Title
Induction Training - the essentials for all Governors
Course code
OPL/19/015
Venue
Kirtlington Church of England School, Heyford Road, Kirtlington, Kidlington, Oxon, OX5 3HL
Course Facilitators
Governor Training
Admin Contact
OPL Admin (OPLTraining@oxfordshire.gov.uk)
Target Audience
Governor
Restrictions
n/a
Course Types
Training course
Course categories
Governor Services
Governor Services subcategories
Induction
Course themes
Key Stages
EYFS / KS1 / KS2 / KS3 / KS4 / KS5
Course aim
The course is essential for all new governors and has been restructured to focus more strongly on School Improvement, reflecting recent changes in education. As a result, it is also a useful refresher for more experienced governors. This training is free to governors whose school subscribe to Governor Training, otherwise the cost is £550 per governor
Delegates require no prior knowledge of governance, but our tutors modify their approach to suit participants needs
The aim is not only to inform delegates of the principles of governance, but also to give practical guidance on how all governors can take part in leading their school, in partnership with their head teacher
Delegates require no prior knowledge of governance, but our tutors modify their approach to suit participants needs
The aim is not only to inform delegates of the principles of governance, but also to give practical guidance on how all governors can take part in leading their school, in partnership with their head teacher
Pre-course Information
Objectives
Part 1:
Explores the purpose of governance, considering the governing body's statutory responsibilities,and introducing the Three Roles of Governance
Part 2:
Is the core of the course, explaining your governing body's strategic role in holding the school to account for how well pupils learn. The course lays out in plain English how a school leadership team (including the governing body) evaluates its school's strengths and weaknesses, and then determines its improvement priorities. Delegates will discover how different sources of information and advice are available to help governors monitor progress
Part 3:
Provides and introduction to your governing body's role in overseeing budget and staffing matters. In addition, this module also provides practical advice on delegating tasks across the team, and running effective meetings
Start Date
Saturday 6 July 2019
End Date
Saturday 6 July 2019
Closing Date
Friday 5 July 2019
Times
09:00 - 16:30
Maintained Schools, Academies and Free Schools cost
£0.00
Independent and Out of County Schools cost
£0.00
Schools cross channel charging band cost
£0.00
Maximum Places
20
Places remaining
8
Number of Sessions
1