Induction for New Governors (All Day Session)

Please Note: This is a webinar/event for Governance

Approximately 420 minutes.

£216 + VAT per delegate

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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. The informal and supportive environment will enable governors to gain confidence and knowledge of these three core functions:

  • 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. 

Session objectives
  
Module 1 - The Strategic Role of Governors

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 session is included in the Governor Training Subscription. If you have an active subscription there is no cost for attendance.