Courses

An Introduction to Further Education Governance

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Working With Your Academy Trust Governance Professional

This eLearning is an ideal way for academy trust governors to understand the role of the governance professional in their trust, and how they can work with them effectively. It provides a overview of the governance professional function, how to support and develop the governance professional appropriately, and how to…

Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 11 – Student wellbeing and support: the role of governors in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 10 – Supporting and managing staff in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 9 – Using data to evaluate performance in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 8-School inspection and your role as an academy council governor in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 7- Students with additional needs and the role of governors of in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 6 – Financial management for academy council governors in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 5 – The curriculum in Northern Education Trust academies

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 4 – Understanding your role in safeguarding in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 3 – Effective challenge and good relationships on an academy council

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 2 – The core areas of governance for academy council governors at Northern Education Trust

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Become an effective new school governor in a Northern Education Trust Academy: Module 1 – Welcome to Governance in a Northern Education Trust Academy

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The first 100 days as a trustee

This CPD-certified eLearning covers the essential knowledge trustees need in the early stages of their new role. Along with core content about the role and responsibilities of a trustee, there are opportunities to check your knowledge and tips and recommendations for how you can apply this learning to the context…

Becoming a trustee

This short eLearning is an ideal introduction for anyone who would like to know more about the role of a trustee. It provides a concise overview of what trustees do and what the role means in the wider context of school governance. It also provides some opportunities for you to…

Time management

Recruiting a headteacher: a practical guide for governors

Recruiting a headteacher: a practical guide for governors gives those involved in this most important of governor duties the know-how and confidence to complete it successfully. The CPD accredited course breaks down the process of headteacher recruitment into five key phases, including tips and ideas for individual tasks. It includes…

The English School System

The English School System is ideally suited to those who do not have a professional background in education. It is suitable for volunteers who are still awaiting appointment as a school governor as well as those who are new to the role. This is a free module from…

Cyflwyniad i Lywodraethu Ysgolion yng Nghymru — taith y llywodraethwr

Croeso i’r modiwl e-ddysgu hwn a gynhyrchwyd mewn partneriaeth â Gwasanaethau Governors Cymru, Governors for Schools a Phrifysgol Caerdydd. Lluniwyd y modiwl hwn yn benodol ar gyfer pobl sydd â diddordeb mewn bod yn llywodraethwr a phobl sydd wedi dechrau yn ddiweddar ar eu taith fel llywodraethwr ysgol mewn ysgol…

An Introduction to School Governance in Wales – the governor journey

Welcome to this e-learning module produced in partnership with Governors Cymru Services, Governors for Schools and Cardiff University. This module is designed specifically for those interested in becoming a governor and for those who have recently commenced their school governor journey in maintained schools in Wales.