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08/11/24

This week, our Head of Year 12, Mark Grimmett, had the special opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Starmer to discuss the current state of British education. pic.twitter.com/5chAPAbExd— Guildford County Sch () November 8, 2024

08/11/24

This week, our Head of Year 13, Mark Grimmett, had the special opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Starmer to discuss the current state of British education. pic.twitter.com/lb5xJjrPzI— Guildford County Sch () November 8, 2024

07/11/24

We were absolutely delighted to welcome our Regional Director, Dame Kate Dethridge and team leader Sara McClure to the trust this week and to demonstrate the exceptional work going on and . Thank you to for the delicious lunch!

06/11/24

Sandfield Primary School, in the heart of Guildford town centre are searching for two community governors. A fantastic way to make a difference. Please click here for further information https://t.co/Idoxtess5r pic.twitter.com/vmmir5sJDQ

26/10/24

Strong teamwork going on at 👏 https://t.co/WoQ5UAqvwT

26/10/24

It's been a busy sporting term with a return of our popular netball club, gym club and a number of football fixtures. Year 7 battled against a strong Woolmer Hill team, Year 8 came back from 2 down to win 3-2 and Year 9 also beat Glebelands 3-1 in difficult conditions. pic.twitter.com/3jEIDt5Dyr— Kings College () October 26, 2024

26/10/24

It was fantastic to welcome Kings alumni and Shahid Azeem back to the school for a trip down memory lane. Shahid was kind enough to talk with our students about his incredible journey since leaving Kings, as well as visit lessons and our sports facilities. pic.twitter.com/Uau1fzrqEB— Kings College () October 26, 2024

25/10/24

It's been a long term, you're doing a brilliant job. Enjoy the break. Careful when kicking through the leaves pic.twitter.com/2Z4DxEB5uy

24/10/24

Thank you to everyone who came to the GA6 Open Eve! Watch our film and find out more over on ! pic.twitter.com/RtSLloX0zD— George Abbot School () October 24, 2024

24/10/24

HUGE congratulations to our brilliant Y7s, our fab MT singers and our wonderful band! A great evening of dance, drama and music in our Mini Musicals! Let's do it again tomorrow!— George Abbot Music () October 22, 2024

24/10/24

And just like thar, another Mini Musicals is over! Well done to all our our amazing Y7 students, MT singers, band, tech team, crew and backstage helpers. A fantastic two nights! We are so proud of you! — George Abbot Music () October 23, 2024

23/10/24

Fancy making your very own Christmas wreath? Follow the details below to get involved with our wreath workshop delivered by our wonderful PTA team 🤩🎉🎅🏽🎄 pic.twitter.com/1HoUfhww56— Pyrford C of E Primary School () October 23, 2024

23/10/24

Surrey Maths School opened its doors at the beginning of September to its first cohort of keen and talented mathematicians and hosted a lovely opening event earlier on this month. Read more about the event and the school here https://t.co/64WIkNs5R5 pic.twitter.com/xFrvQIOzOY

20/10/24

We are looking forward to this week’s reading festival! We have lots of literary activities planned for our children, with the highlights being author visits from & JackMeggittPhillips. We can’t wait! pic.twitter.com/LYzm5MliEq— Loseley Fields () October 20, 2024

18/10/24

A positive school culture is the cornerstone of student and staff success. It fosters a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where both students and staff can thrive...read more https://t.co/aGT5MZcFEf pic.twitter.com/u6wWvOpI8U

17/10/24

On World Values Day, we are given the opportunity to reflect on our values and they impact the young people in our care. Values give us a sense of purpose. Read more here https://t.co/SolKi4wdD4 pic.twitter.com/g3WOV0ugsh

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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

November 2024

12Nov
PP Leads Drop In Session - Primary & Secondary

Kings College - Central Team Meeting Room

CPLD

12Nov
Reading Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

13:15 - 15:30 | CPLD

14Nov
SENCO Network - Primary & Secondary

Pond Meadow School

09:30 - 11:30 | CPLD

18Nov
ECT Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

14:30 - 16:30 | CPLD

21Nov
DSL Network - Primary & Secondary

Pyrford C of E Primary School

10:00 - 11:30 | CPLD

21Nov
De-Escalation - Primary & Secondary

Venue TBC

16:00 - 18:00 | CPLD

25Nov
Enhancing Writing Skills in the Primary School

Pyrford C of E Primary School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

28Nov
Dyslexia in the Classroom - Primary & Secondary

Pyrford C of E Primary School

13:00 - 15:30 | CPLD

December 2024

03Dec
Education Committee

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

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

03Dec
Middle Leader Professional Learning & Development - Secondary

Loseley Fields Primary School

14:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

04Dec
Writing Moderation - Primary

Various locations - see below

16:00 - 17:00 | CPLD

05Dec
Mastering Non Fictional Writing - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

11Dec
School Business Managers meeting

George Abbot School, Woodruff Ave, Guildford GU1 1XX

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

12Dec
Trust Headteachers meeting

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

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

January 2025

13Jan
Maths Network - Primary

Tillingbourne Junior School

13:15 - 15:45 | CPLD

15Jan
Colourful Semantics - Primary & Secondary

Pyrford C of E Primary School

13:15 - 15:15 | CPLD

16Jan
Trust Headteachers meeting

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

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

16Jan
EYFS Network - Primary

Stoughton Infant & Nursery School

16:00 - 17:30 | CPLD

20Jan
ECT Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

14:30 - 16:30 | CPLD

21Jan
RE Network - Primary

Tillingbourne Junior School

13:15 - 15:45 | CPLD

21Jan
Writing Network - Primary

Stoughton Infant & Nursery School

13:15 - 16:00 | CPLD

22Jan
School Business Managers meeting

Loseley Fields, Green Ln, Godalming GU7 3TB

10:00 - 13:30 | Finance Operations: SBM Mtgs, TFRs, Audit

February 2025

03Feb
Primary Phase Leaders Network

Tillingbourne Junior School

13:15 - 16:00 | 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 in the Primary School

Pyrford C of E Primary School

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

13Feb
DT Network - Primary

George Abbot School TBC

09:00 - 16:00 | CPLD

26Feb
Reading Network - Primary

Boxgrove Primary School

09:00 - 12:00 | CPLD

26Feb
Secondary English - Reading Focus

George Abbot School

13:00 - 16:00 | 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

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 - Primary

Various locations - see below

16:00 - 17:00 | CPLD

13Mar
Teaching & Learning Leaders Forum - Secondary

Guildford County

09:00 - 11:30 | 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

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

Pyrford C of E Primary School

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

13:00 - 15:30 | 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

Boxgrove Primary School

13:15 - 15:30 | CPLD

20May
Secondary English - Fluency Focus

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

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

  • 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