Autumn Conference for Governors
Understanding the New Landscape

This was the third joint conference with the SGA, held on Saturday 19th November - Hilton Hotel, Cobham.

Nick Wilson, Strategic Director for Children, Schools & Families, Surrey County Council
Provided an overview of the new landscape for Children’s Services and putting a Surrey context on to the national picture.
New Landscape for Children's Services

Steve Barker, Governance Consultancy Associate Trainer & Leadership Consultant
Steve briefed governors on the changes to the Ofsted Framework that are being introduced in January 2012. The framework reflects the coalition government’s plans for refocusing the inspection of schools on the government’s key priorities.

Simon Morris, Headteacher of Esher C of E High School
Simon outlined the role of a Teaching school as Esher High is one of the first to be designated in Surrey.
National Teaching Schools

Sue Sayers, Local Leader of Education (LLE) and Headteacher of Barnsbury Primary School
Sue shared her experiences as a Local Leader of Education (LLE) and explained the role of a National Leader of Education (NLE). 
The Role of the NLE and LLE
NLE Factsheet
LLE Factsheet

Ian Wilson, Principal Secondary Consultant, Babcock 4S
Ian Wilson briefed governors on the new role of the School Improvement Adviser (SIA) which offers schools a credible source of professional dialogue and challenge previously offered by the SIP.
The School Improvement Adviser SIA