The Annual Governors’ and Trustees’ Annual Conference – Why should you attend? There is a saying that “good things come in threes”. Governors will be familiar with the three core functions of the Governing Board, set out by the Department for Education, which should underpin everything they do. This year, we have taken these three …
Embarking on a teaching career in Newham is both an exhilarating and challenging journey. For ECTs, understanding what lies ahead can make the transition smoother and more rewarding. The following guide will help you to navigate the early years of your teaching career. 1. The Beginning: Induction and support Upon securing your first teaching position, …
In recent months, there has been a shift within governance around the job title of those working to support both governing boards and schools to ensure that governance is effective and compliant. In fact, the term Governance Professional has been given greater emphasis in the new governance guides published by the Department for Education on …
At the beginning of the year the Information Commissioner’s Office launched a campaign called ‘Think. Check. Share.’ in partnership with education, law enforcement and social service organisations to raise awareness about responsible data sharing to protect children from harm. This followed on from a 10-step practical guide outlining how organisations can safely and lawfully share …
Mastering Time: In the heart of British education, where tradition meets innovation, there exists a silent architect shaping the rhythm of each school day: the school timetable. Often overshadowed by more glamorous aspects of education, its significance cannot be overstated. It serves as the backbone of the academic journey, dictating the flow of lessons, activities, …
Navigating the new Attendance Codes for the 24/25 Academic Year Maintained schools and academies will need to implement some changes to how they record attendance from the 19th of August 2024 to align with new guidance from the Department for Education (DfE). The changes to the ‘Working together to Improve Attendance’ guidance, aim to provide …
What is Flexible Working? Flexible working is a type of working arrangement which gives a degree of flexibility on how long, where, when and at what times employees work. All employers, including schools, have a legal duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their staff. Since this will include minimising the risk of …
Thank you to our community of schools and partners for coming and celebrating 11 years of Newham Partnership Working at our AGM recently. After over 50 years working in Newham and more than 30 years as a school governor, Ellen Kemp received the Lifetime Achievement Award for contribution to education in Newham, which we are …
Each term we hold a Brunch & Discuss forum for our school data protection representatives. The objective is to inform delegates of any regulatory changes and provide up to the minute topical news. At this forum we spoke about the risks of sending bulk emails and the ICO viewpoint. We had a guest speaker, Peter …
Teacher Recruitment and Retention Challenge: There is a shortage of qualified teachers in certain subjects and areas. Solution: Teachers can be paid a recruitment and retention allowance from M1 to M6. Teachers are given as much support as possible, either through help with their well-being, or other initiatives to lessen the burden of their work. …
