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What is GIAP?GIAP is a service that the Department for Education (DfE) are rolling out which will eventually replace Key to Success (KtS). KtS is nearly 20 years old and based on a discovery review in 2019 the DfE concluded the best way to...
When 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 induction it should be tailored to the individual...
As a council our vision for all schools is that they are well supported by good or outstanding GBs which, efficiently and effectively, carry out their core functions as described in the Maintained schools governance guide or...
Choose from the followingData protectionInformation about the Data Protection Act.Equality Act 2010Advice to help schools understand how the Equality Act affects them and how to fulfil their duties under the Act.Freedom of informationRequirements of...
The Freedom of Information Act requires all maintained schools to publish or adopt a scheme of what public information they hold, where they hold it and how it can be accessed by an interested member of the public. From January 2005 an individual...
Extract from the accounting guidance notesDefinition of expenditure for capital purposes:The acquisition, reclamation, enhancement or laying out of landThe acquisition, construction, preparation, or enhancement of roads, buildings or other...
Choose from the followingAccounting guidance notesRelevant extracts relating to capital spending.Frequently asked questionsAnswers to questions about capital spending.
What is the difference between capital and revenue spending?Why can't I charge what I like to capital?What are the relevant legislation and accounting codes of practice?What can we charge to capital?What can we not charge to capital?Dealing with...
The team provides advice and guidance on the exclusion process to head teachers, governors, parents and colleagues for both primary and secondary schools as well as maintaining a database of all exclusions and providing exclusions data as required....
Headteacher has concerns about the SBM capabilityIn the first instance they should speak with the SBM in question and explain what their concerns are? Could it be as simple as them not understanding your school? Ensure their current headteacher is...