Governor Support Service Training Governor Workshop 31 st March 2016 As a service we have a responsibility to enable all governors to access appropriate, timely and relevant training and support. Developed and knowledgeable governors will support the school in delivering and ensuring the best outcomes for all children. A knowledgeable, experienced team providing quality services to develop the effectiveness of governance in all schools and academies

Workshop Purpose To help you identify a clear set of actions to deliver the governing body action plan To seek out evidence of impact, improvement and development Develop a plan that works within the school budget for governor development Work with the Chair to progress appropriate and timely development Provide sign posting to training and development opportunities available to governors Supporting the school and children by being the most effective and knowledgeable governing body you can be Understand the booking and finance process

The Role of the Training Governor “It is governing bodies’ responsibility to identify and secure the induction and other ongoing training and development governors need. Governing bodies should set aside a budget for this purpose” “Governing bodies should review their effectiveness regularly, including the extent to which their size and structure is fit for purpose and their members have the necessary skills” “…. All current and prospective governors should commit to continuing professional development to develop their skills as governors” The statutory guidance on the constitution regulations issues March 2015

The Role of the Training Governor Co-ordinate and monitor training needs Enable governors to execute their specific responsibilities Support regular self evaluation Identify knowledge gaps Discuss appropriate and timely ways to move development forward with the Chair Maintain evidence of training, development and impact

Governor Skills Audit Identify both strengths and development areas for the governors as individuals and for the governing body as a whole. As a tool it is excellent to track improvement and progression in closing knowledge and skills gaps Should be completed annually and feed into the governing body development plan Self review tool kits are available from Governor Support Service. Facilitated reviews can be requested

Training Governor Action Plan Helps to prioritise your actions Gives clear accountability for who will complete the actions Useful to track progress throughout the year Good format to feedback to the governing body under the Governor Development agenda item to be included in the minutes

Governor Specific Roles A set of governor specific role profiles are available Excellent starting point to set clear expectations of what is expected The training governor should give guidance to the governing body on appropriate training to enable governors to carry out their role effectively and with impact Termly breakdown of suggested activities is included

GEL Online Training Comprehensive online training included in the SLA packages Governors register independently with their own address and choice of password We approve all registrations within 48 hours (usually same day) Governors can obtain certificates for completing courses. Registration can be completed at

Leeds For Learning Benefits School business managers have access and budgetary control Extra level of rigour in controlling spend for the school Reporting and information is comprehensive and flexible Full training programme available to download at the click of a button Finance and charging process is more efficient and accurate Document sharing is simple and uses downloadable content to prevent mailboxes being overloaded with large files. Fully responsive – immediate changes to the live training programme Governors can download certificates following course completion

Leeds for Learning The Attendees Experience Governors will receive updates for the following: Delegate added to booking Booking checked out from shopping basket Checkout (approval) reminder (21 days before) Booking cancelled Upcoming course – 1 st reminder (14 days before) Upcoming course – 2 nd reminder (7 days before) Upcoming course – 3 rd reminder (1 day before) Optional additional s with pre and post course information and downloadable documents A map and directions with full address is detailed on every course. It is essential that the governors address is used at the point of booking and not the school’s address.

Leeds for Learning How to use the system Address – leedsforlearning.co.uk Choose Training and Events from the banner On the left hand side there are filter options, select Governor Support Service from the Provider option Click Search The page will include the courses available from Governor Support Service. On the right hand side select the “Download Brochure” which will produce a pdf document for you to review, or print (it is lengthy!) When you click on a course, the next page will display all the information regarding the content, date, time and venue Courses need to be booked by the business manager of the school

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Evaluation and Feedback When attending governor training, we will provide an evaluation form for you to record your feedback for the governing body Next steps are vital The impact of the training received should be recorded and shared with governors Share your feedback on development and training with Governor Support Service!

Where to Start? 1:1’s with the Chair Governor E-Learning GEL Inviting an expert to a governing body or committee meeting Attending other committee meetings Governor visits Learning Walks The school council Talking to children about a specific issue Pupil Progress meetings Staff meetings Staff training days Links with senior middle leaders Links with other governors with same responsibilities in the cluster Governor Support Service Training Programme Staff Questionnaire A new governor induction programme Allocating Responsibilities Allocation of priorities in the school development plan to individuals or pairs of governors Reports from governors with specific responsibilities Away Day Parent Questionnaires / Parent View Reviewing policies Looking at relevant research Staff Questionnaire