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The latest from Christine McInnes

28 June 2024 weekly update

28 June 2024

This week, Christine shares the presentation from the Chair of Governors special schools review consultation meeting, and picks up on some of the key discussion points from the meeting.

  • 4 November 2015 weekly update

    4 November 2015

    This week we have a detailed overview of Pupil Premium Outcomes at Key Stage 2 and an outline of the recently published DfE consultation on intervening in failing, underperforming and coasting schools.

  • 21 October 2015 weekly update

    21 October 2015

    This week we have an overview of the recently held Kent Association of Headteachers' Conference, the latest available attendance data and an update on exclusions with factors that make a difference.

  • 15 October 2015 weekly update

    15 October 2015

    This week we have information on the new Local Children's Groups that are being established, an update on School Mental Health anti-stigma campaign and key information regarding the Prevent Duty that educational professionals have to prevent people being drawn into terrorism.

  • 7 October 2015 weekly update

    7 October 2015

    This week I should like to share information about Healthcare Needs in Schools including Arrangements for First Aid Emergencies, advice and support for schools on The Commission on Assessment Without Levels, news of provisions within the Deregulation Act 2015: Reduction of Burdens on Schools which includes Governing body - Written Statement of General Principles on Behaviour and the responsibility for setting School Term Dates, and an invitation for Headteachers to attend Patrick's Autumn Term briefing meetings.