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Lessons learned from Ofsted - Free Webinar - (Recorded 6th January 2020)
This webinar focused on the experiences of governors and trustees whose schools have been inspected since the introduction of the new inspection framework in September 2019.
Consultant: Steve Barker
December 2019
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Ofsted – the new inspection framework so far!
Ofsted have published data on the new inspection framework.
Consultant: Steve Barker
December 2019
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Glossary - Essential terminology
A Glossary of common terms and abbreviations
Consultant: Steve Barker
December 2019
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Data – its limitations and misuse! The Ofsted view.
The new Ofsted framework - The use of internal data.
Consultant: Steve Barker
December 2019
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Character Education DfE guidance
The DfE has published new Character Education guidance for schools
Consultant: Steve Barker
December 2019
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Ofsted don’t observe lessons, they visit!
Revision to the Ofsted Inspection Handbook (November 2019), clarifies new approach.
Consultant: Steve Barker
November 2019
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Ofsted – The Quality of Education Webinar (Recorded 26th November 2019)
This webinar focused on the new judgement in the Ofsted framework, the quality of education.
Consultant: Steve Barker
November 2019
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Academies Financial Update Webinar (Recorded Nov 2019)
This webinar provides trustees and others involved in governance within academies and free schools, with an update on effective governance of finance within the academy sector in 2019, moving forward into 2020. We will focus on recent updates from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), the 2019 Academies Financial Handbook and the recently introduced School Resource Management Self-assessment tool.
Consultant: Steve Barker
November 2019
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Clerks' Forum webinar - 24th October 2019 (Recorded October 2019)
This Clerks' Forum was a webinar for clerks of maintained schools and academies and was focused on the clerk's role in governor recruitment. The webinar focused on developing an understanding of the governor recruitment process, understanding the clerk’s role in providing advice, guidance and practical support and raising awareness of an effective induction programme.
Consultant: Steve Barker
October 2019
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Webinar - The Governors' role in Pay Decisions - 20th October 2019
This Better Governor webinar will focus on school teachers’ pay and the role that governing boards should play in making decisions relating to pay awards.
Governing Boards have statutory duties relating to Teachers’ Pay and this webinar will take you through these responsibilities, explaining the difference between performance-related pay and decisions on annual pay awards linked to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD). We will also explore how effective pay committees operate and what information governors should expect to receive to support their decision making.
The session will be facilitated by two of our governance experts; Steve Barker and Linda Waghorn and will be a mix of input from them, live opinion polls and the opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.
Consultant: Steve Barker
October 2019
