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ICT Training
Training Schedules Autumn 2025 (updated 31.07.25 - all training now available to book) IMPORTANT – hybrid training is being offered. All training events will state either FACE TO FACE or ONLINE, to specify the difference. For example: Census Workshop - ONLINE Census Workshop - FACE TO FACE Please note that a charge of £50.00 will be made for a late cancellation (unless 5 working days' notice is given) or non-attendance. If you are unable to attend the course please em…
Improving your governing board
Continuous improvement is not only is not the only key for schools, but vital for Governing Boards too. An effective governing board will have clear structures and processes in place to carry out its functions effectively. Absolute clarity about the different roles and responsibilities of the headteacher and governors underpins the most effective governance. Protocols, specific duties and terms of reference are made explicit in written documents. The governing board should plan work across t…
Information for academies
Section 128 checks for proprietor governors in academies and free schools Section 128 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 prohibits unsuitable staff and proprietors from “taking part in the management of an Independent School.” For this legislation, academies and free schools are now included in the definition of an independent school. To check Section 128 list please use this link Individuals prohibited from managing or governing schools - GOV.UK The list is in alphabetical order, pl…
Information sharing
Information sharing is essential for effective safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a key factor identified in many safeguarding practice reviews. Resources Download the Government Guidelines: Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents, and carers (July 2018) Download the Checklist for all external school visitors Information Management View the IRMS Information Management Toolkit that has been…
Instrument of government (statutory)
Applies to Maintained Schools Background The instrument of government is the document that records the name of the school and the constitution of its governing board. The governing board prepares the draft instrument of government and submits it to the local authority to consider whether it complies with the relevant legal requirements. The local authority must supply a copy of the instrument of government to each member of the governing board. Approval Full governing board. R…
Internet Safety
Internet safety continues to be a popular topic for schools to address, particularly as children and young people are spending more time online than ever before. On these pages you will find various workshops and resources to help you in your setting. Bao - Stay Safe project is a Finalist Our Internet safety game 'Bao - It's a Jungle Out There' is a finalist at the Tech4good awards. To find out more about the awards scan the QR code. To play the game go to our Erasmus Stay Safe p…
Internet safety resources
Below are some resources that may be useful in schools Sample Templates Free Online Safety Policy Templates from South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) including: including Mobile Tech Policy Parent Agreement Template School reporting log template Social Media Policy Template Example Incident flowchart IT Loan Guidance and Templates With schools loaning out devices to families and staff we have created a guidance with ideas on how to do this including templates wh…
Introduction
We are pleased you have found this site as the acronym of SACRE is not one that slips off the tongue of too many people. It stands for: Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education and we consider that we are: S - Spiritually enriching A - Affirming C - Challenging R - Respectful E -Educational As an advisory body for Buckinghamshire Council we work closely with them and are delighted that we have been offered this opportunity of having dedicated pages on the Schools Web. Ou…
IR35 Compliance
What is IR35 and off payroll working? Off-payroll working rules apply if a worker provides their services directly through their own limited company or another type of intermediary such as an umbrella company, personal service company (limited companies with a sole or majority director/shareholder who provides the services of the company), partnership or agency etc. Off payroll working applies to anyone who is not directly employed by your organisation and is not on your payroll. The tax…