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Welcome by Beverley Dubash and Ernie Lloyd. The formation of LDP is an excellent example of how Devon LA is leading the field in terms of commissioning the services of the future.
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Devon schools continued to post highly commendable results in this summer's SATs and public examinations. Of particular note is the relative performance of Devon schools and schools nationally and also the sustained trend of improving standards. Some of the outcomes for individual schools were simply outstanding. This bears witness to the professionalism and consistent hard work of leaders, staff, governors and pupils in Devon schools and settings.
Well done everyone!
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Safeguarding children is currently at the top of everyone's agenda following the publication of Lord Laming's update report in March in which he said 'Ofsted should revise the inspection and improvement regime for schools giving greater prominence to how well schools are fulfilling their responsibilities for child protection'. As a result Ofsted has recently published a new inspection framework and briefing for its inspectors. Safeguarding is now a limiting judgement in school inspections and a 'graded scale' has been in place since September 2009.
Find out how LDP has responded to this new focus on safeguarding practice. |
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Technology has so much to offer in supporting teaching and learning, particularly in the area of communication and collaboration. A number of initiatives that LDP colleagues are involved in focus on the use of a range of technologies and tools from the use of Blogs, Wikis and Twitter to support literacy to the use of videoconferencing to support networking and collaboration.
E-Safety continues to be an ongoing concern of those who work with technology to support teaching and learning. |
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Piloted in Devon over a three year period, the purpose of the project was to raise the achievement of Gypsy Roma Traveller pupils. |
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Our two-year programme in Honiton and Tiverton Local Learning Communities has been evaluated by Margaret Griffiths, ex-HM Inspector for Music, who is responsible for evaluating a number of national music programmes. Find out why, in her written report, Margaret found the Sing Up Community programme in Devon to be "of outstanding quality". |
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When a newly arrived bilingual pupil with English as an additional language starts school in year 11 there are many challenges facing both the school and pupil. Read about how, through the use of video conferencing, the EMA team were able to link with the school, parents, pupil, Connexions advisor and a Mongolian interpreter. |
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If you haven't been to the Start Bay Centre, in the heart of the South Hams, for a while, you may be pleasantly surprised at the changes which have taken place.
An exciting new outdoor learning programme has been developed. |
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| The Devon Learning and Development Partnership was formed in April 2009 and brings together eleven Devon County Council services. The purpose of the LDP is to work with others to improve outcomes for young people. |
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In this issue:
- Welcome
- SATs and Public Examination Results 2009
- Safeguarding
- E-Safety update
- CPD online
Other news in brief in this issue:
- Three awards for Devon Music Service
- Governor Mark achieved by Newton Ferrers school
- What is 14-19?
- Celebrating music during 2009/2010
- The National Strategy Gypsy Roma Traveller Achievment Project
- Sing up Devon
- 'Connexions' made easier for a Mongolian pupil through video conferencing
- Start Bay Devon outdoor learning centre
Three awards for Devon Music Service
Devon has picked up 3 awards in this year's National Music Council (in association with the Music Education Council, the PRS Foundation and Jazz Services) Local Education Authority Music Awards. We have received a Diploma of Merit in the MEC category, a Diploma of Merit in the PRS category and a Diploma of Special Merit in the Jazz Services' Will Michael category.
Newton Ferrers achieve Governor Mark
Congratulations to the governing body of Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School who are the first school in Devon to achieve the quality mark for school governance.
What is 14-19?
The aim of 14-19 reform is to encourage greater participation by young people in learning, through a mix of entitlements and a broadening of the curriculum.
Celebrating music during 2009-10
A national year of celebrating music, 'Tune In' was launched in September 2009.
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