New governors – introductory course
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This course will enable new governors to understand and fulfil their key roles - to support and challenge their schools and to contribute to improving pupil outcomes.
22/04/2021 10am - 3.30pm
MORE INFONew Chairs of Governors
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This course examines the knowledge, skills and practical activities involved in good chairing.
05/05/2021 10am - 12.30pm
MORE INFOBuilding Diversity on Diocesan Governing Boards – with Sharon Warmington
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
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.
13/05/2021 12.30pm - 2.30pm
MORE INFOLDBS RE Leaders' Network Meeting
Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London SW1P 4AU
These meetings, led by Mary Thorne, run throughout the year and provide an opportunity for RE leaders to work with one another and share practice.
08/06/2021 1.30pm - 4pm
MORE INFOSIAMS (The Statutory Inspection of Anglican & Methodist Schools) - An Overview of the SIAMS Schedule - for governors only
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This course is aimed at Governors (ONLY) to gain an overview of the SIAMS Schedule.
08/06/2021 10am - 12noon
MORE INFOLDBS RE Leaders' Network Meeting
Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London SW1P 4AU
These meetings, led by Mary Thorne, run throughout the year and provide an opportunity for RE leaders to work with one another and share practice.
09/06/2021 1.30pm - 4pm
MORE INFOSecondary Headteachers Meeting
Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU
10/06/2021 2.30pm - 4.30pm
MORE INFOSafer Recruitment
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
A valuable course for those on interview panels or who are new to their role. It is a legal requirement that at least one member of an interviewing panel has undertaken this training.
15/06/2021 9am - 3.45pm
MORE INFOSecondary Heads of Sixth Forms Network Meetings
Southwark Diocesan Board for Education, 48 Union Street, London, SE1 1TD
17/06/2021 9.30am -11.30am
MORE INFOMaking Sense of SECONDARY School Performance Data
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This course will provide an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of data and changes to performance measures. We will also refer to the inspection Data Summary Report and expectations of governors. (SECONDARY Schools only)
21/06/2021 2pm - 4pm
MORE INFOSecondary Deputy & Assistant Headteachers Meeting
Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU
24/06/2021 9.30am - 11.30am
MORE INFOThe NEW Ofsted Framework 2019 (for Governors)
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This course will provide governors with an overview of the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
24/06/2021 2pm - 4pm
MORE INFOHeadteachers Conference – “Maintaining good mental health both personally and as a leader as we move forward”
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
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.”
30/06/2021 4pm - 5.30pm
MORE INFOSafer Recruitment
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
A valuable course for those on interview panels or who are new to their role. It is a legal requirement that at least one member of an interviewing panel has undertaken this training.
13/09/2021 9am - 3.45pm
MORE INFONew Governors – introductory course
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This course will enable new governors to understand and fulfil their key roles.
16/09/2021 10am - 3.30pm
MORE INFOLeading in Partnership (for Heads or Deputy/Assistant Heads along with their Chair or Vice Chair)
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
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. Weak governance can result in an RI (or worse) grade for leadership and management.
The working relationship between the head/principal and the chair of governors is crucial in facilitating effective governance based on clarity around professional boundaries.
24/09/2021 9am - 3.30pm
MORE INFOHeadteacher Performance Management – the role of the governors
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
The course is for governors who are on the headteacher's appraisal committee and for anyone who would like a deeper understanding of the process.
05/10/2021 1.30pm - 4pm
MORE INFOMaking Sense of PRIMARY School Performance Data
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This session will support PRIMARY school governors in their understanding of published data so as to identify school strengths and areas for development. It will also cover aspects linked to Ofsted inspections.
13/10/2021 2pm - 4pm
MORE INFOGovernors’ HR Panel Hearings and Parental Complaints
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The course covers a number of situations which may require a panel hearing, including staffing procedures – disciplinary, capability, grievance and pay appeals; pupil exclusions and complaints.
02/11/2021 10am - 12.30pm
MORE INFOMaking Sense of SECONDARY School Performance Data
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This session will provide an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of data and changes to performance measures. We will also refer to the inspection Data Summary Report and expectations of governors. (SECONDARY Schools only)
16/11/2021 10am - 12noon
MORE INFOHeadteachers Residential Conference
Haven Hotel, Poole
We look forward to welcoming our Headteachers (Chairs of Governors) / Deputy Headteachers to our next residential conference.
09/03/2022 to 11/03/2022
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