Chairs of Governors’ Leadership Development

Programme

An introduction to the programme

London Boroughs of

Hammersmith & Fulham,

Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster

21st May 2013

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Who are Babcock 4S?Babcock 4S is a joint venture partnership between Surrey County Council and Babcock International.•provides all school improvement and school support services in Surrey. •participated in the Pilot for this programme in Summer 2012 •won one of 3 London licenses awarded by National College

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Why this programme?• The coalition government are

committed to strengthening governance in our schools and holding us to account.

• This programme has been developed by the National College to support this commitment/expectation.

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The aim of the programmeIt is a Leadership programme:To enable chairs and aspiring chairs to:•Develop their leadership skills•To reflect on how they lead the governing body•To strengthen their leadership of the school improvement agenda

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Overview of the programme• 3 Units, each focusing on a whole

day session: - Unit 1. The Role of the Chair- Unit 2. Effective Governance- Unit 3. School Improvement

• Supplemented by online learning, support, and school-based activity

• Facilitated over a six month period

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Beyond the face to face sessions:• 360° analysis (diagnostic)• Learning Log• Interactive online community• online learning materials at National

College• “Dig Deeper” – links to research• Learning partners/Lead facilitator support• School-based activity

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Face to face sessions:

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parts of the unit

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Why is there a cost?•The programme is not part of your governor

training and support SLA•The programme is delivered under licence from

National College for Teaching and Leadership• It provides high quality delivery, engagement,

support and resources•Governor professional development should be

valued

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If you are interested:•Read the flyer•Contact us:

Freephone 0800 0734444 x 835030Janice.beach@babcockinternational.comSteve.barker@babcockinternational.com

•Book a place -www.babcock-education.co.uk/4Scpd