DfE’s Governance Update July 2020 Edition

For this edition we have created separate updates for maintained schools and academies – the articles are listed below for information.

As we reach the end of the academic year, we would really value your feedback on the Governance Update via a short, voluntary survey which should take no more than 60 seconds. We will not be collecting any personal details and the information will only be used by the Governance Team to assist us with improving the purpose and delivery of the Update.
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To read the Governance Update, please click here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-governance-update?utm_source=GT&utm_medium=Em&utm_campaign=Jul and then select the relevant update.

Maintained schools articles
1) Introduction
2) Guidance for getting all pupils back in the autumn term
3) Governors and Trustees visiting schools
4) Benefit from the reduced cost in risk cover
5) New guidance on managing cyber security risks in your school
6) Keep your details on GIAS (Get Information About Schools) up to date to receive departmental communication.
7) Funded training and development programmes available now
8) Further Information

Academy Trusts articles
1) Introduction
2) Guidance for getting all pupils back in the autumn term
3) Governors and Trustees visiting schools
4) Benefit from the reduced cost in risk cover
5) Finance update
6) DBS suitability checks for Chairs of Trust Boards
7) New guidance on managing cyber security risks in your school
8) provide or update governance contact information
9) Funded training and development programmes available now
10) Further Information

If you would like to provide us with any further feedback on the content or format of this update please email: schoolgovernance.update@education.gov.uk.

Thank you,

School Governance Unit,

Department for Education