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This week’s top sector stories 📰 📈 Complaints to Ofsted up 5% year-on-year 📚 English hubs expanding to secondary schools from Sept 🏫 6 in 10 leaders report racial harassment in schools (ASCL)

SEN funding can be complex and governors play an important role in making sure it’s used effectively. That means understanding where funding comes from, how it’s spent, and asking the right questions to make sure pupils are getting the support they need 👇schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/school-staff/s…

What does effective governance look like when it comes to behaviour? Find out how to fulfil your role in promoting good behaviour as part of a whole-school approach 👇schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/curriculum-and…

If Ofsted called tomorrow, would your board feel ready? Use our guidance and checklist to feel confident that, when Ofsted visits one of your schools, you know your trust inside out and can speak with confidence 👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/school-improve…

This week’s top sector stories 📰 📚 DfE research finds the English hubs programme has significantly improved pupil outcomes ⏸️ 1 in 12 Ofsted inspections delayed or paused under new wellbeing policy 🏫 50% of school staff worry about supporting pupils with SEND

From 1 April 2026, all schools should have a policy on the use of restrictive interventions. Find out how to review your restrictive interventions policy 👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/policy-bank/pa…

Good governance sits in the 'Goldilocks zone'... Too soft, and problems grow in the shadows. Too controlling, and staff become defensive and fearful. So what does the right balance look like? Read more 👇 thehoot.news/topics/the-gol…

Menopause can have a significant impact on staff wellbeing and working life. Find everything you need to review and approve your school’s approach to menopause support 👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/policy-bank/st…

Ofsted inspections can feel daunting, but preparation makes a huge difference. Read our advice on staying organised and building confidence year-round, plus what to do just before an inspection 👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/school-improve…

This week’s top sector stories 📰 🏫 DfE asks David Bell to review antisemitism in schools and colleges ❌ 1 in 5 school support staff may leave the sector in the next year, DfE research finds 📈 Government aims to improve teacher diversity and flexible working

Handling complaints can be one of the more challenging aspects of governance. Find guidance on the procedure for convening a complaints panel, procedures for a hearing and the role of the governance professional and complaints panel chair 👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/curriculum-and…

This week’s top sector stories 📰 📄 The DfE has published the Schools White Paper, Every child achieving and thriving 4️⃣ A new consultation on KS4 performance measures and RISE intervention 🤒 Pupil absence rose 50% during the latest flu season

The 9-day fortnight for teachers made headlines. But how does it actually work in practice? 🎙️ In the Series 3 finale of Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, Robyn Ellis from @DixonsAcademies shares how they implemented it, the early impact and what they’ve learned. Watch here: youtu.be/Az9IMuwgoLo

The schools white paper has been published. We’ve summarised the key proposals, including SEND reform, and what they could mean for your school or trust. Also find out how to respond to the DfE’s SEND consultation before 18 May 👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/school-improve…

Inclusion is becoming an increasingly important focus for boards, but what does the link governor for inclusion role involve? Be clear on your role find out what questions you can ask to challenge and support your school leaders👇 schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/the-governing-…

After an Ofsted inspection, what role do governors play next? 🤔 Our latest guide explains what to expect, where governors should focus their attention, and how boards can support and challenge leaders effectively following inspection 👇schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/school-improve…

This week’s top sector stories 📰 🔟 DfE announces a 10-year plan to make schools and colleges more inclusive 📝 First evaluation report on the RISE programme published 📵 Schools with strict phone rules spend 100+ hours weekly managing devices

Behind every school is a group of people quietly giving their time, skills and experience to support it - school governors! For School Governors’ Awareness Day, we spoke directly to governors across the country to hear why they stepped into the role 👇 thehoot.news/topics/the-qui…

This National School Governors’ Awareness Day, we want to say a huge thank you to the thousands of governors and trustees supporting schools every day 💙 Join those in this video by retweeting or replying to thank a governor on your board 🙌 #NSGAD26

This week’s top sector stories 📰 💷 Strong governance helps schools prepare for Ofsted 📵 38% of teachers have dealt with WhatsApp-related issues this year 📝 DfE writes to 2,000+ schools about its universal RISE offer Sign up for all stories: webinars.governorhub.com/signmeuptotheh…