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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 marks t…
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
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 important to ensure that prospective candidates have the skills, knowledge, experience, and commitment needed to contribute to effective governance and support the continued success of the school. Governing boards should also seek to reflect the diversity of their communities and promote equality, inclusion, and community cohesion. Schools are encouraged to consider a range of recruitment methods to attract governors with the skills and…
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
To support schools below is 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: My Name is not Refugee by Kate Milner Refugees by Brian Bieston Who are Refugees and Migrants by Michael Rosen and Anne-Marie Young Butterfly by Yusra Mardini Assembly Think of a normal…
Register of business
Background Maintaining a Register of Business and Pecuniary Interests is an important part of effective governance and helps to promote openness, transparency and accountability. Governors, trustees, academy committee members, associate members and other relevant individuals should declare any business, financial or personal interests that could influence, or be perceived to influence, their decision-making. The register should be reviewed at least annually and updated whenever an individual's…
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 of the governing board, an individual…
Resources
This page provides guidance, templates and support resources for schools managing suspensions, exclusions, managed moves and inclusion support. Most Frequently Used Resources Resource Description Reduced Timetable Proforma Template for recording and monitoring reduced timetables. Buckinghamshire Managed Move Protocol 2025-26 Guidance and procedures for managed moves. DfE Exclusion Guidance 2023 National statutory guidance on exclusions. Buckinghamshire Council Support Support for pupils at ris…
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 website and download…
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 achieveme…