Induction for New Governors - 3 Evening Sessions Autumn Term 2024 (Module 1 of 3)

Congratulations on becoming a school governor!

New governors are expected to attend induction training as soon as possible after appointment, since it covers the key information needed to be an effective governor.

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

You have the choice of doing all three sessions in one day or as three separate sessions. If you sign up for the separate sessions you will automatically be added to all 3 modules. Please make sure you can attend all modules before making a booking.

Module 1 - Wednesday 2nd October (18:00 - 20:00). Module 2 - Wednesday 9th October (18:00 - 20:00) & Module 3 - Wednesday 16th October (18:00 - 20:00)

Learning outcomes

Module 1 - The Strategic Role of Governors

Session objectives:

To understand the governors' strategic role
To contribute effectively to strategic planning and target setting at your school
To appreciate the powers and duties of governing bodies
To relate the characteristics of effective schools to the strategic role of governors

Module 2 - The Critical Friend Role of Governors

Session objectives:

To understand the need to balance challenge and support
To recognise how you can support your school
To enable you to contribute effectively to monitoring and evaluation
To be more confident in making monitoring visits to your school

Module 3 - The Accountability Role of Governors

Session objectives:

To understand how governing bodies are accountable
To recognise what makes a governing body effective
To understand the governing body procedures and meetings
To appreciate the range of support available to you as a governor

This course is included in the Governor Training Subscription. If you have an active subscription there is no charge for attendance.

We apologise but there are no future dates currently planned for this event.