The decision to close a school is made by the headteacherThe chair of governors and the LA should be informed as soon as possible.We would like to remind you that it is a statutory requirement to report any school closure to the LA, e.g. if you...
Child protection work is stressful and complex, as well as involving uncertainty, and strong feelings.To ensure that the best decisions are made for children the professionals working in such a difficult area need to be able to challenge each other...
We can confirm that all social work staff and other staff employed by Ealing Council who frequently work with children and Ealing FM engineering staff who carry out maintenance work in schools have been subject to an enhanced DBS...
This section aims to support students’ transition from primary Y6 to high school Y7 with a range of resources for schools including curriculum resources and advice on supporting vulnerable pupils. Year 6 to year 7 transition guideThis...
Statutory guidanceMulti-agency statutory guidance on FGM (GOV.UK) Mandatory duty to report FGM (GOV.UK)Duty to reportFrom 31 October 2015, social workers, health professionals and teachers have a mandatory duty to report to the police any ...
lf your health or disability affects the way you do your job, you can contact Access to Work for practical information and help . They can advise and support you and your employer with extra costs which may arise because of your needs.For more...
In brief, the different categories of governors are:Parent governors: Selected by election/appointment if insufficient people stand for election and drawn from parents and carers of children at the schoolStaff governors: Selected by election...
Information on:How parking services tackle parent parking issuesWhat schools can do to support and encourage parents and carers to park safely.Tackling parent parking (pdf)Perfect parking campaign flowchart (word version) (pdf)Perfect...
What is a learning mentor?Learning mentors (LMs) offer a complementary service in schools to help students overcome the barriers to learning that contribute to underachievement and ultimately, social exclusion. LMs support the Every Child Matters...
If you have any questions on school governance, please contact school workforce and governance development:Tel: 020 8825 5444Email: governors@ealing.gov.uk