Have your say on the Warwickshire Education Strategy
The Warwickshire Education Strategy 2018-2023 seeks to improve educational outcomes, and therefore the life chances, of learners of all ages in Warwickshire.
The strategy has been in place now for almost two years so we are using this opportunity to take stock of where we are and are seeking views from educational professionals, parents, young people and partner organisations as we look to refresh the strategy.
We want to hear your feedback on the strategy; its overall approach, how it has been implemented and the communication of progress.
Please feel free to share the questionnaire with your staff, young people, parents and carers, and any other partners who you work closely with, as we would like to hear from as many people as possible.
Our strategy web pages have also been refreshed with the latest progress and results which will be useful information to consider when responding to the questionnaire. We’ll continue to update these as we move forward.
Schools Forum - agenda and upcoming elections
The next meeting of the Schools Forum will be held next Thursday 19 March, from 1pm at Northgate House in Warwick.
View the agenda and associated papers here
The Schools Forum advises the Chief Executive of the Council on financial matters, including changes to the school funding formula and management of the schools budget.
Schools Forum elections
Schools Forum elections for headteachers (or senior leadership representatives) and governors will soon be underway. This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference in Warwickshire schools.
If you are elected to Schools Forum you will be required to serve for a period of two years.
Elections will take place for representatives from primary schools, secondary schools and special schools (maintained and academies).
The term of office for successful candidate’s will start in the summer term 2020. Meetings are held in Warwick, usually on a Thursday starting at 1pm and finishing around 3.30pm.
We'll be sharing further details about the nomination process later this month so please look out for this in Heads Up. In the meantime, if you have any questions you can email Neill Butler at schoolfunding@warwickshire.gov.uk.
Future meetings dates:
4 June 2020
1 October 2020
3 December 2020
14 January 2021
18 March 2021
Latest Ofsted updates
Ofsted guidance on conduct during Ofsted inspections
Ofsted has published guidance on the conduct of Ofsted inspectors and Ofsted's expectations of providers during inspection. This applies to all inspectors carrying out inspections in all four of Ofsted’s remits: early years, schools, further education and skills, and social care.
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Ofsted seeks views on proposals to revise post-inspection arrangements
Ofsted has launched a consultation on its proposals to revise their post-inspection arrangements, including how they handle complaints about their work. Responses will be used to inform the new arrangements that they aim to introduce in September 2020.
The consultation opened on 3 March and will close on 31 March 2020.
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