MAKING A DIFFERENCE

SUPPORTING STRONG AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNING BODIES

Governor Services providing:

High quality package of training and support for clerks and governors in schools and academies

Range of learning materials

Immediate help and advice

Signposting when necessary

LOCAL EXPERTISE

• LAs - statutory duties around governance (maintained schools)• Appointment of governors• Establishing Instruments of Governance• Intervention

• Support and guidance for governors and clerks • We know our local family of schools• Share in the responsibility to create highly successful

schools• Strong national network and liaison with:• DfE• NCTL (National College for Teaching and Learning)• National Governors Association• SGOSS

INVESTING IN STRONG GOVERNANCE

Governor Services:•Helping you find the right people•Providing induction and training for governors•Supporting Governing Body reviews and evaluations•Developing and providing clerks and/or clerking services•Supporting Headteachers

GOVERNORS

Governors must •Prioritise stronger governance•Invest school budgets and time into Governor and Governing Body development•Expect and demand to be supported effectively

FINDING OUT MORE

• Contact your local Governor Service/provider• Provide feedback – help them to provide the

services you need• Make use of networking opportunities – to share

from the best