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Upcoming events

A Programme of Support to Promote Collaboration and Drive Place-Based Working in Devon

Date: 17/09/2026

Book your place at the opening conference

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Autumn Locality Networks & School Funding Consultations 2027/28

Venue: Various
Start: 05/10/2026
End: 07/10/2026

These half day events provide an opportunity for localities to come together, connect with the DCC locality officers, receive key updates, and explore headline trends relevant to your locality.

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DSLS Annual School Leadership Conference 2026

Venue: Saunton Sands Hotel, Nr Braunton, North Devon EX33 1LQ
Start: 15/10/2026
End: 16/10/2026

Bookings are now open for the Annual School Leadership Conference 2026.

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DSLS Annual School Leadership Conference 2026 – Exhibitor Booking Form

Venue: Saunton Sands Hotel, North Devon
Start: 15/10/2026
End: 15/10/2026

Bookings now open!
DSLS Annual School Leadership Conference 2026
Exhibition Suite on Thursday 15 October 2026

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DSLS Autumn School Leadership Briefing | 19 November 2026

Venue: Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter
Date: 19/11/2026

More details to follow. Bookings are essential for venue and catering arrangements. Please see below for Terms and Conditions.

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DSLS Spring School Leadership Briefing | 18 March 2027

Venue: TBC
Date: 18/03/2027

More details to follow. Bookings are essential for venue and catering arrangements. Please see below for Terms and Conditions.

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DSLS Summer School Leadership Briefing | 23 June 2027

Venue: TBC
Date: 23/06/2027

More details to follow. Bookings are essential for venue and catering arrangements. Please see below for Terms and Conditions.

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Past events

DSLS Summer School Leadership Briefing | 25 June 2026

Venue: Tiverton Hotel, Blundells Road, Tiverton EX16 4DB
Date: 25/06/2026

View the presentation slides

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DSLS Spring School Leadership Briefing | 12 March 2026

Venue: Sandy Park, Exeter EX2 7NN
Date: 12/03/2026

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Annual School Leadership Conference 2025

Venue: Saunton Sands Hotel, North Devon
Start: 16/10/2025
End: 17/10/2025

View the full Conference Programme here.

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Annual School Leadership Conference 2024

Venue: Saunton Sands Hotel, North Devon
Start: 10/10/2024
End: 11/10/2024

View the full Conference Programme here.

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Vacancies

Devon Education Forum (DEF): Appointment of Schools (LA Maintained) and Academy Members and named Substitutes effective from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030

Schools’ forums play a significant role in influencing and shaping local education funding. They provide a collaborative and consultative platform for strategic discussion and contribute to local decision making. Devon Education Forum (DEF) provides an important contact point between the local authority and education providers. Drawing on a wide spectrum of stakeholders’ knowledge, views and… Read more »

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