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This guidance will assist schools and other educational settings in providing advice for pupils, students, staff and parents or carers regarding follow linkThere is also this useful public health poster which you can download |
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![]() For the Attention of the CEO, Headteacher & Chairs of Governor - Surrey Education Covid 19 CoronavirusWeekly UpdateDear ColleaguesThis is your weekly COVID19 Coronavirus update that includes all the new and updated local information and guidance related to COVID-19 including links to information and guidance newly published on SCC dedicated webpages for School Leaders. DfE and government guidance continues to be published regarding Lockdown 2 and we will continue to update the webpages with any changes to our local response. The county council has been advised by DfE colleagues that further guidance for schools is expected to be published soon which will include further detail regarding Extra Curricular activities, Face Coverings, Remote Learning, Ofsted and Children’s Social Care. Following the publication by government of a Winter Package last week end, the county council are working with partners to develop a response. Any updates and further detail will be available in future weekly emails and/or the weekly Schools Bulletin. ...Read More![]() For the Attention of the CEO, Headteacher, DSLs & Chairs of Governor - Surrey County Council Template Safeguarding Child Protection Policy 2020It has been brought to the attention of the Education Safeguarding Team that the Surrey County Council Template Safeguarding Child Protection Policy 2020 circulated to schools via the Education Safeguarding Team Update mailing list has not reached everyone...Read More![]() |
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I am writing to you this evening as I am very aware that many of you will be wrestling with very difficult decisions regarding the opening of your school tomorrow or later this week. |
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![]() Schools with Governor or trustee VacanciesIn this section we offer opportunities for those interested in taking up school Governance and for existing governors and trustees either looking for a change or with the capacity to take on a second school position.The core responsibilities of Governance are 1. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; 2. Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and 3. Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent. Please respond to advertisers directly if you encounter any difficulty please contact admin@surreygovernance.org.uk |
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![]() Overview of scientific information on coronavirus (COVID-19)The Department for Education’s response to issues raised regarding the science on coronavirus (COVID-19). updated 2:56pm, 15 May 2020![]() |
Moss Lane School Needs You!Are you interested in becoming a school governor at our lovely primary school in the heart of Godalming? The school Moss Lane School has two classes in each of our three years (Reception, Yr 1 and Yr2) so has up to 180 children at the school. The staff, governors and headteacher are committed to creating an environment that will ensure that children progress academically, socially and personally to reach their full potential. We value the support and co-operation of parents and view the education of each child as a partnership between the school and home. At the heart of our approach is a passion to make Moss Lane School a happy, safe and inclusive community where expectations are high and where everyone is cared for and valued. Across the school staff, governors and PTA (parents’ association) we are keen to promote independent, enthusiastic, confident and successful learners, as acknowledged in our Ofsted Report (February 2018)You can find out more about the school on our websitehttps://www.moss-lane.surrey.sch.uk/web The Governing Body monitors teaching and learning, achievement, finances, staffing, premises and safety to ensure that everything within the school creates an environment where the children in our care can achieve the best possible education. We meet seven times a year between September and July, usually in the early evenings. We also carry out focused visits to the school to learn more about what the school is doing and what we can do to support and challenge in our roles as governors. At the moment due to Covid 19 our meetings are virtual and our visits to the school are suspended. We currently have two governor vacancies (these are not parent governor positions) and if you are interested in being a governor please contact our Chair of Governors, Adam Boshoff at aboshoff@moss-lane.surrey.sch.uk for an informal chat about the positions. |
![]() The board would be particularly interested to hear from anyone who would be interested in taking on the Health and Safety governor role. I look forward to hearing from you. Caroline Smith Clerk School Lane • Fetcham • Surrey • KT22 9JU Telephone: 01372 373502 Email: info@fetcham.surrey.sch.uk Website: www.fetcham.surrey.sch.uk |
![]() Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social carePreventing and controlling infection, including the use of PPE, in education, childcare and children’s social care settings during the coronavirus outbreak updated 7:06pm, 14 May 2020 |
Vacancy Filled showing advertising with SGA works"I like the new website, and followed it using the newsletter guide.Thank you for placing our advert, I would certainly use this route again. Kind regards, Helen" |
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![]() For the attention of the CEO, Headteacher, DSL and Chair of Governors/Management Committee -Promoting the attendance of vulnerable children. 01.05.20 1000hrsDear ColleaguesAs you are aware Gavin Williamson wrote to all schools last week emphasising the expectation that those children with social workers should be in school. Whilst being mindful that there will be a handful of children with specific health issues, the overarching principle is that schools and social workers must work together to support the children's attendance in school. To help with this, the LA has put together this leaflet for parents. It has been written by colleagues from social care as well as primary practitioners, and is aimed at encouraging parents to see the benefits of their child's attendance at school. We are asking social workers and schools to send this leaflet to those parents whose children have social workers and who could be coming to school, but aren't. Currently on average only 3-5% of our children with social workers are attending school. Thank you in advance for your help in getting more children from this very vulnerable group into school where they can be safely cared for. Mary Ellen McCarthy Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership Executive Member for Education Jacquie Burke Surrey County Council Director Family Resilience & Safeguarding SCC dedicated webpage – Covid-19 Information for School Leaders: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/emergency-planning-and-community-safety/coronavirus/school-leaders #stayathomesavelives ![]() ![]() Just breaking: Guidance for school governor virtual meetingsSchool governors should not meet during Coronavirus situation. Guidance how virtual meets can take place.![]() To view your notification click here: http://www.bettergovernor.co.uk/schools/my_account#tabs-3 ![]() Registering emergency children’s homes as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic: fast-track applicationsGuide for local authorities and existing registered providers on fast-tracking their application to register children’s homes services. updated 9:30am, 11 May 2020![]() Ofsted: coronavirus (COVID-19) rolling updateOfsted guidance and information relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) for schools, early years, children’s social care and further education and skills providers. updated 9:30am, 11 May 2020![]() Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreakWhat childcare services early years settings, childminders and local authorities need to provide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Updated guidance including adding a new section clarifying the position on welcoming back all children to early years settings from 1 June, information on when childminders can reopen to more children, and what provision they can currently provide, information on testing for essential workers, and information for parents on temporary changes to the 30 hours free early education entitlements. updated 5:28pm, 15 May 2020![]() Providing free school meals during the coronavirus outbreakGuidance for schools and local authorities on free school meals arrangements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.Updated information about claiming for additional costs, providing meals or food parcels through your food provider and ordering vouchers to cover multiple weeks. updated 1:50pm, 15 May 2020 |
![]() ![]() The Church School Governance Training Programme (CSGTP)Good Afternoon,I would like to introduce you to an online Governor Training Programme specifically aimed at Church Schools and with significant discounts available for groups of governors from the same Diocese. We would be very grateful if you could pass this on to those responsible for governor training within your Diocese. The Hope Church School Governance Online Training Programme (CSGTP) is aimed at Governors and Trustees (Directors) in both church schools and schools with a distinctively Christian ethos, providing support for Governors and Trustees (Directors) committed to improving provision and outcomes for children and young people... Read More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() From the Diocese of Guildford![]() Director’s Letter – ‘Leading Flourishing School Communities’![]() Secondary Heads’ Phase Council : Supporting our Headteachers in Surrey![]() We recognise that leadership in schools, against the backdrop of constant change and with limited resource, can be very demanding, challenging and at times isolating. This can affect us all and at times has a more profound effect on school leaders, given professional context and personal circumstances. We also know that there is a wealth of experience and knowledge amongst colleagues who have all faced similar challenges. I am therefore delighted to share with you a new support package being offered to Surrey Secondary Headteachers by Secondary Phase Council. The new offer signposts support to any Head who would welcome such an opportunity, on a personal 1:1 and completely confidential basis. The support offered through this service is funded by Phase Council and comes from a colleague (often a former Headteacher) who has offered to act in a supportive capacity. It is not intended that the package offers long term support rather that is provides welcome pockets of individual support, at times of particular need. Secondary Phase Council is keen to ensure that this offer is seen as a model of support that complements other offers of assistance from Chairs, Governing Bodies/Trusts or professional associations. Secondary Phase Council is also in the process of undertaking a review of Headteacher Appraisals and we would be pleased to share our findings and recommendations of best practice with Heads and with Governors in due course. We anticipate circulation of the report during the spring term 2020. If you have any questions relating to the work of Phase Council or the specific initiatives I have highlighted, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Ayers Executive Officer at sarah.ayers@surreysecondaryheads.org.uk Ben Bartlett Chair, Surrey Secondary Headteachers Phase Council Headteacher, Hinchley Wood School ![]() Surrey Governance Association and SEND Teaching School agree to LinkGeoffrey Hackett Chair of SGA writes: - This link between our two websites illustrates the increasing need to share experience and knowledge not only across education but up and down each strand of education.... Read more![]() ![]() ![]() |
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![]() Are you an Inclusive school or are you just missing out.That there are very many hard working and dedi- cated people in Surrey education is not in doubt and the results overall would tend to reflect that these achievements have been gained in a system which has been very stable for the last 14 or more years but systems become dated and time, tech- nology, economy and society has moved on. Read more on page 12![]() To Read more |
![]() Interested in Governance?We are always looking for new governors to swell our ranks and perform some important functions in the Surrey education system currently a new developing Schools -Led System.Governors are in the main a unique unit in the education army, unlike all the other units of education’s delivery, they are not chasing a career nor relying on a salary, they are not in governance for a pension or promotion or a bigger house they are simply there to ensure a better future for our next generations; by ensuring today’s society get the best value out of the current generation’s investment. Uncluttered by personal ambition, governors are able to monitor the desired progress in education to ensure each and every one of our children gets the best education possible. They bring their experience, their knowledge and their reputation from every walk of life, into persuing the very best of education for all children from 0-25. So the next generation will be able to build and enjoy a better society they are proud to pass on to all in the future. While specific governor vacancies are advertised in the schools section if you are interested in general please contact admin at SGA admin@sureygovernnce.org.uk . Alternatively you can contact SGOSS www.moderngovernor.com or a local school or council of your choice. |
![]() ![]() Dorking Nursery SchoolHere At Dorking Nursery School, we offer a range of high quality courses for early years' professionals. Our one-day courses are aimed at all practitioners, including teachers and support staff, in Early Years settings. The day includes a buffet lunch, refreshments throughout the day and a tour of Dorking Nursery School.We also regularly run 2-day Makaton for Beginners and Talk Boost training as well as offering early years practitioners an opportunity to visit our Nursery on our Visitor Mornings. Since 2018, we have been working in partnership with Early Excellence to offer series of practical and informative workshops. In June 2017, Dorking Nursery School was designated as a National Support School and our Headteacher, Donna Harwood-Duffy is a National Leader of Education. A range of support, training and CPD for schools and settings can be purchased by contacting us directly. For our current courses, it may be best to add this as it will update regularly when new courses are offered - https://www.dorkingnurserychildrenscentre.org.uk/ courses-and-events-early-years-practitioners |