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June 2006
National Middle Schools’ Forum
Newsletter –June 2006
1. National Conference 2006
‘Leading for the Future’
9th to 11th October, 2006
Keynote speakers:
· David Bell, Permanent Secretary, DFES
· Maggie Farrar (NCSL – Operational Director, ECM and Standards)
· Russell Prue – who offers a completely fresh approach to leading and learning with technology.
Colleagues in Bedfordshire are planning a very full and interesting programme of workshops in order to explore our theme of ‘Leading for Learning’. The conference will provide an opportunity to discuss the future of leadership in our schools, and network with colleagues, in an outstanding conference centre – The Robinson Centre, Wyboston, Bedfordshire. The conference centre is within easy reach of Luton Airport and the M1.
Book you place before the end of term.
Booking form from the NMSF website: www.middleschools.org.uk
N.B: Cheques to be payable to The Greneway School
Enquiries regarding the conference to:
Mrs Sue Kennedy, Greneway Middle School, Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire. SG8 7JF Tel: 01763 243650
head@greneway.herts.sch.uk
2. Schools Adjudicator rules in favour of retaining middle school.
In what may turn to be an important decision, the Schools Adjudicator has thrown out the plans by Kirklees to close R M Grylls Middle school. The full report makes very interesting reading and will repay close study. Clearly the extended school service provided by the school, and the very clearly expressed support for the school from the community, have persuaded the adjudicator that the school should be retained. The adjudicator also identifies issues with the proposed LEA plan and proposed funding.
Download a copy of the report from the NMSF website:
http://www.middleschools.org.uk/materials.php
3. Middle schools show well in the KS3 performance tables
This year the middle schools that entered pupils for KS3 at the end of Year 8 were included in a separate table in the national KS3 performance tables for the first time. They compare very favourably with the average performance of pupils nationally a year later at the end of Year 9. A report on these results is available on the NMSF website:
http://www.middleschools.org.uk/research.php
Schools in a number of areas are exploring the introduction of the two year KS3. Our conference in Bedfordshire will perhaps provide an opportunity to share experiences.
Nigel Wyatt
Executive Officer
Tel: 01722 710511
nigel.wyatt@dial.pipex.com
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