Governor Meeting 20th March 2023

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 Governor Blog - 20th March 2023

This evening’s meeting began with a focus on Special Educational Needs.  Fosse Way’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo), Mrs Lee, joined us to discuss her recent report.  


Mrs Lee responded to questions regarding various aspects of the school’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision.  This included an update regarding the types of support and activities which take place in The Nest.  It was interesting to hear about examples of provision such as:


  • Social and emotional support to help children understand, identify and regulate their emotions and social interactions.

  • Golden Lunches to celebrate success.

  • Super Starts which provide a supportive, positive start to the school day.

  • Various other examples of bespoke provision to support children.


Mrs Lee also gave updates regarding the wider SEND provision along with an overview of the types of external provision available to and being used by the school.  Each team leader also shared an SEND update regarding their year groups and these were discussed by governors, too.


Next, Mr O’Halloran gave a financial update, responded to questions regarding this and also shared key headlines regarding next year’s budget.


Discussions then turned to assessment and pupil performance.  Catherine Caldwell gave an update regarding her recent visit to school to meet with Mr Coupland (Deputy Headteacher) to analyse the most recent set of pupil performance information.  All governors received the report prior to tonight’s meeting and 

Mr Coupland responded to questions regarding how staff were using this information to review and update provision.


Mr Cowling shared updates regarding safeguarding, behaviour, welfare and personal development.  As always, it was great to hear about some of the wonderful opportunities being provided for children in school, such as:


  • Sports fixtures and competitions.

  • A visiting Viking in Year 5 and 6!

  • Visiting artists.

Our next meeting will be held on 15th May 2023.


   

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