Our primary school is about to undergo an OFSTED inspection. I expect you've either had one recently or are expecting one soon, too. Under the new inspection procedure where self-evaluation is emphasized, two forms will be very important, the so-called S3 and S4 forms. Both of these forms need to be completed and sent off [...]
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Why governor training is so important
As the chair of governors at our school I can't emphasize the importance of training. Becoming a school governor can be a daunting challenge and many people wonder what they've let themselves in for after the first couple of meetings. It's not just all the complexities of running a busy school, but also all the [...]
When to have the parent's AGM
For two years running our governing body had the AGM and produced a report for parents during the Autumn term. This never made much sense to me. Why? Because the Autumn term is when new governors are elected and often the chair can change. If this is the case, where is the sense of ownership [...]
Governor's Annual Meeting with Parents
Last night was our annual general meeting (AGM) with parents. Every year the governing body is expected to produce a report of its activities and present this report to parents. This is a key element of the three roles of a governing body:
To provide a strategic view
To act as a critical friend
To ensure accountability
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On being a school governor
I am a school governor at Uplands Manor Primary School in Smethwick, Sandwell. I've been a governor for two years now and chair of governors for the last year. I think that even now I still have a lot to learn about being a governor so I have decided to create this weblog to chart [...]