Monday 15th April 2013
The Handbook, Framework and Subsidiary Guidance have all had small changes - the school inspection handbook now includes reference to the school data dashboard (which has recently been updated with clarification about the quintiles - go to http://dashboard.ofsted.gov.uk/index.php for more information). The Subsidiary Guidance now includes reference to the EYFS handbook and there has been a revision to the section on governance (para 76). The Framework for school inspection simply has a number of minor typographical changes.
Clerks' briefing sessions
Please ensure your Clerk keeps up with educational and governance issues by attending the termly briefing sessions, which are held at locations across the County. These meetings are free for Agency Clerks and for those whose school subscribes to the Schools' Learning and Development Programme. The dates, times and venues for the meetings are
TUESDAY 23 APRIL 2013 at 10.00 am at WICKFORD CENTRE
WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL 2013 at 10.00 am at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PRIMARY, HARLOW
WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL 2013 at 7.00 pm at NEW RICKSTONES ACADEMY, WITHAM
THURSDAY 25 APRIL 2013 at 10.00 am at CHELMSFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
MONDAY 29 APRIL 2013 at 10.00 am at WESTON HOMES COMMUNITY STADIUM, COLCHESTER
To reserve a place for your clerk at a briefing, please contact SLD on 01245 434300
Finally, a reminder of the dates of the Summer termly headteacher meetings - this term a substantial part of the meeting will focus on the proposed changes to the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions, being introduced in September 2013 and 2014. Details of the programme for the day will be with you later in the term. The dates of the meetings are:
N-EAST Wednesday 12 June Weston Homes Community Stadium
SOUTH Thursday 13 June The Belvedere, Crays Hill
CENTRAL Tuesday 18 June Chelmsford City Football Club
WEST Wednesday 19 June The Churchgate Hotel
I will be sending out a Welcome letter and handbook to new headteachers in the next few days - but if you are an established headteacher, please encourage new colleagues to attend the EPHA meeting and take advantage of the networking and support that these events provide.
I look forward to seeing you during the term - in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any further information. langmead@tesco.net
Pam Langmead
EPHA Manager
Pam Langmead