Chairs' Network

Yesterday Gill Edwards and I attended the Chairs’ Network organized by the Hertfordshire Association of School Governors.

The Chairs’ Network is a termly event aimed at Governing Bodies from across Hertfordshire with guest speakers making presentations about current issues of concern and interest to Governing Bodies. 

This term’s meeting was focused on the New Curriculum. It was very interesting to gain a broader perspective on the changes that are taking place right through from Early Years to Year 13. There is going to be a renewed focus on raising attainment levels for pupils at every stage of their education; and the curriculum will be divided into Core (English, Maths, Science) and Non-Core. Schools will have strict guidance on how they teach Core subjects but will have more freedom in the Non-Core areas. 
 

GCSE grading is being changed to a numerical system, the future of AS levels in doubt, and there are plans to make Maths compulsory for all sixth form students. It certainly will be interesting times for teachers and students alike!

Miss Worsley and the teachers at Great Gaddesden School have already done a lot of work on how the new curriculum will be introduced in our school and are planning exciting schemes of work for the next academic year. Some of the requirements, such as foreign language teaching for all students in Key Stage 2, are already embedded in our curriculum. It’s going to be a very exciting year.

Post by Alison Wilkinson