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Welcome
Welcome to the summer term edition of Key
notes, the termly magazine from The Key. This
issue showcases just a few of the 1,600+ resources
available to members of The Key for School
Governors. The full articles are available online at
www.thekeysupport.com/gov
To make sure that the information you need remains at your fingertips we
have made some enhancements to our website:
Improved site navigation making it easier for you to quickly find
what you are looking for
Improved linking between related articles so you can quickly explore
a topic in more depth
Contents
Personalised homepage, featuring data-driven trends, information
and updates specifically relevant to your role, school and interests
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From our blog: The parent
governor: 1980-2022?
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DBS checks: requirements for
governors (maintained)
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Case studies: national leaders of
governance
Enhanced search function with predictive search and highlighted
relevant results
Topical bundles filled with information that is popular and regularly
looked at
Refreshed look and feel to give a cleaner, sleeker experience
Full mobile optimisation for on-the-go browsing
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Outdoor learning spaces:
assessing the impact
We have also introduced some new online features, including:
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KeyDoc: Impact report form for a
learning resource
News alerts service to keep you aware of the latest education news
and additionas to our sites
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Governor appraisal
Exclusive video clips of expert talks from our events
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Questions to ask before joining
a MAT
Enhanced content tools making it easier to save, print and share
our articles
Improved membership tools to help you manage your personal
profile and school memberships online
Turn to the back cover to read
Key notes for school leaders
Read our Key insights blog post about the
project by Joe Blair, The Key’s director of
digital and technology: key.sc/2016-website
Not yet a member?
Annual membership of The Key for School Governors starts at just £1.09 per day. Join before
29 July 2016 quoting promotional code POMAG and we will waive the £100 joining fee.
Call us on 0800 060 7735 or email [email protected] to find out more.
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