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School Governance

Sample school development and improvement plan (primary)

Aimed at the senior management team, governors and subject coordinators, this free resource will help you to create a successful school improvement plan

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Governors: getting involved in your school's sport

Governors have a great chance to improve pupils opportunities for taking part in physical activity, with the government's school sport strategy read more

Admission appeals: how to avoid litigation

Admissions authorities and statutory appeal panels can avoid potential litigation from parents by using tactical decision making, says Yvonne Spencer read more

Reinstating an excluded pupil

Michael Segal explores a school's legal position in implementing a reinstatement order, and how far they are obliged to enforce it read more

Secondary school partnerships: the role of governors

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

A mature governor reflects on 40 years in the education system

After celebrating her 80th birthday, Joan Sallis looks back and makes a plea for stability read more

Governor participation: getting to know your school

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

The new codes for admissions and appeals explained

It is vital to know the new changes to the law — especially if your school is its own admissions authority, writes Ingrid Sutherland read more

Building Schools for the Future: Involvement for governors

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

Legal basics for teachers: Structure and responsibilities of governing bodies

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

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