Lilla Huset Professional Centre
Chair of Governors : Spring Term – 27 March 2019
6.00PM Introductions 6.05PM Tony Burton – Head of Finance. Finance Update 6.20PM Jessica Mair and David Collins – Learning Partnership Board 6.40PM Bob Anderson / Jan Parnell, Assistant Director Education. Governor / LA update 7.00PM Keynote speaker John Kennedy, Senior HMI, maintained schools and academies. John Kennedy is one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors. He is a qualified […]
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
Please note the date of this briefing has been changed to the 2 May 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 […]
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 […]