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Race and Religion
Working with schools we want to challenge misconceptions, stereotypes and negative attitudes in society and to promote integration within and between all our communities. Respect, equality and diversity are key features in a well-planned PSHE education programme. A safe and respectful classroom can give pupils the opportunity to reflect on how each individual's behaviour, attitudes and biases affect others and teach them how to recognise and challenge prejudice, stereotypes and discriminatio…
Race and Religion
Working with schools we want to challenge misconceptions, stereotypes and negative attitudes in society and to promote integration within and between all our communities. Respect, equality and diversity are key features in a well-planned PSHE education programme. A safe and respectful classroom can give pupils the opportunity to reflect on how each individual's behaviour, attitudes and biases affect others and teach them how to recognise and challenge prejudice, stereotypes and discriminatio…
Ramadan Guidance
Ramadan guidance Ramadan is the Holy month for Muslims and commemorates their belief that it was in this month that the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Holy Qur'an. As such, it is hugely important in the lives of Muslim pupils, families and staff, and schools should, to the best of their ability, consider their arrangements to accommodate the needs of those fasting. Eid-ul-Fitr and time off school Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the two most important festivals in Islam. It…
Recommended Reading
Key principles of effective prevention education - produced by the PSHE Association on behalf of CEOP. This report outlines 11 key principles that support effective prevention education with regards to online safety. Evidence review on good practice in prevention education Produced in partnership with Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), this report outlines 11 key principles of effective practice in prevention education. These principles will help PSHE education pro…
Records management in schools
The Information Management Toolkit for Schools , published by the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS), has been created to assist schools to manage their information in line with the current legislative frameworks. Information Management Toolkit for Schools The toolkit has been revised since the previous version (May 2012) and a number of additions and amendments have been made. Please note that this new version refers to both “ Records Management ” and “ Information Mana…
Records management policy
Background Each public authority (including individual schools) should have a records management policy. Local guidance Records Management in Schools (SchoolsWeb) DfE guidance Pupil reports and records
Recruiting Ukrainian applicants
The process of employing an Ukrainian applicant is the same as for any other applicant. To apply for a job, Ukrainian applicants will usually need to send: an application form a CV (curriculum vitae) - a list of their qualifications and experience a letter with some information about themselves and the job they are applying for They can get help with writing a CV or completing an application form from several organisations including Adviza and the Oasis Partnership (Routes…
Recruitment
The recruitment team assists schools in attracting and selecting the most skilled, talented, and motivated candidates for permanent, fixed-term vacancies and agency roles. We offer a range of services that can be tailored to your needs. We know the current market for teaching and leadership vacancies is difficult, but our advertising service helps get your vacancies seen, we have around 4 million visitors per year to our recruitment webpages. We publish your vacancy on the BC website, intran…
Recruitment advice
Can you avoid recruiting? There are a number of things to consider before deciding if you need to recruit which may help you to avoid having to recruit or enable you to do it in a more planned way. All roles Plan ahead – do you have a succession plan for the school? This should identify training and development opportunities for staff and could also help to identify acting up arrangements for both planned absences and unplanned ones. This may help with retention if Teachers can see a p…
Recruitment and retention toolkit
We are pleased to confirm that the web based Recruitment and Retention Toolkit for schools has been reviewed. The toolkit contains a range of guidance and links to help you attract, select and retain the most talented applicants. Please get in touch with us if you need any support with recruitment and retention. You can contact us by email advertising@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or phone 01296 382233. National standards There are also some national standards to consider: Employment la…
Recruitment of new employees
Recruitment focuses on the recruitment of apprentices and new starters. The recruitment and retention toolkit helps schools with the process from defining their recruitment needs to shortlisting, through to the offer, induction and later, the retention of staff. Additionally, there is information on creating an advertisement on the Buckinghamshire Council website.
Recruitment, Governors
Governor Recruitment When recruiting new governors, it is vital to ensure that prospective governors have the skills to contribute to effective governance and the success of the school as well as to promote community cohesion and equality. Furthermore, governing boards should aim to ensure that school governors reflect the diversity of their communities and are sensitive to the needs of the various communities their school may serve. All state-funded educational institutions in England th…
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
To support schools below are a selection of resources to help approach the issue of refugees and asylum seeking in a way that is accessible, and appropriate to different age groups. Recommended Books There are some great books on refugees and asylum. Here are just a few that we would recommend for your libraries: Assembly Think of a normal day - an assembly reminding pupils that the lives of many people around the world can change suddenly and dramatically due to war. Refugee…
Register of business
Applies to Maintained Schools Background Members of staff and school governors are forbidden from being involved in decision making relating to the purchases by the school of goods and services from themselves, their relatives or any organisation in which they or those close to them have significant interest. The school is required to maintain a register of such interests. This form provides a standard way for governors (including Head Teachers) and staff to declare such interests.…
Register of pupil admission
Applies to Maintained Schools Academies Free Schools Pupil Referral Units Independent Schools Non-Maintained Special Schools Background Governing boards are responsible for ensuring that admissions (and attendance) registers are maintained, but the register itself can be kept by appropriate school staff. A pupil is placed on the admission register on the first day he/she is expected to attend. Approval The governing board is free to delegate to a committee…
Resources and Reports
Below are a number of resources and reports including Blogs and webinars around closing the gap. Pupil Premium Reports: Achievement Unlocked in North Yorkshire : Bruce, Rowland (2018) Tackling Educational Disadvantage in Oldham and Derby : Salmon, Bell, Rowland (2019) EEF Pupil Premium guidance Useful reports and resources: 'Tackling Educational Inequalities with Social Psychology: Identities, Contexts, and Interventions' Reading for pleasure improves children’s vo…
Resources and useful websites
A wealth of information has been developed to support schools and parents with improving and understanding their diet. The Food Standards Agency and Trading Standards have excellent resources that are available for downloading. Food Standards Agency Useful resources on food hygiene and nutrition - www.food.gov.uk Food Policy in Schools – a strategic policy framework for governing bodies. - www.food.gov.uk/multmedia/pdfs/foodpolicygovernor.pdf Trading Standards Go to their webs…
Resources for Handling Difficult Issues
Handling Difficult Issues We have all been affected by the horrific acts of violence carried out in Israel and Gaza and making sense of it all can be very challenging for adults much less for younger people and children. In light of this I want to draw your attention to the suggestions from: The Linking Network who have pulled together guidance for schools on dealing with sensitive issues due to external events ( attached here ). The Teacher’s Standards which set out clearly the way…
Retention
To help you reduce the amount of recruitment you need to carry out, you should consider carrying out retention activities. Having a low turnover of staff can make your workplace attractive to applicants and means you can spend more time on core business rather than recruiting. It can also help to keep the cost of temporary staff down. It will also be helpful if you carry out exit interviews with leavers to understand their reasons for leaving, this will help you to identify any patterns and als…
Retention of records
Information management toolkit for schools Records Management Policy Each public authority (including individual schools) should have a records management policy. The toolkit contains a Policy Document that can be adopted in its entirety or adapted to reflect the different needs of different schools. Records Management Programme The Records Management Toolkit aims to assist individual schools to manage records throughout their lifecycle. There is advice about managing e-mail to ensu…
Role of the Chair
"...the most effective chairs of governors galvanise the rest of the governing board into action, delegating responsibilities to make the most of the expertise that exists, and reforming the ways in which governors conduct their business so that the needs of the school are more efficiently met." ' Making it Better: Improving School Governance', Ofsted In maintained schools, the role of the governing board is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achi…