8th November 2024
School News
SIAMS
Congratulations to St Paul’s CofE Primary, Leamington Spa who had their SIAMS inspection last month. The school was found to be living up to its foundation as a Church school enabling pupils and adults to flourish. Well done to all the staff and governors. Read the report here.
Diocesan News – New Bishop of Coventry Announced
Downing Street announced on Monday that the new Bishop of Coventry will be the Rt Revd Sophie Jelley, after her nomination was approved by the King. Bishop Sophie will begin her new role in Spring 2025 following an installation service at Coventry Cathedral.
Bishop Sophie has recorded a special 1-min video message for Headteachers which you can watch here.
Blue Coat CofE School, Coventry was chosen to the be venue of the announcement and there was a special year 11 collective worship with lots of invited special guests, including Revd April Gold.
For more information about the appointment see the Coventry Diocesan website.
The DBE is Looking for Volunteers – Please Do Pass on to Anyone You Think Might be a Suitable Candidate in Your Communities
Do you know of anyone looking to volunteer within the education sector? We are looking for people to fill the following roles:
- Academy Trust Members
- Academy Trust Directors
- Foundation Governors (maintained schools)
- Foundation Governors (local academy governance)
- DBE Board Members
- School Admission Appeal Panellists
For more information for roles 1 to 5 click here and for 6 click here.
If you are interested in becoming a DBE Board Member there is a 2-week period for applications – 04 to 19 November. The information for applying is linked here.
DfE Call for Evidence for The Curriculum and Assessment Review
The Department for Education (DfE) has opened its call for evidence regarding potential improvements to the curriculum and assessment system.
The call for evidence invites stakeholders to submit proposals on improving the curriculum and assessment system. The gathered material will be used in aiding the panel in making its first recommendations next year. The call for evidence closes at 11.59pm on the 22nd of November 2024. Click here to find out more.
The DfE would like to hear from a wide range of people including:
- students, pupils and learners
- parents and carers
- teachers, tutors and lecturers
- headteachers and senior leaders
- the wider school, college or university workforce
- researchers, academics and education experts
- employers
- local authority officers
- anyone with an interest in the curriculum
The DfE is also holding a series of national roadshow events across each region in England. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the chair of the Review, Professor Becky Francis CBE, as well as other panel members. To take part click here.
For the full Headlines newsletter contact joanne.evans@coventrydbe.org