Welcome

This page has been created by Derby’s Primary and Secondary Strategy Groups to provide links to a range of websites that support the work of schools in Derby. It brings together into one place the different projects that have recently been developed by and for schools. Please use the contact form below to inform us of any changes.

Projects and Initiatives

TALK Derby

Support, training and inspiration - helping Derby’s young children to develop the speech, language and communication skills.

Derby ECT Pool

A collaborative recruitment scheme for schools in Derby to attract and fast-track teachers to start their career in Derby.

Emotionally Healthy Schools

A site full of resources and links to support schools to implement and maintain a whole school approach to emotional health and wellbeing.

Boundary Leapers

Contains over 30 pre-recorded Maths and English lessons for Y11 on the challenging topics, supported by workbook activities, plus a series of videos to inspire and support students during their exam period and beyond.

Teach Derby

A partnership site for Derby’s Teacher Training providers committed to offering outstanding training and support during the training year and beyond.

Derby SEND
Peer Challenge

The Derby project that provides SEND support through school peer challenge, SENCO networks and conferences.

School Toolkit

A site to give parents tools to support them through the primary years and engage in 5 key areas: school life, academic, community, health and wellbeing and safety.

Derby Direction

Find the support services available (universal, targeted, specialist) that can help schools meet needs and adopt an inclusive approach.

 

SSG & PSG Plans and Calendar

View the latest versions of the Derby SSG and PSG Plans 2022-25 and Calendar of key dates for 2022-23.

Careers Derby
START Platform

Access many of the key Careers and Skills resources for schools and enter the regional START platform for this Derby front door .

Derby Wellbeing 365

A programme aimed at supporting and developing wellbeing in staff across Derby schools.

Transition Resources

These resources aim to support colleagues in facilitating successful transitions for children moving from one place of education to another.

Transition Portals

Nursery to
Reception Portal

The portal for all Derby nursery schools to share information securely with primary providers and obtain support with transition.

Infant to
Junior Portal

The portal for all Derby infant schools to share information securely with junior providers and obtain support with transition.

Primary to Secondary Portal

The portal for all Derby primary schools to share information securely with secondary schools and obtain support with transition.

Secondary to
Post-16 Portal

The portal for all Derby secondary schools to share information securely with Post 16 providers and obtain support with transition.

Key Partners

Derby City Council School Directory

Teaching School Hub

Research School

Curriculum Hubs