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Clerking Handbook

Have you seen the clerking handbook guide from the National Association of Governance Advisory services (NAGAS)?

This handbook is a practical guide for governing board clerks and governance professionals in maintained and academy schools. Over fifty pages of advice, examples and resources to support this key role within governance.

Download a copy of the handbook at www.nagas.org.uk

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Section 175 Safeguarding Audit – January 2026

This year’s S175 link is now open. Schools are asked to ensure they have returned their completed Section 175 to DCC no later than 13th Feb...

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Elective Home Education

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First new look Ofsted Reports

The first Ofsted Reports showing the report card system have now been published. It is worth having a look at a secondary and primary to see how the...

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£200 million SEND teacher training programme

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Clerking Handbook

Latest News

Section 175 Safeguarding Audit – January 2026

Elective Home Education

First new look Ofsted Reports

£200 million SEND teacher training programme

Upcoming Events

DAG Conference Thursday 14th May 4.30pm at Exeter Racecourse

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