Induction for New Governors |
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Event Code | GOV 20/004 |
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Event type | Course | ||||||
Event categories | Governance / Leadership | ||||||
Event Summary | Congratulations on becoming a school governor! Essential for all newly appointed governors in maintained schools, academies and free schools. |
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Event description | 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 three separate evening sessions at a variety of locations around the county. |
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Additional information | Displayed fees are subject to VAT |
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Learning outcomes | Module 1 - TheStrategic Role of Governors • 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 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 Session objectives: • 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 |
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Subject Areas | Governance | ||||||
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Type of school | Infant / Junior / Nursery / Primary / Secondary / Special | ||||||
Target Audience |
Governor
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Event costs |
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Trainers | Caroline Scott | ||||||
Admin contact | Training & Development (training@junipereducation.org) | ||||||