New governors induction training course

This term we are again offering the one day training course and also the module programme both of which are suitable as an induction for all recently appointed/elected governors or as a refresher course for long serving governors.

New governors induction - a one day training course. Complete your induction training in one day.

The aim of this training day is to give governors more confidence in fulfilling their role by providing them with a ‘job description' and raising awareness and understanding of education and governance issues. The day also offers an excellent opportunity to meet with other newly appointed governors from across the city and share experiences and ideas.

What will the course cover?

Through a variety of activities, presentations, discussions and handouts governors will learn about the overall purpose and responsibilities of the governing body and its three key roles. The course covers:

the changing education system and how to cope with all the jargon
what the ‘strategic role' involves
the range of powers and duties of governing bodies
the role of the governing body in school improvement planning and policy-making
how the governing body supports and challenges the work of the school
what the governing body's role is in monitoring and evaluating the progress of pupils
why, how and to whom governing bodies are accountable
the role of headteachers and how they account to the governing body through providing information, reports and evidence

Who is this course for?

This full day session is a MUST for all recently appointed governors, including headteachers and staff governors. It can also serve as a refresher course for longer standing governors who haven't attended training recently, to update their knowledge in the light of the many new initiatives and developments in education. Lunch will be provided and a programme for the day will be sent out to governors with booking confirmation.

The three module induction programme.

Module 1. After completing this module, governors should be better able to:

understand the main purpose of the governing body
explain the three key roles of the governing body
identify the main elements of the strategic role
define the powers and duties of governing bodies
appreciate how the work of effective governing bodies relates to the characteristics of effective schools and feel more confident in their role

Module 2. After completing this module, governors should be better able to:

understand the role of the governing body in school development / improvement planning
identify ways in which the governing body should support and challenge the work of the school
define the governing body's role in monitoring and evaluating the school's plans and policies
ensure that governors' visits to school have a focus and contribute towards better informed decision-making

Module 3. After completing this module, governors should be better able to:

explain the procedures for governors' meetings and identify ways to contribute with confidence
understand how and when the governing body can delegate its powers and share the workload between governors
explain why, how and to whom schools are accountable
define the head's accountability to the governing body and the governing body's accountability to key partners
identify good practice in the production of the school profile and prospectuses

You can apply in the following ways:

by email to governor.services@salford.gov.uk
by telephone on 0161 778 0265
by completing the online booking form

Confirmation of booking

You will receive a confirmation of your booking approximately seven days before the course is due to take place. Please telephone us if you have not received anything within that time.

For further help please telephone the Governor Services Helpline on 0161 778 0265.

This page was last updated on 8 October 2010