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Church School Governance Part 1
This two-part course is suitable for foundation representatives and those in other governance roles in both maintained and academy Church schools (including school governors and trustees). Please note, this course is mandatory for all newly appointed foundation representatives.
Part 1 is a general course that covers the importance of good governance in any school, focusing on key governor activities. It is suitable for someone new to governance or as a refresher for a more experienced governor. We will also cover key areas that are unique in a Church school and start familiarising the delegate with areas that will be covered in greater depth in the second session. Part 1 will provide participants with practical knowledge that they can apply to their setting.
Cost: Free
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Church School Governance Part 2
This is part two of a two-part course aimed at those in governance roles in both maintained and academy schools. Part 2 aims to provide opportunities to ask questions, network and discuss with fellow governors, and apply Church school governance to your own context.
Cost: Free
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Church School Governance for Renewing Foundation Governors
This session is designed to provide a refresher for experienced foundation representatives in maintained and academy schools. It is a compulsory module for renewing foundation governors. This session will cover a brief update on the team and any recent new initiatives, answering any questions foundation governors may have. There will be updates and discussions on a range of subjects relevant to the foundation governor, e.g. SIAMs, governor monitoring, environment, recruiting governors and building diverse boards.
Cost: Free
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Foundation Governors’ Forum
Our termly governor forum is aimed at all those serving as governors in our church schools and has been designed with a view to providing attendees with the opportunity to network, share best practice and to hear about any hot topics. Each forum will have a theme, often with a guest speaker, as well as time planned in for that valuable networking opportunity.
Cost: Free
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SIAMS for Schools
SIAMS is the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools. This is also known as a Section 48 inspection. This webinar is for headteachers, RE leaders, Collective Worship leads, governors and those who lead on the Christian character of a church school or trust. In this session we will explore the new 2023 SIAMS Framework.
We will cover what the new Framework looks like: the Inspection Structure; the importance of Christian vision; the six Inspection Questions; the judgments; self-evaluations; and the keeping of evidence.
Cost: £25