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Resources
for headteachers and governors
of C of E schools
JOB APPLICATION
FORMS (in Word format) (updated May 2006)
 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.
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 GOVERNING
CHURCH SCHOOLS: DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP (1997)
£5.95 ISBN 1 899547 04 5
This booklet is a follow up to the introductory pack for new
governors. It focuses on those areas of school life which relate
to improving standards in church schools and on the governing
body's own development. It is essential reading for all those
wanting to understand the partnership between headteachers and
governors in the context on the school's mission statement,
school policies, religious education and worship, the curriculum
and inspection.
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 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.
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 STAFF PAY AND
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE (2001)
£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.
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 ADMISSION AND
APPEALS IN C OF E SCHOOLS (2003)
£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.
More coming soon ...
 EFFECTIVE WORKING
PRACTICES FOR GOVERNING BODIES (2001)
£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.
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WORKING TOGETHER -
GUIDANCE ON GENERAL PARENTAL COMPLAINTS (2001)
£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.
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FACTSHEETS FOR
GOVERNORS OF C OF E SCHOOLS (Updated 2000)
£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
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