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Ofsted News – Issue 105 – September 2021

OfstedNews Our free monthly newsletter Issue 105 | September 2021 Sections All Ofsted Schools Children’s social care Further education and skills Early years and childcare   All Ofsted Amanda Spielman at researchED National Conference 2021 – The Chief Inspector discussed Ofsted’s research on education during the pandemic, remote education and curriculum. Ofsted’s curriculum lead Heather Fearn also […]

Governor Training from BESST Autumn 2021

Dear Colleagues, We have been made aware of some difficulties encountered with access to the links in our newsletters, so I am sending this in the hope that you are all able to access the information and booking pages.  Places are still available on all the training sessions below, just click on the titles to […]

Ofsted Briefing by Sue Cox HMI 18th October

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the next Ofsted Briefing will be held on Monday 18th October.  Our regional HMI, Sue Cox, will provide a free update for all schools on Monday morning, 9.30 – 11.30 via Teams. Sue has asked for questions to be submitted prior to the briefing.  Please follow the link […]

Letter from Councillor Birchley to all Schools

Sent on behalf of Councillor Patricia Birchley, Chairman of Children’s and Education Select Committee Signed schools Letter 23.9.21 Dear Colleagues, Please find attached a letter from Councillor Patricia Birchley.  Please distribute to all members of your governing board. Kind regards, Hazel David School Improvement Team Children’s Services

The Buckinghamshire Challenge – SIGN UP FOR UNIVERSAL OFFER

Dear Headteachers and Chairs of Governors, Following the letter from Gareth Drawmer which was sent on Friday (attached again above for information) with the full Buckinghamshire Challenge offer for schools, we are now asking all schools to sign up to the Universal Offer and nominate their lead member of staff. Buckinghamshire Challenge Board Programme FINAL […]

DfE Funded Training Offer – Schools Anti Bullying Champions

Sent on behalf of Yvette Thomas, Equality and School Improvement Manager Dear Colleagues, Please see attached letter inviting nominations for a lead school for Anti Bullying funded by the DfE  and the proposed timetable. Schools interested in signing up for the programme will need to be nominated by their Liaison Group,  we have 18 places […]

Buckinghamshire Challenge Board Programme

Dear Headteacher and Chair of Governors, Buckinghamshire Challenge Board Programme FINAL Please find attached above a letter from Gareth Drawmer, Head of Achievement and Learning, outlining the Buckinghamshire Challenge Board offer to schools for academic year 2021/22.  This includes: A Universal Offer – a conference and workshop programme for all schools in Buckinghamshire. A Targeted […]

Buckinghamshire Education and Skills Strategy Review

Education and Skills Strategy Review  The Education and Skills Strategy was approved in 2018 and was designed to act as a compass for implementing continuous improvement in educational provision in Buckinghamshire until 2022. In light of many changes that have taken place since that time, it would be helpful to review the Strategy with as […]

Buckinghamshire Challenge Board Programme

Dear Headteacher and Chair of Governors, Please find attached above a letter from Gareth Drawmer, Head of Achievement and Learning, outlining the Buckinghamshire Challenge Board offer to schools for academic year 2021/22.  This includes: A Universal Offer – a conference and workshop programme for all schools in Buckinghamshire. A Targeted Offer – focused support for […]