Devon County Council’s deputy leader and Cabinet member for schools, James McInnes, has written to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson asking him for much greater clarity on how the return to class will be achieved.
Around 40 per cent of families took up the offer of classes for their children in Devon’s primary schools this week.
Families in Devon are being urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals as the coronavirus crisis creates more hardship across the county.
There has been a big increase in the number of Devon families applying for a primary school place this September.
Councillors have celebrated the progress in constructing the UK’s first super energy efficient Extra Care scheme, which is on schedule to open in Exeter later this year. The main structure is now complete for the development off Topsham Road, whichaaa
There’s been a big increase in the number of children applying for a place at a secondary school in Devon this year.
More than £19 million is being spent in Devon to create another 300 places for vulnerable children in the county’s special schools.
Last year Devon Young Carers actively supported over 1,100 young carers in Devon. We want to support more. Today, national Young Carers Awareness Day, we’re visiting schools across Devon to talk about support for young carers
Fostered children enjoyed a really interesting day with their families at the Met Office, Exeter, this week.
Devon’s schools’ chief is welcoming a big spending boost for education in the county.
