Lilla Huset Professional Centre
Tutor: Jackie Saddington and Lucy Nutt
Governors Role in HT Performance Management 11 Sept 2018
The quality of teaching is the main factor which influences the achievement and progress of pupils. Governing boards have a crucial role in recruiting, supporting and developing staff. This session looks at school and headteacher appraisal arrangements; at how the process links with school improvement, school self-evaluation, the teaching standards and professional development. By the […]
Tutor: Jackie Saddington
Clerk’s Briefing – 13 Sept 2018
An effective clerk is critical to an effective governing board. These termly sessions provide an update on current issues with a focus on items for forthcoming agendas and good practice in clerking. They are also an opportunity for clerks to share experience. Future Meetings: 10 January 2019 25 April 2019
Tutor: Jackie Saddington
Developing a Strategic Year Plan – 20 September 2018
This session will help governors strategically plan what they want to achieve in their schools in 2017-18. The course will build on the governance framework approach as well as the core functions. It aims to help them be clear about the difference the GB can make over the year as well as how they can […]
Tutor: Jackie Saddington and Lucy Nutt
Preparation for Ofsted – 26 September 2018
Ideal for schools due an Ofsted Inspection This course will help prepare the governing board for the inspection process and ensure it is aware of Ofsted’s expectations of governance. It will look at how the inspection process works and the key areas of focus in the inspection framework. The session will consider the sources of […]
Tutor: Dr Keith Tysoe
New to being a SEND Governor – 3 October 2018
This session for governors will cover basic information on special educational needs and disability (SEND). The session is designed for those new to the role of SEND governor. However, it will be equally useful to any governor wanting to develop their understanding of SEND or those wishing to refresh their knowledge. By the end of […]
Tutor: Jackie Saddington
Welcome to New Governors – 6 October 2018
Induction for New Governors: Ofsted evaluates the effectiveness of governance as part of the school’s leadership and management arrangements. This course will enable new governors to carry out their roles and responsibilities effectively, to support and challenge their schools and to contribute to raising standards. It is helpful but not essential to have been to […]
LSCB Safer Recruitment Training
Safer Recruitment training is provided by the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) for Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. Dates are listed here for information only. Course bookings need to made directly with the LSCB. For more information and instructions on how to book please visit the LSCB website Full day sessions are […]
Tutor: Hilary Shaw
Safeguarding for Governors – 10 October 2018
Safeguarding and Child Protection for Governors This course gives an overview of safeguarding and child protection for Governors (particularly Designated Governors for Safeguarding and Child Protection), providing information on national DfE guidance and examining the procedures for dealing with allegations made about staff. It will also touch upon their role with regard to safer recruitment […]
Health and Safety for Governors – 16 October 2018
This session will address the key issues for governors when ensuring that their school is a safe and healthy place for learners, staff and visitors. The course will focus on legal requirements to minimise the risk of accidents and litigation. The session is relevant for all types of school – community, voluntary aided and academy. […]
LBHF Chair of Governors 17 OCT 2018
Forum for Chair of Governors from schools in Hammersmith & Fulham. Context Open to Chair’s of Governors or their designated deputy. We recommend that all governing bodies ensure they are represented at these meetings. Outcomes These termly meetings with senior officers examine significant issues for all schools and are an opportunity to network with colleagues […]
Understanding Data (for Primary School Governors) – 17 Oct 2018
This session will support governors in understanding published data. The session will include looking at school strengths and areas for development. Governors will review Ofsted’s inspection data summary report (IDSR). This will include interpreting the: guidance on using the IDSR guidance on areas to investigate information about the percentile boundaries used anonymised reports
Tutor: PREVENT Team
Prevent Awareness for Governors – 30 October 2018
This training session for governors will explore key issues relating to radicalisation and extremism (including an overview of the local threat picture), how these risks might take root and develop, and what schools can do to prevent it. It will also importantly cover how safeguarding concerns about a vulnerable individual can be appropriately shared in […]
GDPR Briefing for Governors – 1 November 2018
Further details to be added. Training and Development for Governors Booking Terms & Conditions •It is essential that you pre-book for all sessions. Please do not attend if you have not booked in advance. •Please let us know (by email) as soon as you can, if you need to cancel your place. If, without prior […]
Tutor: Jackie Saddington and Lucy Nutt
Ofsted Update for Governors – 6 November 2018
Ofsted will evaluate the effectiveness of governance and its impact on raising achievement as part of the school’s leadership and management judgements. This course looks at the guidance and the grade descriptors for outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate schools. By the end governors will understand: the key factors leading to a particular judgement whether […]
Tutor: Jackie Saddington
Role of Staff and Parent Governors – 13 November 2018
The roles of staff and parent governors are quite distinct from the other governors in that they are often seen as representing stakeholders as opposed to being a representative from stakeholders. This course will examine the roles of both types of governors to give a greater understanding of the roles. Staff and parent governors will […]
Tutor: Jackie Saddington
Bi-Borough Chairs Forum – 15 November 2018
Open to Chairs of Governors (or their designated deputy) for schools in RBKC and Westminster. We recommend that all governing bodies ensure they are represented at these meetings. These termly meetings with senior officers examine significant issues for all schools, look at areas of best practice and are an opportunity to network with colleagues from […]
Governors role in Exclusions – 28 November 2018
This course will look at the responsibilities of the Governors in the exclusion process. It will focus on the role of governors at the discipline committee and current legislation and guidance around exclusions; It will also consider which pupils are most vulnerable to exclusion from their school. This course will increase governors’ awareness of their […]
Chairs of Committees & New Chairs Induction – 4 December 2018
This course will help develop chairing skills with a view to ensuring that agendas are manageable, meetings are well planned and run, all members are encouraged to participate and staff are held to account. Discussions will take place on what makes an effective Chair/meeting. This course is also suitable for new (or relatively new) Chairs […]
Tutor: Jackie Saddington
Clerk’s Briefing – 10 January 2019
An effective clerk is critical to an effective governing board. These termly sessions provide an update on current issues with a focus on items for forthcoming agendas and good practice in clerking. They are also an opportunity for clerks to share experience.
Emergency Planning and Critical Incidents – 15 January 2019
This session will provide an overview for governors on developing or reviewing the school’s emergency plan.
Supporting, Challenging & Holding to Account – 24 January 2019
The September 2015 Ofsted handbook identifies key areas of good governance including “the leaders and governors’ vision and ambition for the school and how these are communicated to staff, parents and pupils”. By the end of the session participants will have increased understanding of: the core issues on which governors need to focus what […]
Online Safety Training for Governors – 31 January 2019
Context This course will enable governors to be brought up to date with the technology pupils may be using to enable governors to keep pupils safe. Outcomes By the end of the session governors will be knowledgeable about the developments in Online Safety, how pupils use technology and how to keep pupils and staff safe.
Tutor: Jackie Saddington
Governors Conference – 2 Feb 2019
Annual conference open to all governors. Programme and costs will be confirmed in the Autumn Term.
Welcome to New Governors – 7 February 2019
Ofsted evaluates the effectiveness of governance as part of the school’s leadership and management arrangements. This course will enable new governors to carry out their roles and responsibilities effectively, to support and challenge their schools and to contribute to raising standards. It is helpful but not essential to have been to at least one governing […]
How to be an effective Governing Body – 13 February 2019
This course is an opportunity to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the school governor/governing board and learn how to carry these out effectively to support the improvement of the outcomes in school. Learn how to develop the governors strategic role and explore how to challenge the school by monitoring and evaluation and asking pertinent […]
Safeguarding for Governors – 5 March 2019
Safeguarding and Child Protection for Governors This course gives an overview of safeguarding and child protection for Governors (particularly Designated Governors for Safeguarding and Child Protection), providing information on national DfE guidance and examining the procedures for dealing with allegations made about staff. It will also touch upon their role with regard to safer recruitment […]
Bi-Borough Chairs Forum – 6 March 2019
Open to Chairs of Governors or their designated deputy. We recommend that all governing bodies ensure they are represented at these meetings. These termly meetings with senior officers examine significant issues for all schools, look at areas of best practice and are an opportunity to network with colleagues from other schools. Next Meeting: Summer […]
Strategic Financial Management – 12 March 2019
Ofsted Inspectors and Auditors assess the governors’ role in ensuring solvency and financial probity, that the school’s financial resources are managed effectively and how the pupil premium and other resources are used to overcome barriers to learning. This course will consider these issues and the requirement for online publication of the school’s pupil premium allocation […]
Designated Safeguarding Leads Training for Independent Schools – 19 March 2019
Safeguarding for Designated Teachers (Designated Safeguarding Leads) This course gives an overview of safeguarding and child protection for DSLs including their specific responsibilities. It will also provide up to date information following any recent changes to national guidance or developments in this area, including lessons to be learned from recent Serious Case Reviews (nationally and […]
Dealing with Parental Complaints – 19 March 2019
Every school and academy is required to adopt and to publicise a complaints procedure. The law does not specify what the process should be; academy procedures are more prescriptive. Complaints can be one of the most difficult issues a school has to deal with. If not handled well in the early stages they can become […]
Governors Hearings – Getting it right – 27 March 2019
This course will give governors and clerks confidence that governors’ hearings are properly conducted and conform to the principles of natural justice. It will also help avoid legal challenges to decisions. Areas covered include staff disciplinary hearings, appeals and exclusions. By the end of this session participants will know how to ensure that justice is […]
Visiting Your School and What To Ask – 2 April 2019
This session will explore the type of questions governors should ask when visiting the school. You will work with other governors to develop appropriate questioning strategies to enable you to have confidence in challenging the Head as well as supporting them. You will learn of good practice and protocols. By the end of the session […]
SEND Finance: Funding SEND Provision in Your School – 24 April 2019
Funding Special Educational Needs and Disability Provision in Your School. This session is designed for governors wanting to have a better understanding of how special educational needs and disability (SEND) provision is resourced and funded. The session is for any governor wanting an introduction to SEND finance. By the end of this session you will: […]
Tutor: Jackie Saddington
Clerk’s Briefing – 25 April 2019
An effective clerk is critical to an effective governing board. These termly sessions provide an update on current issues with a focus on items for forthcoming agendas and good practice in clerking. They are also an opportunity for clerks to share experience
How will Ofsted Inspect the Special Educational Needs and Disability Provision in Your School? This session for governors will cover how special educational needs and disability (SEND) provision is inspected by Ofsted in both mainstream and special schools. The session will equip governors with knowledge and understanding in carrying out their role of support and […]
Bi-Borough Chairs Forum – 21 May 2019
Open to Chairs of Governors (or their designated deputy) for schools in RBKC and Westminster. We recommend that all governing bodies ensure they are represented at these meetings. These termly meetings with senior officers examine significant issues for all schools, look at areas of best practice and are an opportunity to network with colleagues from […]
Safeguarding for Governors – 13 June 2019
Safeguarding and Child Protection for Governors This course gives an overview of safeguarding and child protection for Governors (particularly Designated Governors for Safeguarding and Child Protection), providing information on national DfE guidance and examining the procedures for dealing with allegations made about staff. It will also touch upon their role with regard to safer recruitment […]
Welcome to New Governors – 17 & 24 June 2019
Ofsted evaluates the effectiveness of governance as part of the school’s leadership and management arrangements. This course will enable new governors to carry out their roles and responsibilities effectively, to support and challenge their schools and to contribute to raising standards. It is helpful but not essential to have been to at least one governing […]