Welcome to the Gatekeeping online Directors' Report to governing boards July 2024
Dear colleague,
Welcome to the Ealing Gatekeeping Directors' Report to governors/trustees for May 2024. The half termly Gatekeeping Directors’ Report presents items of relevance to governing boards that have been shared via Ealing’s Gatekeeping newsletter with schools since the May 2024 Directors’ Report.
A copy of this Gatekeeping online Directors’ Report to governing boards has been sent to all governors, trustees and clerks via the Ealing membership data base (on GovernorHub). Please note the email address it will be sent from is info@governorhub.email so please check your ’junk’ folder if you do not receive. It can also be found on the Ealing Governor Services GovernorHub noticeboard and Ealing Grid for Learning (EGfL). Previous editions of the Directors’ Report can also be found on EGfL.
Please note as this is an online report consisting of links to relevant EGfL Gatekeeping pages. Unfortunately, it cannot be formatted into one downloadable document.
Reminder Ealing governor / trustee membership database Since November 2022 all boards are required to use the GovernorHub platform to keep membership details up to date. Recorded training on how to use this site is available here and on GovernorHub under the Ealing Governor Services ‘Training’ tab. If you require help, please do contact us governors@ealing.gov.uk or request a password reminder Sign into GovernorHub.
Governor training
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We hope you enjoy reading this edition of the Directors’ report. If you have any questions, feedback or suggestions for future editions please contact us at governors@ealing.gov.uk
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Ealing schools and LA working collaboratively are able to offer a fantastic local programme of professional development and training for all school staff and governors - supporting partnership aims.
We are delighted to announce that Ealing Learning Partnership has been recognised with a Silver Award for Impact through Partnership in the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
More case studies have been added. ELP schools are encouraged to share innovative ideas using the online form. Add images, videos and resources with your submissions.
We'd love to know about your participation in ELP events over the 23-24 academic year and how you think we have progressed against our aims and ambitions.
Report now available to view on the LA reports 2023/24 page log in to view). High level summary of pupil numbers on roll at each independent school in Ealing.
CMOE end of year forms, fixed penalty notices, changes to Gateway, toolkits, notice to improve letters, code changes and upcoming attendance network meeting dates.
Reportable incidents should be submitted online within 24 hours and investigations completed within a week. To meet legal obligations, any outstanding incident investigations should also be closed off before the end of term.
The UKHSA have produced a measles information pack for educational settings to follow. Includes action to take now and if there are any probable or confirmed cases, template letters to send as required and factsheets to read.
Schools must have effective systems in place to manage trees on their sites, particularly those in areas frequently accessed by pupils, staff and the public. Tree surveys should be carried out at least once every two years.
Letters for schools to circulate to parents and carers regarding universal infant and the Mayor of London universal free school meals for the 2024-25 academic year.
Action required:
For information.
Action as appropriate.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
SENCO's and headteachers are invited to complete the summer survey. This will help the Ealing Learning Partnership (ELP) gather a comprehensive picture of special educational needs (SEN) practices, provisions, and needs in your school.
The free-for-everyone uniform shop will be open daily from Saturday 3 to Sunday 18 August (10am – 4pm). Families can choose up to four items of uniform for free without having to make a donation.
Action required:
For information.
Action as appropriate.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
A variety of free and low cost activities on offer in and around Ealing for children and their parents can take advantage of over the summer. Please share with families.
Action required:
For information.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
We are recruiting for a schools' outreach lead to join our management team on a voluntary basis to advise and lead on the development of the schools’ outreach programme for 2025.
The Family information service has put together a list of holiday play schemes for children and young people aged 18 months to 18 years old, running over the summer holidays. Please share with families.
Action required:
For information.
Circulate to parents via newsletter / book bag / notice board.
Now is the perfect time to start thinking about recruiting explorer ambassadors (formerly known as JTA’s - junior travel ambassadors) for the upcoming academic year.
The DfE is asking schools to publish a summary of their music development plan on their website before the start of the 2024-25 academic year.
Action required:
For information.
Action as appropriate.
Author:
Yogesh Dattani.
The directors' report is sent to all governors and clerks registered with the council school governance service. If a governor/clerk has not received please can you send their membership details to governors@ealing.gov.uk.
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