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Oathall Community College Full Governing Body Minutes 15th May 2017
OATHALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEETING OF THE FULL GOVERNING BODY MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD ON 15th May 2017
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Present:
Martin Ashman (MA), Brenda Brown (BB), Stewart Boyling (SB), Rowena Chalk (CHAIR, RC), Helen Gabrielides (SLT, HEG), Zoe James (ZJ), Pete Robinson (PR, Debbie Rendall (DR) Eddie Rodriguez (HEAD, ERZ), Sue Stockwell (SS), Matt Taylor (MT), Nicky Wastie (NW)
In Attendance:
Sally Foster
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE None.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Declarations will be taken as items arise.
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CPD STRAND 1 – TEACHING AND LEARNING HEG briefed governors following a meeting with governors BB and ZJ assigned to this strand. The focus of the briefing was Work Related Learning (WRL). HEG explained that although procedures and opportunities for WRL are embedded for years 9, 10, and 11, there had not been much in place for years 7 and 8. It is important to give aspirations to pupil premium students in particular from the earliest opportunity. Sue Bird had completed an evaluation and won a free 'Future First' event for the school. Alumini had come in to engage with pupil premium students from yrs 7 and 8 which had proved very successful. Lloyds bank had contacted HEG and offered a 'Project Your Own Opportunities' (PYOO) which is a 6 week programme. Students were told about this in assembly, and subsequently nominated participants for this programme. Staff ensured there was a balanced group of participants. HEG also won a prize following an evaluation completion, which is an enterprise day to which the £10 challenge students, who are mostly year 7, will attend. Governors attention was drawn to the Ofsted criteria for assessing WRL standards as good or outstanding. Presently Oathall fully meet good criteria, with some elements of outstanding. HEG Governors enquired whether the final career path of students was ever looked at. ERZ and HEG said that this was difficult to achieve but information does come forward from some HE establishments. HEG commended Sue Bird for her efforts in securing WRL opportunities. RC thanked HEG.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 03.04.17 The minutes of the meeting, and the part two minutes were agreed as a true record and signed by the Chair.
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MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS. None.
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URGENT MATTERS There were no urgent matters.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REVIEW Behaviour policy – Drugs and substance misuse DR had confirmed with MKW an update a while ago. In response to a governor’s question about picking up on any drug activity, ERZ was confident that MKW picks up on this and acts accordingly. MA asked if staff are up to date with training, to which ERZ said he would look into it. MT, in his capacity as a police officer, offered to assist. The policy was ratified. Medicines in school SS picked up that the term, ‘mild asthma’, was not appropriate as asthma is always a serious condition. This term was removed. The policy was ratified. Scheme of delegation ratified and approved by the budget working party. Governors had sight of, and discussed, the Best value statement and the Statement of internal controls. The action plan was approved.
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BUSINESS REPORT JG had previously circulated the business report to governors. Governors approved the year end outrun statement. The budget is to be adopted. RC suggested the budget working party will briefly meet next week to approve, with the figures being emailed to governors. The funding allocation of £4,711,191 was agreed. Further to minutes of the FGB of 03.04.17, it was noted that the 2017 skills audit of governors had been carried out.
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ACADEMY / LOCALITY ISSUES Minuted as part two.
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CHAIR'S REPORT Chair put forward Carl Day as a co-opted governor. BB proposed, MT seconded. CD will join the GB from the next FGB meeting.
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HEAD'S REPORT SAM block enabling works have started in the Leicester Square area of school This part of the project should be finished for the week after half term. ERZ shared plans of the proposed works for the SAM block. DC and the site team have converted the learning zone area very successfully.
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ACADEMY/LOCALITY ISSUES MT had not been able to meet with JB and HEG; this has been re-arranged. MT will attend the DoE bronze expedition at the end of May.
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LINK GOVERNOR'S REPORT SB asked if any governors were attending training. ZJ and MT are both attending two courses on the 19.06.17.
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GOVERNORS' VISITS BB – 3 x interviews; meeting with HEG; Lindfield primary masterclass. MA – interview; mentoring 2 x NQTs in history. SS and BB – art exhibition. They both noted high standard of art, and delicious canapes made by students. NW –invigilated maths challenge; interviews. ERZ reminded governors of the County school improvement service provide 3 free meetings a year. It was suggested that a meeting with half the governors would be beneficial. HP will liaise with RC and Clerk to advise of available dates.
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS SB asked why Warden Park has several dedicated bus services bringing students in from a wide geographical area. RC explained this was historic, and despite several attempts, Oathall has not been able to establish similar services.
Meeting closed at 2115hrs. DATE & VENUE OF NEXT MEETINGS (all to be held at 7.00 pm in VLC) Summer Term 2017: 19 June; 17 July
Distribution: Governing Body, Leadership Team, Head’s PA, WSCC
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OATHALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEETING OF THE FULL GOVERNING BODY MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD ON 15th May 2017
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Present:
Martin Ashman (MA), Brenda Brown (BB), Stewart Boyling (SB), Rowena Chalk (CHAIR, RC), Helen Gabrielides (SLT, HEG), Zoe James (ZJ), Pete Robinson (PR, Debbie Rendall (DR) Eddie Rodriguez (HEAD, ERZ), Sue Stockwell (SS), Matt Taylor (MT), Nicky Wastie (NW)
In Attendance:
Sally Foster
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE None.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Declarations will be taken as items arise.
3
CPD STRAND 1 – TEACHING AND LEARNING HEG briefed governors following a meeting with governors BB and ZJ assigned to this strand. The focus of the briefing was Work Related Learning (WRL). HEG explained that although procedures and opportunities for WRL are embedded for years 9, 10, and 11, there had not been much in place for years 7 and 8. It is important to give aspirations to pupil premium students in particular from the earliest opportunity. Sue Bird had completed an evaluation and won a free 'Future First' event for the school. Alumini had come in to engage with pupil premium students from yrs 7 and 8 which had proved very successful. Lloyds bank had contacted HEG and offered a 'Project Your Own Opportunities' (PYOO) which is a 6 week programme. Students were told about this in assembly, and subsequently nominated participants for this programme. Staff ensured there was a balanced group of participants. HEG also won a prize following an evaluation completion, which is an enterprise day to which the £10 challenge students, who are mostly year 7, will attend. Governors attention was drawn to the Ofsted criteria for assessing WRL standards as good or outstanding. Presently Oathall fully meet good criteria, with some elements of outstanding. HEG Governors enquired whether the final career path of students was ever looked at. ERZ and HEG said that this was difficult to achieve but information does come forward from some HE establishments. HEG commended Sue Bird for her efforts in securing WRL opportunities. RC thanked HEG.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 03.04.17 The minutes of the meeting, and the part two minutes were agreed as a true record and signed by the Chair.
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MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS. None.
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URGENT MATTERS There were no urgent matters.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REVIEW Behaviour policy – Drugs and substance misuse DR had confirmed with MKW an update a while ago. In response to a governor’s question about picking up on any drug activity, ERZ was confident that MKW picks up on this and acts accordingly. MA asked if staff are up to date with training, to which ERZ said he would look into it. MT, in his capacity as a police officer, offered to assist. The policy was ratified. Medicines in school SS picked up that the term, ‘mild asthma’, was not appropriate as asthma is always a serious condition. This term was removed. The policy was ratified. Scheme of delegation ratified and approved by the budget working party. Governors had sight of, and discussed, the Best value statement and the Statement of internal controls. The action plan was approved.
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BUSINESS REPORT JG had previously circulated the business report to governors. Governors approved the year end outrun statement. The budget is to be adopted. RC suggested the budget working party will briefly meet next week to approve, with the figures being emailed to governors. The funding allocation of £4,711,191 was agreed. Further to minutes of the FGB of 03.04.17, it was noted that the 2017 skills audit of governors had been carried out.
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ACADEMY / LOCALITY ISSUES Minuted as part two.
10
CHAIR'S REPORT Chair put forward Carl Day as a co-opted governor. BB proposed, MT seconded. CD will join the GB from the next FGB meeting.
11
HEAD'S REPORT SAM block enabling works have started in the Leicester Square area of school This part of the project should be finished for the week after half term. ERZ shared plans of the proposed works for the SAM block. DC and the site team have converted the learning zone area very successfully.
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Oathall Community College Full Governing Body Minutes 15th May 2017
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ACADEMY/LOCALITY ISSUES MT had not been able to meet with JB and HEG; this has been re-arranged. MT will attend the DoE bronze expedition at the end of May.
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LINK GOVERNOR'S REPORT SB asked if any governors were attending training. ZJ and MT are both attending two courses on the 19.06.17.
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GOVERNORS' VISITS BB – 3 x interviews; meeting with HEG; Lindfield primary masterclass. MA – interview; mentoring 2 x NQTs in history. SS and BB – art exhibition. They both noted high standard of art, and delicious canapes made by students. NW –invigilated maths challenge; interviews. ERZ reminded governors of the County school improvement service provide 3 free meetings a year. It was suggested that a meeting with half the governors would be beneficial. HP will liaise with RC and Clerk to advise of available dates.
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS SB asked why Warden Park has several dedicated bus services bringing students in from a wide geographical area. RC explained this was historic, and despite several attempts, Oathall has not been able to establish similar services.
Meeting closed at 2115hrs. DATE & VENUE OF NEXT MEETINGS (all to be held at 7.00 pm in VLC) Summer Term 2017: 19 June; 17 July
Distribution: Governing Body, Leadership Team, Head’s PA, WSCC
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