Governing Matters January 2023
Welcome to the January issue of Governing Matters members' magazine. In this issue Place2Be outlines a whole-school approach on mental health and wellbeing; Emily Harle explains the importance of RSE provision as part of a broad curriculum and Steve Edmonds introduces the career pathway. Also, this edition covers promoting a good food culture in schools and what local governance in multi academy trusts can look like in practice.Â
Take a look at some of our featured articles below and discover a whole range of news covering in-depth topics.
Cover story
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Fresh from collaborating with °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp to produce brand new pupil mental health and wellbeing guidance for governing boards, Place2Be outlines the key to achieving a whole-school approach.
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Spotlight on Relationships and Sex Education
Emily Harle, °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp policy and projects officer, explains the importance of good quality RSE provision as part of a broad and balanced secondary curriculum
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A taste of the future
Dr Nick Capstick OBE, former CEO of The White Horse Federation and chair of the School Food Review Working Group, tells °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp how the sector can create a good food culture fit for today and tomorrow
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Local governance: The secrets of success
Megan Tate explains what local governance in multi academy trusts can look like in practice
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Introducing the career pathway
Steve Edmonds, °ÅÀÖÊÓƵÏÂÔØapp director of advice and guidance, explains how the career pathway for school governance professionals works.
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