Each term the BGA holds a forum or forums for governors when current topics are presented and discussed

Dates for 2024/25 Forums

Autumn
– Tuesday 10th December – Festive Forum – Attendance and Pastoral Support
The session was led by staff from Milefield School in Grimethorpe, who were praised by Ofsted earlier this year for their many strategies to improve their pupils’ attendance.
The presentation from the session can be viewed and downloaded from the link below.

Forum Dec 2024Download
MFPS Attendance approachDownload

Spring
– Tuesday 28th January – Finance for Governors of Academies and Maintained Schools
This session was led by Mark Wood Chief Finance Officer  – Wellspring Academy Trust
His presentation can be viewed/downloaded from the link below:-

BGA Governor Forum Jan 2025Download

– Tuesday 25th February – Safeguarding Update for Governors
The session was led by Kate Gaunt
You can view / download her presentation from the link below:-

BGA Safeguarding Training 2025Download

– Tuesday 25th March – SEND for Governors
This session was led by Karen Hodson, Assistant Principal (SENDCO) Greenacre School
You can view / download her presentation from the link below.

SEND in relation to Governors 2025Download