Document Library
Federations (Jan 10)
Benefits and challenges of soft and hard federations.
Common Assessment Framework (Jan 10)
Common Assessment Framework for Children and Young People - Frequently Asked Questions (Jan 10)
Free Early Learning (Jan 10)
Free Early Learning for Three and Four Year Olds - Guidance for Governors (Revised Jan 2010)
Community Cohesion (Revised Jan 10)
Governors' questions and useful links
School Exclusion
The role of the governing body in school exclusion
21st Century Schools
A world class education for every child
New Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
What you need to do before 1st January 2009
Governing a Trust School
Why trust status? A case study of Futures Community College, Southend on Sea
Governors' Role in Succession Planning
How to influence the future leadership of your school
The Ofsted Framework for School Inspection (Jan 2010)
The framework for school inspection shows how the general principles and processes are applied to inspections of maintained schools and several other types of school in England. It sets out the statutory basis for inspection and summarises the main features of school inspections carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 from September 2009.
Completing Your Self Evaluation Form (Jan 10)
This step-by-step guide provides advice about how to complete the online self-evaluation form (SEF) and describes some of the new features which have introduced by Ofsted.
Governor Mark (Jan 10)
Governor Mark is a quality accreditation award which provides external evaluation of the quality of governance in a school. This Quality Mark is supported by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).
Guidance on Managing Staff Employment in Schools (Nov 09)
The primary purpose of this document is to give provide guidance on the School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009 (“the 2009 Regulations”) by explaining what is required of governing bodies, local authorities and head teachers by the Regulations.
Governor Induction Pack
The Governing Body and Headteacher believe it is essential that all new governors receive a comprehensive induction package covering a broad range of issues and topics. There is a commitment to ensure that the new governors are given the necessary information and support to fulfil their role with confidence. The process is seen as an investment, leading to more effective governance and retention of governors.
Schools Finance Forums
The powers and responsibilities of the school forum, local authority and DCSF.
Visit Focus Questions - School Policy
Some suggested questions for a governor visit to school with a focus on a school policy.
Recruiting Headteachers and Senior Leaders - 7 Steps to Success
This guidance is intended to help governors and others make the best decision when seeking a new headteacher and other senior leaders for their school. It also helps governors to think about recruitment processes as part of longer term planning to ensure that their school always has the best leadership for its long-term needs.
Finance Terminology
A summary of finance procedures and acronyms which will be useful for governors.
Expectations of Governing Bodies and School Leaders
What governing bodies should expect from schools leaders and
what school leaders should expect from governing bodies. How to develop effective working practices which are mutually supportive and respectful of each others’ roles and responsibilities.
