This session is designed to provide an introduction for governors to the area of special educational needs and disabilities. For those already in this role,an update on the current responsibilities.

There will be opportunities to ask questions and share ideas with colleagues.

This session aims to give Governors an overview of their potential roles in HR procedures but also gives a glimpse of the organisational HR actions which could if managed properly ease the school budget situation. 

It is of course important to recognise that your Senior Leadership Team will manage the operational side, but as governors there will be times when you will have to make decisions attached to process and this session will give you an overview of what to expect and possible challenges you may be able to make so that operational decisions are properly considered by the board including their potential impact long term to the education of the pupils which your school serves.

An opportunity to meet your colleagues,share your questions and an update on what`s happening in education. 

Please send your questions for discussion at the meeting by Wednesday13th March.email: office@governor.support

Monthly meeting to discuss items for governing board agendas.

An opportunity to share ideas,experiences and good practice.

A copy of the meeting notes will be emailed to you after the course.

Objectives

An overview of the responsibilities regarding safeguarding and safer recruitment

• To recap on specific roles of governors
• To ensure that governors new to the role are aware of their responsibilities regarding children
• To ensure that governors new to the role are aware of their reponsibilities regarding the safe recruitment of staff

Outline 

The basic elements of governance are covered in this course which will be delivered with emphasis on the challenges of making sure school governance is effective in contributing to the raising of standards in school. 
Description 

A virtual training session for new governors. 
Outcomes 

To become a confident and effective governor by knowing: 

1. The three key roles of governance 

• Strategic Direction; 
• Holding Executive Leaders to account (including holding to account through monitoring and evaluation); 
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school. 

2. What to do on governor visits 

Monthly meeting to discuss items for governing board agendas.

An opportunity to share ideas,experiences and good practice.

A copy of the meeting notes will be emailed to you after the course.

Outline 

The basic elements of governance are covered in this course which will be delivered with emphasis on the challenges of making sure school governance is effective in contributing to the raising of standards in school. 
 

Description 

A virtual training session for new governors from maintained schools and academies. 
 

Outcomes 

Become a confident and effective governor by knowing: 

• the basics of how schools are set up; 
• the basics of how governing boards are set up; 
• the powers and duties of governing boards; 
• what effective governance looks like. 

 
Governors should also attend Induction parts 2 & 3. 
 

Audience 

Governors - it is an expectation that new governors attend all Induction modules as soon as possible following their appointment. 

Understand your duties as a Governor re funding:

• Understand why schools are financed in the way they are

• Understand how school finances are generated

• The key points to be aware of relating to school budgets and funding.

For  governors of Academies and maintained schools

Copies of the course material will be emailed to you afterwards

Is your school due for an Ofsted Inspection?

There are a number of schools that were last inspected in 2019 and a small number from 2018 who could expect a visit in 2024.

Check your Ofsted school inspection report here

Find out more about the role of the governing board

Updates on the changes to the September 2023 inspection framework and how it effects your board

Copies of the course materials will be emailed to you afterwards

Monthly meeting to discuss items for governing board agendas.

An opportunity to share ideas,experiences and good practice.

A copy of the meeting notes will be emailed to you after the course.