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Professional Development for Governors

Strong governance is essential to ensuring successful educational outcomes. Those responsible for governance play

a vital strategic role in holding school leaders to account through support, challenge and driving school

improvement. Our courses are designed to help you, in your role as a Governor and/or Trustee, develop the

knowledge and skills to carry out your role and to keep you up to date with the latest legislation, guidance and good

practice. Our courses are suitable for those responsible for Governance in all settings from maintained schools,

federations, academies and multi academy trusts.

Our sessions are delivered in various venues across County Durham. For details and maps to help you find venues,

please email [email protected].

Training Venues

Our courses are held at the Durham Leadership Centre, Stanley Education Centre, County Hall (Durham) Spectrum 8

(Seaham) or Easington Colliery Primary School; please see addresses below. Please check carefully the venue for

any booked course:

Durham Leadership Centre County Hall

Enterprise Way Durham

Spennymoor DH1 5UJ

Co Durham Telephone: 03000 260000

DL16 6YP

Telephone: 03000 263306

Stanley Education Centre Easington Colliery Primary School

King Edward VIII Terrace Whickham Street

Shield Row Peterlee

Stanley SR8 3DJ

DH9 0HQ Telephone: 0191 5270293

Telephone: 03000 265319

Spectrum 8 Middleton in Teesdale School

Spectrum Business Park Town End

Seaham Barnard Castle

County Durham DL12 0TG

SR7 7TT

‘Board members need to continually reassess whether their Board needs to refresh and

update its professional expertise and capacity. This is not just about the recruitment of

new Board members but also the ongoing development of Governors already in place’

Sir David Carter, National Schools Commissioner

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2019-20 Core Offer

This booklet includes all Governor training courses on offer for the 2019/20 academic year. We have included a

training matrix to help direct Governors to the most appropriate training linked to their role and specific

responsibilities on the Governing Body. We have also added an annual planner template to support the Link

Governor in devising an annual training plan for the whole Governing Body.

Course Bookings

Attendance is unlimited and free of charge to all Governors from schools that have a School and Governor Support

Service Governor Training and Development Service Level Agreement (SLA). However it is important that Governors

attend training and development in line with their roles and responsibilities, school priorities and their annual

Governor training plan.

Places are limited on each session and may be cancelled if numbers are low, so we recommend that you book early.

Governors whose school does not purchase the SLA can still access the training at a cost of £127 for up to two hours

of training (attendance at a two part or full day course is £254). Governors receive a certificate to show they have

successfully completed each course and are asked to complete an impact form to return to their Link Training

Governor, so the impact of attendance can be recorded and discussed further at your next full Governing Body

meeting.

To book a place: email [email protected] or telephone 03000 263306 and include a telephone

number for us to contact you in the unlikely event that a course is cancelled.

If a course is over-subscribed, you will be offered a place on the next occasion it runs or will be placed on the waiting

list and notified by email. If you require special assistance for vision, hearing or mobility, please let us know when

you book and we will be able to make necessary arrangements. Confirmation of your booking and joining

instructions will be sent by email approximately two weeks before the session.

Cancellation Policy

To cancel a place on a Governor course, please provide course title, date and applicant information to

[email protected]. Please note that if you withdraw within 2 working days of the start of the

course your school will incur a cancellation fee of £55. Courses run with a minimum of 10 attendees, if bookings

are below this number a course may be cancelled with 5 days notice and you will be offered an alternative date.

In House School-Based Training

We also offer training delivered in your own school. A number of sessions from the booklet can be delivered, or a

bespoke session designed to suit the specific needs of your Governing Body. These sessions need to be booked as

far in advance as possible. Each school who purchases the School and Governor Services Governor Training and

Development SLA can access one in house session per year and can purchase further sessions if required (subject to

trainer availability). Schools can pool their sessions together to enable more Governors to access the sessions and

gain maximum benefit from the SLA. For schools not in the SLA, this service can also be provided. For a quotation

please email [email protected].

There must be five or more Governors in attendance for an in house session to run. In the event of cancellation of a

pre booked in house session the following charges apply: on the day of the session, full cost or SLA booked hours; 3

days’ notice a fee of £100 or cancellation within 2 weeks of date of session a fee of £55. To request an in house

session, please complete a GOV1 form which is available on the Education portal and return to

[email protected].



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Contents Course Area Page

Governor Training Selection Matrix 2019/20 1

Governor Training Annual Planner 2019/20 2- 3

Appropriate Challenge – The Governors’ Role 4

Budget Planning and Monitoring 4

Charing Committees & Effective Meetings 4

Chairs’ Briefing 5

Child Protection 6

Children Who are Looked After 6

Disciplinary Policy and Investigations (New) 6

Early Years 7

Equality Duty Training 7

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 7

Governor Induction – Full Day 8

Governor Induction – Two Session 8

Governor Monitoring 8

Governor Roles and Responsibilities 9

Grievance Policy and Investigations (New) 9

Health and Safety 9

Internal Audits Role in Supporting Schools 10

Minute Taking 10

Ofsted Update (New) 10

Online Safety – The Governors Role 11

Pay Review & Performance Management 11

PE & Sports Funding 11

Preparation for Ofsted 12

Recruitment & Selection Procedures 12

Relationship & Sex Education Awareness (RSE) 12

Safeguarding & PREVENT 13

Safer Recruitment 13

Safer Recruitment Refresher Training 13

School Attendance 14

Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) The Governors Role 14

Self Evaluation & Action Planning 14

SEND – Governor Responsibilities 15

Social Deprivation and Pupil Premium Funding 15

Staff Attendance Management Policy and Procedures 15

Supporting Pupils with Behaviour Problems 16

Taking the Chair – Two Session 16

Taking the Chair – Full Day 16

Understanding School Data – Primary 17

Understanding School Data – Secondary 17

Abbreviations 18 -19

Jargon 20 – 21

1

Governor Training Selection Matrix 2019/20

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Appropriate Challenge – The Governors’ Role

x

Budget Planning & Monitoring x x x

Chairing Committees & Effective Meetings

x

Chairs’ Termly Briefing x

Child Protection x x x

Children Who are Looked After x x

Disciplinary Policy and Investigations x x x

Early Years x X x

Equality Duty x x X

Governor Induction x x

Governor Monitoring x x

Governor Roles & Responsibilities for Experienced Governors

x x

GDPR, Freedom of Information & Cyber Security for Governors

x x

Grievance Policy and Investigations x x x x

Health & Safety x x x

Internal Audit Role in Supporting Schools

x x

Minute Taking x x x x X

Ofsted Update x x

Online Safety – The Governors’ Role x

Pay Review & Performance Management

x x x

PE & Sports Funding x x

Preparation for OfSTED x x

Recruitment and Selection x x x

Relationship & Sex Education Awareness (RSE)

x x

Safeguarding & PREVENT x x x

Safer Recruitment & Refresher x x

School Attendance x x

Schools Financial Value Standard x x x

Self Evaluation & Action Planning x x

SEND - Governor Responsibilities x X x

Social Deprivation & Pupil Premium Funding

x x

Staff Attendance Management Policy & Procedures

x x x x

Supporting Pupils with Behaviour Problems

x X x

Taking the Chair x

Understanding School Data (Primary) & (Secondary)

x x X x

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Governor Training Annual Planner 2019/20

Courses Date Venue Time Governor

Appropriate Challenge - The Governors Role

28/01/20 SEC 9.30 - 11.30

20/05/20 DLC 5.30 - 7.30

Budget Planning & Monitoring 23/10/19 SEC 9.30 - 11.30

12/02/20 DLC 10.00 - 12.00

22/06/20 CH 5.30 - 7.30


19/11/19 DLC 10.00 - 11.30

24/06/20 SEC 5.00 - 6.30

Chairs Briefings Autumn 10/09/19 12/09/19 17/09/19 18/09/19 19/09/19

DLC SEC Spectrum 8 Middleton in Teesdale Primary CH

10.00 - 11.30 9.30 - 11.00 5.15 – 6.45 5.30 – 7.00 5.30 - 7.00

Spring 14/01/20 16/01/20 20/01/20 21/01/20 22/01/20

DLC SEC CH Spectrum 8 Middleton in Teesdale Primary School

10.00 - 11.30 9.30 - 11.00 5.30 - 7.00 5.15 - 6.45 5.30 - 7.00

Summer 28/04/20 30/04/20 30/04/20 05/05/20 06/05/20

DLC SEC CH Spectrum 8 Middleton in Teesdale Primary School

10.00 - 11.30 9.30 - 11.00 5.30 - 7.00 5.15 - 6.45 5.30 - 7.00

Child Protection 16/10/19 DLC 10.00 - 12.00

06/05/20 SEC 5.30 - 7.30

Children Who Are Looked After 12/03/20 DLC 5.30 - 7.30

Disciplinary Policy and Investigations 24/02/20 DLC 5.30 - 7.30

Early Years 08/07/20 DLC 4.15 - 6.15

Equality Duty Training 11/02/20 DLC 5.30 - 7.30

Governor Roles & Responsibilities

26/11/19 Easington Colliery Primary 4.30 - 6.30

13/05/20 SEC 2.00 - 4.00

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Freedom of Information and Cybersecurity for Governors

27/11/19 DLC 5.30 - 7.30

Governor Induction 09/12/19 DLC 9.30 - 3.00

08/02/20 CH 9.30 - 3.00

26/06/20 SEC 9.30 - 3.00

07/05/20 & 14/05/20

SEC 5.00 - 7.30

Governor Monitoring 02/12/19 DLC 5.30 - 7.30

27/02/20 SEC 10.00 - 12.00

Grievance Policy and Investigations 11/05/20 DLC 5.30 – 7.30

Health & Safety 19/02/20 CH 5.30 - 7.30

Internal Audits Role in Supporting Schools 03/12/19 DLC 1.00 – 3.00

04/03/20 SEC 4.00 – 6.00

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Courses Date Venue Time Governor

Minute Taking 26/02/20 CH 5.30 – 7.00

Ofsted Update 12/09/19 DLC 10.00 – 11.30

13/09/19 SEC 1.00 – 2.30

Online Safety – The Governors’ Role 01/04/20 DLC 5.30 – 7.30

Pay Review & Performance Management 03/10/19 DLC 2.00 – 4.00

08/10/19 Easington Colliery Primary 4.30 – 6.30

PE & Sports Funding 25/11/19 DLC 5.00 – 7.00

24/02/20 CH 1.00 – 3.00

Preparation for Ofsted 11/03/20 SEC 5.30 – 7.30

19/06/20 DLC 1.00 – 3.00

Recruitment and Selection 18/03/20 SEC 5.30 – 7.30

Relationship & Sex Education Awareness 21/05/20 DLC 5.30 – 7.30

Safeguarding & PREVENT 02/12/19 DLC 10.00 – 12.00

10/03/20 Easington Colliery Primary

4.30 – 6.30

Social Deprivation and Pupil Premium Funding

24/10/19 DLC 5.30 – 7.30

04/02/20 DLC 10.00 – 12.00

Safer Recruitment 29/11/19 CH 9.00 – 3.30

15/05/20 DLC 9.00 – 3.30

Safer Recruitment Refresher 06/02/20 DLC 4.00 – 6.00

03/06/20 SEC 10.00 - 12.00

School Attendance 05/11/19 SEC 5.30 – 7.30

29/04/20 DLC 10.00 – 12.00

School Financial Value Standard (SFVS) 24/09/19 DLC 10.00 – 12.00

14/01/20 SEC 5.30 – 7.30

Self Evaluation & Action Planning 09/06/20 CH 5.30 – 7.00

SEND – Governor Responsibilities 06/11/19 DLC 1.00 - 3.30

28/04/20 SEC 9.30 - 12.00

Staff Attendance Management Policy & Procedures

12/11/19 DLC 5.30 - 7.30

Supporting Pupils with Behaviour Problems 01/07/20 DLC 1.00 - 3.00

Taking the Chair 16/06/20 & 23/06/20

DLC 5.00 - 7.00

07/03/20 CH 9.30 - 2.00

Understanding School Data Primary 02/04/20 SEC 10.00 - 12.00

02/07/20 DLC 5.30 - 7.30

Understanding School Data Secondary 25/03/20 DLC 5.30 - 7.30

Venues - DLC (Durham Leadership Centre), SEC (Stanley Education Centre), CH (County Hall)

4

Appropriate Challenge - The Governors Role

Course Outline

One of the three core functions of governance is to hold leaders to account for the

performance of the school. This session aims to support Governors in recognising

effective and appropriate challenge and developing this skill further.

Links to the Competency Framework for Governance - 1, 2

Date Time Location

Stanley Education Centre 28/01/20

20/05/20

9.30am - 11.30am

5.30pm - 7.30pm

Stanley Eduction Centre

Durham Leadership Centre

Budget Planning and Monitoring

Course Outline

The session explores how budgets are allocated and set and advises on how

Governors can effectively monitor the budget. Governors will explore the link

between the budget and the School Improvement Plan and the monitoring of the

impact of spending decisions.


Date Time Location


12/02/20

22/06/20

9.30am -11.30am

10.00am -12.00pm

5.30pm - 7.30pm

Stanley Education Centre


County Hall


Course Outline

An examination of the roles and responsibilities of a Committee Chair, from planning

the meeting cycle to agendas. The session will give advice on how to ensure

Committee meetings are efficient and effective. Not suitable for those who have

attended the Taking The Chair sessions in the last 4 years.


Date Time Location

Durham Leadership Centre 19/11/19

24/06/20

10.00am -11.30am

5.00pm - 6.30pm



5

Chairs’ Briefings

To support Chairs and Vice Chairs in preparing for the term ahead, the briefing will cover the relevant

agenda items, advice on good practice, detail behind the terms briefing papers, feedback from

inspections, audits and reviews, opportunities for discussion, consultation and networking with other

Chairs and Vice Chairs with direct access to senior officers.

Links to the Competency Framework for Governance - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Autumn

10/09/19 Durham Leadership Centre 10.00am -11.30am

12/09/19 Stanley Education Centre 9.30am -11.00am

19/09/19 County Hall 5.30pm -7.00pm

17/09/19 Spectrum 8 5.15pm - 6.45pm

18/09/19 Middleton in Teesdale Primary School 5.30pm -7.00pm

Spring

14/01/20 Durham Leadership Centre 10.00am -11.30am

16/01/20 Stanley Education Centre 9.30am -11.00am

20/01/20 County Hall 5.30pm - 7.00pm

21/01/20 Spectrum 8 5.15pm - 6.45pm

22/01/20 Middleton in Teesdale Primary School 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Summer

28/04/20 Durham Leadership Centre 10.00am - 11.30am

30/04/20 Stanley Education Centre 9.30am - 11.00am

30/04/20 County Hall 5.30pm - 7.00pm

05/05/20 Spectrum 8 5.15pm - 6.45pm

06/05/20 Middleton in Teesdale Primary School 5.30pm - 7.00pm

6

Child Protection

Course Outline

A case study is used to highlight the potential vulnerabilities of all pupils and the

wider responsibilities for safeguarding in school. The session explores the

responsibilities on schools and Governors in Keeping Children Safe in Education

2018 and the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead in schools. A brief overview

of the system beyond school’s aids understanding of the role of schools in the wider

context.

Links to the Competency Framework for Governance - 5

Date Time Location


06/05/20

10.00am - 12.00pm

5.30pm - 7.30pm



Children Who are Looked After

Course Outline

Essential for all Governors who have a monitoring responsibility for looked after

children. The session outlines the statutory responsibilities that schools have for the

looked after children on their school roll and the additional support provided by the

Local Authority.

Links to the Competency Framework for Governance – 5

Date Time Location

Durham Leadership Centre 12/03/20 5.30pm - 7.30pm Durham Leadership Centre

Disciplinary Policy and Investigations (NEW)

Course Outline

The session will provide Governors with an overview of the School's Disciplinary

Policy and how to deal with employee conduct issues effectively, including carrying

out fair and objective investigations.


Date Time Location

Durham Leadership Centre 24/02/20 5.30pm - 7.30pm


7

Early Years

Course Outline

Updated early years information regarding statutory requirements, teaching and

learning, assessment, leadership and expectations of the Ofsted Inspection

framework.


Date Time Location



Equality Duty Training

Course Outline

Equality is integral to the inspection framework and the promotion of equality of

opportunity for all pupils is essential. This session offers an overview of the Equality

Act and explains the statutory duties for schools.


Date Time Location


General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Freedom of Information and

Cybersecurity for Governors

Course Outline

Up to date guidance to enable Governors to support and challenge their schools and

help ensure that the data the school holds is safeguarded and only released when it

is lawful to do so. Schools also need to consider their defences against a cyber-

attack.


Date Time Location



8

Governor Induction - Full Day

Course Outline

FOR ALL NEW GOVERNORS

An examination of the key roles of Governors and their powers and duties and how

these are practically applied. An ideal introduction to Governance.


Date Time Location


08/02/20

26/06/20

9.30am - 3.00pm

9.30am - 3.00pm

9.30am - 3.00pm


County Hall


Governor Induction - Two Session

Course Outline

FOR ALL NEW GOVERNORS

An examination of the key roles of Governors and their powers and duties and how

these are practically applied. An ideal introduction to Governance.

NB Both dates must be attended.


Date Time Location

Stanley Education Centre 07/05/20 &

14/05/20

5.00pm - 7.30pm


Governor Monitoring

Course Outline

Governors have a duty to oversee the direction and policies of the school, to monitor

its standards and are accountable for the schools conduct and performance.

Visiting the school is the best way to learn how it functions. The session will give

Governors guidance on issues involved in undertaking Governor monitoring visits.


Date Time Location


27/02/20

5.30pm – 7.30pm

10.00am – 12.00pm



9

Governor Roles & Responsibilities

Course Outline

FOR EXPERIENCED GOVERNORS

A refresher for experienced Governors (those in their second term of office or

beyond), on their key roles and responsibilities and how this impacts on school

improvement.


Date Time Location

Easington Colliery Primary 26/11/19

13/05/20

4.30pm - 6.30pm

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Easington Colliery Primary


Grievance Policy and Investigations - NEW

Course Outline

The session will provide Governors with an overview of the School's Grievance

Policy and to advise on how to deal with employee grievances effectively, including

carrying out fair and objective investigations.


Date Time Location



Health and Safety

Course Outline

Key information in relation to health and safety management in schools and the

Governors role within it. The session focuses on health and safety areas specific to

schools and will give Governors an understanding of the management of risk areas.


Date Time Location

County Hall 19/02/20 5.30pm -7.30pm

County Hall

10

Internal Audits Role in Supporting Schools

Course Outline

The session explores how the Internal Audit Service assists Governors in

discharging their responsibilities in ensuring efficiency and value for money and

explains the importance of having the right balance of controls and risks and what

the Internal Audit report is telling you about the controls in your school.


Date Time Location


04/03/20

1.00pm - 3.00pm

4.00pm - 6.00pm



Minute Taking

Course Outline

For Governors who have been tasked with taking minutes at committee meetings. A

basic introduction into minute taking with useful hints and tips from an experienced

clerk. School staff who are not Governors can attend at a cost of £50.


Date Time Location

County Hall 26/02/20

5.30pm - 7.00pm

County Hall

Ofsted Update - NEW

Course Outline

An update on the new Ofsted Framework, in place from September 2019.


Date Time Location


13/09/19

10.00am -11.30am

1.00pm - 2.30pm



11

Online Safety - The Governors Role

Course Outline

An insight into e-safety issues that may affect schools and the measures schools

should be taking to address these risks. Governors will have the opportunity to

consider how they can both challenge and support their schools in this area.


Date Time Location

Durham Leadership Centre 01/04/20 5.30pm -7.30pm


Pay Review & Performance Management

Course Outline

An overview of the teacher and Headteacher appraisal processes and how a Pay

Review Committee operates, including advice on the information they should

receive and the questions a Pay Review Committee should be asking to ensure a

robust process (includes reference to capability procedures).

Links to the Competency Framework for Governance - 1, 2, 3, 5

Date Time Location


08/10/19

2.00pm - 4.00pm

4.30pm - 6.30pm



PE & Sports Funding

Course Outline

Develop your understanding of the importance of the primary sport premium agenda

in schools. Governors will develop skills in asking appropriate questions about the

‘impact’ of sport premium funding in their own school.


Date Time Location


24/02/20

5.00pm -7.00pm

1.00pm - 3.00pm


County Hall

12

Preparation for Ofsted

Course Outline

Develop an understanding of Ofsted the inspection process and how Governors can

prepare, by holding school leaders to account. The session will enable Governors

to be more confident about inspection and their involvement and accountability.


Date Time Location


19/06/20

5.30pm - 7.30pm

1.00pm - 3.00pm



Recruitment & Selection Procedures

Course Outline

The session will provide an overview of the School's Recruitment & Selection Policy

and procedures, including types of selection methods and their responsibilities for

compliance with the Equality Act 2010 in a recruitment and selection process.


Date Time Location

Stanley Education Centre 18/03/20 5.30pm - 7.30pm Stanley Education Centre

Relationship & Sex Education Awareness (RSE)

Course Outline

To enhance knowledge and understanding of the issues around relationship and

sex education policy and practice in schools. The session will outline Governors’

roles and responsibilities, the legal status of RSE and will support Governors in

identifying good practice. This in turn will equip them to reflect on, and influence

provision in their own schools.


Date Time Location



13

Safeguarding & PREVENT

Course Outline

To develop understanding of the many aspects of safeguarding within school and

support development of the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to

monitor the effectiveness of safeguarding within their school.


Date Time Location


10/03/20

10.00am -12.00pm

4.30pm -6.30pm



Safer Recruitment

Course Outline

A full day programme for Governors and Headteachers who have not previously

undertaken Safer Recruitment training. The session examines offender behaviour

and how to apply safer recruitment practices and reflects on Ofsted expectations.

This national programme is delivered in association with the Lucy Faithfull

Foundation. *Additional charge of £15 per delegate to cover the cost of materials.


Date Time Location

County Hall 29/11/19

15/05/20

9.00am -3.30pm

9.00am -3.30pm

County Hall


Safer Recruitment Refresher Training

Course Outline

A refresher for those who have previously attended safer recruitment training. The

session supports Governors and Headteachers in revisiting and reviewing practice.

It is recommended Governors revisit this training every 3 years.


Date Time Location


03/06/20

4.00pm - 6.00pm

10.00am -12.00pm



14

School Attendance

Course Outline

To help Governors improve their understanding and knowledge of school

attendance including the statutory framework underpinning attendance, roles and

duties in relation to improving school attendance, persistent absence, local and

national attendance and absence trends.


Date Time Location


29/04/20

5.30pm - 7.30pm

10.00am -12.00pm



Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) - The Governors’ Role

Course Outline

The School Financial Value Standard (SFVS) is a mandatory requirement for

schools for submission to the LA by 31 March. This session explains the Governors'

role in ensuring that the annual assessment accurately reflects the schools position,

is evidence based and an appropriate action plan is developed to address any

remedial actions.


Date Time Location


14/01/20

10.00am -12.00pm

5.30pm - 7.30pm



Self Evaluation & Action Planning

Course Outline

The session explores the benefits and various methods of self evaluation for a

Governing Body and offers advice and support in relation to the resulting action

plan.

Links to the Competency Framework for Governance - 1, 2, 6

Date Time Location

County Hall 09/06/20 5.30pm - 7.00pm County Hall

15

SEND - Governor Responsibilities

Course Outline

Provides up to date information on the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice, definitions of

special educational need and how this is translated into procedures, policy and

practice in relation to the responsibilities of the Local Authority, schools, and

Governors.


Date Time Location


28/04/20

1.00pm - 3.30pm

9.30am -12.00pm



Social Deprivation and Pupil Premium Funding

Course Outline

Develop Governors’ understanding of the importance of the pupil premium agenda

in schools. They will develop skills in asking appropriate questions about the ‘impact’

of pupil premium funding in their own school.


Date Time Location


04/02/20

5.30pm -7.30pm

10.00am -12.00pm



Staff Attendance Management Policy and Procedures

Course Outline

The session provides an overview of the School's Attendance Management Policy,

setting out the procedural framework and standards of practice. The policy enables

schools to consistently manage attendance, taking account of business needs and

ensuring support for employees during periods of absence and facilitating a return to

work.


Date Time Location

Durham Leadership Centre 12/11/19 5.30pm -7.30pm


16

Supporting Pupils with Behaviour Problems

Course Outline

Explores all aspects of behaviour, including cause and effect, as well as providing

strategies to support schools and young people to promote positive relationships

and behaviour choices. The session will raise awareness of the processes involved

in fixed-term and permanent exclusions.


Date Time Location


Taking the Chair – Two Session

Course Outline

This two part programme is designed for aspiring and existing Chairs and Vice

Chairs. It focuses on the development of leadership skills, how Chairs can work

effectively with school leaders and offers advice in relation to the management of

meetings and practical elements of Chairing. NB Both dates must be attended.


Date Time Location

Durham Leadership Centre 16/06/20 &

23/06/20

5.00pm - 7.00pm


Taking the Chair - Full Day

Course Outline

This programme is designed for aspiring and existing Chairs and Vice Chairs. It

focuses on the development of leadership skills, how Chairs can work effectively

with school leaders and offers advice in relation to the management of meetings

and practical elements of Chairing.


Date Time Location

County Hall 07/03/20 9.30am - 2.00pm

County Hall

17

Understanding School Data - Primary

Course Outline

To provide Governors with the tools necessary to be able to interpret their school’s

ASP (Analyse School Performance) data in order to inform and support discussion

about school improvement. It helps support analysis of data within school in order to

understand how well pupils are performing in relation to pupils nationally.


Date Time Location


02/07/20

10.00am -12.00pm

5.30pm - 7.30pm



Understanding School Data -Secondary

Course Outline

To provide Governors with the tools necessary to be able to interpret their school’s

ASP (Analyse School Performance) data in order to inform and support discussion

about school improvement. It helps support analysis of data within school in order to

understand how well pupils are performing in relation to pupils nationally.


Date Time Location



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Abbreviations Below is a list of some commonly used abbreviations in education and governance.

Abbreviation (if applicable)

Definition

Age Weighted Pupil Unit AWPU Basis for calculating the majority of money allocated to schools

Analyse School Performance ASP An online service which gives access to pupil performance data via the DfEs Secure Access portal

Black and Minority Ethnic BME Used to refer to members of non-white communities in the UK

Consistent Financial Reporting CFR Standardised framework developed by the DfE, Ofsted and the Audit Commission for recording income, expenditure and balances to promote consistency to enable schools to benchmark at a national level

Continuing Professional Development

CPD

The process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge and experience staff gain both formally and informally as they work, beyond any initial training

Department for Education DfE Central Government department responsible for national education policy

Disclosure & Barring Service

DBS A request for a criminal records check as part of its recruitment process required for staff and some volunteers in school working with pupils

Education Development Partner EDP Provided by the Local Authority through a SLA as an impartial external adviser to work with the school

Education Health Care Plan EHCP Plan for pupils and young people (up to 25) who need more support than is available through special educational needs support. The plan identifies educational, health and social needs and set out the additional support to meet those needs

Education Welfare Officer EWO Professional who deals with attendance problems and other welfare matters

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulty

EBD Broad term often used to group a range of more specific difficulties such as behaviour which interferes with a child's own learning or the learning of their peers. EBD is generally a specific diagnosis where the child displays persistent and severe behaviours

Fischer Family Trust FFT Non-profit organisation which provides data and analyses to all schools and LAs in England and Wales.

Free School Meals FSM Statutory benefit available to school aged children from families who receive certain qualifying benefits in England and who have been through the relevant registration process

General Certificate of Secondary Education

GCSE Single system of examinations for 16 year olds which is based on national criteria; replaced “O” levels and CSEs

General Data Protection Regulations GDPR Law in force from 25th May 2018 giving EU citizens control over their personal data

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate (of Schools and Colleges)

HMI Executive agency responsible for the inspection of public and independent, primary and secondary schools, further education colleges, community learning, LA Education Departments and teacher education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA HLTAs do all the things that regular TAs do but they have an increased level of responsibility. E.g. HLTAs teach classes on their own, cover planned absences and allow teachers time to plan and mark

Individual School Range

ISR See Group in Jargon list

In-Service Education and Training

INSET Courses and other activities for school staff run by LAs, the DfE or other organisations, and designed to improve the quality of teaching and learning

Key Stages

KS The stages of compulsory education, at the end of which pupils are tested against attainment targets set by the National Curriculum for those stages- KS1, age 5 –7 (Y1 – Y2), KS2, age 7 – 11 (Y3 – Y6), KS3, age 11 – 14 (Y7 – Y9), KS4, age 14 – 16 (Y10 – Y11)

Local Authority

LA An organisation officially responsible for all the public services and facilities in a particular area

Multi Academy Trust

MAT The most formal kind of collaboration structure for academies made up of two or more academies. One academy must have been judged to be at least good by OfSTED and be able to demonstrate that they have the capacity to support the other schools within the partnership

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National Governance Association NGA Independent charity representing and supporting Governors, Trustees and Clerks in maintained schools and academies in England

National Professional Qualification for Headship

NPQH Qualification designed to prepare teachers for headship

Newly Qualified Teacher NQT Teacher in their first year of qualified teaching

Number on Roll NOR Numbers of pupils registered at a school

Office for Standards in Education Ofsted Inspect and regulate services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages. They report directly to Parliament and are independent and impartial

Parent Teacher Association PTA Organisation of teachers and parents who work for the improvement of the schools and the benefit of the pupils, often undertaking activities to raise funds

Performance Management PM See appraisal in Jargon list

Planning, Preparation and Assessment

PPA Entitlement for all teachers of a minimum of 10% of their teaching time away from teaching pupils, used for planning, preparation and assessment

Post-Graduate Certificate for Education

PGCE Teaching qualification obtained by students who are already graduates, usually after a one-year course which includes a period of practical teaching experience

Pupil Admission Number PAN Number of pupils that the school can admit into each age group

Pupil Teacher Ratio PTR The number of pupils enrolled and the number of “full-time equivalent” teachers employed by the school

Qualified Teacher Status QTS Teacher who has successfully completed a teacher training course and has been recognised by the DfE as a qualified teacher

School and Governor Support Service

SGSS A service of Durham LA available to provide clerking, support, advice and Governor Training to schools and their Governors

School Business Manager SBM Senior member of non-teaching staff responsible for managing non-teaching activity in school

School Development/ Improvement Plan

SDP/SIP A plan unique to each school, reviewed annually, comprising of targets a school needs to achieve to improve and shows how and when these targets will be met

School Financial Value Standard SFVS A mandatory annual requirement for maintained schools, submitted to the DfE via the LA by 31 March. It helps schools demonstrate appropriate management of their finances

Self Evaluation Form SEF 1. Document resulting from school self-evaluation which is an evidence based, collaborative, inclusive, and reflective process of internal school review, involving gathering information from a range of sources, and then making judgements. Schools evaluate their effectiveness to identify areas for development. The SEF is reviewed regularly throughout the year

Senior Leadership /Management Team

SLT/SMT Responsible for oversight of the SIP/SDP

Single Central Record SCR Spreadsheet containing various checks related to anyone in contact with pupils. This is a live record and must record information about qualifications, identity checks and DBS and other vetting processes that have been completed

Special Educational Needs & Disability

SEND Learning difficulty for which special educational provision has to be made.

Special Educational Needs & Disability Co-ordinator

SENDCo Teacher responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school's SEND policy. All mainstream schools must appoint a teacher to be their SENDCo

Standard Assessment Tasks SATs National tests to ascertain the level of attainment reached by pupils at the end of Key Stages of the National Curriculum

Teaching Assistant TA A member of support staff who supports a teacher in the classroom. Duties can differ from school to school. TAs are often used to take small groups of children who need extra support in an area or may help teachers prepare for lessons. TAs are not qualified teachers, and are led and guided by teachers.

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Jargon

Glossary of jargon commonly used in education and governance. This list is intended as a general guide and not a series of

rigorous definitions.

Definition

Ability Grouping A method of assigning pupils to classes or teaching groups according to particular abilities. This can include setting, banding and streaming

Academy Academies are independent, state-funded schools, which receive their funding directly from central government, rather than through a local authority

Admission Appeals

If a pupil is refused admission to a school the parent may Appeal to an Appeals Panel

Admissions Admission of pupils to Maintained and Controlled Schools is the responsibility of the LA. In Aided Schools and Academies admissions are the responsibility of the Governors

Appraisal

A cyclical process to support staff with professional development and ensure staff are contributing towards school development. In the case of teachers, it forms part of the performance related pay process

Associate Member The Governing Body can appoint Associate Members to serve on Committees and attend full Governing Body meetings. They can be staff or people who can contribute on issues related to their area of expertise (e.g. finance). They are NOT Governors but can be given voting rights at Committee meetings

Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Measures of schools' performance based on students' attainment in their best eight subjects at GCSE and the progress made from the end of Year 6, when the Key Stage 2 SATs in Reading and Maths were taken.

Baseline Assessment

System for measuring and evaluating skills, capabilities and limitations for children starting school

Casting Vote The Chair of Governors has a casting vote where an equal number of votes is cast for and against a motion. They may then and only then, cast a second vote to decide the issue

Chair/Chairperson Person elected to preside and control discussion at meetings

Clerk to the Governing Body

Independent, professional officer responsible for preparing agendas, recording meeting minutes, and providing meeting follow up support on behalf of the Governing Body. The Clerk should not be a member of the Governing Body and will work in liaison with the Chair and Headteacher. Most Governing Bodies in Durham have a SLA with SGSS to provide this support

Committee Group of at least three Governors from the full number of the Governing Body with specific delegated duties

Co-opted Governor

Appointed by the Governing Body and are people who, in the opinion of the Governing Body, have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance

Delegation

Where power and authority is properly exercised by a person or a group on behalf of the Governing Body

Directed Time

Time when a teacher must be available to carry out duties under the direction of the Headteacher (including teaching, attending staff meetings, parent consultation meetings and/or taking part in training activities). A full-time teacher’s directed time amounts to a maximum of 1265 hours in any one school year

Draft Provisional or tentative paper or motion put forward for consideration and discussion

Educational Psychologists

Carry out psychological assessment and work with pupils to improve learning and behaviour

Ex Officio Means “by virtue of office”. A person who is appointed to a position by virtue of, and so long as they hold a particular post

Exclusions Suspension of pupil from school fixed term or permanently on disciplinary grounds

Falling Roll Decline in the number of pupils because of lower birth rates or outward migration Form of Entry As in “two form entry”. The number of forms or classes that a school admits each year, thus indicating

the size of the school. E.g. a one form entry primary school admits up to 30 pupils, a two form entry primary school admits up to 60 pupils

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Foundation Governor

Appointed by the foundation body of a voluntary school, usually a church, to preserve the character of the school.

Governing Body Responsible for working with the school to ensure leaders deliver the best possible education for all pupils. Together with the Headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, Governors set the school's aims and policies and have three main functions, Setting the strategic direction, Holding the leaders to account and creating robust accountability and Ensuring best use of financial resources

Grievance

Complaint formally registered by an employee that they have been unfairly treated in some way in their employment

Group (of a school) or Individual School Range (ISR)

The number of pupils and age determines the school’s range according to a formula laid down by the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. The Range determines leadership pay bands

In Loco Parentis

“In the place of a parent” - a teacher must act towards a pupil as a “reasonable” parent could be expected to act

Instrument of Government

A document which lays down the constitution of membership of a Governing Body

Item Specific piece of business

Maintained School

School supported financially by a Local Authority

Matters Arising Heading used on an agenda under which progress on business referred to in the minutes of the last meeting may be reported

Minutes Formal written record of a meeting

Mixed Ability Teaching group in which pupils of all abilities are taught together

National Curriculum

Established by the 1988 Education Reform Act to ensure that all pupils receive a broad and balanced education which is relevant to their needs, divided into Core and Foundation Subjects

Options

A system where pupils opt for particular subjects usually in the last two years of Secondary School leading to formal qualifications

Pastoral Care A school’s arrangements for monitoring and advising on pupils personal, career and academic development

Peripatetic Teacher

Teacher employed to teach in a number of schools, usually in a specialist area, e.g. music

Primary School A school catering for children in the age range from 5 to 11

Quorum

Minimum number of persons who must be present if the proceedings of the full Governing Body or a Committee are to have any validity

Resolution

Agreement, action or decision recorded in minutes

Secondary School Provides education between the ages of 11 and 16 or 11 and 19

Secondment

The release of staff on a temporary basis, often to undertake further professional development or research

Setting A system of organising pupils into aptitude or ability groups, e.g. maths sets

Special School

School for pupils with and EHCP whose special educational needs cannot be met within a mainstream school

Supply Teacher Teacher employed to fill a temporary vacancy or to take the place of an absent teacher

Support Staff Members of the school staff employed to provide services in a school but not to teach

Trust Board Accountable body for academies

Trustees Appointed or elected to serve on a Trust Board

Vice-Chair

Person elected to deputise in the absence of the Chair

Virement Agreed transfer of money from the budget heading to which it has been allocated to another budget heading

Vote Method of indicating support or opposition

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