Leader of Derbyshire County Council, Alan Graves, stated in an interview with BBC Derby's Georgia Roberts that: I personally think there are too many people in the [SEND] system, I think there are reasons for that and it's to do with schools getting extra money for dealing with that. Most people are just about on … Continue reading Special needs overdiagnosed, says Derbyshire council leader
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Let’s Go Zero – Latest News and Updates
Derbyshire County Council's "Let's go zero" programme is akll Climate Action in your school. This update has links to various aspects of climate action including: Lets Go Zero Climate Action Countdown Plastic Free Schools - Trash Mob 2024 Eco Schools - Healthy Summer Toolkit Young Tree Champions Leadership Skills Foundation - Environment Leaders Zero Carbon … Continue reading Let’s Go Zero – Latest News and Updates
Why Schools Shouldn’t Share Security Information Online
This article by Derbyshire County Council's Education Data Hub explains why schools should not post information such as their Critical Incident Plans or IT Disaster Recovery Plans on their websites. You can read it here, and there are links to more details information about what you should publish online.
Have your say on the future of Derbyshire Services for Schools
As part of budget setting measures outlined by Derbyshire County Council in February, the function of the Derbyshire Services for Schools (S4S) team (also known as the Traded Services team) has been identified as a potential area for savings. To better understand how changes could impact your school or academy, they have developed a brief … Continue reading Have your say on the future of Derbyshire Services for Schools
Cyber security is vital
We need to continue to be vigilant and maintain appropriate systems in our schools to ensure that they are secure from cbyer threats. The DfE has issued a number of standards that schools need to meet. The issue is taken seriously by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as exemplified by this recent reprrimand issued to … Continue reading Cyber security is vital
The Pathway Programme Service
The Pathway Programme is a new harmeful and problemmatic sexual behaviour service funded by Derbyshire County Council Puclic Health and Children's Services. It uses a consultation model, with up to six sessions per referral. The links below provide further information and referral form. Pathway Poster Lunchtime Webinar 16.11.23 Consultation Request Form
Upcoming Training from Derbyshire (S4S)
Here is a list of Governor-related training for this term from S4S. The link next to each course will take you to the course booking page. Evidencing your inclusive school (primary and secondary) – are you Ofsted ready?19 Sep 2023 09:30 - 12:00 (online) - Link to course Preparing for Ofsted19 Sep 2023 18:00 - … Continue reading Upcoming Training from Derbyshire (S4S)
Derbyshire IT Technology Day
On the 24th October 2023 the IT School Support Service at Derbyshire County Council will be hosting a Technology day open to all schools across Derbyshire. We plan to have a selection of external suppliers, to exhibit learning platforms, interactive technologies and hardware, and various services from Derbyshire County Council in attendance. Heads, Teachers, ICT … Continue reading Derbyshire IT Technology Day
Derbyshire School Leadership Conference 2023
The Derbyshire School Leadership Conference 2023 is entiled Inspire, Lead, Create Stronger Together- a brighter and inclusive future for all It takes place on 6th and 7th July 2023 (Governors can attend on day 2 only). Booking form and further details are on the S4S web site here.
Summer 2023 Governor Training Programme
From the Governor Support Team in Derbyshire County Council comes this recent announcement: FAO All Chairs of Governors and Clerks to Governors Dear Chair & Colleague We are pleased to attach our governing board training and development programme for the summer term 2023. As a result of your feedback and requests, this includes some newly … Continue reading Summer 2023 Governor Training Programme
DDSCP Safeguarding Briefing Note: 13th March 2023
The link below is to the 14 page briefing note issued by the Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (DDSCP ). It contains a wealth of useful information about a wide range of safeguarding aspect. This has been circulated to headteachers. DDSCP Safeguarding Briefing Note
The Cyber Ready Project
Cyber Ready is a flagship two-year project targeted at improving cyber resilience in all Derbyshire our schools. The project started in Sept 2022 and will conclude in July 2024. Derbyshire County Council is currently the only Local Authority offering dedicated, and fully funded support to its maintained schools, with the aim of helping schools meet the … Continue reading The Cyber Ready Project
Governor Training
Forthcoming Governor-related training from Derbyshire S4S: Governor Strategic Briefing Spring 2023Wed, 1 Mar 2023 17:30 - 19:00, OnlineFree of charge to subscribing schools Equality Act 2010: The New Ofsted Framework and its ExpectationsTue, 07 Mar 2023 18:00 - 20:00, Online Safeguarding Training for School GovernorsTue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00 - 19:00, Online Preparing for OfstedWed, 15 Mar … Continue reading Governor Training
Derbyshire Traded Services Satisfaction Survey
Here is your opportunity to provide feedback to DCC regarding their services for schools (S4S and Traded Services). They have put up this online survey. The questionnaire should take you 10 minutes to complete.
Governing Board Newsletter
The latest newsletter from Derbyshire S4S is now available. You can download it from their website here (you will need to login to do so) or you can download it from DSGA here.
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