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BOUGHTON-UNDER-BLEAN & DUNKIRK PRIMARY SCHOOL
(Methodist Voluntary Controlled)
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE FULL GOVERNING BODY HELD AT THE SCHOOL
ON TUESDAY, 6TH OCTOBER 2015 AT 9.00 a.m.
PRESENT: Mrs K Bachelard (KB) Mr M Baybutt (MB)
Dr. J Boyle (Chair) (JB) Mrs J Collett-White (JCW)
Mrs J Dawes (JD) Mrs J Godfrey (JG)
Mrs T Mayne (TM) Mr D Milham (DM)
Mr S Way (Headteacher)
1. Quorum
The meeting was established as quorate.
2. Apology for Absence
An apology for his absence had been received from Mr J Bennett (JEB - teaching commitments). His apology was
accepted.
Reverend H Letley (HL) and Mr R Kerrell (RK) were not in attendance.
3. Governing Body Membership
a) Parent Governor Vacancy x 1
The Clerk advised that a letter had been sent to parents seeking nominations to the parent governor vacancy.
Two candidates have been nominated, therefore, the process will need to move to a ballot. The Clerk explained
the process.
Action: Clerk to include Parent Governor position on the agenda for the next meeting.
b) Foundation Governor Vacancy
The Chair asked MB for an update. MB advised that he understood that there had been a nominee, a member of
the Faversham United Church. The appointment had to be confirmed by the Methodist Circuit.
Action: Clerk to include Foundation Governor position on the agenda for the next meeting.
c) Co-opted Governor Vacancy
The Chair advised governors that Mr R Edom had resigned from the governing body which had resulted in a
vacancy for a co-opted governor. The governing body had two associate members (Mrs Bachelard and Mr
Bennett) who were asked to join the governing body when a previous co-opted governor vacancy and
appointment had arisen.
Mrs K Bachelard indicated her preparedness to be considered for the co-opted governor vacancy. KB was invited
to leave the meeting whilst governors considered the options:
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Whether to appoint Mrs K Bachelard to the position as she had expressed her willingness to be
considered for the position
Whether to appoint Mr J Bennett to the position; although it was unknown if he was prepared to be
stand on this occasion
The governors voted unanimously in favour of appointing Mrs K Bachelard to the Co-opted Governor position.
Mrs Bachelard was invited to re-join the meeting and advised of the governors’ decision to appoint her as the
Co-opted Governor.
Action: Clerk to arrange for Mrs Bachelard to complete the Legal Declaration and Appointment Form and
advise the LA.
4. Declaration of Business Interests
Governors completed the annual update to the revised business interest forms.
a) Opportunity for Governors to Declare Business Interests
The governors were provided with an opportunity to declare business interests against any of the agenda items
for the meeting. No declarations were forthcoming.
b) Publication of Governors’ Business Interests on School Website
The Clerk advised governors of a new DfE requirement for governors’ business interests to be published on the
school’s website, information to include:
Governors’ names
Category of governor
Details of the appointing body
Term of office
Details of areas of responsibility that governors hold
Information about relevant business interests
Details of any other educational establishments governors may govern
The Clerk had drawn up a data collection sheet to gather the above information which was circulated and
completed by governors. Clerk to liaise with absent governors to obtain their information.
Action: Clerk to contact JEB/JK and HL to obtain details of their business interests and provide the school with
the information required pertaining to governors’ business interests for publication on the school’s website.
5. Procedural Working of the Governing Body
The Chair reminded governors that the terms of reference and standing orders in respect of the delegation of
functions for the procedural working of the governing body must be reviewed annually. The documents had
been available for governors to view on KLZ. The Chair sought governors’ comments.
A governor referred to page 2, of the TOR for the GB, the Staffing section last bullet point to be removed
as the Diocesan Authority does not have advisory rights. The Foundation Governors appointed by the
Methodist Circuit have a permanence on the governing body.
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The Chair referred to page 5, the TOR for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Governing Body. The Chair
clarified the role of the Chair in complaints from parents. During a discussion governors indicated that
they wished to preserve the role of the Chair to be the point of contact and act as the Headteacher’s
critical friend. The wording to be amended to state ‘….. and as such arrange Panel Hearings in
conjunction with the Clerk to the Governors in the event of parental complaints, exclusion appeals or
staff disciplinary matters’
A governor referred to page 8, the Terms of Reference for Individuals or Monitoring Pairs, the
penultimate paragraph stated ‘reports …… be submitted for approval by the Headteacher and/or any
lead professional within the school …”. The governor suggested that the word approval be replaced with
‘submitted for checking the factual accuracy and review by the Headteacher ..’.
The Chair advised that the TOR for Individuals or Monitoring Pairs had yet to be identified and will be
discussed and finalised at the next meeting.
A governor suggested that the monitoring of SEN and Pupil Premium could be a joint role. The SEN governor
responded that it would be preferable to keep the two roles distinct, but the SEN governor and Pupil
Premium governor could join to be a monitoring pair in recognition that a lot of SEN children are also PP.
However, it was noteworthy that not all PP children are SEN. The Headteacher stated that the SEN and Pupil
Premium lead in the school is the same person, e.g. the SENCo.
Governors’ delegated areas of responsibility were agreed, as follows:
Delegated Area of Governor Responsibility Governor
Safeguarding Mrs T Mayne
Health & Safety Mrs T Mayne
PE Governor Dr. J Boyle
Training and Development Dr. J Boyle
Early Years Foundation Stage TBA
Pupil Premium TBA
SEN Governor Mr D Milham
The Headteacher referred to the five areas of the Ofsted framework, the Early Years Foundation Stage is
now included and is, therefore, an area the school will be picked up on during an inspection. An Early Years
Advisor will attend the school. He also suggested that Leadership and Management be monitored.
Governors were advised that governor monitoring visits will be identified in the School Plan. The
Headteacher advised that the school’s leadership had met to discuss the priorities for the school based on
observations undertaken thus far and the SLT was now pulling together the document which will be emailed
to the LA to ensure that it is suitable. The School Plan will be based on the Local Authority’s template, but
does need to be in a format the school can work with. Governors indicated that they would welcome the
School Plan to detail exactly what governors are looking at as had been the case with previous School Plans.
The Headteacher and Chair stated that they would continue to work on developing the School Plan, in
consultation with governors, in readiness for the next meeting.
A governor stated that a distinct section on Leadership and Management within the School Plan and linked
to the Headteacher’s performance appraisal would be sensible.
The TOR for the Monitoring of the School Budget was discussed. MB indicated his willingness to continue
with this role along with RK.
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The Chair referred to a separate document, the TOR for a Joint Governor Panel. She explained, the
Faversham Collaboration of schools had broached the idea of forming a pool of 15 governors so that a school
can draw on governors from other schools to serve on a panel should a school find that it has insufficient
governors available, impartial and untainted by the circumstances of the hearing. She stated that three
named governors from each of the member schools will be included in the pool to address all types of panel
hearings (staff grievances, parental complaints or pupil disciplinary panels).
The governors unanimously agreed to adopt the TOR for a Joint Governor Panel. The three named
governors were:
Dr. J Boyle
Mrs J Collett-White
Mr M Baybutt
The Chair referred to page 12, Terms of Reference of the Headteacher’s Appraisal group, to succession plan
the membership of the Headteacher’s appraisal group. She asked governors to consider completing training
to enable other members of the governing body to join the group. The membership of the HT Appraisal
Group were identified as follows:
Mrs T Mayne
Reverend H Letley
Mrs J Collett-White
Dr. J Boyle had undertaken the Appraisal training so that in the event of an Appeal, there would be a trained
governor who could sit on the Panel. Governors were advised that the Panel will meet to agree performance
targets and set the framework in conjunction with an external advisor (someone who has a strategic
overview of the school).
Action: ALL governors to consider undertaking Headteacher Appraisal training to enable succession
planning for the HT PA group.
Page 13, the Standing Order for Meetings of the Governing Body, the Business Manager had been removed
from the list of persons who have the right to attend all meetings of the governing body.
Page 16, the Clerk had drawn up a Standing Order for Governors’ Virtual Attendance at Governing Body
Meetings. Governors unanimously agreed to adopt the Standing Order. The Headteacher, Chair and Clerk
may not attend a meeting virtually. Governors agreed the process for taking a virtual attendee’s vote; all
attendees will leave the meeting, the Clerk to the Governors will remain to receive the details of the virtual
attendee’s vote.
Governors unanimously agreed the Terms of Reference and Standing Orders in respect of the procedural
working of the governing body, subject to the revisions discussed above and the finalisation of the TOR for
Monitoring Individuals or Pairs of Governors.
Action: TOR for Monitoring Individual or Pairs of Governors to be included upon the agenda for the next
meeting.
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6. Minutes of the Meeting held on the 14th July 2015
The minutes of the meeting held on the 14th July 2015 were agreed as a true record and signed on behalf of the
governors by the Chair.
7. Matters Arising from the Minutes
None, all matters were included upon the agenda for the meeting.
8. Headteacher’s Report
a) Achievement and Progress
The Headteacher advised that the Making Figures Speak for Themselves will be published on KLZ for governors
to view.
b) Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The Headteacher advised that he had completed a formal lesson observation in each class and where necessary
a follow-up observation undertaken. He stated that he had no major concerns and had been impressed with the
quality of teaching.
The Headteacher advised following these observations the initial areas of focus for the school are: mastery of
Maths and stretching the higher attaining pupils. The school’s response is to look at staff’s CPD; the Maths
Subject Leader led a staff meeting. The Headteacher explained the new National Curriculum suggests that
children can only remain within the topics for their age and drill down in order to achieve mastery. Children
cannot move to the next year’s curriculum. The Headteacher stated that he had observed some fantastic
practise. A governor stated that it was his belief that the new curriculum links Years 3/4 and 5/6. The
Headteacher clarified the governor’s understanding in some subjects, e.g. geography and history there is some
flexibility, but not in maths and literacy.
The Headteacher advised, following on from the observations, strengths and areas for development have been
recorded and these will be followed up to determine how staff are getting on with their areas for development.
The Headteacher advised that the monitoring of teaching, learning and assessment will be robust and rigorous in
order to raise the profile of the quality of teaching.
A governor asked the percentage of teaching identified as good or better and whether the judgements have
been based on triangulated evidence.
The response to the governor’s question was deemed to be of a sensitive nature and has, therefore, been
recorded separately.
The Headteacher advised that Enrichment days have been introduced to allow an opportunity for children to
experience extended learning opportunities in creative subjects. The first Enrichment day had taken place in
September; the children had gained a lot from it. Governors were advised that the next Enrichment day was
scheduled for the 13th November. Children are placed in mixed year groups and are led by Key Stage leaders. He
added that it is an exciting way to teach different aspects of the curriculum. The days are structured and well
planned before the day.
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c) Behaviour & Safety
The Headteacher was pleased to report that behaviour since the start of the school term had been exemplary.
However, there are particular behaviour issues linked to a couple of children; these are being addressed by the
FLO and the SENCo. The children have 1:1 support and are a challenge to the staff who work with them, the
issue is consistently being reviewed.
i) Attendance
The Headteacher reported that current attendance = 97.8% and without persistent absenteeism = 98%. The
Headteacher advised that the school’s target = 97%, but the FLO had set an aspirational target of 98%. The
Headteacher stated that both he and the FLO had similar ideas on how to raise attendance. A governor
enquired whether there are many unauthorised absences. The Headteacher advised that there are not many
unauthorised absences, however, there is just one case from last year that the school is taking further with
attendance services. Holidays are not being authorised. The LA is involved as the child’s attendance is below
65%. The Headteacher explained that a child will be identified as a persistent absentee if their attendance now
falls below 90% (previously 85%), so the list of persistent absentees will increase. He added that these are the
children the school will be expected to act upon.
A governor asked how many children had joined the school in Year R. JG advised governors of the numbers of
pupils in each of the year groups:
Year R = 25
Year 1 = 30
Year 2 = 26
Year 3 = 30
Year 4 = 26/27
Year 5 = 32
Year 6 = 29
The Headteacher advised governors that the school is keen to raise pupil numbers in the Reception Class. A
governor advised that the LA’s Commissioning Plan includes for an expansion at Bysing Wood Primary School
and a new primary school to be built in Love Lane, Faversham. The development at Brogdale had now been
approved by the Planning Officer, which is likely to open up the prospect of a further development at Perry
Court. In addition, the gravel pit has been approved for development.
d) Leadership & Management
A governor referred to the school’s desire to develop middle leaders and asked how this would be achieved. The
Headteacher advised that part of his role is to encourage staff’s career development and providing them with
the skills to achieve this. He added, at a meeting of the Faversham Collaboration, the Headteachers agreed that
this is an area they were keen to develop. Ofsted will look at the school’s middle leaders, and will expect to see
a sharing of the load and good practice e.g. joint monitoring with members of the leadership team; subject
leaders being given opportunities to feed back any positive or difficult messages to colleagues, conducting book
scrutinies – all of which are helpful to enable middle leaders to see what is being looked for.
A governor referred to assessment without levels and asked where the school is with this major change. JG
explained, at the end of last year teachers began assessing in the new bandings in some subject areas, this has
now been rolled out over all subjects. The expectation is that assessments will be updated daily. Staff have
received training. She had been to Minster CEP to look at long term target setting and targets will be sent to
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class teachers to determine whether they are realistic. The school is working on a six point system: Entering,
Expected and Exceeding and pupils will move through each of these. The school had already identified pupils
who need to make accelerated progress. A governor asked if the school is still using a modified Wimbledon grid.
JG explained that Venn diagrams will be used to track children to ensure that their levels are what they need to
be to meet targets.
The Headteacher added that he had held a couple of meetings with staff on assessment. As a school, and
because of likelihood of an Ofsted inspection during last year, there was still a focus on National Curriculum
levels and that had put the school back as last year was meant to be the transition year. Governors were
advised that expected levels under the level system when translated to assessment levels shows that children
are at below expected levels; this is because of the higher expectations of the new NC.
i) Physical Education Development Plan
The governors were referred to the PE Development Plan for 2015/16 which had been produced by Mrs
Claudine Fulton. The governors had also had an opportunity to view the DVD Mrs Fulton produced in July made
up of photos taken during the sporting events of 2014/15.
The Sports Premium funding has had a positive effect on the PE provision at the school. The school uses Mrs
Fulton on one day a week for delivering PE lessons and she provides CPD for teachers and as a coaching model.
Mrs Fulton had discussed with the NQT how to deliver PE. The school will continue to use Mrs Fulton for staff
training and differentiation within PE. Governors were advised that the school uses its Sports Funding very well
for the improvement and development of staff. It was unknown how long the Sports Funding allocation will
remain.
The governors wished to echo the Headteacher’s written appreciation and place on record their thanks to Mrs J
Godfrey for her support and leadership of the school during 2014/15 when she was also Acting Head of School.
9. School Plan 2015-16
a) Receive and Discuss Pre-School Plan 2015-16
The governors referred to the Headteacher’s suggested objectives and ideas for inclusion in the School Plan
which provided a flavour of the areas of focus.
b) Governors’ Monitoring 2015-16
The Chair stated that she had given the Headteacher space to formulate the School Plan; they had discussed
governors’ monitoring for 2015-16 and this would be finalised in readiness for the next meeting.
c) Self Evaluation Form
A governor asked if a Self Evaluation Form had been drafted. The Headteacher responded that it was still early
on his leadership of the school, the SEF has been updated with where the school is now including the lesson
observations, rather than a new SEF written.
d) Approve 5 Year Strategic Plan
The Five year Strategic Plan had been shared with governors. The Chair invited the Plan’s author, DM to
comment on the document. DM explained that the document sets out the vision for the school for the next five
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years. The importance of the school being full from a financial perspective and consider whether to include 30
pupils per year group. DM stated that the new Headteacher’s and the governors’ strategic view of the school
correlate. The Strategic Plan will tie in with the School Plan when it is written.
Governors unanimously agreed the Five Year Strategic Plan and also agreed to review the Plan in three years
2017-18.
DM stated that the objective is for Boughton & Dunkirk School to become a single form outstanding school,
which encompasses the values which underpin the school.
DM requested that the approved the Five Year Strategic Plan be published on the school’s website.
Action: HT to arrange for the Five Year Strategic Plan to be published on the school’s website
e) Governors’ Monitoring Visit Reports Aligned to 2014-15 School Plan
i) Quality of Teaching, Where Leadership and Management can also be Monitored (JB/RK)
The report was available for governors to view on KLZ. The recommended action was for the Headteacher’s
Performance Review Team to consider any recommendation by the Headteacher for SLT pay increments based
on the appraisal evidence and available budget.
No questions arose from the report.
ii) Leadership and Management through Subject Leadership and the Introduction of the new NC and
Quality of Teaching (RE/MB)
Four reports were available for governors to view on KLZ. The key issues/recommended actions arising were:
Complete work on collection and analysis of performance data (SP Section 2.4)
Demonstrate initial assessment at Foundation Stage and consequent lesson planning to achieve
expected levels of progress at Year 1 (SP Section 2.6)
Maintain staff CPD to ensure skills develop to and remain at a high level (SP Section 2.6)
Implement revised activities to enable pupils to demonstrate consistent achievement, especially in
writing (SP Sections 2.5 and 2.7)
Continue to develop ability to evidence the application and effectiveness of Pupil Premium funding (SP
Section 4.4)
Monitor and demonstrate improved in behaviour for the current Year R cohort (SP Section 4.4)
MB wished to add that the visits to the school had been enjoyable and very well organised; staff understood
what the governors had been looking for and brought the right information.
iii) Non-Monitoring Visit (JC-W)
JCW had attended the school on two occasions; to see the Year 6 play and sports day.
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10. Finance
a) Verbal Update on Budget
The Finance Governors were due to meet with the Headteacher in three days time. The school budget is
healthy with £31k of the budget currently unallocated. The governors were advised that the school wishes
to develop the KS2 playground. There is also a large amount within the budget to spend on ICT equipment
or resources circa £13k.
Governors were advised that due to problems with the software; the three month budget monitoring report
had not been prepared.
b) Benchmarking
The Headteacher advised the governors that he had the benchmarking report which would be discussed at
the upcoming Finance Team meeting. He commented that the school’s spend in E01, Teaching Staff is higher
than other similar schools. This is because of the ‘bubble year’. Where pupil numbers are down this has had
an effect.
Governors were advised that the school is spending money in the right way and secures value for money.
Action: Finance Governors (MB/RK) to provide governors with the six month budget monitoring report for
the next meeting.
The Chair sought governors’ questions. A governor enquired whether Schools Financial Services continue to
support to the school with finance. The Headteacher advised that Mrs L Leathwaite will eventually take on
the roll; with Gillian from SFS coming in once a month for monitoring.
Governors were advised that Census Day had taken place on the 1st October. On the day of the census; the
uptake for universal infant free school meals = 89%.
11. Safeguarding
a) Opportunity for Issues or Concerns to be Raised
An issue with the boundary fence had been identified following a safeguarding review.
b) Annual Safeguarding Report
TM advised that she was in the process of preparing the Annual Safeguarding Report parts I and II in consultation
with the staff.
The identified actions carried forward from last year included:
Limited number of staff who had trained in positive handling. The Headteacher advised that as many
people as possible will be trained before Christmas. A member of staff is a trainer.
The SCR has been checked by both TM and JB, checks will be conducted six times a year, to include spot
checks. The Headteacher suggested incorporating a slip at the front to record when governors have
inspected the SCR.
New information is provided to visitors when coming to the school.
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TM (Safeguarding Governor) requested that issues should initially be raised with the school.
TM asked who would now be responsible for E-Safety in the school now Mrs Hammond had left the school. The
Headteacher advised that Mrs Godfrey was now the lead person in school.
Governors were advised that the full Safeguarding Report will be available on KLZ in readiness for the next
meeting of the FGB.
c) Health & Safety Site Inspection Report #1 of 3 per annum
The H&S site inspection report (#1 of 3) will be shared with governors at the next meeting.
Action: TM to arrange for the Annual Safeguarding report to be made available for governors to view on KLZ
in advance of the meeting in November. Clerk to agenda.
Action: HT to arrange for an H&S site inspection to be carried out and reported to governors at the next
meeting. Clerk to agenda.
12. Policies
a) Charging and Remissions Policy (JB)
Upon the recommendation of the Lead Reviewer, governors unanimously approved the Charging and Remissions
Policy. The Policy will be reviewed term 1 2018.
b) Whistleblowing Policy (KB)
KB advised that a link within the Policy requires updating, subject to this being actioned, she commended
governors’ approval to the Whistleblowing Policy which is the one supplied by the Local Authority to schools.
Governors unanimously approved the Whistleblowing Policy. The Policy will be reviewed annually.
c) Admissions Policy (JEB)
JEB, lead reviewer, had been in touch with the Headteacher to discuss the content of the Admissions Policy and
it had been agreed that there should be no changes to the Planned Admission Number. Governors unanimously
approved the Admissions Policy. The Policy will be reviewed annually.
d) Equality Scheme (HL)
The Headteacher confirmed that amendments had been made to the Policy to update the statistics in the first
paragraphs and that the amendments had been sent to HL. A governor suggested that the statistics be removed.
Governors unanimously approved the Equality Scheme Policy, subject to the amendments. The Policy will be
reviewed annually.
e) Home School Agreement (JD)
JD, lead reviewer, commended the Home School Agreement for governors’ approval. Governors unanimously
approved the Home School Agreement. It was suggested and agreed that the HSA would be reviewed at the
term 5 meeting (May) 2016 in readiness for the new intake in September 2016.
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f) Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs Policy (TM)
TM advised that the school now holds an inhaler in the event of an emergency asthma attack. There is a
renewed agreement with the school nurse. The SENCo is to provide JG with the most up to date list of children
with individual healthcare plans. The Medical Needs Policy will be reviewed annually.
g) Prospectus (JCW)
Upon the recommendation of the Lead Reviewer, the governors unanimously approved the Prospectus.
Action: HT/JG to arrange for policies to be uploaded onto the school’s website.
13. Governor Training and Development
a) Reports of Training Undertaken
JCW, TM and JB had attended HT Appraisal training; a report of the training was available for governors to view
on KLZ.
A summary of governors’ 2015/16 training record was also available on KLZ for governors’ information.
b) Identified Training and Development Priorities
The governors were advised that there is no bespoke training budget remaining for the current financial year.
The Clerk to provide governors with details of governor training events which have been brokered via the
Faversham Collaboration:
26th November 2015 at 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at Davington School – Monitoring, Evaluation and
Challenge, Understanding School Data
14th January 2016 at 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at Boughton School – Effective Communication Skills for
Governors
A governor requested that governors receive training on assessment without levels
Another governor requested training on joint panel hearing
A governor referred to a previous request for governors to receive training on the new budget tool
particularly in respect of virements. MB undertook to prepare for governors a briefing note and
respond to governors’ questions in respect of finance
Action: Request for training via Faversham Collaboration on joint panel hearings
Action: School to provide governors with a brief training session on assessment without levels during the
term 4 full governing body meeting.
Action: MB to draw up a set of briefing notes on the budget tool, budget monitoring and virements.
JG advised that she had attended senior school leaders finance training.
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The Chair requested that governors advise her of any training they may undertake, including CPD events and on-
line training.
14. Any Other Urgent Business
a) Annual Statement of Governance
The Clerk referred to the DfE checklist she had posted onto KLZ. She referred to her previous suggestion that the
GB may wish to consider drawing up an Annual Statement of Governance. This would now appear to be a
requirement. The annual statement should detail issues faced and addressed by the governing body over the
last year including an assessment of the impact of the governing body on the school.
Action: Chair to prepare the Annual Statement of Governance and share with governors at the next meeting
b) Community Event
The Headteacher advised that the school had received a request from Boughton Parish Council to advertise the
Halloween Scarecrow trail. In view of the religious character of the school; the Headteacher sought governors’
advice.
It was suggested and agreed that the school should promote the community led project, but requested that the
advertisement material from the school have the word Halloween removed.
c) Free Fruit
A governor (a fruit farmer) offered to liaise with local farmers to see if they would be prepared to provide the
school with fruit in order that the school may continue to offer free fruit to children at the school. The
Headteacher suggested JD liaise with Mrs Collyer.
15. Confidentiality
A matter discussed at minute 8, Headteacher’s Report, b) was deemed to be of a confidential nature and has,
therefore, been recorded separately.
16. Dates and Times of Future Meetings
Following requests from some governors the dates and times of 2015/16 meetings were re-scheduled, as
follows:
Monday, 16th November 2015 at 12.30 p.m.
Monday, 18th January 2016 at 12.30 p.m.
Monday, 7th March 2016 at 12.30 p.m.
Monday, 16th May 2016 at 12.30 p.m.
Monday, 11th July 2016 at 12.30 p.m.
Signature: ………………………………… (Chair)
16th November 2015