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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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Changes to the 2005 Education Act
Publish date: 21 September 2005
The 2005 Education Act amends the power of governing bodies to send pupils to education or training which takes place off the school premises. From 1 September 2005 governing bodies have the power to send all pupils registered at the school to off-site provision...... more »
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IRU�s second annual report published
Publish date: 07 July 2005
The IRU's annual report invites schools to suggest areas where unnecessary bureaucracy could be challenged. It also offers a set of principles schools can adopt to resist new bureaucratic burdens...... more »
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GovernorNet interview with Ofsted
Publish date: 05 July 2005
You are invited to join David Bell, HM Chief Inspector of Schools in the hotseat on Wednesday 6 July, 12.20 - 1.20 p.m. Take this opportunity to participate by emailing us your questions in advance...... more »
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Useful Contacts in the Department for Education and Skills
Publish date: 12 June 2005
List of contacts for the different areas of school governance.... more »
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New ministerial team confirmed at the DfES
Published: 10 May 2005
The new Ministerial team was confirmed 10 May 2005 at the Department for Education and Skills. Read the press release for further information.... more »
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Education Bill gains Royal Assent
Publish date: 05 May 2005
The Education Bill has been given Royal Assent to become the Education Act 2005.
The key elements of the Act include the reform of Ofsted inspections, the introduction of the School Profile, enabling powers to allow three year budgets for schools and the widened remit of the Teacher Training Agency...... more »
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Foundation Stage profile - Letter to teachers and Foundation Stage practitioners
Publish date: 30 March 2005
The children's minister, Margaret Hodge, has urged local authorities to ensure reception teachers are not asked to undertake non-statutory assessments in addition to the Foundation Stage profile...... more »
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New Relationship with Schools update
Published: 09 March 2005
The document A New Relationship with Schools: Next Steps was published 9 March 2005. It sets out the practical changes which are planned. A new high-level guidance document about school self-evaluation and development planning has also been issued...... more »
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Webcast with Jon Snow
Publish date: 09 February 2005
GovernorNet finds out from Channel 4�s newsreader Jon Snow what it means to tackle a busy work schedule, but still find time to commit to Brecknock primary school in his role as governor...... more »
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Jon Snow interview transcript
Publish date: 09 February 2005
Read the transcript of GovernorNet's video interview with Channel 4 newsreader and school governor Jon Snow.... more »
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