Belong School Devon

15/09/2026

💧 Water Bottles – Important Reminder for Parents & Carers

We are asking all parents and carers to please ensure that students bring a reuseable water bottle to school each day.

Having access to water is particularly important for students taking part in PE, outdoor learning and Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) sessions, where they may need to drink more throughout the day.

Unfortunately, the reusable water bottles previously available in school have been damaged beyond use, so we are unable to provide these for students. We do have cups but these are not suitable for offsite.

Please send your child in with a refillable water bottle each day. This will help us ensure that students can stay hydrated and comfortable throughout their school day.

Thank you for your support.

02/09/2026

Welcome back to Belong School Devon!

We hope everyone has had a good summer break and enjoyed some time to relax and recharge. We’re looking forward to welcoming students back and getting started with the new school year on the 3rd of September 2026.

Just a reminder

📱 Belong School Devon Remains a Phone-Free School 📱

From September 2026, new Department for Education guidance reinforces the expectation that schools should be mobile phone-free environments throughout the school day. [gov.uk]

At Belong School Devon, we continue to operate as a phone-free site to support safeguarding, wellbeing, positive relationships, and engagement in learning.

✅ Phones and smart devices must be handed in before students enter the building.

✅ Devices are stored securely and returned at the end of the school day.

✅ The policy applies to mobile phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and similar smart technology.

We appreciate the support of our families in helping us create a safe, calm and focused learning environment for all students.

For full details, please refer to our Mobile Phone and Smart Technology Policy.

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09/07/2026

We are recruiting... parttime Geography Teacher required for September 2026.

Closing date: Midnight, Fri 17th Jul, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

02/07/2026

"Belong School Devon is a place where pupils feel safe and can be themselves."

In our recent inspection under the new Ofsted framework, Belong School Devon was found to meet expectations across all assessed areas, with Personal Development and Wellbeing noted as a particular area of strength. The inspection highlights the school’s success in fostering a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, where young people are encouraged to develop both academically and personally, with inspectors noting:

"Pupils' personal development underpins everything this school does. From the moment they
join, staff take time and care to get to know pupils, their strengths, challenges and barriers to
learning and attendance."

"The school is highly effective at getting to know pupils, the barriers they face and what they need to help them thrive. The school's close work with families is a real strength and parents value the regular contact
they have with pupils' learning coaches and other staff."

We are very pleased that the inspection has recognised Belong School Devon's commitment to maintaining high standards and continuing to providing a positive and inclusive educational experience for all learners.

The full report is available here:

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23/06/2026

🌡️ **Important School Update**

Due to the extreme heat and the forecast for rising temperatures, Belong School Devon will be closed on **Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June**.

The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we have made this decision following a thorough risk assessment.

Our team will be carrying out wellbeing check-ins with students during the closure period.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Stay safe, keep cool, and take care. ☀️

15/06/2026

🎓 Leavers' Week 2026 🎓

From 22nd June, we will be celebrating our Year 11 and Year 12 students as they reach the end of their secondary education journey and prepare for their next steps into Post-16 education and training.

Parents and carers should have now received an email detailing their young person's chosen activities for the week. If you haven't please contact your students key learning coach.

Our celebrations will conclude with a special Leavers' Gathering on the afternoon of 26th June, providing an opportunity for students and staff to reflect on achievements, share memories, and mark this important milestone together.

We look forward to celebrating with all of our leavers and wish them every success in the exciting opportunities ahead.

08/06/2026

Spring Term 2026 Recap

07/06/2026

Bookings open tomorrow for summer holiday activities with the HAF programme. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CbdQj8B4i/

Summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme – bookings open Monday 8 June at 12pm!

We’re excited to let you know that Summer HAF bookings will open on Monday 8 June at 12pm! This Summer, in more than 170 locations across Devon, exciting holiday clubs will be offering fun, safe and engaging activities for children and young people.

Read more:
👉 https://www.devon.gov.uk/eycs/summer-holiday-activities-and-food-haf-programme-bookings-open-monday-8-june-at-12pm/

11/05/2026

What a weekend for Team Belong at the Jubilee Challenge as part of the Ten Tors 2026!

From setting up camp and spending the night on Dartmoor with 2400 other young people, to the unforgettable 5 a.m. wake-up call with Chariots of Fire echoing across the campsite, our students showed resilience, teamwork, humour and determination every step of the way.

The early start, sore feet, changing temperature and long distance were all worth it as students pushed themselves out of their comfort zones and achieved something they should be incredibly proud of. Watching them support one another with such positivity truly reflected the spirit of Belong School.

A huge thank you to the Dartmoor Preservation Association for their grant towards walking boots, 4 season sleeping bags and waterproofs, helping ensure our students were fully prepared for both the training and the challenge itself.

Well done to every student who took part, and thank you to all staff involved in the preparation, training and support throughout the event. Experiences like this help build confidence, independence and memories that will last a lifetime.

Excitingly, two of our students are already talking about taking on the Granite Challenge next year adding even more distance and an additional supervised overnight camp on the wilder parts of the moors!

We are incredibly proud of you all 👏🥾⛺

22/04/2026

Belong School Devon is recruiting Learning Coaches.

Closing date: 5:00pm, Mon 11th May, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.