Back to school information
With the start of the academic year just around the corner, here’s some useful information to help you and your child prepare for September.
Supporting Children and Young People with Developmental Language Disorder
Did you know that Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects at least 7.5% of all children and young people in the UK? That’s two children in every average class of 30.
Speaking up for the Covid generation
A report by I CAN has identified that 1.5 million children across the UK are at risk of being left behind with their speaking and understanding as a result of Covid-19.
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 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.