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Governor Forum 7 and 8 November 2016. Department of Children’s Services. Welcome, Introductions and Agenda. 6.30pm Welcome and Introductions 6.35pm School Outcomes – Summer 2016 6.50pm The Ofsted Requirements on Governance 7.15pm Changes to School Funding
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Governor Forum7 and 8 November 2016 Department of Children’s Services
Welcome, Introductionsand Agenda 6.30pm Welcome and Introductions 6.35pm School Outcomes – Summer 2016 6.50pm The Ofsted Requirements on Governance 7.15pm Changes to School Funding 7.40pm Latest News concerning Academy Conversion 7.50pm General Discussion and items for future Forums
School Outcomes 2016 Yasmin Umarji Strategic Relationship Manager Education, Employment and Skills
Early Years Foundation Stage Good level of Development: gender
Early Years Foundation StageGood level of Development: 2 yr old offer
Phonics – Year 1 % Working At expected standard: disadvantaged
Key Stage 2 Teacher AssessmentsAchieving Expected Standard or better
The Ofsted Requirements on Governance Richard Lait Primary Achievement Officer Education, Employment and Skills
Changes to School Funding Andrew Redding Business Adviser School Funding Team
Latest Newsconcerning Academies and Academy Conversion School Governor Service
New conversions Secondary Academies Thornton Grammar Beckfoot Thornton Academy 1 Oct 2016 Primary Academies St John the Evangelist, St Joseph's (Keighley) and St Winefride's Blessed Christopher Wharton MAT 1 Oct 16 St Walburga’s Blessed Christopher Wharton MAT 1 Nov16 Reevy Hill Primary 1 Nov 2016
Latest news from the DfE Nursery Schools No information on any plans to change the rules to allow them to convert. Education for all Bill Justine Greening announcement on 27 October - no legislation this parliament - no introduction of legislation to force schools in underperforming areas to convert.
Information from Sir David Carter (National Schools Commissioner) In a Speech to the NCOGS conference on Thursday (3 November) From 8 November schools classed as Good are able to apply to become Teaching Schools Effective MATS, which provide a good education for children, have Trust Boards which hold the Chief Executive Officer to Account – letter from Lord Nash to academies also stressed this Welcomed the fact that schools no longer need to rush to academise with some schools joining a MAT as it provided a ‘safe haven’. Governors should carefully consider what is the right thing to do for their school in the medium and long term and they now have the time and space to do that.
Discussion and Topics for Future Meetings
Dates of Next Forums: Monday 20 March 2017 Bradford Or Tuesday 21 March 2017 Keighley Both 6.30-8.00pm