Governors

This short session will provide an introduction for those new to the governance role. We will share some key messages to ensure you set out on the right foot! We will talk about the three key roles of school governors and take a quick look at the principles of corporate and strategic governance, delegation and confidentiality. This session is not a substitute for our full day face-to-face induction session, but it will help you to get to grips with your role and fire you with enthusiasm! There will be an element of interaction as part of the session, and an opportunity to pose questions and receive answers!

(Various dates from January to March)

(For maintained schools only)

This short session will provide an introduction for those new to the governance role. We will share some key messages to ensure you set out on the right foot! We will talk about the three key roles of school governors and take a quick look at the principles of corporate and strategic governance, delegation and confidentiality. This session is not a substitute for our full day face-to-face induction session, but it will help you to get to grips with your role and fire you with enthusiasm! There will be an element of interaction as part of the session, and an opportunity to pose questions and receive answers!

(Various dates from January to March)

This course will provide an overview of how schools are funded and explain the school budget setting process and budget system amongst other topics

Suitable for all governors but recommended for those chairing a resource committee or with a lead governor responsibility for finance. There will be time for networking and opportunities to focus on your individual school.

For Academy Schools only.

Governance - Roles and Responsibilities of a Nominated Safeguarding Governor or Trustee Spring 2021

This course is aimed at those Governors and Trustees who are new to their role, but also to those who have previously undertaken this workshop and may benefit from an up-date.

Please note this course will be online in the form of a webinar.

Suitable for maintained, academy and free schools this course provides an overview of governor/trustee responsibilities in relation to the DfE Exclusion Guidance for maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England. Suitable for maintained, academy and free schools this course provides an overview of governor/trustee responsibilities in relation to the DfE Exclusion Guidance for maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England. 

Clerks may also find this training useful and are welcome to attend.