Derbyshire Services for Schools

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Across the site you'll find comprehensive information about everything we offer, from annual contracts to training to resources and support.

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Training & Events

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Newly Qualified Teachers: An Essential Introduction to Safeguarding Children and Young People

Led by a senior member of the Derbyshire Safeguarding Team, this course will enable NQTs and RQTs to provide a safer educational environment for children and young people. With a focus on the latest relevant legislation and guidance, delegates will explore the signs and indicators of abuse, and know Derbyshire's approaches and initiatives to safeguarding and Early Help.

An ideal opportunity to expand your knowledge of Schools Finance. This course is suitable for new and experienced governors. The course covers the following aspects of schools finance: • School Budget Calculation Sheet / Pupil Numbers • Sources of Income • Budget Planning and Preparation • School Financial Value Standard (SFVS) • Budget Monitoring • Virements and Transfers • Detail Codes • Annex 1 and 5

Preparing for Ofsted

A training session to ensure that the Governing Board is fully aware of Ofsted's expectations and are prepared for the inspection process.

Derbyshire Services for Schools 'Store Launch' Roadshow

At every event there will be the opportunity to receive hands-on training, including purchasing services, packages and products and find out more about changes to the shopping basket function. New to Services for Schools or been a user since the beginning? First-time and experienced users are all welcome and will be able to have one-to-one time with the team. The team will be on hand to answer any questions about the Services for Schools programme. Download the "Roadshow full details" attachment from the right hand pane to see details of all the dates and venues.

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Featured Resources

Derbyshire SchoolsNet

Non-traded resources for all Derbyshire schools and academies are available on our SchoolsNet website. Please click HERE to view our SchoolsNet website or copy the link: https://schoolsnet.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspxThe resources area on the Services for Schools website is where you will find resources related to the services you have purchased from us.

Other Training Opportunities

Here you can find training courses offered by various teams within Derbyshire County Council and external partner agencies. These training courses are currently not bookable on Derbyshire S4S, please use the contact details listed under each team for more information and to book a place.

Health & Safety - Resources area

This section contains all the guidance, information and tools produced by the Authority to help you meet your statutory obligations under health and safety legislation. It will also help you satisfy the requirements to ensure health and safety is considered as part of the safeguarding agenda.

Budget Advice and Planning - Resources home

Welcome to the School Support Finance resources area. For extensive information about the services we offer to schools and to view and buy please see our Services page here If there is any information you are struggling to find or have any queries please contact: Ruth Lane 01629 532957 ruth.lane@derbyshire.gov.uk or contact your finance patch officer as below.

HR (Advisory) - Resources area

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Derbyshire SchoolsNet

Statutory and other information for Derbyshire schools

Perspective Lite (access via SchoolsNet)

Secure transfer of confidential documents and files.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk