Apologies sent by Gavin Richards and Clare Abbersteen. These were accepted.

1.1 Declarations of Pecuniary Interests

Governors reminded to declare any interests.

A minute of silent reflection was held for Christine Wegg.

It was agreed that the Chair may sign these as a correct record.

No matters arising from these minutes.

3.1 Bernard Miller welcomed new Foundation Governor, Tony Sharpe. Induction has been commenced and will continue.

3.2 The Governing Body has 2 further vacancies (one Foundation, one Local Authority). It was agreed that these vacancies will be advertised in Teversham News.

No matters arising.

It was agreed that Ann Green, Liz Jenkin and Ann Abineri would meet to customise the model policy for our use and present it for ratification at next FGB meeting.

Copies of these documents were circulated to governors prior to meeting. Liz Jenkin clarified some amendments. These documents were ratified by those present.

7.2 Bernard has attended meetings at the Cherryhinton Children’s Centre and passed on invitation to the forthcoming open day: Wed 18^th Feb.11 to 2pm at the Junior School site, Fulbourn Old Drift, Cherryhinton.

As report circulated before meeting with the following additional information

8.1 Liz Jenkin thanked Frank Butterfill for his work on Health and Safety Manual and policy which will need to be discussed and ratified at the next FGB meeting.

8.2 Liz highlighted her recent articles in the Diocesan newsletter and Learning Together.

8.3 Assessing Pupil’s Progress: Liz and staff team are researching best IT system for managing this.

4. BVC Arts Partnership looking into providing instrumental tuition in Circle primaries. This would contribute to Enjoy and Achieve ECM outcome. Governors requested more information on cost and interest from children/parents.
5. Evaluation of church schools status is due. Working party will be Liz with Tony Sharpe. A further volunteer is required.

Curriculum

Verbal report from Clair Palmer on the work the Curriculum committee have done to agree core values to contribute to review of the behaviour policy.

Finance:

9.1. FMSIS training forthcoming 7pm Mon 2^nd February)  Ann (clerk) to inform Ray Byford how many attending and check that this training will be the free session to which we are entitled.

9.2. Tony Sharpe agreed to join Finance Committee.

Personnel

9.3 Verbal report from Julia Thomson: committee has been reviewing policies which will be presented at next meeting.

9.4 Liz Jenkin reported that there is a significant balance in the Devolved Formula Capital budget which is a budget intended for major capital expenditure. Discussion took place and the following possible expenditure was suggested:

• ICT equipment including projectors
• Updated fire alarm system
• Replacement of ‘old’ boiler (Victorian classroom)

Governors requested that Liz gathers relevant reports and costings prior to a joint meeting of Finance/Health and Safety/Premises Committees.

Gate which has been a cause for concern has been shut recently. Tenant will be leaving school house and new tenant will not need to use this gate.

11.1 Bernard Miller thanked Julia Thomson and Clair Palmer for their report on their recent visit to Reception.

11.2 Next visit: Clerk to check with Gavin if he is able to visit with Tony this term.

12.1 Ann due to attend next Clerk’s briefing in February.

12.2  FMSIS training already mentioned

12.3 Recent new governors attending Induction training. Information will be sent to Tony Sharpe by Governor Training Services once his application paperwork has been processed.

13.1 The Governing Body has received a request by a member of the teaching staff for one week’s term time leave for visiting family in Australia. Liz Jenkin felt that this could be managed within school without disruption to the children’s education or the running of the school. This request for leave was granted.

13.2 Following previous discussions and research, new wording for educational visit letters has been adopted.

Agenda items to Clerk by Monday 2^nd March