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The Devon Association of Governors (DAG) is the representative body for school governors in Devon.

To learn more about DAG, see About and Activities.
 

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Latest Items

New Awards for Governing Bodies

For the first time, in 2009, NGA will be presenting awards to governing bodies.  See NGA page for more details.

Single Point of Entry Consultation

There is very shortly to be a consultation with parents, schools, pre-schools and all interested bodies on whether Devon county schools should move to a single point of entry for Reception classes.  See email from Andrew Brent.

Clerk of the Year Award

Devon's Governing Bodies are supported by some outstanding Clerks and we have an opportunity to recognise their work through nomination for the 2009 Clerks Award. If your Clerk is outstanding, or if you know of such a Clerk, then please take the time to submit a nomination form by 5 December 2008.

Mutual Expectations

A joint paper from NGA, ASCL and NAHT:  What governing bodies should expect from school leaders and what school leaders should expect from governing bodies.

Testing and Assessment

The Third Report of Session 2007 - 08 on Testing and Assessment by the House of Commons Children, Schools and Families Committee.   read more

View the latest Newsletter:   October 2008  (published 5 October)

Major Review of School Governance 2008

Members of the Working Group have been selected and Terms of Reference announced.  Also NGA Comments on the Review and NGA Governors’ Opinion Survey.  See School Governance Review.

View the latest Feedback:  Area Meetings Spring 2008

This report is a summary of points raised by governors at the latest Area Meetings, held during the week ending 26th January 2008.  (Feedback for Autumn Area Meetings available soon.)

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