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Keeping schools safe during the COVID-19 outbreak: monitoring priorities for governing boards Updated 20 January 2022

Department for Education (DfE) operational guidance for schools and the accompanying contingency framework explain the actions school leaders should take to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The guidance has been updated to align with Plan B restrictions being lifted. nga-covid-monitoring-priorities-20220120

Area Chairs Meetings – new dates available

Governor Networking Meetings Chairs and Vice Chairs have opportunities to network and learn from how others are tackling current challenges at three different meetings.  Please contact the organiser of the one you would like to attend for more details.  All will be held online. Monday 24th January at 7pm: Aylesbury Group organised by Martin Baxter: […]

Corporate Director Briefings January 2022

Dear Colleagues, Thank you to all who were able to attend the briefings last week, please find attached the presentation and recording. CD Briefings Presentation Jan 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dZOSaFC99A Kind regards, Hazel Hazel David School Improvement Team Children’s Services

Keeping schools safe during the COVID-19 outbreak: monitoring priorities for governing boards Spring Term 2022 – NGA Information

Keeping schools safe during the COVID-19 outbreak: monitoring priorities for governing boards Updated 4 January 2022 Department for Education (DfE) operational guidance for schools and the accompanying contingency framework explain the actions school leaders should take to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The guidance has been updated in line with upweighted (plan B) control measures.   nga-covid-monitoring-priorities-20220104 This information sheet: […]

BESST Newsletter for Governors No.7

Dear Governors, We are pleased to inform you we have several training sessions available in the Spring term.  The training is scheduled in the evening, 1 hour* from 6.30pm, vis TEAMs.  See the attached document with further details, costs and how to book your place.  Topics include: Governor Priorities – Spring Term Agendas with BASG […]

Governor Times December 2021

Dear Colleagues, Governor Times is available for all school governors in Bucks, the pages show articles posted by Buckinghamshire Council teams.  You do not need to log in to read articles, although you will be required to log in if you wish to book on courses and see selected pages in Governor Zone. The link […]

BASG Executive Committee Minutes: Monday 13th December 2021

Meeting: BASG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE   Date & Time: Monday 13 December 2021 at 6.00pm   Location: Virtual meeting via Zoom   Present:     Paul Randall (PR) (Chair), Anne Sheddick (AS) (Vice Chair), Maggi Bull (MBL), Bernadette Allison (BA), Andrew Brown (AB), Gwyneth Langley (GL) (Secretary), Martin Baxter (MBR)     Agenda Item     […]

DfE funded training now available

Deliver the best learning outcomes within your budget with free ICFP webinars As a school governor, it’s your responsibility to lead the strategic direction of your school. Doing this effectively requires a competent understanding of what you can spend and how best to allocate the resources available to you, so that your pupils can thrive. […]