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Melissa Caslake
11 February 2021

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.

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3 February 2021

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.

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15 January 2021

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. 

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15 January 2021

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.

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15 January 2021

Exams and school attendance update

GCSEs and A and AS Level exams will not go ahead this summer, with some form of teacher-assessed grading to be used instead.

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7 January 2021

Autism training course for school leaders

An autism training course providing practical support and resources for school leaders is starting this January.

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7 January 2021

Primary school admissions – September 2021

Parents have until Friday 15th January to make their application for their child’s Primary School place for September 2021.

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7 January 2021

BBC to put lessons on TV during lockdown

The BBC is helping children keep up with their studies during the latest lockdown, by broadcasting lessons on BBC Two, CBBC and online.

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6 January 2021

Schools to stay open for vulnerable children and children of key workers

Schools, colleges, special schools, and alternative provision will remain open during lockdown for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers.  


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