Below is a selection of upcoming courses from Derbyshire S4S (those that are applicable to Governors). You should contact your clerk before making a booking un less you have agreed that you can book the courses directly. To access the course details you will need to login to S4S. Inspection readyFor those new to headship, … Continue reading Upcoming training from Derbyshire S4S
Digging deeper in lesson observations
An interesting blog article by Adam Robbins, CPD Lead practioner and author deals with classroom observation, and in particular the use of leverage points. Although this is aimed mainly at observation by teachers, there are some interesting thoughts that governors could take on board as well. You can read it on Adam's blog "Reflections on Education" here.
Deliveries of defibrillators to all schools begin
In July of 2022 the government promised that all state schools without a defibrillator will be provided one by government by the end of the 22/23 academic year. Roll out has begun with the award, in December 2022, of the supply contract to the company Lyreco and this announcement on January 23rd by the DfE. A guide on how to use … Continue reading Deliveries of defibrillators to all schools begin
Ofsted boss surprised by pre-teens with smartphones
Ofsted's chief inspector Amanda Spielman says she is "surprised" when primary school children have smartphones. She was being interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live about influencer Andrew Tate, who has been detained as part of an investigation into allegations of human trafficking and rape - which he denies. This BBC News article by Education correspondent … Continue reading Ofsted boss surprised by pre-teens with smartphones
NEU to take strike action over pay
In its ongoing campaign for a fully-funded, above inflation pay rise, teacher members of the National Education Union in England and Wales and support staff in Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action and the ballot has successfully surpassed the restrictive thresholds set by Government for strike action. The question put was, "Are you prepared to take … Continue reading NEU to take strike action over pay
Prime Minister sets ambition of maths to 18
In his first speech of 2023, the Prime Minister set out his priorities for the year ahead and ambition for a better future for Britain. As part of this, he will set a new ambition of ensuring that all school pupils in England study some form of maths to the age of 18. He will commit to starting the work of introducing maths to 18 in this Parliament and finishing it in the next.
Teacher Wellbeing Index
Education Support's annual survey of over 3,082 education staff found that in 2022 record numbers of UK teachers and education staff have considered leaving the sector in the past academic year due to pressures on their mental health and wellbeing. You can read more about it, including downloading the full report, on their website here.
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