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Nick Wilson updates governors on the new landscape for education and children's services.

FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM THE LA, DfE AND THE NGA, PLEASE GO TO THE NEWS SECTION.

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THE SGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM HAS BEEN SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 26TH 2012. VENUE AND DETAILS TBA.

Speakers include Marcus Orlovsky, Bryanston Square Consulting - established to help transform the learning environment - and Sarah Ray from the National College of School Leadership who will talk about National Leaders of Governanc. Further speakers TBA.

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The 2011 SGA/4S Conference, Saturday November 19th., Cobham Hilton Hotel.

Over 160 delegates attended our joint conference with 4S and the anecdotal feedback on the day was excellent

The conference included aview of the New Education & Childrens Services Landscape as it is now and as envisaged for Surrey schools by Nick Wilson, Strategic Director for Children, Schools and Families.

Steve Barker, Babcock 4S, briefed governors on the changes to the Ofsted Framework that are being introduced in January 2012.  The framework reflects the coalition government’s plans for refocusing the inspection of schools on the government’s key priorities.

Simon Morris, Headteacher of Esher C of E High School outlined the Role of a Teaching school; Esher High is one of the first to be designated in Surrey.

Sue Sayers, National Leader of Education and Headteacher of Barnsbury Primary School shared her experiences as a Local Leader of Education (LLE). as well as outlining the role of National Leaders of Education recruited from outstanding headteachers or principals.

Finally, Ian Wilson, Principal Secondary Consultant, briefed governors on the new role of the School Improvement Adviser (SIA) which offers schools a credible source of professional dialogue and challenge previously offered by the SIP.

THE CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM OUR NEWS PAGES.

NB: We have not been able to obtain a copy of Steve Barker's notes on the New Ofsted.

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You can contact the SGA via our Administrator, Sheila Danson (email: surreygovernors@hotmail.com).

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SGA Newsletter

The Autumn SGA Newsletter, with information has been distributed.

The next issue will be prepared for distribution early in the New Year. Ideas from governors for articles are always welcome for future editions. 

You can contact the editor by e-mail: SurreyGovs@gmail.com

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Surrey Schools Forum -  School Governor representatives still needed

A School Governors is still needed to represent the Secondary sector on the Surrey Schools Forum.

We have two substitute members for Secondary Schools who are currently filling in for position but a full delegate is still required. A statutory body, the Schools Forum has specific decision-making powers in relation to schools’ formula funding and other finance matters. See full details in our News pages.

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THE SGA IN BRIEF

The Surrey Governors' Association was formed in the summer of 1997 with the aim of providing a focal point for the views of Surrey governors and to support them in furthering the interests of pupils in Surrey Schools. Please see the 'About Us' page for more information

  • We invite you to visit our NEWS pages for the latest information.
  • The site is updated weekly with items of interest - the NGA Bulletins and Governor Bulleting from Surrey's Schools Directorate are listed as soon as we receive them
  • The latest edition of the Termly SGA Newsletter was published in February. The printed version has been sent to all schools soon but you can download a pdf copy of this and other recent issues also from our NEWS page.
  • There are also some interesting debates amongst NGA - the National Governors' Association - which can be found by clicking the ARTICLES tab.
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