Key national updates
Ofsted consultation: removal of the outstanding exemption
From September 2020, Ofsted proposes to inspect all previously exempt schools within five years, with those who have gone the longest since the last inspection being a priority.
Proposals also include a regular section 8 inspection every 4 or 5 years after their last inspection for 'outstanding' schools.
How 'stuck' schools are overcoming isolation
A report published by Ofsted on 8 January investigates why some schools that have previously delivered a low standard of education for long periods of time have managed to sustainably improve and others have not.
Read 'Fight or flight? How 'stuck' schools are overcoming isolation:evaluation report'
Save the date - Spring Term Headteachers' Conference
Following such an excellent turn out at our autumn term headteachers conference, we hope you will join us this term for another opportunity to hear updates from the Council and to network with colleagues from across the county.
Save the Date!
Spring Term 2020 Headteachers' Conference
Thursday 5th March 2020, 1pm to 4pm
Stareton Hall, NAEC Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ
Booking details and agenda will follow.
Training to support HR in schools
Warwickshire's HR and Payroll Services offers training to support schools with a range of areas in relation to HR and payroll.
Some of the upcoming training courses are highlighted below. Full details of all courses and bespoke training are available on the WES website.
| Course title / Description |
Date |
Venue |
Booking Link |
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Pre-employment training
The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the pre employment checks required as part of the conditional offer. The course will provide an understanding of how to complete the necessary pre employment checks.
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5 Feb 2020 |
Pound Lane Learning Centre, Leamington Spa |
Book this course |
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DBS training
The Objectives of the course are:
- to build your confidence in processing DBS applications
- raise awareness and provide background to DBS
- confirmation of documents that are required
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5 Feb 2020 |
Pound Lane Learning Centre, Leamington Spa |
Book this course |