Governor Meeting 16th May 2022

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Our latest meeting was held on 16th May 2022.

 We were joined at the start of the meeting by Year 1 and 2 team leader, Mrs Cotton, who responded to questions related to her report on teaching and learning standards in Key Stage One.  She updated us regarding the phonics provision across the key stage and how this has been refined throughout the year.   We also spent time discussing science and some of the exciting practical activities the children have been completing linked to exploring seeds and bulbs as well as opportunities to grow plants.  The newly implemented Class Dojo reward system was also discussed and it was pleasing to hear how positively the children have engaged with this.  Mr Coupland also explained that the KS2 children were also responding very positively to the system.  Mrs Cotton was thanked for joining the meeting before she left.

 Next, we spent time reviewing and agreeing the minutes of our previous meeting and updated our action tracker.

 Attention then turned to Mr Cowling's Headteacher's Report  which included the usual key headlines regarding pupil numbers, attendance, quality of education, health and safety, behaviour and welfare, safeguarding, school development plan and leadership and management.  

 When discussing the quality of education, Catherine Caldwell gave an update regarding some of the work she has completed in school during.  This has included work scrutiny sessions with teachers across Y1 to 6, pupil interviews and SATs monitoring.  We also discussed the wider curriculum and were pleased to see that some of the artwork produced by our Year 5 and 6 children has been on public display at The Hub in Sleaford.  





  

Click on this link to find out more:  https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/exhibitions/artist-in-residence-charlotte-tupper-with-fosse-way-academy



The next section of the report focused on the personal development of our pupils.  There are a wide range of activities planned in over the summer term:

·  Sports Days,

·  Y1/2 and Y5 performances,

·  Musical Showcase,

·  Celebration Evening.

·  A range of sports festivals and competitions alongside other schools,

·  Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Friday 27th May.

Opportunities such as these are a key element of our vision statement and both staff and governors are very pleased that they are now possible again following the removal of Covid restrictions. Mr Cowling also shared the school's plans to review and further develop cultural capital throughout our curriculum. This is something the governors will be actively involved in. 

Finance was next on the agenda and Mr O'Halloran gave his usual update.  This included reviewing the current financial picture, maintenance projects and wraparound provision. 

 
Our final meeting of the academic year is on 11th July.

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