Communication and Consultation Arrangements. This section sets out the regular meetings hosted by the Council, to which governors and headteachers, or their representatives, are invited. For all groups requiring representatives from different sectors or clusters, the Council will seek nominations for representatives through the primary and secondary headteacher meetings. Chief Officer CYP meetings with headteachers Half- termly meetings will be held with headteachers to discuss emerging issues, progress and to consult on new policies and strategies. Additionally, the meetings will share identified good practice within Monmouthshire, new information such as developments in teaching and learning, new legislation, Welsh Government guidance, new policy/ procedures affecting schools and presentations from council officers e.g. People Services on appropriate topics. The meetings will have a particular focus on measures, which will support school self-improvement and capacity building consistent with the Council's vision. These meetings will usually last a half day. Membership All Schools (headteacher or their representatives) Council representation will be through the Chief Officer CYP and members of the Directorate Management Team, with appropriate additional advisers and council officers depending on the topics to be covered. Procedures : All meetings will be formally set with dates for the academic year An agenda will be set following consultation and circulated 5 days before the meeting Formal apologies for absence will be recorded Items for inclusion on the agenda should be forwarded to the Chief Officer CYP Business Support Officer The Chief Officer CYP will chair meetings Formal minutes will be taken and will be shared within 5 days of the meeting Headteacher representation will be expected at these meetings, although each headteacher may delegate to their senior management team members as appropriate. Where schools are unable to be represented, the Chief Officer will be advised so that alternative arrangements for briefings can be put into place. Attendance and representation by every school will be key to ensure good levels of communication and positive engagement in the further development of Monmouthshire’ s education services. Where subgroups are established these will report to Head teacher meetings on their work. Schools Budget Forum The Schools Forum (Wales) Regulation 2003 required each Council to establish a Schools Budget Forum. The Schools Budget Forum is key to developin...
Communication and Consultation Arrangements. This section sets out the regular meetings hosted by the Council, to which Governors, Headteachers or their representatives are invited. For all groups requiring representatives from different sectors or clusters, the Council will seek nominations for representatives through the primary and secondary Headteacher meetings. Where possible the Council will ensure that meetings are either at the beginning or the end of the working day so that there is the least disruption for schools. Corporate Director of Education meetings with Headteachers Half- termly meetings will be held with Headteachers to discuss emerging issues, progress and to consult on new policies and strategies. Additionally, the meetings will share identified good practice within Blaenau Gwent, new information such as developments in teaching and learning, new legislation, Welsh Government guidance, new policy/ procedures affecting schools, presentations from Council advisers and officers or other Council staff (e.g. HR) on appropriate topics. The meetings will have a particular focus on measures which will support school self-improvement and capacity building consistent with the Council's vision statement. These meetings will usually last a half day. Membership All Schools (Headteacher or their representatives) – and Headteachers of Pen-y- Cwm Special Schools and the SEBD special school. Council representation will be through the Corporate Director of Education and members of the Directorate Management Team, with appropriate additional advisers and corporate officers depending on the topics to be covered.
Communication and Consultation Arrangements. CWU and CM have developed a framework for consultation and communication which will comprise of two levels, as follows:
Communication and Consultation Arrangements. This section sets out the regular meetings hosted by the Council, to which governors and headteachers, or their representatives, are invited. For all groups requiring representatives from different sectors or clusters, the Council will seek nominations for representatives through the primary and secondary headteacher meetings. Chief Officer CYP meetings with headteachers Half- termly meetings will be held with headteachers to discuss emerging issues, progress and to consult on new policies and strategies. Additionally, the meetings will share identified good practice within Monmouthshire, new information such as developments in teaching and learning, new legislation, Welsh Government guidance, new policy/ procedures affecting schools and presentations from council officers e.g. People Services on appropriate topics. The meetings will have a particular focus on measures, which will support school self-improvement and capacity building consistent with the Council's vision. These meetings will usually last a half day. Membership All Schools (headteacher or their representatives) Council representation will be through the Chief Officer CYP and members of the Directorate Management Team, with appropriate additional advisers and council officers depending on the topics to be covered.
