GOV 27 & 28 Governor Induction Part 1 & 2 – Maintained School Governance
Explore the key information and frameworks set out in the new DfE Maintained School Governance Guide to help you to understand your key roles and responsibilities as you begin your journey as school governor.
GOV 26 & 28 Governor Induction Part 1 & 2 – Academy Governance
Explore the key information and frameworks set out in the new DfE Academy Trust Governance Guide and the Academy Trust Handbook to help you to understand your key roles and responsibilities as you begin
your journey as a trustee or local academy governor.
GOV 31 Strategic Planning – Your role in establishing a strategic trust/school plan
Governors are responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction for their trust / school.
GOV 30 What Risks Do Governors Need to Manage?
There is undoubtedly an increased focus on ‘risk’ from both the DfE and ESFA, and the expectation for monitoring of Risk Registers is presenting a challenge for many of us.
GOV 29 Is Your School Doing Enough for ‘Disadvantaged Pupils’?
There is no single definition of ‘disadvantage.’ This session will raise awareness of the many definitions associated with ‘vulnerable children’.
GOV 25 Are You Ready for the Summer Term?
The termly briefing is for all governors and trustees preparing for governance this term, but will be especially useful to Chairs of Governors and Chairs of Committees.
GOV 24 Are You Ready for Ofsted?
With an expectation that all schools will be inspected by 2025, this training considers how governors can prepare for inspections and the questions they may be asked.
GOV 23 Relationships with Parents, Staff and Other Stakeholders
What does ‘stakeholder engagement’ for schools/trusts and governance boards look like?
GOV 22 Academy Finance
One of the core functions for a board is ensuring the sound, proper and effective use of the academy’s financial resources.
GOV 21 Governor Visits to Monitor and Promote School Improvement
Governor visits give you the unique opportunity to experience school life through your own eyes and ears – ensuring ‘good knowledge of your school’.
