Thursday 8 th January 2015. To provide an update on the work and new structure of the Governing Body To present the results of the questionnaire.

Update Meeting

Thursday 8th January 2015

Aim of the meeting

To provide an update on the work and new structure of the Governing Body

To present the results of the questionnaire

Governance – new structure

Pupil Support

Finance and Resources

Standards

As well as whole Governing Body meetings a minimum of twice each term we have established three Sub Committees

Pupil Support

SafeguardingEthosPastoral CareAttendance/ PunctualityPersonal Development and well-being (staff and pupils)

• Safeguarding training for all staff• Appointment of Safeguarding leads from Staff and Governors• Updating of Policies relating to Safeguarding, attendance and

ethos• Appointment of SENCo• Training for SENCo• CPD for staff and Senior management• Review of whole school values

Finance and ResourcesFinancial management including setting the budgetBuilding projectsStaffing/ CPDHealth and SafetyComputing

Installing a new boiler for no. 93 Repair of balcony flooring Cleaning of gutters. Replacing slates following winter storms. Electrical inspection with recommendations implemented. Assessment of ICT provision throughout the school with cabling installed to

network all classes. Inspection and re-siting of telephone lines. Secretary’s office – established and refurbished Former shower room refurbished to provide an office for the SENCo Deputy’s office in former costume storeroom Repair of dormer window to attic in 93 Belle Vue Road Reorganisation of attic for computer suite Installation of commercial kitchen facilities to enable delivery of school meals New desks and chairs for Year 2 Cupboards and drawers in various locations Replacement of Art room window Replacement of loose render to outside of 91 Belle Vue Road Installation of new Fire Alarm System Waste removal facility provided Reconfiguration of storage space off the hall area Addressing issues with damp in 91 Belle Vue Road including the use of a

dehumidifier.

Pupil Standards

Pupil achievement and progressData analysisTeaching and Learning - CurriculumSEN and ‘Narrowing the gap’Pupil PremiumTarget settingLeadership and Management

• Data analysis including training and support from independent advisor

• Teaching and Learning Policy reviewed• Assessment levels moderated• Statutory tests• SEN provision• Narrowing the Gap of attainment between different groups of

children• Training and support for management team• Work with our education advisor to ensure standards continue to

be raised• Analysis of expenditure of the pupil premium to ensure value for

money

SENWe received 13 responses relating to children with special educational needs.

QuestionnaireA total of 89 replies out of a total of 117 were received which means that 76% of children were represented in this questionnaire.

CommentsSchool VisitsHomeworkSportsSchool MealsReporting/ FeedbackSchool Gates

Complaints/ Concerns

Teaching StaffGeneral

QuestionnaireA total of 89 replies out of a total of 117 were received which means that 76% of children were represented in this questionnaire.

Thank you for coming