12 January 2011

Changes to the work of the School Governance Unit

Information on the changes to the work of the School Governance Unit following reductions to staffing and the impact on schools, governing bodies and clerks to governors.

Action required: For information and to discuss with Chair of Governors.

Author: Sue Rumsey

Contact name: Sue Rumsey, manager, School Governance Unit

Contact tel: (020) 8825 6338

Contact email: srumsey@ealing.gov.uk

Census 2011 – a request for your support

The census day takes place on Sunday 27 March 2011. As billions of pounds of public money is distributed using census figures it is vital that every individual is reached and engaged with.

Action required: Please help raise pupil and parent awareness so as many people as possible complete the 2011 census. This is ongoing until census day on Sunday 27 March 2011.

Author: Samantha Stevens and Karen Gibson

Contact name: Samantha Stevens or Karen Gibson

Contact tel: 07801 331429 or (020) 8825 7707

Contact email: H117@census.gov.uk or Karen.gibson@ealing.gov.uk

Recycle for Ealing – recycle your food waste

The waste and recycling team are expanding the food and cardboard recycling service. The service is free and available to primary, secondary, tertiary and special schools (public and private).

Action required: Contact Andrea Vasquez as soon as possible if you would like to increase recycling at your school and be included in the next phase of the roll out.

Author: Andrea Vasquez

Contact name: Andrea Vasquez

Contact tel: (020) 8825 5714

Contact email: vasqueza@ealing.gov.uk

Extra bank holiday for Royal wedding - 29 April 2011

Advice from the DfE regarding the impact of the extra public holiday announced for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on the standard school year for 2010 & 2011.

Action required: To note and to inform staff, parents and pupils.

Author: Sue Rumsey

Contact name: Sue Rumsey, manager of School Governance Unit (SGU)

Contact tel: (020) 8825 6338

Contact email: srumsey@ealing.gov.uk

Level 3 qualifications for school administrators

Certificate in school administration course (pre- CSBM) taking place in spring 2011.

Action required: Complete and return the reply slip, last few places left on this course – book now. Please pass on to relevant administrators in your school.

Author: Alison Bennett

Contact name: Alison Bennett

Contact tel: (020) 8825 6689

Contact email: abennett@ealing.gov.uk