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Supporting schools since 1994, we understand that every school has different needs and our customers value the range and flexibility of our support packages, where our expertise and ethos of delivering an all-inclusive service, irrespective of the size of the school, is highly regarded and is a testament to their continued business.
Improving your Governing Board
Continuous improvement is not only 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 the year a…
Inclusion Team Escalation Protocol
The Inclusion Team is committed to working collaboratively with schools and settings to resolve concerns as quickly and effectively as possible. We encourage concerns to be raised at the earliest opportunity, allowing us to work together to identify solutions and maintain positive working relationships. Escalation Process steps Step 1: Discussion with your linked Specialist teacher Your first point of contact should be your linked Inclusion Specialist Teacher or Sensory Specialist Teacher. In…
Inclusion Team: Specialist Teachers and Inclusion Practitioners
Buckinghamshire Council employs an Inclusion Team as part of its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. This team consists of Specialist Teachers and Inclusion Practitioners. These teachers and practitioners work across the county to support children and young people with a wide range of needs. The Inclusion Team works to promote the successful inclusion and progress of children and young people (CYP) with SEND. Their role is to facilitate effective SEND provision. This en…
Industrial Action for Schools
In the event of industrial action, please follow the correct procedure and complete the required forms. It will also be essential for all schools experiencing disruption to update their status through SchoolsWeb to inform parents and residents of the impact on individual schools. Please update SchoolsWeb at least 3 working days before the planned action wherever possible. Select status: this creates an automatic headline to indicate the status of the school. Please select either: Closed due to…
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, please che…
Instrument of government (statutory)
Applies to Maintained Schools Background The Instrument of Government is the legal document that records the name of the school, its category and the constitution of the governing board. The governing board is responsible for preparing a draft Instrument of Government and submitting it to the local authority for approval. The local authority must ensure that the Instrument complies with relevant legislation and must provide a copy to each governor and the headteacher. The Instrument of Governm…
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. Online Safety Game: BAO - It's A Jungle out There' 'Bao - it's a jungle out there' was a finalist at the Tech4Good awards. To play the game, visit the Erasmus Stay Safe Project Developed with Special Schools and our EU partners, it can be played…
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. Our remit is to…