Places are still available on our Level 4 Professional Certificate in Early Interventions Work! The Level 4 Professional Certificate in Early Interventions Work aims to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills required by practitioners who manage a complex early interventions caseload. Please see the attachment for full details of the course including dates and venues. The course starts on 8th May 2018, so book now to avoid disappointment! To book your place contact Carol Archer Email: Carol.archer2@derbyshire.gov.uk or Tel: 01629 532781

We're pleased to announce that the 2018/19 Grounds Maintenance offer is now available to purchase on the Derbyshire Services for Schools site. Please go to the Grounds Maintenance landing page on the website to see the offer available to your school. If you have any questions or comments, please contact either Steve Barringham (Derbyshire North) or Peter Hogg (Derbyshire South): Steve Barringham Tel: 01629 533230 Mobile: 07795 021 933 Email: Steven.Barringham@derbyshire.gov.uk Peter Hogg Tel: 01629 533550 Mobile: 07917271391 Email: Peter.Hogg@derbyshire.gov.uk

2018/19 Packages and Services are now available to purchase online through the Derbyshire Services for Schools website. Across the site you’ll be able to find our new 2018/19 offers, listed on both provider service pages and the Buy Now page. Currently Available 2018/19 Packages and Services from the following providers are currently available to purchase: Audit Services Behaviour Support Budget Advice and Planning Careers Service Creative Media Alternative Education Crisis Communications Cleaning and Caretaking Services Derbyshire and Derby School Library Service Derbyshire Property Packages (DPP) Derbyshire Environmental Studies Service Eco Schools & Waste Management Educational Psychology Energy Management Exchequer Services Fischer Family Trust Free School Meals and Early Years Pupil Premium Reports Health and Safety Human Resources - Advisory Service Human Resources - Recruitment and Pay Information Governance Services and Support Insurance and Risk Management IT Support Services Legal Advice and Support Occupational Health Outdoor Education PE Service Positive Play Support Programme RM Integris Training & Support Road Safety School Admissions Appeals School Admissions for Own Admissions Authority Schools School Catering School Visits Approval and Monitoring Service (EVOLVE) Swimming For Schools Vehicle Fleet Services Waste and Recycling Services Not available yet Derbyshire Record Office The record office are currently in the process of reviewing their service offer and will be launching a revised offer later in the Spring. IMP Scheme The details of the new IMP scheme, which will run from 2018 to 2021, are currently being finalised. Full details of the scheme, including prices, will be posted on the Services for Schools site during the week commencing 5th March. Grounds Maintenance Charges for 2018/19 are currently being finalised by the Grounds Maintenance team and will be uploaded to the site during the week commencing 5th March. Education Improvement Service and Governor Support Ahead of the new 2018/19 academic year, we are currently reviewing how the Education Improvement Service and Governor Support services are presented on the Services for Schools site. New pages for these services will be launched during the Spring, including full details of 2018/19 academic year packages. Work Experience The 18/19 Work Experience offer will be launched week commencing 5th March Purchasing 2017/18 and 2018/10 packages and services Whilst 2018/19 packages and services have been prioritised on the site, you’ll still be able to purchase 2017/18 offers. To do this, either click on the ‘Buy available 2017/18 services’ button on the main services page or, on each provider page, select the ‘Buy previous period services’ option available from the Services menu listed on the right-hand side of the page. Derbyshire Services for Schools Brochure Alongside the updated site, our new 2018/19 Derbyshire Services for Schools brochure should reach you within the next few days. The brochure contains news and information about the Services for Schools programme, as well as an overview of all services currently available as well as a comprehensive FAQs section. If you don’t receive your brochure within the next two weeks, please let us know. An electronic version can be downloaded on the right hand side of this page. Additional Help and Support As always, the Derbyshire Services for Schools team are available to provide help and support about any aspect of the Services for Schools site or the purchasing process. Our helpline is open from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday. Between February and June the team will also be touring the county to provide user support and assistance for the Services for Schools website. At every event there will be the opportunity to receive full training for the Derbyshire Services for Schools website, including the training booking functionality. The team will also be on-hand to answer any questions about the Services for Schools programme. All events are drop-in sessions so you don't need to book. Full information - including dates and venues - can be found here.

Places are still available on this one off in-house Schools First Aid/First Aid for Teachers course on Tuesday 24th May 2018. Take advantage of this opportunity! Further course details below. Derbyshire County Council has linked with the British Red Cross to deliver various First Aid courses to either individuals or whole school training. The next course date is as follows: Title: Schools First Aid/First Aid for Teachers Date: 24th May 2018 Time: 09:00-17:00 Location: Members Room, County Hall, Matlock DE4 3AG Special arrangements: One serving of tea/coffee will be provided. Please take all other refreshments and lunch. To book your place, please complete the attached application form and return to beth.simpson@derbyshire.gov.uk or call 01629 536546 for any queries. To browse further training dates and opportunities, go to the below page: www.redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk/Courses/First-aid-at-work-courses-uk-mainland.aspx

The RM Integris Training & Support Team bring you their latest newsletter, ' The Snippet'. We promised we would publish these as often as required and we have sufficient items to necessitate another one. If you use one of the links within the document that accesses the S4S site, you will need to be logged in.