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Governor Online Training June/July 2020

The Equalities training session for the 17th June is now full, but please add yourself to the waitlist as we are going to schedule another date. We have a new online training opportunity regarding E-safety, on the 1st July: 1st July 2020 Overview of E-Safety for Governors All sessions are 1 hour and begin at […]

School Governance Update – Coronavirus

Dear School Governance colleagues, Please click on the Governance Update link below to read a letter from the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson to all school & trust governors and trustees. Please also find a FAQ for the governance sector on the further wider opening of educational settings and other key issues relating […]

Important SEND update for schools

Minister Ford’s open letter to SEND sector schools opening[15906] Supporting CYP with SEND as schools and colleges prepare for wider opening – LA Briefings[15905] Please see below which was sent to all schools today. Regards Kathryn Sent on Behalf of Simon James, Service Director for Education, Buckinghamshire Council. Update – Extension Of Temporary Changes To […]

Frequently Asked Questions – 1st June

Dear Colleagues, Please see FAQ updates for today: • FSM – information on the monitoring of voucher orders, and information on planning for lunches in the wider opening of schools • Resources – STEM Science remote science and computing lessons are now available and supported by facilitated live Q&A sessions throughout June. You can find […]

The Key updates on schools reopening May 2020

RECENTLY ADDED > School reopening: template risk assessment The DfE has asked all schools to complete a risk assessment before opening to more pupils. Use our template for help with this, and read our advice on what your next steps should be. > School reopening: brief staff on your plans Adapt our presentation to deliver […]

Frequently Asked Questions on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – NGA May 2020

Home > Knowledge Centre > Leaders & governing boards > Frequently Asked Questions on Coronavirus (COVID-19) To give further clarity on matters arising from the government’s announcement on the potential wider re-opening of schools, we’ve answered some frequently asked questions which will be updated on a regular basis. These answers provide broad guidance rather than […]