Agenda item

To approve the public minutes of the Board meeting held on 19 September 2016.

The public minutes of the meeting held on 19 September 2016 were considered and approved as a correct record.

MATTERS ARISING

Safeguarding Policy (page 12) – The Chairman reported that the School’s Safeguarding Policy had been approved under Urgency by the Town Clerk in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman following the inquorate September Board meeting.

In response to questions regarding the City of London’s Safeguarding inspection of the School on 6 October 2016, the Principal reported that the School had scored highly with the inspection resulting in a number of recommendations for future improvements, specifically for HR with regard to staff appointments. The Inspectors commended the work of the School’s Safeguarding Lead and the way in which she had ensured that safeguarding was thoroughly embedded in the institution.