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10/01/25

Congratulations to for being the highest climber in the region in the Fairer Schools Index, climbing a whopping 1410 places. A school that keeps getting better and better, due to hard work & commitment of the community. https://t.co/bgSzLmznno pic.twitter.com/spgptJ8c3N

10/01/25

Happy New Year to all! We are all very pleased to be back at work after an exhausting festive break! We are looking at 2025 with excitement regarding plans for growth and improvement. Read our welcome back message to colleagues https://t.co/35kgmL3YHF pic.twitter.com/OWxOMEelQI

08/01/25

Great to see on . A fabulous school recruiting dedicated teachers. https://t.co/DgEHJTCbYL— Learning Partners () January 8, 2025

08/01/25

Delighted to see featuring on on Monday night. A fabulous school committed to training and recruiting dedicated teachers. https://t.co/zROIaPHLGS

08/01/25

Great to see on . A fabulous school recruiting dedicated teachers. https://t.co/DgEHJTCbYL

07/01/25

So excited to see these teachers, trained by George Abbot, the secondary partner of , on tonight's . Tune in to find out why teaching is the best job & contact scitt.org.uk/01252 717408 to make the change yourself! Thanks https://t.co/XdERRjlXkd— SSF SCITT () January 6, 2025

07/01/25

News! 📺 Now Teach is on tonight at 7pm. Tune in as meets Anthony and Miles who are becoming teachers after decades in other sectors, and hear from about why career-change teachers are so important. pic.twitter.com/HjhVHZJvMP— NowTeach () January 6, 2025

07/01/25

Huge thanks to the team at George Abbot School in Guildford who hosted Antony, Miles and the BBC film crew. Great school and great teachers.— NowTeach () January 6, 2025

23/12/24

Our CEO, Jack Mayhew, recorded an end of term message for all colleagues across the trust which included Christmas greetings from some special guests. Take a look! https://t.co/vWwWFeaKrI pic.twitter.com/4xR3j9bq8Y

23/12/24

Jack, our CEO recorded an end of term message for all colleagues across the trust. We've had a great term. Take a look. https://t.co/mAn9N5OYju

21/12/24

We have launched a podcast series covering all matters relating to estates and school maintenance. Great to listen to whilst on the go and to pick up tips and knowledge from our expert estates teams across the schools. Catch it here https://t.co/xrG8putHK8 pic.twitter.com/W2mRAC7x8X

20/12/24

Season's Greetings to one and all. We hope this festive season brings you peace and joy. Thanks to our artists - Rylee , Aakanshya , Althea and Zoe pic.twitter.com/dLhnT4OTzt

20/12/24

Our parent/carer newsletter has been published. Grab a cuppa, a mince pie and have a read https://t.co/O1WhFXvRXx pic.twitter.com/pTRNwnrAno

13/12/24

Today is Christmas jumper day! All children can come into school wearing a Christmas jumper ahead of eating their Christmas lunch later on today. If you are able to donate to save the children, please do scan the QR code or following the link: https://t.co/jIpUofOl7J 🎅🏽🎄🎅🏽🎄 pic.twitter.com/4Cy3rNe7Ff— Pyrford C of E Primary School () December 13, 2024

27/11/24

Lots going at school this term! See the latest on : georgeabbotschoolofficial pic.twitter.com/tSVElyPBqE— George Abbot School () November 27, 2024

22/11/24

We are recruiting for a Project Management Officer. We'd love to hear from you. https://t.co/otsLocQM1y pic.twitter.com/FosquebBwr

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Our Calendar

Additional CPD events coming up

EAL (English as an additional language) CPD

Venue: University of Surrey. Dates, timings TBC. Details available shortly and further details will follow.

Register your interest with Jackie Blackwood – George Abbot Teaching School Manager e: jblackwood@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk t: 01483 888047

January 2025

29Jan
Writing Network - Primary

Kings College - Central Team Meeting Room

13:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

February 2025

03Feb
Primary Phase Leaders Network

Tillingbourne Junior School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

04Feb
School Business Managers meeting

Loseley Fields, Green Ln, Godalming GU7 3TB

10:00 - 12:30 | Finance Operations: SBM Mtgs, TFRs, Audit

04Feb
RE Network - Primary

Tillingbourne Junior School

13:15 - 15:45 | CPLD

06Feb
Teaching & Learning Leaders Forum - Secondary

Glebelands School

09:00 - 11:30 | CPLD

06Feb
Deputy Head & Assistant Heads Group - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

09:30 - 11:30 | CPLD

06Feb
Middle Leader Professional Learning & Development - Secondary

Loseley Fields Primary School

14:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

10Feb
Enhancing Writing Skills - Modelling Writing & Editing - Primary

Kings College - Central Team Meeting Room

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

11Feb
Education Committee

Pyrford Primary School, Coldharbour Way, Pyrford, GU22 8SP

08:30 - 10:00 | Education, Resources, Audit, Strategy, Remuneration, Nomination Committees

11Feb
Year 1 Network

Kings College

13:00 - 15:00 | CPLD

13Feb
DT Network - Primary

George Abbot School

09:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

25Feb
Outdoor Learning & Forest Leaders Network - Primary

Northmead Junior School

13:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

26Feb
Reading Network - Primary & Secondary

Boxgrove Primary School

09:00 - 12:00 | CPLD

27Feb
SENCO Network - Primary & Secondary

George Abbot School

09:30 - 11:30 | CPLD

March 2025

03Mar
ECT Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

14:30 - 16:30 | CPLD

05Mar
Trustee School Visit

George Abbot School, Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1XX

09:30 - 11:30 | AGM, Members, Trust Board, Trustee school visits

06Mar
History Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

13:15 - 15:30 | CPLD

11Mar
Science Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

12Mar
Writing Moderation Years- Primary

Various locations - see below

16:00 - 17:00 | CPLD

13Mar
Teaching & Learning Leaders Forum - Secondary

Guildford County

09:00 - 11:30 | CPLD

13Mar
*** Writing Network - Primary - revised date ***

Stoughton Infant & Nursery School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

13Mar
Middle Leader Professional Learning & Development - Secondary

Loseley Fields Primary School

14:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

17Mar
Art Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

18Mar
HSLW Network - Primary & Secondary

Pyrford C of E Primary School

10:00 - 11:30 | CPLD

18Mar
Geography Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

13:15 - 15:30 | CPLD

20Mar
EAL Network - Primary & Secondary

Pyrford C of E Primary School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

25Mar
Inspiring Young Poets - the Teaching of Poetry - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

27Mar
DSL Network - Primary & Secondary

Pyrford C of E Primary School

10:00 - 11:30 | CPLD

April 2025

01Apr
Trustee School Visit

Fullbrook School, Selsdon Road, New Haw, Addlestone, KT15 3HW

09:30 - 11:30 | AGM, Members, Trust Board, Trustee school visits

03Apr
Trust Headteachers meeting

Elmslie Conference Room, George Abbot School, Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX

08:30 - 12:30 | Headteachers' Mtgs, School Progress Mtgs

28Apr
Challenging Conversations - Primary & Secondary

Pyrford C of E Primary School

13:15 - 15:30 | CPLD

28Apr
ECT Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

14:30 - 16:30 | CPLD

29Apr
Deputy Heads & Assistant Heads Group - Primary

Kings College - Central Team Meeting Room **Updated Venue**

08:30 - 10:30 | CPLD

29Apr
Education Committee

Pyrford Primary School, Coldharbour Way, Pyrford, GU22 8SP

08:30 - 10:00 | Education, Resources, Audit, Strategy, Remuneration, Nomination Committees

30Apr
School Business Managers meeting

Kings College Guildford, Southway, Guildford, GU2 8DU

10:00 - 12:00 | Finance Operations: SBM Mtgs, TFRs, Audit

May 2025

01May
Trust Headteachers meeting

Elmslie Conference Room, George Abbot School, Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX

08:30 - 12:30 | Headteachers' Mtgs, School Progress Mtgs

06May
Maths Network - Primary

Tillingbourne Junior School

13:15 - 15:45 | CPLD

07May
Supporting Students with Self Harm - Primary & Secondary

Tillingbourne Junior School

09:00 - 12:00 | CPLD

08May
Teaching & Learning Leaders Forum - Secondary

Fullbrook School

09:00 - 11:30 | CPLD

08May
Primary Phase Leaders Network

Stoughton Infant & Nursery School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

08May
Middle Leader Professional Learning & Development - Secondary

Loseley Fields Primary School

14:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

15May
EYFS Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

16:00 - 17:30 | CPLD

20May
Reading Network - Primary & Secondary

Boxgrove Primary School

13:15 - 15:30 | CPLD

22May
SENCO Network - Primary & Secondary

George Abbot School

09:30 - 11:30 | CPLD

June 2025

04Jun
Writing Moderation - Primary

Various locations - see below

16:00 - 17:00 | CPLD

12Jun
Deputy Heads Professional Learning Network - Group 2 - Secondary

Kings College - Central Team Meeting Room

14:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

16Jun
Trustee School Visit

Surrey Maths School, c/o Kings College Guildford, Southway, Guildford, GU2 8DT

09:30 - 11:30 | AGM, Members, Trust Board, Trustee school visits

19Jun
Deputy Heads & Assistant Heads Group - Primary

Tillingbourne Junior School

08:30 - 10:30 | CPLD

23Jun
ECT Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

14:30 - 16:30 | CPLD

26Jun
Teaching & Learning Leaders Forum - Secondary

Surrey Maths School

09:00 - 11:30 | CPLD

26Jun
Middle Leader Professional Learning & Development - Secondary

Loseley Fields Primary School

14:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

July 2025

02Jul
HSLW Network - Primary & Secondary

Pyrford C of E Primary School

10:00 - 11:30 | CPLD

08Jul
Education Committee

Pyrford Primary School, Coldharbour Way, Pyrford, GU22 8SP

08:30 - 10:00 | Education, Resources, Audit, Strategy, Remuneration, Nomination Committees

08Jul
HR meeting

Stoughton Infant & Nursery School, Stoughton Rd, Guildford, GU2 9ZT

10:00 - 12:00 | Support staff network meetings: HR; Marketing & Media; PA & Administrator; information centre staff

09Jul
DSL Network

Pyrford CofE Primary School

10:00 - 11:30 | CPLD

10Jul
Trust Headteachers meeting

Elmslie Conference Room, George Abbot School, Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX

08:30 - 12:30 | Headteachers' Mtgs, School Progress Mtgs

14Jul
ECT Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

16:00 - 17:00 | CPLD

16Jul
School Business Managers meeting

Boxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Lane, Guildford, GU1 2TD

10:00 - 12:00 | Finance Operations: SBM Mtgs, TFRs, Audit

September 2025

October 2025

November 2025

December 2025

January 2026

February 2026

March 2026

April 2026

May 2026

June 2026

July 2026

  • AGM, Members, Trust Board, Trustee school visits
  • Education, Resources, Audit, Strategy, Remuneration, Nomination Committees
  • Governance Leaders' Group
  • Governor Training & Development Programme; clerks' training
  • CPLD
  • Headteachers' Mtgs, School Progress Mtgs
  • School reviews; School improvement team mtgs; Teaching School Mtgs; Trust Action Committee
  • Support staff network meetings: HR; Marketing & Media; PA & Administrator; information centre staff
  • Exec Team, Central Team, Union representative Mtgs
  • Estates Mgmt, Compliance
  • Finance Operations: SBM Mtgs, TFRs, Audit
  • Deadlines
  • Term, Half Term, Holiday & INSET dates
  • Local Governing Body Boards