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Governing Body Development SessionsResearch has shown that training for individual governing bodies, involving all governors’has a significant impact on the effectiveness of the governing body as a whole. Governors arestrongly recommended therefore to take full advantage of our Governing Body DevelopmentSessions (GBDS).There is a comprehensive selection of development sessions to choose from, which can beadapted to suit your governing body’s specific needs.From ‘Good to Outstanding’ - what makes a good school great?Based on a research report from CfBT Education Trust ‘To the next level: good schools becomingoutstanding’, this session will explore the key characteristics of outstanding schools andexamine the comparative criteria for ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ judgements in the Ofstedevaluation schedule. It will also provide the opportunity to reflect on your own school’s positionand the governors’ role in driving school improvement.Governing Body EffectivenessBased on the Ofsted report ‘School Governance – Learning from the best’, this session givesgoverning bodies the opportunity to evaluate their current effectiveness as a team. It will alsogive you the opportunity to understand the key characteristics of effective governing bodiesand to discuss the principles and practices that contribute to outstanding governance.Academy status – the right choice for your school?The decision to convert to Academy status is a complex issue which governing bodies need tounderstand; this course sets out the local and national context, including school performanceand the Local Authority stance.This course introduces governors to the principles of academy status and explains the differentcircumstances under which a governing body might wish to consider it further. We also addressthe situation where an under-performing school might not have a choice to convert to academystatus and what this means for them. The course gives governors and staff an opportunity toreflect on the various issues they need to consider to make the right decision for their school,as well as providing information about the process towards becoming an academy and theimplications of converting.Preparing for OfstedGovernors need to understand the process of an Ofsted inspection in order for them to supporttheir school effectively. They also need to make sure that they are meeting their statutoryobligations and fulfilling their duties. This session is for governors and staff and is packedwith information, but also has time for attendees to ask questions and to reflect on their ownpreparation for inspection.26 Email: schools-ld@essex.gov.uk
Developing AccountabilityHolding the school to account for standards, finances and other measures is a key role forgovernors. This session will help you explore what accountability means in your school, andhow the governing body can develop its role as an effective critical friend.Promoting the Wellbeing of PupilsThis workshop will provide governors with an understanding as to what is required to supportschools in promoting the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of pupils, including thecontribution of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, PSHE, SEAL and HealthySchools.Getting a Head StartAppointing a new headteacher is one of the most difficult, and most important, decisions agoverning body will need to make. This workshop will explain the appointment process andgive governors a shared understanding of what they need to be doing before and during thetime they are looking for their new headteacher.Understanding Raising AchievementGovernors, working with school leaders, are responsible for the achievement of all pupils, witha firm focus on disadvantaged children. This session ensures governors can interpret theirown school’s performance data, understand how this informs the steps that can be taken toimprove, and explores with the senior leadership team how pupil progress can be monitored.Promoting Equality and RespectAll pupils must have ‘an equal and fair chance to thrive and learn in an atmosphere of respectand dignity’ (Ofsted Evaluation Schedule 2012). This workshop will help governors reflecton how well the school helps all pupils to fulfil their potential and develop an awareness of,and respect towards, diversity. It will also focus on the implications for governing bodies andschools of the Equality Act 2010.“It was a good, informative introductionto what is perceived to be a “grey”area. I now feel equipped with thenecessary tools and purpose.Claire Franklin,Terling Primary School”Telephone: 01245 43430027
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