Education
The Bridge is the monthly newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark.
Printed copies are available from all Southwark parish churches or from Communications & Resources at the Diocesan Office.
Publications
Resources for headteachers and governors of C of E schools
Job application forms (in Word format)
Self Evaluation for Church of England schools (2003)
£8.50 (ISBN 1 899547 12 6)
Self evaluation is now at the centre of good practice in schools. Ofsted inspections are now planned in the light of a school's own view of itself. This document is intended to help C of E schools evaluate those aspects which related to the distinctive status and ethos of a church school. It will assist schools in preparing for section 23 inspection and provide a framework for an ongoing evaluation of the ways in which the Christian Foundation of the school is reflected in its life and work. The guidelines include questions on key areas - ethos, collective worship and religious education together with indicators for each area to guide the school in making an evaluation.
Governing church schools
Introductory guidance for new governors (2000)
£7.50 ISBN 1 899547 06 1
This pack contains essential information for new governors of Church Schools, but is flexible enough to enable schools to add their own information about the school to give new governors the best start. The pack will assist new governors in understanding their roles and responsibilities and enable them to contribute to meetings and committees. It also provides background information about the nature and purpose of Church Schools and the composition of the governing body.
Colour and Spice
Guidance on combating racism in church schools
Second edition (2000)
£5.00 ISBN 1 899547 07X
This booklet has been fully revised to reflect the findings of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry in 1999 as far as they impact on schools. It offers practical guidance to church schools on combating racism in all areas of school life. Chapters include: racial equality policies; religious education and worship; raising the achievement of minority-ethnic pupils; admission and exclusion of pupils and the appointment of staff.
Staff pay and conditions of service (under review)
£7.00 ISBN 0 899547 10 9
This booklet identifies the main issues which need to be considered in formulating or reviewing an effective staff pay policy. It covers: the role of governors; the statutory framework; National agreements; leave agreements; differentials; leadership group salaries; policy matters and grievance and appeals.
Admission and appeals in C of E schools
(under review)
£6.50 (ISBN 1 899547 11 8)
This fully revised edition takes account of the Codes of Practice published by the DfES in February 2003 and the changes brought about by the 2002 Education Act and provides guidance for governors and headteachers on all matters relating to admissions and appeals in Church of England schools. The guidelines also take account of the Dearing Report The Way Ahead: Church of England Schools in the New Millennium. It is a practical document which includes up-to-date information on the legal requirements and includes: the dual purpose of church schools; church schools as inclusive communities; reviewing an admission policy; consultation requirements; the role of an admission committee; admission of statemented pupils; constitution of an appeals panel; the appeals procedure.
Effective working practices for governing bodies (2003)
£5.00 ISBN 1 899547 09 6
This practical guide looks at effective working practices and covers: meetings, agendas, minutes, the regulations and committees. It includes model terms of reference for statutory and non-statutory committees, model agendas and emphasises the importance of good working relationships.
Working together
Guidance on general parental complaints (2007)
£4.50
These guidelines provide practical advice on addressing parental concerns and complaints. It emphasises the need to have good working relationships with parents and clear procedures for dealing with concerns. It examines the role of the headteacher and governing body and provides a model complaints procedure which covers both informal and formal complaints.
Factsheets for governors of C of E schools
(under review)
£4.50 for Set of 15 Factsheets
These information sheets are a brief introduction to issues of concern to governors of church schools; usually no more than two sides of A4. They offer governors an easily accessible guide.
Factsheet 3 may be downloaded in pdf format (52KB) as an example
Factsheet No 1 - An Introduction to governing church schools
Factsheet No 2 - School jargon
Factsheet No 3 - The Role of the foundation governor
Factsheet No 4 - Parent, Teacher and Staff governors
Factsheet No 5 - The role of the chair
Factsheet No 6 - The role of the clerk
Factsheet No 7 - Religious Education and Worship
Factsheet No 8 - Visiting your school
Factsheet No 9 - The role of the governors in the curriculum
Factsheet No 10 - Governors with co-ordinating roles
Factsheet No 11 - Admission appeals in aided schools
Factsheet No 12 - The Governors' annual report to parents
Factsheet No 13 - Staff contracts in aided and foundation schools
Factsheet No 14 - Target Setting in primary schools
Factsheet No 15 - Post Inspection procedures