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Code: OPL/19/018 Safeguarding of Pupils

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The course aims to: Provide governors with an explanation of their safeguarding duties for children and young people of all ages, Enable Governors strengthen their leadership and governance arrangements, Summarise the latest statutory requirements related to safeguarding in schools in preparation for OFSTED Inspections, Enable all Governors to monitor safeguarding practice in their school and provide strategies to improve, including e-media, To increase governors awareness of children missing education. This training is free to governors who's school subscribe to Governor Training, otherwise the cost is £150 per governor

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1 22 May 2019 19:00 - 21:00 Kirtlington Church of England School Map
Places remaining: 14

Code: OPL/19/056 Effective use of additional funding for disadvantaged pupils

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This session will aim to raise governor understanding of the effective use of pupil premium for children eligible for free school meals, looked after children and children from service families. Supporting Governors to develop strategies for gaining a full understanding of the impact of the funding in your school and of accountabilities in the inspection framework in addition to developing effective approaches to reporting impact. This training is free to governors who's school subscribe to Governor Training, otherwise the cost is £150 per governor

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1 23 May 2019 19:00 - 21:00 Kirtlington Church of England School Map
Places remaining: 12

Code: OPL/19/075 Exclusion Training for Clerks and Governors

This course will aim to explain the role of the governing body in relation to exclusions and guide you through the process. There will also be the opportunity to give some context to the local issues faced in Oxfordshire. This training is free to governors who's school subscribe to Governor Training, otherwise the cost is £150 per governor.

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1 06 June 2019 19:00 - 21:00 Venue TBC (West Area) Map
Places remaining: 8

Code: OPL/19/014 Induction Training - the essentials for all Governors

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

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1 08 June 2019 09:00 - 16:30 Aureus School Map
Places remaining: 9

Code: OPL/19/020 Head Teacher Appraisal & Teacher Pay and Performance

This is essential for all governors who are members of their school’s head teacherappraisal panel. The Ofsted inspection framework highlights the importance of the annual performance review process for teachers and head teachers, as a lever for improving the quality of teaching and pupil achievement in schools. This training is free to governors who's school subscribe to Governor Training, otherwise the cost is £150 per governor

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1 12 June 2019 19:00 - 21:00 Aureus School Map
Places remaining: 9

Code: OPL/19/078 Exclusion Training for Clerks (Cancelled)

From time to time, clerks will be required to clerk an Exclusions Panels meeting. This course takes clerks through the whole exclusion process and the part they play - before, during and after the process, including the administration duties surrounding it, recording decisions and advising governors on the procedure. This session will also touch on the role of the Governing board in Exclusions, so clerks are more aware of the expectations of them. This training is free to LA clerks and clerks who's school subscribe to Clerks Training, otherwise the cost is £150 per clerk.

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1 18 June 2019 18:00 - 20:00 Venue TBC (Oxford Area) Map
Places remaining: 20

Code: OPL/19/031 Finance: School Budget Construction & Monitoring

All governors are welcome to attend, but this course is particularly aimed at members of your Finance or Resources committee. The purpose of the session is to inform each governing body of its responsibilities for the management of its school’s budget. This training is free to governors who's school subscribe to Governor Training, otherwise the cost is £150 per governor

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 18 June 2019 19:00 - 21:00 Unipart Conference Centre Map
2 25 June 2019 19:00 - 21:00 Unipart Conference Centre Map
Places remaining: 15

Code: OPL/19/049 Safer Recruitment for Governors

The Safer Recruitment course guides Governors and members of the senior team through the whole recruitment process. Particular attention is paid to ensuring attendees are aware of their responsibilities when recruiting staff including developing person specifications, understanding candidate application forms, developing interview techniques and questions and creating effective induction processes. There are overlaps with the Safeguarding For Governors’ course and together they provide Governors with a clear understanding of how putting the child at the centre of their role, will help protect them. This training is free to governors who's school subscribe to Governor Training, otherwise the cost is £150 per governor

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1 19 June 2019 18:00 - 21:00 Unipart Conference Centre Map
Places remaining: 5

Code: OPL/19/051 Follow up to the Clerks’ Induction

This training will follow on from the Clerks Induction. We will consolidate the knowledge from Induction training and answer queries arising from the initial months of being in post. This course looks to help you contribute to the effectiveness of the Governance Board and to share good practice with other Clerks. This training is free to LA clerks and clerks who's school subscribe to Clerks Training, otherwise the cost is £150 per clerk.

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 02 July 2019 10:00 - 13:00 Freeths Map
Places remaining: 19

Code: OPL/19/015 Induction Training - the essentials for all Governors

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

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 06 July 2019 09:00 - 16:30 Kirtlington Church of England School Map
Places remaining: 12