Personnel and Pastoral Committee
May 2007
The school's e-behaviour system – which keeps an electronic record of student behaviour – is monitored regularly by the Personnel Committee. Following a presentation from school staff about the system's performance, Governors are satisfied that e-behaviour is working well and benefiting all students.
Staff can now readily monitor what is going on and, therefore, take action to eliminate bad behaviour and encourage sensible learning.
It is pleasing to note that more students are receiving Well Done Awards.
The committee has also been updated on the concept of 'Extended Schools' – a government scheme to help schools provide a range of services and activities to meet the needs of children, modern families and the wider community. As part of the scheme, many services will be offered outside normal school hours.
One of the proposals is for a varied menu of activities - such as homework clubs and study support, sport or music tuition – to be available to students by 2010.
The Ashby Family of Schools is working hard to make this project a success.
The Child Protection Policy has been reviewed and agreed by the full Governing body. Training is given to all members of staff. A senior member of the school's leadership team has been given lead responsibility for dealing with child protection issues, to provide advice and support for staff, and to liaise with the Local Education Committee.
Hazel Finch, Chair of Personnel Committee
Sue Ridley, Deputy Headteacher (Student Welfare)
July 2006
The committee is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Local Authority and DfES policies concerning staff and students.
This year, the committee has been involved in the new staffing structure which has called for a complete review of job descriptions. Posts for 'Teaching and Learning Responsibilities' have been put in place. All staffing policies (teaching and non-teaching) have been reviewed.
Members of the committee have discussed staff vacancies and re-gradings and have been present on interview panels when making new appointments.
Student matters are closely monitored and the committee shows an interest in the School Council. All students are offered work experience and are given careers guidance. There is a detailed Child Protection Policy and some Governors have special responsibility for ensuring its implementation.
The committee has responsibility for disciplinary procedures, including student exclusions, and reviews the student Code of Conduct policy annually. The recently-introduced points system has been closely monitored and, as a result of this innovation, the overall discipline of the school has been greatly improved.
Hazel Finch, Chair of Committee
Sue Ridley, Director of Student Welfare
