Aimed at the senior management team, governors and subject coordinators, this free resource will help you to create a successful school improvement plan
Admissions authorities and statutory appeal panels can avoid potential litigation from parents by using tactical decision making, says Yvonne Spencer read more
Governors have a great chance to improve pupils opportunities for taking part in physical activity, with the government's school sport strategy read more
After celebrating her 80th birthday, Joan Sallis looks back and makes a plea for stability read more
Schools and colleges that work in partnership provide a better offer to their students, make faster progress and improve their performance, says Robert Hill read more
Can individual governors really make a difference? Joan Sallis looks at how and why governors should get under the skin of their school read more
Mark Blois provides an update and overview on governing body structure and the complex demands made of governors - and possible changes on the horizon read more
Phil Williams, chair of governors of Kelmscott Secondary School, gives a personal view of his school's involvement in the first wave of the Building Schools for the Future scheme read more
School governor and former headteacher Peter Downes takes the long view on what 'local management' set out to achieve 25 years ago and where he believes it has gone partially wrong read more
Joan Sallis gives advice for governing bodies on appointing a headteacher read more
Recent research into the experiences of parent governor representatives (PGRs) found confusion over the role, lack of respect and communication difficulties, writes David Gordon read more
If you thought that Circle Time was just for children, think again! Jenny Mosley explains why the Whole School Quality Circle Time Model focuses first on enhancing the mental health of the adults read more
While academies have some characteristics of maintained schools, they retain independent status in law. So which rules apply? Richard Gold clarifies read more
Many of the difficulties faced by governing bodies stem from the unresolved tensions between three competing rationales for their work, writes Alan Dyson read more
Becky Swain from Creative Partnerships explains the initiative's aims and how it works with schools to help develop contexts for effective creative learning read more
How can governors overcome a perceived conflict between being united on the school's behalf and representing distinct interest groups? read more
Joan Sallis continues her series looking at the issues that concern governors, by focusing on the use of biometric technology in schools read more
Former headteacher and current chair of governors Mike Walton argues that a closer relationship between parents and governors will benefit the whole school community read more
Rather than see governors as a nuisance to be endured, schools instead should be working with them as an invaluable source of help and advice, argues Colleen Arnold of the National Governors Association read more
Mo Laycock, Headteacher, Firth Park Community Arts College describes the effective model of governance which has contributed to three Ofsted results of 'outstanding' leadership at the school read more
Joan Sallis tackles another of the issues that are important to governors read more
Liz Rowbotham looks at how extended services have worked for one community college read more
Small schools have limited resources and some funding streams can be very restrictive. Paul Ainsworth describes how one group of schools is seeking to overcome these problems read more
Liz Rowbotham, Full Service Extended School Manager at Hengrove Community Arts College, explains her methods of running and evaluating extended services with the help of partnerships read more
Professor Kay Hampton looks back on what has been achieved since the Macpherson report, and sets out the contents of a good race equality policy read more
Maintained schools in England are now responsible for providing full-time education for excluded pupils from the sixth day of their exclusion read more
Joan Sallis considers the relationship between the headteacher and governor, and explores mutual expectations and issues of respect read more
David Morley, a deputy headteacher for the last five years, examines the challenges facing deputy heads in the 21st century, how the role of deputies has changed in recent years and why fewer deputy heads are moving on to headship read more
New guidance on behaviour and discipline in schools hit the headlines during Easter 2007 – largely because of its suggestions on the importance of rewarding good behaviour as well as punishing bad read more
The National Assembly elections on May 3 2007 marked the completion of the second four-year term of devolved government in Wales. Allan Tait presents some of the key issues facing school governors in Wales read more
Joan Sallis examines some of the different issues that affect governors in primary and secondary schools read more
No organisation can operate effectively without good quality information, provided in good time. Governors need the right sort of information, provided in an accessible format, to play their full part in effective governance. Martin Pounce reports read more
In two respects the focus of education has shifted in the 2000s. read more
School governors can play a crucial role in safeguarding the future leadership of schools by taking a more systematic approach to the recruitment and appointment of headteachers. read more
Sima Goldsmith considers the environmental and financial implications of the sustainable schools agenda read more
A proposed change in the law would raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco. Peter Downes discusses the implications for schools. read more
In a recent edition of School Governor Update David Marriott explored whether there was a future for governance. read more
Richard Bird, former headteacher and now legal consultant to the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), analyses the vital role an outgoing head has to play in the succession process. read more
Exclusion is now one of the main ways of dealing with extreme behaviour. Headteacher Suzanne O’Connell examines recent guidance and legislation on the subject. read more
The House of Commons Education and Skills Select Committee undertook a major review of special education in 2005-2006 and published a report that asked the government to clarify its policy on inclusive education. This article summarises the questions that the Select Committee asked, outlines the government response to these, and provides a brief analysis of this response. read more
QUESTION: What considerations should we apply when considering permanent exclusion of a pupil with special educational needs? read more
Many governors’ influence in their schools falls short of the model suggested by law, regulations, training, and the perceptions of politicians and the press. read more
Headteacher Trevor Bailey explains why Worle Community School and Westhaven Community Special School, both members of the Weston-Super-Mare Federation, have jointly entered the Trust School Pathfinder programme and what benefits he hopes becoming trust schools will bring. read more
Anne Clarke explores the role of the headteacher and asks: ‘Is the notion of a headteacher an out-of-date concept?’ read more
Who is responsible for what? When do you delegate — and where do responsibilities overlap? Richard Gold explains. read more
New initiatives, including travel plans and school transport advisers, are being introduced. Managers ignore these at their peril, writes Ingrid Sutherland. read more
Schools are having to tighten up their record keeping after an Ofsted survey found confusion surrounding procedures for vetting staff. read more
The government has updated its guidance on exclusion from schools and pupil referral units. read more
The title of this article may seem far-fetched given the high profile of governor power in the past 25 years and the volume of paper – statutes, regulations, circulars, guides and magazine articles – drowning us. read more
Faye Spalding provides an overview of your responsibilities to your staff. read more
