Vision Workshop - FULLY BOOKED
Jayne Pavlou will be leading a workshop session to support school leaders and governors with the development of a theologically rooted Christian vision in line with the new SIAMS requirements for September 2023.
10th Feb 2023
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School identity and decision making in federations and academy trusts - Registration is closed
A session to learn about the growth of the Aquinas Trust and the realities of working in formal collaboration with other schools (formal collaborations include partnerships of VA schools under executive leadership, VA school federations and multi-academy trusts).
20th Jan 2023
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Prioritising staff wellbeing and mental health in your school - Registration is now closed
This course will support you in your understanding of how mental health issues can impact on the workplace.
18th Jan 2022
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Leading in Partnership (for Heads or Deputy/Assistant Heads along with their Chair or Vice Chair) - CANCELLED
This course is aimed at the Headteacher and Chair of Governors attending as a pair.
The significance of governance at all times, but particularly when a school is inspected, cannot be over stated. The working relationship between the head/principal and the chair of governors is crucial in facilitating effective governance based on clarity around professional boundaries.
3rd Apr 2021
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Headteachers' Conference – Maintaining good mental health both personally and as a leader as we move forward - registration is now closed
This is the second of our webinars in place of our residential conference.
Keynote speaker: Dr Bill Mitchell – Highly experienced clinical psychologist.
“An inspirational speaker – not to be missed.”
20th Jan 2021
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Building Diversity on Diocesan Governing Boards – with Sharon Warmington - Registration is now closed.
This session is with Sharon Warmington, of the National Black Governors Network. It will cover issues such as fostering an inclusive and diverse culture on governing boards, recruiting a diverse range of governors, and strategic succession planning to build diversity.
3rd Dec 2020
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Building Diversity on Diocesan Governing Boards – with Sharon Warmington
This session is with Sharon Warmington, of the National Black Governors Network. It will cover issues such as fostering an inclusive and diverse culture on governing boards, recruiting a diverse range of governors, and strategic succession planning to build diversity.
3rd Dec 2020
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Principles of Good Governance during the Pandemic. Registration is now closed
The aim of this session is to refresh school governance during the coronavirus pandemic, drawing on the DfE’s guidance to governors and schools, plus current NGA advice. Governors will have an opportunity to reflect on the current governance practices of their boards and consider alternative approaches to fit with the unique pressures and challenges that schools are facing during the pandemic. Chairs are particularly encouraged to attend with their Headteachers.
25th Nov 2020
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*** NEW – GOVERNOR TRAINING VIA ZOOM IN JUNE ***
We are delighted to offer some of our popular governor training courses via Zoom in June 2020, in addition to what we have scheduled for the autumn and spring terms 2020-2021. If you’re interested in trying out virtual training, please do sign up to join us – there is no limit to our participant numbers.
13th May 2020
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