National Speakers

‘How do you get information from outside your trust?’ – Ofsted Inspector Ofsted appear to be visiting a lot of schools in Devon this term and th...

30th Oct 2023

Devon Education Forum Vacancies

Devon Education Forum (DEF) is an important discussion and decision-making forum for schools in Devon. Membership of the forum includes governors and ...

19th Oct 2023

Start of new attendance strategy

‘Working together to improve school attendance’ outlined the responsibilities that academy trusts and governing boards have around attendance with...

18th Oct 2023

School and College Security

This guidance was recently updated. It is important for schools and colleges to have a policy and plan in place to manage and respond to security rela...

17th Oct 2023

Line-up of National Speakers for Devon Conference

Devon Association of Governance (DAG) have put together an inspiring line-up for their free to attend conference at Exeter Racecourse on Saturday morn...

16th Oct 2023

Upcoming Events

DAG Conference Thursday 14th May 4.30pm at Exeter Racecourse

14-05-2026

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