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We now have a new way of delivering the weekly Schools Circular. This started on 7 January 2008 and the items that were shown in the circular now appear below.

• Calling all UNISON members – have you got your ballot papers?
  UNISON’s reballot about Job Evaluation began last Friday (29 August) and ballot papers were posted from that date.
  (posted 13:01 Thu 04 Sep 2008).

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• 11 Plus practice examination at Plymouth High School for Girls
  PMG | lAll schools | Head teacher/Principal | Information
  The Association of Parents and Friends of Plymouth High School for Girls (PTA) will be holding an 11 Plus practice examination on Saturday 27 September 2008.
  (posted 10:00 Mon 01 Sep 2008).

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• Plymouth Association of Primary Heads (PAPH) Protocol
  PMG | All Schools | All school based staff | Action.
  In order to better facilitate communications with Primary Head teachers, PAPH would like to request that officers of Children's Services follow this protocol.
  (posted 10:00 Mon 01 Sep 2008).

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• First job evaluation appeals are in
  RL | All schools | Support staff | Information
  The first of the job evaluation appeals are done and it’s looking good for many of the roles that have been evaluated.
  (posted 14:41 Fri 29 Aug 2008).

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• Free INSET days for KS3 History teachers
  JS | Secondary Schools | Head teacher/Principal/History Teacher | Information.
  Anti-Slavery International is pleased to offer four free inset days for key stage 3 history teachers to empower and equip teaching and delivery of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
  (posted 10:00 Mon 11 Aug 2008).

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• SWGfL e-Safety Conferences
  PMG | All Schools | All School Based Staff | Information.
  SWGfL has organised e-safety conferences across the south west region aimed at multi-agency professionals working with children.
  (posted 10:00 Mon 11 Aug 2008).

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• Plymouth 2020 newsletter July 2008
  PMG | Secondary schools | Head teacher/Principal | Information.
  Plymouth 2020 - the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) - has published its latest newsletter to keep members informed of what's happening across the partnership.
  (posted 10:00 Mon 11 Aug 2008).

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• Update - Job Evaluation
  RL | All Schools | Support Staff | Information.
  The Job Evaluation appeals process began again during the week beginning 21 July. This was following the announcement that UNISON will reballot its membership on 29 August. At the end of last week over 60 appeals had been completed and we are very pleased with progress being made.
  (posted 10:00 Mon 11 Aug 2008).

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• Attendance annual data
  PMG | Junior schools/primary schools/secondary schools | Head teacher/Principal/School Administrator | Information
  The annual attendance data is no longer collected via Forvus, it is now submitted via the school census.
  (posted 11:47 Thu 17 Jul 2008).

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• School meals price - September 2008
  BP | All schools | Head teacher/Principal/Kitchen Manager/School Administrator
  The price of school meals in Plymouth is set to increase from September to keep food standards high and provide local children with healthy, nutritious meals that meet new nutrient standards.
  (posted 11:44 Thu 17 Jul 2008).

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