Using Ofsted’s Inspection Data Summary Report – Updated March 2018
Using Ofsted’s IDSR: early years foundation stage profile to key stage 4 Guidance for the primary and secondary inspection data summary report (IDSR) has been... Read More
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OFSTED Inspection Handbooks & Myth Buster
Click links below to access the documents: Full Inspection Handbook This sets out how Ofsted will carry out full Section 5 inspections of schools. Section... Read More
ASP & Inspection Data Summary Report Training
Click on the links below to access material from the twilight training held on 6th December 2017 Slides: ASP and IDSR training Dec 17 Sample... Read More
STAR TSA CPD – General Data Protection Regulations
STAR Teaching School Alliance CPD Programme Preparing for GDPR: Training for senior managers and governors The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) come into force... Read More
ASP Twilight Training for Governors and School Leaders
CPD Programme for School Governors & School Leaders Understanding new School Performance Data ASP- to Improve School Outcomes “22. It is essential that every... Read More
Introduction to Governance (Nov 2017)
Click on the link below to access the handout form the Introduction to Governance Training held on 2nd November 2017: Welcome to governance handouts
New/Refresher Governor Training
STAR Teaching School Alliance CPD Programme New/Refresher Governor Training “Governing boards are the strategic decision makers and vision... Read More
Handing over headship
The document links below may be a useful starting point for Headteachers and Governors, for use when there is a change of headteacher. These documents... Read More
School Website Compliance checklist
This is the blank of the website compliance checklist commissioned by the PIP Board through Swaledale Alliance. Website Compliance Audit and Checklist
Teaching Assistant Professional Standards
The Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants were originally drafted by a working group set up by the Department for Education (DfE) in conjunction with organisations... Read More
School leaders and governing boards: what do we expect of each other?
The article below has been taken from NGA News Site, the actual document is available to download at the bottom of the page. 23/06/2017... Read More
Chair of Governor Network Documents
Meeting Date Link to Documentation 13 June 2017 170607 Agenda CofG Nwk 030617 24 January 2017 170117 DRAFT Notes CofG Nwk 240117 24 January 2017 Agenda... Read More
Joining or Forming a MAT – What Governors need to know
Governor Training: Joining/Forming a Multi Academy Trust Please click on the following links to access materials used at the recent Governor twilight training on joining/forming... Read More
Pupil Premium Monitoring Training
Governor Training: Pupil Premium Monitoring Please click on the links below to access the materials used at the recent Governor training on Pupil Premium Reviews... Read More
NGA Blog: School governance is a partnership. Let’s work together to get it right.
Follow the link below to read about an interesting motion re governance at the recent NAHT conference in Telford. http://www.nga.org.uk/News/Blog/May/School-governance-is-a-partnership-Lets-work-toget.aspx
Huntington Research School Newsletter
Click the links below to read the newsletters from Huntington Research School with many interesting articles… Research Schools Network newsletter, issue 8 Research Schools Network,... Read More
RAISE On-line Governor training material
“22. It is essential that every board has at least one governor with the skills to understand and interpret the full detail of the educational... Read More
STAR Teaching School Alliance Governor Training: Performance Related Pay
CPD Programme for School Governors Understanding and Using Performance Related Pay “The governing body (GB) is responsible for ensuring high standards of performance in... Read More
STAR Teaching School Alliance Governor Training: Pupil Premium Reviews
CPD Programme for School Governors Pupil Premium Making a difference to the lives of disadvantaged pupils “More successful schools saw raising the... Read More
2016 Safeguarding Audit for School – November 2016
Please read the item below from the NYCYPS Red Bag: Category: For action Phase: Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post 16, Special Audience: Headteachers, Assistant/Deputy Heads,... Read More
SEND Review Guide
The SEND Review The SEND Review Guide, part funded by the Department for Education and produced by teachers and school leaders, is now available to... Read More
Assessment Review Group Report Jan 2017
In October 2016, following prolonged pressure from NAHT, the DfE – under the leadership of a new Secretary of State, Justine Greening – took action... Read More
Online Safety in Schools and Colleges: Questions for the Governing Board
The UKCCIS Education Group has developed guidance for school governors to help governing boards support their school leaders to keep children safe online. Governors can... Read More
OFSTED Report on Improving Governance
Ofsted have published their report “Improving Governance”, late in December. This can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/improving–governance. In this report, Ofsted share their findings on the... Read More
Governor Training: RAISE online
STAR Teaching School Alliance Governor CPD Programme Understanding RAISEonline Data to Improve School Outcomes “22. It is essential that every board has at least... Read More
Role of Governors – Strategic versus Operational?
In all types of schools, governing bodies should have a strong focus on three core strategic functions: Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;... Read More
Governor Forum March 2016
Click links below for materials from the Governor Forum held in March 2016: 14 March Governor Forum Agenda 2016 Governor Forum Minutes