Areas of Support
All sessions are bespoke and can be tailored according to the expertise and requirements of your Governing Body. Popular sessions include:
Other topics available according to need and on request.
- Ofsted preparation - Recognising that under the new Ofsted framework the grade for Leadership and Management includes Governance, this session will prepare Governors for their role in the inspection. It also helps Governors identify areas for development.
- Governors' Monitoring Visits - A hands on session to familiarise Governors with the protocols and processes for visits; to carry out visits with Governors; to discuss ways of recording the visits and to look at ways of organising Governor visits to ensure that Governors fulfil their monitoring role effectively.
- Quality Assurance of Clerking - The main source of evidence for a Governing Body is their minutes. If minutes are not adequate it is difficult for Governors to demonstrate their effectiveness. I can attend a Governing Body meeting and review the minutes of that meeting to provide feedback on the quality of the minutes.
- Mentoring / Advice for new Chairs - As required and as appropriate.
- Considering Academy Conversion? - Many schools are looking at the possibility of converting to Academy status but are unsure of what it entails. This session will give Governors information on the pros and cons of conversion to assist with their decision making.
Other topics available according to need and on request.
