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Overviews
- Overview articles provide summaries of School Governors' key areas of responsibility along with access to relevant guidance, legislation and good practice where available. They are a useful starting point for those new to governance.
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New Department for Children, Schools and Families
Published: 29 June 2007
Ed Balls has been appointed Secretary of State at the new Department for Children, Schools and Families. This new department will bring together all aspects of policy affecting children and young people...... more »
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Extended schools - Overview
Publish date: 19 May 2007
This article contains information for governors on developing extended services in and around schools.... more »
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Ofsted Inspections - Overview
Publish date: 16 February 2007
This article is currently being updated.... more »
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Teachers' pay and conditions in England and Wales - Overview
Publish date: 09 February 2007
Teachers pay and conditions in England and Wales are based on recommendations made by the independent School Teachers' Review Body... more »
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Pupil Exclusion - Overview
Publish date: 10 October 2006
New exclusions guidance was issued in September 2006.... more »
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School Admissions Consultation
Published: 08 September 2006
Education Secretary Alan Johnson today launched a consultation on a new School Admissions Code.... more »
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Allowances and Expenses for Governors - Overview
Publish date: 28 July 2005
Regulations which came into force on 1 September 2003 make provision for allowances to be paid to governors and associate members of governing bodies.... more »
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Pupil Health and Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs - Overview
Publish date: 10 May 2005
This article provides a brief overview of issues relating to the health of pupils, including those with medical needs, helping to improve concentratio...... more »
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School Meals and Nutritional Standards - Overview
Publish date: 01 March 2005
Governing bodies with delegated budgets for the provision of school meals have duties to provide free school meals and to ensure that provision meets ...... more »
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Collaboration and Federations - Overview
Publish date: 09 November 2004
Governing bodies are able to collaborate in different ways, ranging from joint committees and joint governing body meetings to federation under a single governing body...... more »
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