Governor News

Dear parent / carer   Governors of the Staffing and Finance (S&F) governor committee met recently for the first meeting of the academic year.     We reviewed the use of Sports Premium funding for 2022-23 and were pleased with the positive impact this funding continues to have in school.  More information can be found on…

Dear parent / carer For some time, the Government has been actively encouraging all schools to move towards becoming an academy.   Although the Government direction for all schools to do so by 2030 has been removed, as a Governing Body, we feel that we want to be very much in control of our own destiny.  There…

Dear parents / carers The Full Governing Body met virtually on Monday 26th September, as usual attendance was good and Miss Byrne provided governors with a thorough review of the start of term alongside sharing priorities for the coming academic year. Undoubtedly, KEPS continues to provide a high quality of education for the children and this was reflected…

The Governor Staffing and Finance Committee met today (04.04.22) and I am delighted to report that the school remains in a financially healthy position at the end of the financial year and will therefore be able to continue to invest in additional staffing and ongoing improvements to the building and grounds throughout the year. Having said this, there are significant challenges,…

The Staffing and Finance Committee met on 11th February virtually. During the meeting the following points were discussed: School has reviewed the school meal provider. Look out for some exciting future developments and a new delicious menu. King Edward Primary continue to implement the national tutoring programme to support closing the gap for pupils who have gaps in…

The first Premises and Pupil Safety committee meeting of 2022 was held virtually on Friday 21st January 2022. Despite Covid no longer being top of the agenda for these meetings there are still updates to be had. Covid safety measures in school remain in line with government guidance. Parents and carers are no longer asked…

Dear parent / carer The first Premises and Pupil Safety (P&S) committee of the new school year met virtually on Friday 15th October. As has become part of the committee’s remit over the last two years, the Covid-19 School Risk Assessment was reviewed and remains in line with current government guidance and protocols. This document…