Governors update from Mr David Aaronson, Chair of Governors
It has been a very busy week for governors.
On Monday we had a personnel meeting (held via Zoom) and we discussed staffing and how we are dealing with the pressures of COVID. Governors are extremely impressed with the systems and strategies that are in place and potential new initiatives to provide additional support across the school.
On Wednesday we had a finance and resources meeting, again via Zoom. Thank you to Naomi, our Business Manager, for a very detailed report on our finance, ongoing projects and new initiatives to ensure the school is getting value for money across a wide range of resources. It is so important to shop around and Naomi has been able to source some real savings.
Rachel added details to the use of covid catch up monies received from central government and how they are being used to engage and support groups and provide additonal support (due to the lockdown) within FS, KS1 and KS2. We also discussed Pupil Premium and Sports Premium as well as Health and Safety and how we communicate between school and governors
Our new governors have settled in to their roles very quickly and already made valuable contributions to the committees and school in general.
Today I joined a Zoom meeting with Rachel, Sarah Webb, Jo Hutchinson - School Improvement Partner, Phil Webster and Jez Wilsdon from New Bradwell/Grand Union MAT. We discussed a wide range of issues from lock down to behaviour, and from Curriculum to governance. It was a very valuable and positive experience and highlights the ways we are ensuring engagement with the LA and our other partners.
Stay safe during lock down and both Staff and Governors will ensure that we support your children throughout this period in providing a positive and stimulating educational experience.
David Aaronson (Chair of Governors)
Email - chairofgovernors@deanshanger.northants.sch.uk
