Drive to combat children’s holiday hunger in Devon gets £250,000 boost
Almost 17,000 food vouchers worth over a quarter of a million pounds are being distributed this half-term.
Meeting with Devon Youth Parliament
Members of Devon’s Youth Parliament met with with key managers and leaders within the DCFP to discuss the results of the Make Your Mark survey and put forward the views of young people on a number of priority topics.
A look back at the school year
Schools have done a tremendous job in building confidence and welcoming pupils back, and we have had some great responses from pupils, parents, headteachers and their staff.
Returning to school and college on 8 March
What you need to know for the return to school and college next week.
Make Your Mark 2020 results
The results of the Make Your Mark national youth ballot are in! Here are the priority topics that young people in Devon want addressing.
A message from our new Chief Officer for Children’s Services
Melissa Caslake is delighted to have joined Devon County Council and has shared the following update for Children’s Services staff and partners.
Drive to tackle holiday hunger continues over February half-term
More than 15,000 children across Devon will be receiving food vouchers over half-term as Devon County Council combats holiday hunger.
Additional funding for school meals
Extra funding is being provided to support schools to provide food parcels or meals to children who are eligible for free school meals.
Provision of laptops and data to support remote learning
The Government is providing extra laptops and tablets to support children who do not already have access to a device for remote learning.