Assessing the quality of your school’s educational enrichment strategies involves working alongside other governors to collect accurate information from staff members. To help you gather valuable information that drives productive board discussions and improves educational provisions, we’ve put together some questions you may wish to pose to senior school leaders.
With the pandemic stretching beyond 2020 and the aftermath of school closures still being keenly felt in communities across England and Wales, now is a critical time to make sure all pupils are given the best opportunities to develop and achieve. Pre-pandemic studies by Education Policy Institute show that the attainment gap between children from lower-income and…
You don’t need to be a mental health professional to make mental health a priority in schools. The effects of lockdown on both children and school staff aren’t fully known, but we do know that when all children return to school, supporting their mental health after…
Langford Primary School is in a deprived area of London, sandwiched between very affluent areas. Five years ago, the school was Inadequate. At the end of last year, Ofsted visited and judged the school Outstanding. We asked Chair of Governors, Dominic McGonigal, to give us the inside story. How…
Preparing for a visit from Ofsted can feel daunting, but we’ve outlined our top tips for keeping calm and having a smooth inspection to help you on your way. Unfortunately, there isn’t a secret recipe to an Outstanding Ofsted rating, but these tips can help to mentally prepare you for…
It’s National Careers Week, which provides an excellent opportunity for schools and governors to think about how they’re supporting children and young people for life after school. Our CEO Louise Cooper talks about the importance of work-related learning and early action when it comes to careers – and…