Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Also Present :
Mr M McKenzie - Community Link
1. Apologies for absence : Governors approved the absence of Rev C Paget, Rev M Carr, Ms A Chapman and
Mrs S Ashoka. The Clerk informed Governors that a small gift and card had been arranged for Rev Paget
following his recent operation.
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6. Head Teachers Report :
The Head Teachers Report Term 4 2008/09 had previously been circulated, (see attached). The following issues
were highlighted.
1. Characteristics of our School
Long term sick leave – It was confirmed that adequate steps have been taken to ensure continuity of teaching
for year 5/6.
Canteen – Additional repairs to the canteen will be investigated.
3. Achievements & Standards
Pupil Progress Data was circulated for Governor information and discussed in detail. Mrs Cockroft detailed
measures in place to give targeted learning support for all pupils.
The School competes in a Cross Country Running League against other local state schools and preparatory
schools pupils have achieved impressive results. At the end of the season the following individual rankings
have been gained.
U 9 Girls 1st & 18th
U 11 Girls 7th & 14th
U 9 Boys 3rd
U 11 Boys 14th
The Governing Body extended congratulations to our athletes.
The School Ensemble won the recent Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival and have been invited to perform at a
festival on 25th April 2009. Congratulations to all who took part and particular thanks to Mrs E Sparkhall
and Mrs K Hodgson for their commitment.
7. Standards Monitoring :
Covered in Head Teachers Report (see attached). It was noted that the Single Plan milestones for December can
now be completed.
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• Note 6. “If necessary, the Governors will operate a waiting list system in which children will be
prioritised in line with the oversubscription criteria above until the end of the relevant academic
year”.
• Note 7. “Where applications are received from parents or guardians of children who are from
multiple births, places will be offered individually to each child, prioritised in alphabetical order
according to the forename on the birth certificate”.
The Admissions Policy was adopted, subject to the alterations detailed above, unanimously by those present
eligible to vote.
9. Swimming Provision :
The Swimming Pool Working Party had met recently and their report had previously been circulated for Governor
information. The issue was discussed in detail and Governors are keeping an open mind, a decision will be taken
at a later date. Meanwhile arrangements have been put in place to ensure statutory provision this year.
13. Correspondence :
A letter, previously received has been dealt with in conjunction with the LA and is no longer ongoing with
the school. Other letters concerning data and the PAN have been dealt with by Mrs Cockroft and
Mrs Gailey. Governors were reminded that specific content of individual letters received remain
confidential to The Chair of Governors.
14. Confidentiality:
Governors are reminded that all discussion and documents remain confidential until formal approval is given.
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