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Recent additions
This area covers recent items of interest to governors and press releases from the DCSF and other Government agencies.
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Prime Minister welcomes 200 trust schools
Published: 14 May 2007
There are now over 200 schools on track to get trust status - double the number expected at this point.... more »
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Fitness to teach: guide for employers
Published: 11 May 2007
New guidance sets out the fitness-to-teach standards, along with the responsibilities listed under the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.... more »
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Teachers magazine: new issue out
Published: 10 May 2007
The May issue includes an interview with Daved Beckham, articles about trust schools, the benefits of all-through education and a Father's Day competition...... more »
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Funding announced for text messaging to beat absence
Published: 10 May 2007
Schools Minister, Jim Knight has announced that money for text messaging systems to help schools with the highest levels of absence will be made available...... more »
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The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007: Discrimination on Grounds of Sexual Orientation
Published: 03 May 2007
Legislation preventing discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation came into force on 30 April 2007.... more »
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Understanding slavery resources and competition
Published: 12 April 2007
Find out about new resources which have been produced to mark the bicentenary of the Act for the Abolition of the Slave Trade in the British Empire.... more »
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Excellence hubs: non-residential summer schools programme 2007
Published: 26 March 2007
The DfES is establishing an excellence hub in each Government Office region to provide year-round out-of-school learning for gifted and talented young people, prioritising those from disadvantaged backgrounds...... more »
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Governors' views on education provision wanted
Published: 21 March 2007
What do you think of education provision today? Governors are invited to participate in a telephone survey commissioned by the DfES.... more »
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Keeping schools open in bad weather
Published: 18 March 2007
Read the message that is being sent this Sunday afternoon to schools in England from Ralph Tabberer, Director-General of Schools.... more »
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Understanding slavery - new KS3 resources
Published: 13 February 2007
A new learning resource and national project for KS3 pupils to support the study of the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade is being developed by the DfES and the Understanding Slavery Initiative...... more »
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