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Governor Resource Collection Essex Governor Services

Welcome to the Governor Resource Collection. In order to better serve the school governors and clerks of Essex, we are continually revising the GRC and now have a range of resources in various formats to support you in your role. The GRC is organised alphabetically by format and title. An index of items by content is also provided. Borrowing an item couldn’t be simpler. When you have made your choice, note the title and code number, contact the GRC administrator, Victoria Terry on 01245 436210 or email victoria.terry@essex.gov.uk and ask her to send the item you require. Online items can be directly accessed from the catalogue on the Essex Governors’ Website www.essex.gov.uk/governors under the heading Information to support you. You can also use the online booking form. Please provide your full name, your school, the item code and contact information. The item, if available, will be sent to your school for you to collect. There is no charge to Essex governors. Loans are for six weeks. If you are partially sighted and would like help accessing any title, please ring Governor Services on 01245 436210. As indicated in the following pages, some items are under review and may no longer be current or available at the time of your order. We will attempt to find a suitable replacement. Training Link Governor workshops will explore which items would be helpful for particular areas of work. If you think there is an area that we haven’t covered, or know of a resource that you feel would be particularly helpful, please let us know. We hope you enjoy the collection and find it useful. Look out for the RC symbol in Gateways, this means resources on the featured topic are available to borrow from the collection.

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CODE CD ROM

CD6 Know IT All for Parents: A

Guide to getting the most out of the internet and keeping children safe online Childnet

An interactive CD ROM containing practical advice and resources, including information on cyberbullying, social networking and reporting. 2007

DIY KIT

DIY14 Developing sex &

relationships education in schools: Guidance and training activities for school governors NCB

This pack covers the role of school governors in SRE, provides information and aids understanding of what is expected of them. 2003

DIY16 Managing the Work of the Governing Body Consortium LA governor training managers

Consists of a simple booklet and a CD ROM organised around the six steps. Includes:

• Documents to facilitate recording and implementing decisions

• Draft terms of reference for adaptation

• Planning calendars and templates

• Sample structures and worked examples 2006

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Only Human: Resource to help schools and organisations address the issue of racism Essex County Council

DVD and booklet designed to initiate discussion between pupils and teachers around the issue of racism 2008

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DIY15 The School Governor’s Role in School Self Evaluation and Improvement Northamptonshire

Intended to introduce the concept of self-evaluation as part of school improvement and to promote discussion about how governors can become involved in the process. 2006

DIY18 Valuing our future: a toolkit for developing sustainable schools NCSL

Designed with school leaders and evaluated at all stages to ensure it is fit for purpose, this toolkit includes:

• Getting Started booklet with a facilitator guide

• Interactive resource with workbooks

2008

DVD

DVD2 A child’s eye view of keeping healthy staying safe Child’s Eye Media

4 short films for children and digital book list, teacher’s notes and activities for children in Key Stage 1. 2008

DVD1 Hate Crime: A Menace in Society EPTV

Highlights the importance of reporting such incidents and crimes. Contains important background information on citizenship and race equality for school governors. 2004

DVD3 Let’s Fight it Together, What we can all do to prevent cyberbullying DCSF

This resource pack aims to help children, young people, teachers and parents understand the impact that cyberbullying can have. Containing a DVD and resource booklet with preparation, follow up activities and support materials. 2007

DVD4 You’re Not Alone, A bullying awareness film DfES

This package is designed to help schools produce their own drama. The DVD includes a documentary and interviews on the creative process as well as lesson plans for Key Stage 3 and GCSE.

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DL21 Academies A link to the Department for Education Academies page

www.education.gov.uk

DL38 Cyberbullying: Supporting

School Staff

This document builds on the Safe to Learn guidance and provides information for employers of school staff, Local Authorities and governing bodies. It also offers advice for school staff about keeping themselves and their personal information safe. www.digizen.org

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Developing Creativity for Learning in the Primary School: a practical guide for school leaders

A practical guide on how to encourage creative learning so that schools can gain the confidence to review and develop their own practice. www.nationalcollege.org.uk

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ECM – why it matters to leaders

This publication outlines the importance of the ECM agenda, shares opportunities for your leadership development and enables leaders to relate their experience of leading schools. www.nationalcollege.org.uk

DL28 The Equality Act 2010 Information about the Equality Act 2010 and its

implication for schools.

http://www.education.gov.uk

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Food in Schools: a short guide for parents and carers DFES 1935-2005

This 12 page booklet is designed to inform parents about issues surrounding food in schools and provides ideas on how to improve food provision. www.education.gov.uk/publications

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Free Schools A link to the Free Schools page on the Department for Education website. www.education.gov.uk/schools

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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller achievement

An area on the Department for Education website designed for use as part of a whole school approach to raising the attainment of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage pupils. http://www.education.gov.uk

DL8 Healthy Schools – Inspiring

Healthier Lives Providing information and resources on all matters

relating to healthy schools. www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople

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Learning Outside the Classroom MANIFESTO

Highlighting the value of learning outside the classroom, this manifesto can involve everyone who sees the benefits to young people, including governors and all stakeholders that make decisions and provide support to schools. www.education.gov.uk/publications

DL12 Lessons from extended schools (2006)

Intended to ensure improved access to a range of services for children and their families, moving towards a focus on the needs of the whole child. www.nationalcollege.org.uk

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School Admissions

A Link to the Department for Education School Admissions page. Includes links to the School Admissions Code and School Admissions Appeals Code, as well as guidance for parents, schools and local authorities. www.education.gov.uk/schools

DL25 Top tips to reduce energy

and water use in schools DFES 00369-2007

Contains ten tips that will help schools save money year on year, create a healthier school environment and reduce demand on finite resources. www.education.gov.uk/publications

DL24 Top tips to reduce waste in

schools DFES 00368 – 2007

Provides schools with ten tips on how to minimise waste, including advice on working with local authorities and communicating with parents, staff and of course, pupils. www.education.gov.uk/publications

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Working together to Safeguard Children March 2010: a guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. http://www.workingtogetheronline.co.uk/

DL11 Working Together: Helping

community leadership work in practice

Supports school leaders in engaging more effectively with their communities, and with other agencies and organisations. www.nationalcollege.org.uk

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PRINT 176 Ways to Involve Parents: Practical Strategies for Partnering with Families Betty Boult

This 2nd edition includes numerous new strategies for building bridges between schools and families and provides practical ways to: • welcome parents as vital members of the school community • sustain ongoing communication with families • include parents in school governance • develop parent volunteer groups • foster shared ownership of the educational process 2006 pp 111

251 A Chair’s First 100 Days: a practical guide to the basics of board leadership NCVO

A first resource for Chairs it explains the role in clear language, giving an overview of duties and responsibilities and offering valuable advice on where to go for more help and support. 2005 pp 34

311 A Fair Hearing? Researching Young People’s Involvement in the School Exclusion Process Francesca Taylor

Focuses on the pupil’s involvement in the exclusion process and how professionals respond to the views of young people. 2005 pp 69

187 A Guide to the Education Act 2002 John Fowler with Emily Evans

Aimed at audiences who have management responsibility in education. 2002 pp 54

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201 A Manual for Governing bodies and their Clerks ISCG

Takes into account the 2006 Education Act and the consequent regulations that had been endorsed by Parliament up to May 2007. 2007 pp 157

427 A Plain Guide to the Academies Act 2010 Chris Waterman

Written by two acknowledged experts in the field, this book provides: - The full text of the Act - A plain English explanation of what each section of the Act means - An analysis of the growth of the academies movement in England - The key issues that schools considering converting to academy status need to examine 2010 pp 37

118 A Voice for Parents Joan Sallis

This short guide addresses parents and parent governors and their participation in schools. 1999 pp 30

237 A World of Difference: tackling inclusion in schools Rosemary Sage

Analyses issues surrounding diversity, personality, intelligence, styles of learning, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, learning difficulties, disability, and suggests practical strategies. 2004 pp 192

403 Able, Gifted and Talented for the Informed School Governor Sue Mordecai/ NACE

Explores current policy in gifted and talented education with key messages for governors about their role, and how they can support the school in developing good provision for gifted and talented children. 2008 pp 12

233 Accelerated Learning: A User’s Guide

Provides a summary of what Accelerated Learning Methods can offer and gives the background to the

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Smith, Lovatt, Wise

Accelerated Learning approach and describes the use of the Accelerated Learning cycle. 2003 pp 120

335 Accountability: a practical

guide for school governors Stephen Adamson

Explains the principles of accountability in school governance and guides governors through the various parts of their work where they are required to give or receive accounts of the school. • shows how to answer, both formally and informally, to all the school's stakeholders • explains what to ask for in the Headteacher's report and how to probe the information • explains the difference between accountability and responsibility • shows how accountability is a network that extends throughout the school • looks at evolving methods of accountability in the light of changes in school organisation 2011 pp 54

284 Activating Participation: parents and teachers working towards partnership Edited by Crozier & Reay

Collection of significant research on the involvement of parents and carers in their children’s education. 2005 pp 160

394 Anti-bullying: Essex County Council & Partners Policy & Strategy 2008 Essex County Council

Aims to develop the capacity of all those working with children and young people in Essex, in recognising, challenging, preventing and dealing with incidents of bullying effectively. 2009 pp 22

235 Basics for School Governors

Includes working practices for new and recently appointed governors, basics of a school governors’ role, guidance on coping with relationships and some knowledge of the rules which help governing bodies to work better as a team. NB While this book contains examples of good practice,

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Joan Sallis

the information on governing body constitution and procedures pre-dates the 2002 Education Reform Act so is no longer accurate. 2001 pp 66

297 Being Strategic: a practical guide for school governors David Marriott

The strategic role is central to what governing bodies do, but is often misunderstood. This publication, which has established itself as the practical guide to fulfilling this role, looks at the different reasons why governors have problems in this area and shows them how they can find realistic and viable solutions. 2011 pp 48

254 Best Behaviour: Using Trustee Codes of Conduct to Improve Governance Practice Tesse Akpeki

May be adapted by governing bodies to form a tool for improving the quality of governance. 2004 pp 29

344 Building a Creative School: a dynamic approach to school development Cochrane & Crockett

For everyone involved in school change - teachers, school leadership teams, headteachers, teacher trainers, policy makers, governors and anyone interested in professional development of teachers and school leaders. 2007 pp 149

312

Butterflies for school improvement DFES

Designed for schools, by schools, containing a number of simple initiatives that in the classroom and around the school can have a high impact on school improvement. 2005 pp 94

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227 Catholic Schools: Mission, Markets & Morality Gerald Grace

Addresses dilemmas facing catholic education in an increasingly secular and consumer-driven culture. 2003 pp 286

323 Children's Mental Health: A guide FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH LGIU

Provides an overview of the main issues. It discusses what mental health is and why it is important, identifies the factors that influence mental health at various stages of childhood, notes the groups most at risk of developing mental health problems. 2007 pp 26

263 Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children's Workforce: Every Child Matters Change for Children DfES

Reflects a set of common values that promote equality, respect diversity and challenge stereotypes and describes how to provide more effective and integrated service. 2005 pp 31

334

Community Cohesion for Children, Young People and Their Families NFER

Provides a snapshot of guidance, policy and practice, highlighting research, best practice and current initiatives in community cohesion, and identifying gaps in knowledge. 2007 pp 29

104 Community Governors: Your own guide Joan Sallis

Explores the community governor's role, the difficulties, challenges and particular problems or concerns that often go with the role. 2006 pp 40

224 Consulting Pupils: What’s in it for schools? Flutter & Rudduck

Considers the potential benefits and implications of talking to pupils about teaching and learning in school, and how this can lead to school improvement. 2004 pp 162

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331 Curriculum Review:

Diversity and Citizenship DfES

Makes recommendations aimed at promoting diversity across the schools curriculum and the content of curriculum for Citizenship Education. 2007 pp 123

396 Cyberbullying, A whole-school community issue DCSF

A summary of the DCSF Guidance for schools on preventing and responding to cyberbullying. This document gives practical advice to young people, their carers and school staff about the issue of cyberbullying. 2007 pp 8

244 Developing the Emotionally Literate School Katherine Weare

Explores ways in which emotional literacy can be profiled, assessed and evaluated and the issues that surround this controversial area. 2004 pp 222

407 Developing the global dimension in the school curriculum DFES 1409-2005

This booklet is principally aimed at headteachers, senior managers, governors, local education authorities and teachers, particularly those responsible for planning and implementing the school curriculum. Its purpose is to show how, in a global society, the global dimension can be integrated into both the curriculum and the wider life of schools. Also available as a download at : www.education.gov.uk/publications 2005 pp 24

290 Digest of the Education Act 2005 Fowler & Waterman

Highlights changes in the Act and notes the practical implications for schools, local authorities and others. It covers: • raising standards • the Government's five-year strategy • implications for local authorities / children's service authorities • implications for schools • a note on legislation 2005 pp 75

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228 Drugs: Guidance for Schools DFES

Provides guidance to primary, secondary, special schools and pupil referral units on all matters relating to drug education, the management of drugs within the school community, supporting the needs of pupils with regard to drugs and drug policy development. 2004 pp 126

248 East Anglia Food Link East Anglia Food Link

Intended to help everyone involved in the provision of school meals at primary schools in Essex, including catering staff, headteachers, governors and administrators. 2004

329 Education and Inspections Act: the essential guide NFER

This publication: • offers a detailed guide to new legislation set in context of previous law and policy • provides up-to-date information on the Act's implementation • explains how the Act will affect the work of local authorities and schools • sets out the new law on school organization and admissions 2007 pp 198

264

Education Improvement Partnerships: local collaboration for school improvement and better service delivery. DFES

Sets out how groups of schools work together to take collective responsibility for raising standards. 2005 pp 23

193 Educational Leadership and the Community

Strategies for school improvement through community engagement. 2003 pp 229

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308 Effective Leadership in Multi-Ethnic Schools NCSL

Explores effective leadership of schools in which a substantial proportion of students are from minority ethnic communities. 2005 pp 48

231 Effective Provision for Able & Talented Children Barry Teare

Contains advice on formulating strategies for improving provision and practical suggestions on how to put ideas into practice. 2003 pp 112

184 Effective School Governors Joan Sallis

10 self-contained guidelines for governors, including good relationships with the head & staff, understanding roles and boundaries and managing work effectively.

2001 pp 123

320 Emphasise the Positive: Guide to promoting Equality and Diversity Aanchawan & Obiago

Provides specific information on legislation and good practice in taking Positive Action. 2005 pp 25

177

Enabling Inclusion: Blue Skies....dark clouds Edited by Tim O’Brien

Explores the meaning, nature and direction of inclusion. This book enables governors to consider the issues from a variety of perspectives. 2001 pp 185

255 Enhancing Trusteeship Through Mentoring Akpeki & Brown

Outlines strategies and tools to strengthen the individuals’ board participation and ultimately the board as a whole. pp 16

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318 Ethnicity and Education: Evidence on Minority Ethnic Pupils aged 5 – 16 DFES

Reports on population, attainment and progress of minority ethnic pupils in 2005 compared to previous years, exclusions, and attendance data. 2006 pp 104

287 Excellence & Enjoyment: Social and emotional aspects of learning DFES

Includes a structured whole-curriculum framework for developing all children's social, emotional and behavioural skills. Intended primarily for Headteachers together with PSHE and Citizenship or healthy schools coordinator. 2004 pp 8

194 Excellence and Enjoyment DFES

A strategy for primary schools. Sets out the vision for the future of primary education built on what has already been achieved. The vision is for a sector where high standards are obtained through a rich, varied and exciting curriculum which develops children in a range of ways. 2003 pp 79

343 Fathers and Sons in and about education Garner & Clough

Explores a range of themes arising from fathers' engagement with - or alienation from - their children's schooling. Provides insights into a hidden world and reveals a complex variety of expectations, alienation, guilt, confusion and soul-searching. These fathers provide telling information and views that will help schools to construct their 'partnership' with parents so that men are empowered to support their own sons. 2008 pp 118

105 Foundation Governors in Faith Schools: Your own guide Joan Sallis

Explores the role of the foundation governor in faith schools, the difficulties, challenges and particular problems or concerns that often go with the role. 2006 pp48

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345 Genderwatch: still watching Myers, Taylor, Adler & Leonard

Contains 60 schedules covering all aspects of school life and all phases from preschool to secondary. They examine whole school issues such as: • the new legislation • leadership • inclusion • what happens in assemblies • working with boys • working with girls • how to ensure that when young people's views are sought all are heard • plus detailed accounts of how to enhance equality in each curriculum subject. Each schedule will help schools address their gender equality issues through reviewing practice, tackling inequalities and monitoring outcomes so they can meet their statutory obligations. 2007 pp 230

2 Getting the Best from Your Budget Audit Commission

A set of standards for financial management and control will help you to safeguard the public money for which you are responsible. 2000 pp 24

176 Good Publicity for Schools: A practical guide Alison Falconer

A practical guide to communicating effectively with parents, business sponsors and the general public. Aids in planning ahead, creating a communications strategy; understanding the media and creating publications. 2001 pp 137

256 Governance in the Information Age: A Trustee's Guide to Information & Communication Technology Peter Dyer

Explains how and why voluntary organisations are employing technology for a variety of purposes to promote, improve effectiveness and for fundraising. 2003 pp 35

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59 Governing Bodies & Effective Schools DfEE/ Ofsted

Aims to help governing bodies aid schools in providing the best possible education for their pupils. Defines three roles of the governing body; strategic, critical friend and accountability. 1996 pp 161

413 Governors’ Briefing on Bullying ACE

An ACE pamphlet concerning bullying and Governors’ responsibilities. 2001 pp 4

419 Governors’ Briefing on Disability Discrimination ACE

An ACE pamphlet providing practical advice on the good practice necessary to avoid claims of disability discrimination. 2003 pp 6

417 Governors' Briefing on Inspections and the Green Paper Every Child Matters ACE

An ACE pamphlet concerning how schools can meet the five outcomes of Every Child Matters 2006 pp 4

415 Governors' Briefing on School Funding and Managing the Budget ACE

An ACE pamphlet on financial planning in schools 2004 pp 4

416 Governors' Briefing on Staffing ACE

An ACE pamphlet on the effective management of staffing issues. 2005 pp 4

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418 Governors' briefing on the Education of Looked After Children ACE

An ACE pamphlet on the key role Governing bodies are expected to play in supporting local authorities to promote the education of looked after children. 2006 pp 4

313 Governors’ Pocket Guide to Information for Parents ACE

Includes instructions for dealing with requests for school records, other personal information or any other school information such as governing body minutes. Considerations such as confidentiality, human rights to privacy and the public interest are explained. 2006 pp 24

408

Governors: Who they are and what they do NGA

This NGA guide is aimed at those who are interested in becoming school governors. It covers the different type of school, the different categories of governor and a brief introduction to roles and responsibilities. 2009 pp 16

129 Grief, Bereavement and Change: a quick guide Casdagli & Gobey

Advice on dealing with grief and bereavement in schools. 1995 pp 52

292 Handling the Media: A Workshop for School Governors Laurence Cawley

Contains several examples of how schools can effectively deal with media attention. 2005 pp 31

95 Heads in Partnership: Working with your Governors for a Successful School Joan Sallis

Sets out how to build relationships marked by trust and based on shared values and sound working practices. 2001 pp 172

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330 Headteachers and Governing Bodies: a practical guide to making the partnership work Martin Pounce

Drawing on the author's experience as a governor and trainer, this book: - makes it clear where the different responsibilities lie - exposes the misconceptions that can undermine the relationship - provides guidance on good practice for both the headteacher and the governors - shows how governors can help the head establish a good work-life balance - emphasises the importance of reciprocity and mutuality - identifies the problems that can arise and points to solutions. - explores how together they can evaluate how well the school is doing 2010 pp 56

426 Holding Together - equalities, difference and cohesion Robin Richardson

This book shows ways in which the various legal duties can be harmonised with each other and how they can be applied holistically to all curriculum subjects, and to a school's organisation and ethos. 2009 pp 100

215 How to Raise Boys’ Achievement Noble, Brown & Murphy

Discusses why some boys underachieve, what can be done to raise achievement and how current national strategies aim to address the problem. 2001 pp 122

205 Improving Primary Schools Improving Communities Cotton, Mann, Hassan & Nickolay

Demonstrates how a commitment to social justice has led to higher academic achievements in multi ethnic primary schools as well as a more inclusive society. 2003 pp 167

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116 Improving Schools & Governing Bodies: Making a Difference Creese & Earley

A blueprint for working together effectively to bring about positive change in schools for the benefit of all those concerned. 1999 pp 124

309 Inclusion of Disabled Children in Primary School Playgrounds Helen Woolley

Reveals ways in which disabled children are included and excluded on school playgrounds and provides examples of good practice for inclusion. 2005 pp 57

19 Involving Pupils in Practice Jelly, Fuller & Byers

Addresses three major themes in the education of pupils with a range of special educational needs, such as pupil empowerment and enhanced self-esteem, impact upon school ethos and culture, and the inclusion debate. 2000 pp 142

258 Involving Young People Tesse Akpeki

Provides information on inclusion of young people in the work of voluntary organisations. 2001 pp 35

181 Joined-up Governance 3rd Edition Martin & Holt

This practical book, fully updated for schools under the Coalition, will help all governors become more effective while actually cutting down on what they do. 2010 pp 128

404 Leading and Managing Extended Schools: Ensuring Every Child Matters David Middlewood & Richard Parker

This books shows how, by building on and adapting their current practices, all types of schools can become effective in becoming extended and fulfil 'Every Child Matters' requirements. 2009 pp 164

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103 Local Authority Governors: Your Own Guide Joan Sallis

Explores the local authority governor's role, the difficulties, challenges and particular problems or concerns that often go with the role. 2006 pp 40

327 Making Great Progress - Schools with outstanding rates of progression in Key Stage 2 DFES 00443-2007

Intended to be a practical resource to support other schools in strengthening their work around pupil progression. Also available as a download at: www.education.gov.uk/publications

262 Managing Medicines in

Schools and Early Years Settings DFES

Sets out framework to develop policies to ensure that children requiring medicines receive appropriate support. 2005 pp 59

243 Matters Arising Roger Adcock

A light-hearted, satirical commentary on matters relating to education, generously illustrated with cartoons. 2004 pp 48

307 Meeting the Challenge: Growing Tomorrow's School Leaders NCSL

Practical steps that schools can take to develop future leaders, including a six-step approach. 2004 pp 74

183 Meeting the Social & Emotional needs of Gifted & Talented Children Ed. Michael Stopper

Addresses the relationship between intellectual, social and emotional development necessary for high achievement and personal fulfilment. 2000 pp 124

213 Meetings that Work: A Practical Guide to Teamworking in Groups Catherine Widdcombe

Advises how to transform meetings into stimulating forums and encourage participation. 2000 pp 208

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222 Monitoring and Evaluation: a practical guide for school governors David Marriott

In a report into excellent governance Ofsted has demonstrated that good monitoring and evaluation are the key to successful governance. However, many governors are unsure how to do them. What are they supposed to monitor, what to evaluate? What’s the difference between the two? When should they monitor and evaluate? How should they do it? This book answers those questions with well-proven, practical advice. 2011 pp 56

152

National Standards for Head Teachers DFES 0083-2004

A framework for professional development and action, aiming to inform, challenge and enthuse serving and aspiring headteachers. It aids governors in the recruitment of headteachers and in performance management processes. Also available for download at: www.education.gov.uk/publications

133 New Governors and the Governing Body Dodds & King

Particularly useful to Training Link Governors, this highlights how to attract and appoint new governors and help them become effective team members. 2000 pp 33

102 Parent Governors: Your Own Guide Joan Sallis

Explores the parent governor's role, the difficulties, challenges and particular problems or concerns that often go with the role. 2006 pp 40

241 Pathways to Child Friendly Schools: A guide for parents Fiona Carnie

Provides examples of how a school can be both child friendly and parent friendly. Shows opportunities for parents to work in partnership with schools in various capacities. 2004 pp 130

400 Peer Support and Mediation Training Course for Schools

This programme focuses on training for pupils in active listening skills, the support group approach and the

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Essex County Council

skills of mediation and conflict resolution. This resource pack provides a stepped approach to the successful implementation of peer support within the school system of pastoral care. 2005

336 Performance Management Revisited: a toolkit for the performance management of headteachers, teachers and support staff Michele Robbins

Drawing on actual experience in schools, this book: • contains photocopiable forms for all stages in the process • details the legal requirements • covers the whole cycle from preparation to monitoring • explains the differences between the new system and the previous one • applies to all involved: teachers, headteachers, line managers, other staff and governors • includes the performance management of support staff 2007 pp 58

328 Personalising Learning in the Primary Classroom Elaine Wilmot

Intended to help primary schools meet this challenging agenda and includes tried and tested practical ideas. It considers all aspects of learning and teaching in the primary school. 2007 pp 181

348 Planning a sustainable school: Driving school improvement through sustainable development DCSF

Contains thirteen activities that bridge the gap between the recommendations of the National Framework for Sustainable Schools and school improvement planning. 2008 pp 84

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191 Policies: A guide for school governors and headteachers 4th Edition Robbins & Baxter

An essential tool for all those who are charged with producing school policies. It contains: - Models for both the statutory policies and the recommended ones - A CD-ROM with policies that can be downloaded and adapted 2010 pp 112

333 Promoting Emotional & Social Development in Schools Blake, Bird & Gerlach

Advising on creating an emotionally and socially healthy school, this includes ideas for activities, a range of case studies and INSET/personal review materials and audit tools for primary and secondary schools. 2007 pp 111

321 Putting young people at the centre of the extended school Bronwen Hunter

Examines features of the extended school, highlighting the significance for the youth service, and giving examples of where its involvement is already reaping rewards. 2004 pp 18

236 Questions School Governors Ask Joan Sallis

A complement to Basics for School Governors, it includes a summary of new regulations Education Act 2002, which could significantly change the way governing bodies work. 2004 pp 123

232 Raising Boys’ Achievement Jon Pickering

Explores the causes of boys’ underachievement and moves on to suggest strategies to raise standards of achievement. 2001 pp 112

217 Raising Funds: Every Penny Counts Janey Hewit

This book aims to inspire imaginative fundraising for all sorts of causes. More appropriate to PTAs than for governing bodies, but useful nonetheless. 2002 pp 42

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257 Recruiting and Supporting Black and Minority Ethnic Trustees Tesse Akpeki

Outlines steps which governing bodies can take to recruit, support and retain minority ethnic trustees who can bring in fresh ideas, new perspectives and a wealth of valuable experience. 2001 pp 41

267 Recruitment and Selection: a practical guide for school governors and headteachers Jane Phillips

Provides the help needed by all those involved with making school appointments, explaining principles behind staff appointments, with reference to those of the headteacher or deputy. 2005 pp 48

397 Safe from Bullying in extended services in and around schools DCSF

This guidance outlines what bullying might take place in extended services, the steps that can be taken to prevent bullying happening in the first place and how to respond effectively when bullying does occur. 2009 pp 22

398 Safe from Bullying on journeys DCSF

This guidance discusses bullying on journeys and public transport and the different forms it can take. It sets out ways in which different partners can work together to prevent bullying on journeys and how to respond effectively when bullying occurs. 2009 pp 24

399 Safe from Bullying, training resources DCSF

This booklet supports the guidance Safe from Bullying and is intended for managers, practitioners and volunteers working in Children's Homes, Extended services in and around schools, further Education Colleges and those whose work relates to children's journeys. These resources can be used as the basis of training sessions or staff discussions around how to tackle bullying. 2009 pp 45

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278 School Improvement: making data work Bird & Fowler

This analysis of Ofsted and Audit Commission data on the performance of LAs includes good practice to challenge schools to use data to raise pupil achievement. 2004 pp 80

226 School Improvement: What's in it for schools? Alma Harris

Outlines strategies and approaches that promote sustainable improvement and provides an overview of the main theoretical perspectives in this area. 2002 pp 135

406 School Leadership: Heads on the Block Pat Thomson

This book examines the expectations of heads, the hours they are expected to work and the nature of everyday demands. Tackling the issues that leadership books often ignore, it outlines a series of policy measures to meet the kind of daily pressures heads now experience. 2009 pp 175

296 School Self Evaluation and Inspection: a practical guide for school governors Martin Pounce

School self evaluation is at the heart of management and governance, and a large part of inspection now consists of checking how accurately schools conduct it. This book shows governors just what they should be looking at and how. It also explains what happens during an inspection and the governors' role in it, and includes an inspection planning checklist that will be of value to all those involved in preparing for the Ofsted visit. 2009 pp 64

165

Schools for the 21st Century: Developing Best Practice Dalton, Fawcett, West-Burnham

11 case studies of reforms in secondary schools focusing on such issues as leadership, emotional intelligence, school improvement and social inclusion. 2001 pp 147

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28 Schools Must Speak for Themselves: The Case for School Self-evaluation John MacBeath

Illustrates how schools can tell their own story because they know their strengths and are secure enough to acknowledge their weaknesses. 1999 pp 155

286 Schools of hope: a new agenda for school improvement Terry Wrigley

A stringent critique of the school effectiveness and improvement movement, this draws on research of curriculum, learning, intelligence, community, equality and inclusion. 2003 pp 183

225 Self-evaluation: What’s in it for schools? MacBeath & McGlynn

Looks at the forms self evaluation in schools can take and what it can achieve. It offers a clear, comprehensive and practical overseer of the subject. 2004 pp 116

341 Social Justice and Intercultural Education: an open-ended dialogue Bhatti, Gaine, Gobbo, Leeman

Provides introduction to social justice and intercultural education for educational researchers, policy makers, teachers and university students. 2007 pp 196

101 Staff Governors: Your Own Guide Joan Sallis

Explores the staff governor's role, the difficulties, challenges and particular problems or concerns that often go with the role. 2006 pp 45

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246 Start Here - What new school governors need to know Adamson Publishing

Designed to provide all new governors with an overview of what governors are meant to do, what happens in governing body meetings, how governing bodies organise their work, how much time you have to put in, and where to go for help or information. 2007 pp 15

306 Success and Sustainability: Developing the strategically-focused school

Outlines a framework to develop successful and sustainable schools for the future. This framework combines strategic processes and approaches, with strategic leadership. 2005 pp 79

430

Succession Planning: Key themes for school governors National College for School Leadership

This booklet helps governing bodies address the issue of leadership succession. With case studies, questions that other governors have raised and pointers to further information, the aim is to help you and your governing body find the right leader for your school. Also available as a download at: http://www.nationalcollege.org.uk pp 40

411 Support And Challenge: A Guide for School Governors NGA

This guide aims to help governors carry out their accountability role. For each legal duty or responsibility the guide sets out: -What a governing body has to do -How a governing body may delegate the work -How a governing body can ensure that its school is meeting legal requirements 2010 pp 68

305 Supporting Looked After Learners: A Practical Guide for School Governors DFES

Designed to help school governing bodies ensure that their schools' policies and practices are fully inclusive of the needs of looked after children. 2005 pp 37

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326 Supporting the Emotional Work of School Leaders Belinda Harris

Illustrates how developing self-awareness and fostering inclusive and creative relationships can be crucial to tackling difficult and often negative effects of change on the psychological health of schools and communities. 2007 pp 170

409 The Chair's Handbook: A

Guide for Governing Body Chairs (2010-2011 Edition) NGA

This NGA guide aims to help Chairs with their role - especially newly appointed Chairs. 2010 pp 28

282 The Chips Are Down: A guide to food policy in schools Joe Harvey

Emphasises the role and power of partnerships in improving standards and meeting young people's needs. It will enable the development and delivery of a better quality food service, and encourage ownership and involvement of the young people who are the customers. 2005 pp 63

299 The Emotional Literacy Handbook: promoting whole - school strategies Antidote

Includes ideas to make schools and organisations more emotionally literate; case studies from experiences of schools; examples of good practice and additional sources of information. 2005 pp 143

393

The Green School: How your school can achieve and promote sustainability Stan Terry

Designed to inspire all those involved in running our schools - headteachers, governors, senior managers, teachers, SIPs, Children's Services departments - with information about how "green" principles can be applied to all aspects of them. Packed with hands-on advice it shows how embracing sustainable principles need not be an expensive option. 2008 pp 152

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97 The Intelligent School 2nd Edition MacGilchrist, Myers, Reed

Offers a practical resource to help schools maximise their improvement efforts. It draws on Howard Gardner’s notion of multiple intelligence and on recent thinking about the nature of organisations. It identifies ways to enable a school to achieve its goals successfully. 2004 pp 188

288 The Minute Taker's Handbook Comer & Ticher

This book is for anyone who takes minutes at meetings or is involved with management and recording meetings in voluntary organisations. 2002 pp 153

247 The New Parent Governor Pack Information for School and College Governors

This pocket folder includes the booklet START HERE (GRC CODE 246) and information on the following: • electing a parent governor with sample forms and letters • recruiting new parent governors • induction of new parent governors • being a parent governor • parent governor representatives on LA committees • source of information for parents and governors

2005 pp 19

190 The Parent Governor’s Book Joan Sallis

Explains clearly what the parent governors’ role is and advises on some common problems, using case studies to bring them to life. 2003 pp 72

234 The Power of Diversity: New ways of Learning and Teaching through Learning Styles Barbara Prashnig

Introduces the concept of learning styles and explains the importance these styles play in the ongoing learning revolution in education, business and parenting. 2004 pp 336

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245 The School Governor's Yearbook 2012 Adamson Publishing

This school year sees many changes in the landscape in which school governors in England and Wales operate. The School Governors’ Yearbook provides a guidebook to this new world. It explains new laws, initiatives and requirements, and how they translate into governors’ obligations. 2011 pp 336

210 The Schools Funding Guide Eastwood, Mountfield, Walker

Provides information on 200 possible sources of funding and other support for schools. It includes advice on good fundraising practice, together with an overview of charity law as it affects schools. 2001 pp 251

293 The Shape of Things to Come: personalised learning through collaboration

Links two policy agendas which are interconnected but are treated as if they are separate: personalising learning and school collaboration. Also available as a download at: https://www.education.gov.uk

142 The Well Teacher: promoting staff health, beating stress and reducing absence Maureen Cooper

Clear management strategies for promoting staff health, beating stress and reducing staff absence. Includes model policy for health promotion. 2000 pp 61

315 Tiny Essentials of an Effective Volunteer Board Ken Burnett

A practical guide to good governance. How to avoid the perils and pitfalls of non-profit governance. Contains information about good practice and examples of experience. 2006 pp 83

260

Tools for Tomorrow

Guide to help trustees and managers find a suitable

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Cooperman, Bruce, Forrest, Lesirge, Palmer, Patel

path to strategic planning. The toolkit is designed for use by every type of voluntary and community organisation. 2004

21

Total School Mis-management David Hellawell

This light-hearted guide to managing in the world of education offers plenty of advice on how not to do it, as well as an insider's interpretation of what is really going on. Enjoy the chapter on how to ruin meetings of governing bodies. 1997 pp 127

285 Transforming Schools - Illusion or Reality Bernard Barker

Challenges the typical idea that a weak or failing school can be turned into a successful one by the simple introduction of effective leadership and management. Studies indicate there are mitigating factors to improvement in schools. 2005 pp 163

410 Welcome to Clerking: The NGA Guide for Clerks NGA

This NGA Guide aims to help Clerks with their task - especially newly appointed Clerks. This guide covers all the elements of a Clerk's role including the Clerk as administrator, the Clerk as an information manager and the Clerk as an advisor. 2010 pp 49

211 Welcome to Governance – 2012-2013 NGA

A handbook for new school governors covering issues such as: -Where to go for support & advice -How governing body meetings are conducted -The governing body's responsibility for finance -Governors' role in Ofsted inspections. 2012 pp 60

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342 We're all white, thanks: The persisting myth about "white" schools Chris Gaine

Sets out the arguments for consistently addressing race equality in schools where some may still think the small numbers of black and minority ethnic pupils do not warrant the effort. 2005 pp 180

277 WHAT ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT: Community leadership in networks NCSL

Looks at the importance of building community leadership in networks and considers how the national policy agenda to ensure ECM is beginning to be acted out in local contexts. 2005 12 papers

276 WHAT ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT: Establishing a network of schools NCSL

Outlines the key elements found to be evident when establishing a network of schools. It explores why networks are important and what is distinctive about collaborative working. 2005 10 papers

274 WHAT ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT: Lea involvement in school networks NCSL

Outlines some different roles which LAs perform and looks at concrete examples of what practice looks like. It explores the concept of brokerage as a way of describing what LAs do to support networks of schools. 2005 12 papers

405 What's the Point of School? Rediscovering the Heart of Education Guy Claxton

An examination of why educational writer Guy Claxton believes schools are built to fail, and how to redesign them to meet the needs of the modern world. 2009 pp 210

429

Who Governs Our Schools? Roy Evans

Examines the difficulties facing governing bodies as they attempt to deal with increasing levels and complexity of education legislation. 2007 pp 48

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202 Women as Headteachers: striking the balance Marianne Coleman

Explores the issues for society in achieving a better balance between the sexes in the role of headteacher, and the difficulties for women striking a balance between home and paid work. 2002 pp 180

242 Working Together: Giving children and young people a say DFES

Encourages involvement of children and young people in decision-making processes. Provides advice for LAs, governing bodies and schools on the principles and practice to support work on consultation with pupils when taking decisions which affect them. 2004 pp 16

340 Young Children and Racial Injustice: Taking action for racial equality in the early years - understanding the past, thinking about the present and planning for the future Jane Lane

Deals with prejudice, discrimination, racism and how children learn their attitudes to people who are different from themselves. It examines government policy and provides a framework of good practice. 2008 pp 305

280 Young Minds in Our Schools: a guide for teachers and others working in schools Jane Lane

A guide to the facts and issues surrounding the emotional well-being and mental health of pupils. Includes examples and practices. 2003 pp 67

302 Youth justice and schools: An introductory guide for people working with children Robb & Newman

Concentrates on early intervention and prevention work, information-sharing and joint-working protocols between those working in and with schools and other organisations, which aim to reduce the risk factor for young people. 2006 pp 59

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Subject Code Title Academies DL21 Academies: A link to the Department of

Education Academies page

427 A Plain Guide to the Academies Act 2010

Accountability 335 Accountability: a practical guide for school governors

411 Support and Challenge: A Guide for School Governors

Admissions DL31 School Admission Appeals Code

DL31 School Admissions Code

Bereavement 129 Grief, Bereavement and Change: a quick guide

Bullying 394 Anti-bullying: Essex County Council &

Partners Policy & Strategy 2008

CD6

Know IT All for Parents: A guide to getting the most out if the internet and keeping children safe online

DVD3 Let’s Fight it Together, What we can all do to prevent cyberbullying

DVD4 You’re Not Alone, A Bullying awareness film

DL38 Cyberbullying: Supporting School Staff

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Subject Bullying

Code 396

Title Cyberbullying, A whole-school community issue

413 Governors' Briefing on Bullying

397 Safe from Bullying in extended services in and around schools

398 Safe from Bullying on journeys

399 Safe from Bullying, training resources

395 Safe to Learn: Embedding anti-bullying work in schools

Chairs 251 A Chair’s First 100 Days: a practical guide to the basics of board leadership

409 The Chair's Handbook: A Guide for Governing Body Chairs (2010-2011 Edition)

Child Protection

DL10

Working together to safeguard Children 2006: a guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

Clerking

201

A Manual for Governing bodies and their Clerks

410 Welcome to Clerking: The NGA Guide for Clerks

Commentary 243 Matters Arising

21 Total School Mis-management

405 What's the Point of School? Rediscovering the Heart of Education

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Subject Code Title 429 Who Governs Our Schools?

Communications 176 Good Publicity for Schools: A practical guide

Community Cohesion DIY17 Only Human: Resource to help schools and organisations address the issue of racism

193 Educational Leadership and the Community

334 Community Cohesion for Children, Young People and Their Families

Community Governors 104 Community Governors: Your own guide

Community Involvement DL11 Working Together: Helping community leadership work in practice

193

Educational Leadership and the Community

Complaints Procedure

214

Developing a School Complaints Procedure: Guidance & Training Materials for School Governors

Curriculum

DIY14

Developing sex & relationships education in schools: Guidance and training activities for school Governors

DL4

Developing Creativity for Learning in the Primary School: a practical guide for school leaders

DL34 Learning Outside the Classroom MANIFESTO

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Subject Curriculum

Code 331

Title Curriculum Review: Diversity and Citizenship

407 Developing the global dimension in the school curriculum

215 How to Raise Boys’ Achievement

328 Personalising Learning in the Primary Classroom

293 The Shape of Things to Come: personalised learning through collaboration

Disability & Equality 419 Governors' Briefing on Disability Discrimination

Drugs 228 Drugs: Guidance for Schools

Education Act 187 A guide to the Education Act 2002

290

Digest of the Education Act 2005

Effectiveness

59

Governing Bodies & Effective Schools

181

Joined-up Governance 2nd Edition

285 Transforming Schools - Illusion or Reality

Emotional Intelligence

333

Promoting Emotional & Social Development in Schools

Equality & Diversity DIY17 Only Human: Resource to help schools and organisations address the issue of racism

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Equality & Diversity DVD1 Hate Crime: A Menace in Society

DL28 The Equality Act 2010

DL39 Gypsy, Roma & Traveller heritage site

192 A Guide for Schools: The duty to promote race equality

337 Cultural Diversity Guide

308 Effective Leadership in Multi-Ethnic Schools

320 Emphasise the Positive: Guide to promoting Equality and Diversity

345 Genderwatch: still watching

426 Holding Together - equalities, difference and cohesion

341

Social Justice and Intercultural Education: an open-ended dialogue

342 We're all white, thanks: The persisting myth about "white" schools

340

Young Children and Racial Injustice: Taking action for racial equality in the early years - understanding the past, thinking about the present and planning for the future

Every Child Matters DL9 ECM – Why it matters to leaders

263 Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children's Workforce: Every Child Matters Change for Children

417 Governors' Briefing on Inspections and the Green Paper Every Child Matters

404

Leading and Managing Extended Schools: Ensuring Every Child Matters

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Subject Code Title Exclusion 311 A Fair Hearing? Researching Young

People’s Involvement in the School Exclusion Process

229 Governors’ Pocket Guide to exclusion from School

Extended Schools DL12 Lessons from extended schools (2006)

324 Extended Schools: Building on Experience

404 Leading and Managing Extended Schools: Ensuring Every Child Matters

Finance

CD5 Financial management standard & toolkit

2 Getting the Best from Your Budget

415 Governors' Briefing on School Funding and Managing the Budget

Foundation Governors

105

Foundation Governors in Faith Schools: Your own guide

Free Schools DL41 A link to the Free Schools page on the Department for Education website

Freedom of Information 313 Governors' Pocket Guide to Information for Parents

Fundraising

217 Raising Funds: Every Penny Counts

210 The Schools Funding Guide

Gifted & Talented

403

Able, Gifted and Talented for the Informed School Governor

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Subject Code Title Gifted & Talented 231 Effective Provision for Able & Talented

Children

183 Meeting the Social & Emotional needs of Gifted & Talented Children

Guidance & Information 201 A Manual for Governing bodies and their Clerks

329 Education and Inspections Act: the essential guide

184

Effective School Governors

191 Policies: A guide for school governors and headteachers 4th Edition

245

The School Governor's Yearbook 2012

Gypsy, Roma & Traveller heritage

DL39 Gypsy, Roma & Traveller heritage site

Headteachers 95 Heads in Partnership: Working with your Governors for a Successful School

152 National Standards for Head Teachers

406 School Leadership: Heads on the Block

202

Women as Headteachers: striking the balance

430 Succession Planning: Key themes for school governors

Healthy & Safe Schools DVD2 A child’s eye view of keeping healthy staying safe

DL8 Healthy Schools – Inspiring Healthier lives

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Subject Code Title Healthy & Safe Schools

262

Managing Medicines in Schools and Early Years Settings

299

The Emotional Literacy Handbook: promoting whole - school strategies

280 Young Minds in Our Schools: a guide for teachers and others working in schools

Inclusion 237 A World of Difference: tackling inclusion in schools

177 Enabling Inclusion: Blue Skies….dark clouds

244

Developing the Emotionally Literate School

318 Ethnicity and Education: Evidence on Minority Ethnic Pupils aged 5 – 16

309 Inclusion of Disabled Children in Primary School Playgrounds

Information Technology CD6 Know IT All for Parents: A guide to getting the most out if the internet and keeping children safe online

256

Governance in the Information Age: A Trustee's Guide to Information & Communication Technology

Inspection

329

Education and Inspections Act: the essential guide

296

School Self Evaluation and Inspection

Involving Young People

224

Consulting Pupils: What’s in it for schools?

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Subject Code Title 258 Involving Young People

400 Peer support and mediation Training

course for schools

242 Working Together: Giving children and young people a say

Leadership & Management

DIY16 Managing the Work of the Governing Body

254 Best Behaviour: Using Trustee Codes of Conduct to Improve Governance Practice

344 Building a Creative School: a dynamic approach to school development

308 Effective Leadership in Multi-Ethnic Schools

330 Headteachers and Governing Bodies: a practical guide to making the partnership work

327 Making Great Progress - Schools with outstanding rates of progression in Key Stage 2

307

Meeting the Challenge: Growing Tomorrow's School Leaders

Leadership & Management

406 School Leadership: Heads on the Block

430

Succession Planning: Key themes for school governors

326

Supporting the Emotional Work of School Leaders

Learning Styles 233 Accelerated Learning: A User’s Guide

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Subject Learning Styles

Code 287

Title Excellence & Enjoyment: social and emotional aspects of learning

232 Raising Boys’ Achievement

97 The Intelligent School 2nd Edition

234 The Power of Diversity: New ways of Learning and Teaching through Learning Styles

Local Authority Governors

103 Local Authority Governors: Your Own Guide

Looked After Children 418 Governors' briefing on the Education of Looked After Children

305 Supporting Looked After Learners: A practical Guide for School governors

Meetings 201 A Manual for Governing bodies and their Clerks

213 Meetings that Work: A Practical Guide to Teamworking in Groups

288 The Minute Taker's Handbook

410

Welcome to Clerking: The NGA Guide for Clerks

Mental Health 323 Children's Mental Health: A guide FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH

Monitoring 252 A New Relationship with Schools: Next Steps

222

Monitoring and Evaluation: a practical guide for school governors

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Subject Code Title Networking

277

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT: Community leadership in networks

276 WHAT ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT: Establishing a network of schools

274 WHAT ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT: LEA involvement in school networks

New Governors 235 Basics for School Governors

408 Governors: Who they are and what they do

133 New Governors and the Governing Body

102 Parent Governors: Your Own Guide

236 Questions School Governors Ask

101 Staff Governors: Your Own Guide

246 Start Here - What new school governors need to know

211 Welcome to Governance - 2012-2013

Parent Governor 118 A Voice for Parents

102 Parent Governors: Your Own Guide

190 The Parent Governor’s Book

Parental Involvement 332 176 Ways to Involve Parents: Practical Strategies for Partnering with Families

118

A Voice for Parents

343 Fathers and Sons in and about education

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Subject Parental Involvement

Code 241

Title Pathways to Child Friendly Schools: A guide for parents

Partnership 284 Activating Participation: parents and teachers working towards partnership

264 Education Improvement Partnerships: local collaboration for school improvement and better service delivery.

302 Youth justice and schools: An introductory guide for people working with children

Performance Management

336

Performance Management Revisited: a toolkit for the performance management of headteachers, teachers and support staff

Publicity and Media 292 Handling the Media: A Workshop for School Governors

Recruitment 408 Governors: Who they are and what they do

257 Recruiting and Supporting Black and Minority Ethnic Trustees

267 Recruitment and Selection: a practical guide for school governors and headteachers

Religious Schools 227 Catholic Schools: Mission, Markets & Morality

School Improvement DIY15 The School Governor’s Role in School Self Evaluation and Improvement

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Subject Code Title School Improvement 312 Butterflies for school improvement

194 Excellence and Enjoyment

205 Improving Primary Schools Improving

Communities

116 Improving Schools & Governing Bodies: Making a Difference

278

School Improvement: making data work

226 School Improvement: What's in it for schools?

165

Schools for the 21st Century: Developing Best Practice

286 Schools of hope: a new agenda for school improvement

285 Transforming Schools - Illusion or Reality

School Meals DL1 Food in Schools: A short guide to food policy in schools

248 East Anglia Food Link

282 The Chips Are Down: A guide to food policy in schools

Self Evaluation DIY15 The School Governor’s Role in School Self Evaluation and Improvement

28 Schools Must Speak for Themselves: The Case for School Self-evaluation

225

Self-evaluation: What’s in it for schools?

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Subject Code Title Sex & Relationships

DIY14

Developing sex & relationships education in schools: Guidance and training activities for school Governors

Special Educational Needs

19 Involving Pupils in Practice

114

Special Education Handbook: The law on children with special needs 9th Edition

230 Special Needs: Support for Governors

Staff Employment & Performance

416 Governors' Briefing on Staffing

142 The Well Teacher: promoting staff health, beating stress and reducing absence

Staff Governor 101 Staff Governors: Your Own Guide

Strategic 297 Being Strategic: a practical guide for school governors

315 Tiny Essentials of an Effective Volunteer Board

260 Tools for Tomorrow

Sustainable Schools DIY18 Valuing our future: a toolkit for developing sustainable schools

DL25 Top tips to reduce energy and water use in schools

DL24

Top tips to reduce waste in schools

348

Planning a sustainable school: Driving school improvement through sustainable development

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Subject Code Title 306 Success and Sustainability: Developing

the strategically-focused school

393 The Green School: How your school can achieve and promote sustainability

Traveller, Roma & Gypsy pupils

DL39 Gypsy, Roma & Traveller heritage site

Trustees 255 Enhancing Trusteeship Through Mentoring

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