Safer Recruitment - registration is now closed
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.
01/12/2020 9am - 3.30pm
MORE INFOPrinciples of Good Governance during the Pandemic
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
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.
13/01/2021 18.00pm - 19.30pm
MORE INFONew 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.
18/01/2021 10am - 3.30pm
MORE INFOGovernors’ HR Panel Hearings
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
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.
26/01/2021 10am - 12.30pm
MORE INFOSIAMS: Reviewing the Impact of the School’s Christian Vision - For Governors along with their Head or Deputy (maximum 2 places per school)
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This session is aimed at Governors along with their Head or Deputy – maximum 2 places per school.
04/02/2021 1.30pm - 3.30pm
MORE INFOGovernors with Responsibility for SEN
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This course will give an outline of the role and responsibilities of governors in relations for special educational need and disabilities.
04/02/2021 10am - 12noon
MORE INFOSecondary Heads of Sixth Forms Network Meeting
Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU
09/02/2021 9.30am - 11.30am
MORE INFOSafeguarding Children – the governors’ role
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
An opportunity for governors to review their roles and responsibilities in terms of safeguarding.
11/02/2021 2pm - 4pm
MORE INFOLDBS RE Leaders' Network Meeting
London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, Pimlico, 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.
22/02/2021 9.30am - 4pm
MORE INFOLDBS RE Leaders' Network Meeting
London 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.
23/02/2021 9.30am - 4pm
MORE INFOSecondary Deputy & Assistant Headteachers Meeting
Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU
23/02/2021 9.30am - 11.30am
MORE INFOResolving Parental Complaints (Governors only)
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This course is aimed at Governors only.
By the end of this session, participants will have a better understanding of the principles of and good practice in responding to complaints; will understand the governing body’s role; and will be better equipped to participate in a fair complaints procedure.
24/02/2021 1.30pm - 4pm
MORE INFOValuing All God’s Children (an overview for Governors)
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This course will provide an overview for Governors of the document ‘Valuing all God’s Children ’.
24/02/2021 10am - 12noon
MORE INFOHeadteachers Residential Conference - "Authentic leadership: how to stay true to self in the face of other voices and pressures"
Haven Hotel, Poole
We look forward to welcoming our Headteachers (Chairs of Governors) / Deputy Headteachers to our next conference.
03/03/2021 to 05/03/2021
MORE INFOSecondary Headteachers Meeting
Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU
09/03/2021 2.30pm - 4.30pm
MORE INFOMonitoring Visits in Schools
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
This session will explore the do’s and don’ts of governor visits to schools, as well as share good practice and examine further the protocol underwriting effective visits.
09/03/2021 10am - 12noon
MORE INFOMaking Sense of PRIMARY School Performance Data
via zoom - the meeting link will be sent nearer the time
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.
09/03/2021 2pm - 4pm
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 dashboard and expectations of governors. (SECONDARY Schools only)
15/03/2021 10am - 12noon
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.
18/03/2021 9am - 3.30pm
MORE INFONew governors – introductory course
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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
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This course examines the knowledge, skills and practical activities involved in good chairing.
05/05/2021 10am - 12.30pm
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 - 3.30pm
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 INFOHeadteacher Performance Management – the role of the governors
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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.
24/06/2021 10am - 12.30pm
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)
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This course will provide governors with an overview of the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
24/06/2021 2pm - 4pm
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