Getting back to normalThe effects of some incidents can reverberate for years. Professor Yule, in his very useful book, ‘Wise before the Event’, points out that tragedies can bring people together. In some schools the experience is so...
The legislative order for the school teachers pay award and pay and conditions document (STPCD) 2020 is now laid before parliament.This comes into force on 14 October 2020, with provisions backdated to 1 September 2020. The new...
Choose from the followingAsset managementInformation on asset management, including the asset management plan.InsuranceAdvice on insurance related issues.Fire safetyGuidance on fire safety risk assessment.Premises checklistAnnual premises safety...
Wednesday 7 October, 9 – 10.30am Microsoft teamsAttendeesJulie Lewis (ESCB rep ELP Chief Officer)Paul Adair (ESCB HT rep special schools)Lewis Adams (Secondary DSL rep)John Churchill (LA Safeguarding manager)Polly Bradley (FIS manager)...
Supporting schools to spend well for less – maximising efficiency through creative solutionsFollowing an ELP board decision on 11 July 2024, from September 2024 this committee was disbanded, and a new committee formed, with a focus on...
The 2023-24 academic year is the second year of the ELP race equality in education programme and details of the support available to schools can be found below.LeadershipAccess to high quality training programme for senior leaders and all staff...
Example terms of reference for curriculum committee1. MembershipThe committee shall consist of five or more governors including no less than 3 governors not permanently employed by the School and the headteacher. Non-governors may be co-opted by the...
Background and contextDormers Wells Primary School set out to reduce persistent absences, particularly within Key Stage 1. Attendance in Key Stage 1 was very poor and there was a lack of understanding from parents that once in Reception they...
Local Government Association (LGA) circular in relation to teachers pay 2019 (pdf)School Teachers Pay and Conditions (STPCD) 2019 (final version) (pdf)The circular confirms that an order has been laid before parliament and the final...
School led induction for governors and clerksWhen a new governor and clerk takes up a position on a governing board it is vital that they receive a good induction i.e. one that gives them key information without overloading them.As with all...