Communication and updates

This section contains details of forthcoming governor events/briefing sessions being held during this term.

Further information

Local authority briefings

April Update:

• Mobile Phones in Schools, policy checklist and a policy example.

• Pupil Attendance, Quick read of School Attendance and Questions to ask your Senior Leadership Teams.

March Update:

• Teachers' directed time

• Schools financial value standard - guidance for governing boards

Autumn term 2024:

Autumn term 2024 includes:

1. Childcare reforms – wraparound childcare – Part 2

2. Change Partnership Programme (separate attachment)

3. New Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education

4. Educational Visits Induction for Governors

5. Formal Collaboration Arrangements between Governing Bodies

6. Governing Body Annual Planner - Tasks for the Autumn Term (separate attachments - maintained and academy )

7. Governor Training 24/25 - Safeguarding and Health and Safety

8. REMINDER:  Private Fostering

9. REMINDER: Prevent in Education

Chairs of governors termly meetings 2024-2025

• Wednesday 4 June 2025, 4pm to 6pm (at New Parks House)

Training and development 

• Details of our training and development taking place this term