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Director’s meeting with Governors

Tuesday 11th December 2012

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Agenda1. Welcome and Introduction – Deanne Fishbourne 2. 0 - 19 Strategy and Step Change in KS1 (Dianne Mason)

and Improving the attainment of disadvantaged pupils - research on most cost effective strategies – (Paul Briggs) – followed by 15 mins table discussion and 15 mins feedback on strategies which govs employ to fulfil their role in raising achievement effectively

3. Finance information for governors – Nick Edmonds 4. New regulations for Governing Body Constitution – Aileen

Perry5. Early years consultation – Eleanor Brazil/Deanne

Fishbourne 6. Questions

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Reconstitution of Governing Bodies

W.e.f. 1 September 2012Minimum 7 governors but no maximum.The Governing Body must include: At least two parent governors The Headteacher One staff governor One local authority governorCo-opted governors can include members of staff subject to

a maximum numberFoundation, voluntary controlled and voluntary aided schools

also have foundation governorsAssociate members

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Reconstitution of Governing Bodies

Skills

Appointment of LA governors