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Roles and responsibilities
This section covers the role of the governing body within the school. You will find information about the legal responsibilties that the governing body has, decisions it must make, examples of good practice and suggested working methods.
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Preparation for PLASC and School Census 2006
Published: 15 December 2005
PLASC is the DfES's largest data collection exercise. An enhanced School Census will build upon PLASC and will be completed on a termly basis by secondary schools from 2006...... more »
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New inspection arrangements announced
Published: 14 December 2005
The Secretary of State has announced new arrangements for inspection to give a better deal to children.... more »
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The School Governors� Guide to the Learning and Skills Council
Publish date: 13 December 2005
The Learning and Skills Council website now hosts an area designed especially for governors.... more »
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Notifying the DfES of a change of chair of governors
Publish date: 01 December 2005
A change of chair should be notified by schools using the schools interface on the Edubase website.... more »
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Governing the School of the Future: 2005 DfES and Ofsted Governors� Conference
Publish date: 18 November 2005
Notes from the conference of 29 - 30 September 2005 are now available to download.... more »
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Childcare Bill to be cornerstone of childcare vision
Published: 01 November 2005
Children�s Minister Beverley Hughes today announced further details to the proposed Childcare Bill following a consultation on the plans.... more »
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Extended-schools hotseat with Ruth Kelly
Published: 31 October 2005
The Guardian Education website hosted a live hotseat with Ruth Kelly. You can read the transcript on GovernorNet.... more »
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Watch GovernorNet's interwiew with journalist Janette Owen
Publish date: 24 October 2005
Watch the webcast video of GovernorNet user Julia Dickinson interview journalist and governor Janette Owen, who answered questions put to her by governors...... more »
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Race Equality
Published: 19 October 2005
Download guidance for schools on implementing a Race Equality Policy and fulfilling obligations under Race Relations legislation.... more »
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Guidance on becoming a foundation school
Published: 10 October 2005
Regulations to make it easier for community and voluntary controlled secondary schools to change category to foundation were introduced on 1 August 2005...... more »
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