Governance Today Summer 2021

Matters Arising 1 The Elephant in the Room 2 Early Years Foundation Stage Reforms 4 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Transformation Programme 5 Time to Return to School? 6 The Role of the Safeguarding Governor 8 SEN - A New Way of Thinking? 10 Course Dates 12 Governor and Trustee Recruitment 14 Educational Visits, Outdoor Learning and Off-Site Activities 16 Early Career Teachers 17 New Music Curriculum 18 Careers Strategy 20 What’s New 22 DAG and Diocese News 24 Clerks’ Page 25 IN THIS ISSUE Make Contact with the Governance Consultancy Team Helpline (01392) 287314 Email helplines ldp-governorsservice@babcockinternational.com ldp-governorsserviceclerks@babcockinternational.com Website www.babcockldp.co.uk Helpline for CPD login ldp-cpd@babcockinternational.com (01392) 287224 Helpline for course detail ldp-GovernorsService@babcockinternational.com (01392) 287314 Team Lead, Governance Consultancy Debbie Clapshaw (01392) 287314 Governance Adviser Fiona Collier (01392) 880740 Governance Adviser Zoe Briant-Evans (01392) 348727 Training and Finance Mandy Norman (01392) 287303 Administrator, LA Governor Appointments and Database Juliet Hughes (01392) 880712 Address: Governance Consultancy, Babcock LDP, Second Floor, Milford House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5TH If you would like this in a different format such as large print, Braille or tape, or in a different language, please contact your governing board. If you have any items for publication, or suggestions as to what might be included in a future issue of Governance Today, please email Fiona Collier, The Editor at: Fiona.collier2@babcockinternational.com