Wath Central Primary School
Governor Blog
Governor Update:
17th May
We held our governing body meeting in school. We found out about the progress of all the year groups. We learned more about how the new curriculum is working in school. We had a budget update from the business manager and also a safeguarding update.
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Governor Update:
5th May
The governors came to talk to the Ofsted inspector about the school and answer her questions.
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Governor Update:
3rd May
We welcomed our new parent governor, Samantha Dodd, for an induction tour of the school. She admired the lovely displays around the school which showcase wonderful children's work.
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Governor Update:
8th Mar
It was the Spring Term governors meeting in school. We found out about details of the curriculum in school and how support is put into place where it is needed. We discussed staff well being. A lot of staff have had to have time off due to covid this year. Also attendance of pupils has been affected by covid a lot. The walking bus has been put back into place.
We had a budget update and found out more about how Pupil Premium funding is spent
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Governor Update:
3 Mar
We visited school to talk to the reading lead teachers. We watched some phonic lessons and saw enthusiastic children who were enjoying their learning. We were introduced to the new reading books linked to the "Little Wandle" phonics scheme.
We also talked to the SEN leaders to find out more about special needs provision in school.
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Governor Update:
17 Dec
School is breaking up for Christmas. We wish you all a wonderful festive season!
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Governor Update:
13 Dec
This week children are sharing performances with us in school and in church. They are super singers!
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Governor Update:
7 Dec
Some governors came into school for a meeting while others joined remotely. We were informed about safeguarding, learning and progress, staff well-being and attendance as well as staff appraisal successes.
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Governor Update:
2 Dec
Gemma Kent came into school to talk to Y2 children about nursing, which they really enjoyed. She also found out more about the curriculum in Y6 with a visit to Mrs Shaw's classroom.
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Governor Update:
24 Nov
Governors met school staff on a zoom meeting for a question and answer session to learn more about how the curriculum is organised and new reading strategies.
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Governor Update:
4 Nov
The chair and vice chair met the finance team to discuss the budget and receive an update.
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Governor Update:
5 Oct
Governors meeting. We learned that a new phonics scheme has been introduced called Little Wandle, and all staff have undertaken training with it. We discussed the new KCSIE document. Mrs Bates talked to us to explain the new Early Years framework that is now used in FS1 and FS2.
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Governor Update:
9 Sep
The chair visited school and toured the classrooms. It was lovely to see the children in each classroom happy, calm and concentrating on their learning.
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Governor Update:
29 Jun
Governors meeting. Inset days for next year were approved. we were really pleased to find out that attendance is very positive.
At last the children are back in school. We had a look at the budget figures with the business manager.
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Governor Update:
4 May
Governors meeting. We found out about the Jigsaw scheme that school is using to teach Personal, Social and Health Education. We learned about the performance of each year group in core subjects.
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Governor Update:
27 Mar
Mr Barker explained how the pupil premium grant is being used to support children's learning
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Governor Update:
25 Mar
he chair met with the headteacher to discuss ways in which teachers are trying to fill the gaps in children's knowledge due to covid absence.
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Governor Update:
2 Mar
Governors meeting. We talked about the covid catch up plan for children who have missed learning. We had an update about school safeguarding and child protection policies
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Governor Update:
4 Feb
Governor Ben Keen joined school staff on the "Wednesday Well being Walk" around the local area.
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Governor Update:
19 Jan
We held a governor meeting via zoom to catch up with how the school is managing home learning and class based learning during the lockdown. Although some families are struggling to join in with home learning, a lot of children are coping really well with the tasks set by the teachers. There are about 110 children who need to attend school at the moment, so staff within each year group are sharing the responsibilities of teaching both sets of pupils. Dojo has some great examples of home learning! Friday zoom assemblies are an opportunity for children to see their friends and share their learning.
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Governor Update:
5 Jan
The Chair of Governors and the Headteacher had a discussion this morning after the Prime Minister told all schools to close at 8pm last night.
School is working really hard to make sure that home learning is offered quickly and that places are available for vulnerable children and the children of key workers in school.
We are very grateful that our wonderful parents are being so supportive and understanding through this difficult time. Huge thanks to the commitment of all our school staff to keeping our children learning and safe.
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Governor Update: Autumn Term 2020
2 Dec
The School Governors had a meeting this week via Zoom.
In this meeting, we found out how the children and staff are getting on in this difficult time, and that everyone is working really hard to make things as normal for the children as possible so they can enjoy learning at Central.
We checked some of the policies including the behaviour policy. We were pleased that many children are showing great resilience and strength although a few are finding it harder to engage with learning. This is something we are working on with the teaching staff.
Another policy we discussed was the accountability for financial performance to understand where we are as a School. In this academic year we are financially stable, which is really positive but the next few years is something we need to monitor. One thing we need to focus on is pupil intake for the coming terms ensuring parents and children choose WCP as their school of choice. We therefore need to promote all the good things we are doing at the school and shout about why children should attend our school and your help in doing this would help greatly.
In addition we decided to start a school Facebook page that we hope you will support.
"Wishing you all a wonderful festive season."
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