Become an effective local academy council governor in a Northern Education Trust academy

By volunteering as a local academy council governor with Northern Education Trust, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your local community while advancing your career. Our CPD-certified eLearning course equips you with the essential knowledge to thrive in the role.

The modules below cover all the key terminology, ensuring you’re well prepared to succeed as a local academy council governor at a Northern Education Trust Academy. Whether you’re new to education or already have experience in the sector, this course is designed to support everyone.

Module 1: Welcome to Governance at a Northern Education Trust Academy

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Module 2: The core areas of governance for academy council governors at Northern Education Trust

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‎Module 3: Effective challenge and good relationships on an academy council

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Module 4: Understanding your role in safeguarding in an academy

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‎Module 5: The curriculum in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Module 6: Financial management for academy council governors in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Module 7: Students with additional needs and the role of governors of in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Module 8: School inspection and your role as an academy council governor in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Module 9: Using data to evaluate performance in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Module 10: Supporting and managing staff in a Northern Education Trust academy

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Module 11: Student wellbeing and support: the role of governors in a Northern Education Trust academy

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