Hertfordshire School Governors
By governors for governors
Following on from the success of the joint Heads & Governors briefings in 2016 we are delighted to announce the dates for 2017.
The briefings will take place between 6pm – 8pm at Beales Hotel in Hatfield with one each in the Spring & Summer Term:
Light refreshment will be available beforehand. Please make a note of these dates in your diary. Further details will be made available on our website in due course.
The following updates & reports have come to our attention in October 2016:
House of Lords debate moved by Baroness Andrews on the government’s proposals for the extension of grammar schools and selection in education: Continue reading “Updates & Reports October 2016”
This newsbites is mostly Ofsted related with links to videos from Ofsted subject leads, segregation in independent faith schools & predicting ratings.
Ofsted have published a series of videos on their YouTube channel, Continue reading “Newsbites – Mostly Ofsted”
Procurement & Fraud WorkshopAs the funds available to schools reduce, it is even more important to make correct procurement decisions to ensure best value. The first part of the Procurement & Fraud Workshop aims to share ground rules and give tips Continue reading “Procurement & Fraud Workshop”
Kick Start the New School YearFFT Education is inviting school governors to kick start the new school year by signing up to a free webinar.
The FFT Aspire Overview for School Governors webinars are taking place on: Continue reading “Kick Start the New School Year”
Upcoming Training & Briefing SessionsHfL are running a number of sessions that might prove of interest to Governors in the coming months, with topics including Fraud Prevention, Mediation & SEND Inspections.
Taking place in the Hilton, Watford on 18th May and then again Continue reading “Upcoming Training & Briefing Sessions”
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17 February, 2016
Departmental advice for schools about setting up and improving counselling services for pupils. Updated with new resources and guidance, including Continue reading “Newsbites – Counselling, Mental Health & more”
The Spring 2016 round of Hertfordshire Headteacher Updates will be taking place throughout March 2016; there is an evening session for Governors and Headteachers to attend together on Tuesday 8th March between 6 – 8pm (Light refreshments will be served). Continue reading “Spring 2016 Headteacher Update”
March 2016 ExchangeThe March edition of the paper is now in schools, with a spotlight on school business managers including how to become a consultant with HfL, information on the upcoming Teach in Herts Teacher Recruitment Fair, and also news from Hertfordshire schools and Herts for Learning. Continue reading “March 2016 Exchange”
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Education Secretary pledges more support to reduce teacher workload during landmark speech at NASUWT conference.
Schools Weeks summarises Continue reading “Newsbites – DfE, School’s Week, Speeches”