SummaryIn September 2026, the DfE published new guidance for academy trusts on setting executive salaries and pay controls. This guidance limits pay increases and a describes caps for new appointments. The new guidance can be found extbf{here}.
Governors' RoleTo note the above information.
For action byAll Governors
ContactGeorge PeradigouGovernor ServicesBarnet Education and Learning Service (BELS)Email: extbf{George.Peradigou@barnet.gov.uk}
SCHOOL FOOD STANDARDS: GUIDE FOR GOVERNORS
Summary Following on from previous presentations and written updates regarding school food standards, we are pleased to announce the final School Food Standards: Guide for Governors.The guidance will help Governors work with senior leaders at their school to develop a whole-school food policy.
Governors' Role To note the above information.
For action by All Governors
EXCLUSIONS & SUSPENSIONS
Contact Michelle LeonHealth Improvement OfficerPublic Health, LBBEmail: Michelle.Leon@barnet.gov.uk
Summary Training around Exclusions and Suspensions was something mentioned numerous times in Governance Effectiveness Audits last term. There have also been anecdotal requests for training around the Governors Disciplinary Committee (GDC). In response to this, we've added the GDC training to our programme, alongside the regular Exclusions and Suspensions Overview course we've been running for some years now.Governor Disciplinary Committee (GDC) – What Governors need to knowTuesday 17 November 2026, 18:00-19:30 via MS TeamsThe role of the governors' disciplinary committee (GDC) is to act as another 'set of eyes' to review the headteacher's decision to exclude. Exclusions are very serious and the governors need to review whether the exclusion has been carried out correctly and takes account of the needs of the child. It is therefore best practice for governors to attend training.We have consequently added this training to the governor training programme to inform governors what will be required of a GDC (also known as a Permanent Exclusion Panel) following an exclusion. The training will cover the conditions which need to be met,