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Safeguarding In Education Conference 25th March 2020

4th March 2021 in , /by

Dear Colleagues, The next Side by Side conference on Thursday 25th March will focus on Safeguarding in Education.  The agenda is attached and you may book your place HERE Safeguarding 1 March 2021 Agenda  Any problems contact sis@buckinghamshire.gov.uk Regards, Hazel David School Improvement Team Children’s Services Buckinghamshire Council 4th Floor, County Hall Walton Street Aylesbury, […]

Preparing for all the return of all pupils

4th March 2021 in , /by

SENT FROM GARETH DRAWMER, HEAD OF ACHIEVEMENT AND LEARNING, AND DAN FLECKNOE, CONSULTANT IN PUBLIC HEALTH Dear Headteachers and Chairs of Governors, We have become aware of a small number of schools who have stated that they will be closed for all or part of this Friday, 5th of March, for deep cleaning and to […]

DfE Governance Update – March 2021 edition

1st March 2021 in , /by

Welcome to the March edition of the DfE’s school governance update, where you will find key announcements and information to support you in your governance role. For this edition we have created one version to cover both maintained schools and academy trusts– the articles are listed below for information. 1) Message from Baroness Berridge 2) […]

8 March Schools Reopening for all pupils

28th February 2021 in , , /by

Dear Governor Here are three bits of information which you might find useful to consider in the current situation and share with your senior leaders prior to  full school opening on 8th March Vaccination.  The CIPD ( Chartered Institute of Personnel Development) has published a document for its Members and is advising organisations to have […]

Free Governor Training Spring 2021 – update

26th February 2021 in , /by

Dear Governors, Further to the previous message below, we have an additional session available which you can now book on: Statutory Relationships, RSE and Health Education in the PSHE Curriculum   30th March We are pleased to advise you of new dates for training sessions in the Spring term. These sessions are free and are open […]

NGA – School reopen to all pupils: key changes to control measures

23rd February 2021 in , /by

The Department for Education (DfE) have published updated operational guidance for schools in preparation for full reopening on 8 March. This information sheet summarises key elements of the guidance and outlines the role of governing boards in supporting reopening. From 8 March: ◼ Attendance will be mandatory for all pupils (except those who are clinically […]

NGA support joint statement on wider opening of schools in England

21st February 2021 in , /by

Release date: 19/02/2021 Ahead of the Prime Minister’s expected announcement on Monday 22 February regarding the further opening of schools and colleges, the National Governance Association (NGA) has joined with eight other education associations and unions to make a joint statement. The other organisations involved are the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), GMB, National […]

Free Governor Training Spring 2021

12th February 2021 in , /by

Dear Governors, We are pleased to advise you of new dates for training sessions in the Spring term. These sessions are free and are open to any members of your governing board. The training will be online via MS Teams, starting at 6.30pm and will last for approximately one hour.  To register your place please […]

Voucher Reminder – Helping Hands vouchers (half term) and FSM vouchers (term time)

11th February 2021 in , /by

Dear Colleagues, Half term Helping Hand voucher reminder For all schools – Vouchers provided by Buckinghamshire Council Helping Hand Project, funded by the Winter Grant Scheme for every benefits-related free school meal pupil, to provide £15 support for vulnerable families with food during the half term holiday. Please remember to download the letters from Any […]