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Hackney Learning Trust’s governance training programme for 2016–2017 takes place at The Tomlinson Centre.

Opened in April 2009, this £4.5m purpose-built centre has eleven rooms over two floors and a cutting edge ICT Centre.

For more information contact: T. 020 8820 7369 E. governorservices@ learningtrust.co.uk 2

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DEAR GOVERNOR Welcome to the Hackney Learning Trust 2016/17 training programme which focuses on strengthening governance.

As the government’s plans to strengthen system-wide education takes shape alongside the implications of fairer funding, never has there been a greater need for strong, autonomous and effective governance across our richly mixed economy of schools – maintained, voluntary aided, and academy and independent registered status, some of which stand alone and others in varying forms of partnership and federation.

Governance is becoming more complex, requiring greater accountability of educational standards and management of key risks. In anticipating the current and future need for all types of educational organisations, this training programme offers a wide range of opportunities to learn from experts, to share common challenges and debate possible solutions with respected peers.

Our offer includes core training and bespoke sessions to match the needs of individual schools. The sessions are delivered by experts who are educational leaders, our prices are very competitive and most important of all, and we know from feedback that our governors have high regard for the quality and impact of the training we offer.

We know that governors play a vital important role as ‘executive volunteers, we acknowledge the role is complex and, we thank you for giving significantly of your time and sharing your skills.

We equally recognise that our schools need strong governance to embrace our collective mission to sustain excellent educational and wellbeing outcomes for all pupils.

We hope therefore that our training programme will equip all governors to be able to support and challenge school leaders in ensuring that in Hackney, no child is left behind their peers.

Best wishes, Sian Davies Interim Director of Education Hackney Learning Trust

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CONTENTS MAKING THE MOST OF OUR SERVICES 07 Advice, guidance and training for governors 07 Recruitment and induction of governors strategic governance themes 08 Introduction to stronger governance – Part 1 09 Strengthening governance through the role of link governors – Part 2 09 Strengthening governance through effective board administration – people, structures and distributed responsibilities Specific themes of governance 10 The governance of behaviour, attendance and wellbeing of pupils 10 The governance of British values within schools 11 The governance of early years 12 The governance of finance and major resources 13 The governance of health and safety in schools 14 The governance of human resources and performance management of staff 15 The governance of learning and achievement in the context of equality and SEND within mainstream and special schools 15 The governance of post-16 education 16 The governance of pupil progress and outcomes – making sense of the data – primary 17 The governance of pupil progress and outcomes – making sense of the data – secondary 18 The governance of safeguarding and child protection 19 The governance of teaching & learning, curriculum and assessment – primary 20 The governance of teaching & learning, curriculum and assessment – secondary

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Bespoke Training 21 Bespoke sessions Seminars, Forums and Annual Conference 22 Seminars for school leaders and chairs of governors 22 Annual Conference – Sunday 29 January 2017 23 Seminars for clerks of Hackney schools 23 HASGA; the Hackney School Governors’ Association PRICES FOR GOVERNOR TRAINING COURSE 24 Governor training packages 24 Individual/bespoke governor training HOW TO ORDER A GOVERNOR TRAINING COURSE 25 Ordering 25 Booking 25 Other information FURTHER ADVICE AND SUPPORT 26 Other sources of support and guidance

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This was my first training and it was both enjoyable and very useful.

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MAKING THE MOST OF OUR SERVICES Advice, Guidance and training for Governors We offer swift, reliable and respected expert guidance, support and advice, provide relevant and for the moment training and bespoke solutions to support governing boards, advisory boards and their clerks.

We aim to meet the requests of all types of educational organisations regardless of their funding status and needs. In doing so we will enable governors to directly contribute to changing the life chances of every child in our community and beyond, particularly those from the most disadvantaged starting points and those whose progress is stalled by challenging barriers whatever they might be.

Recruitment and Induction of Governors We offer support to schools wishing to recruit potential governors, (including parent, staff, LA positions) to ensure new members are informed and prepared to conduct strong governance from the start. (LA governor recruitment and induction is free of charge to all schools) The recruitment and induction process provides an insight into the responsibility and privilege of being a school governor and secures new members’ understanding of how strong governance can ensure every child receives the best possible education.

If you are seeking to recruit new governors with a particular skillset, please let us know at governorservices@learningtrust. co.uk.

We have found the quality of training for Governors to be excellent. It has been thought provoking but above all practical and has helped the development of our Governing Body immensely.

Rob Miller, Chair of Governors

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strategic governance themes Introduction to Stronger Governance – Part 1 DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Wednesday 5 October 2016 9am – 11am Spring Term Wednesday 8 February 2017 6pm – 8pm

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure they: • create the vision, ethos and strategic direction that leads to exceptional outcomes for all pupils • develop a culture of high expectations, aspirations and excellent all round achievement • take account of educational issues on the national landscape • effectively discharging core statutory functions

Summer Term Monday 8 May 2017 9am – 11am

• nurture school governor competencies as defined by the DfE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Newly appointed governors as well as those wishing to refresh their understanding.

Governors attending this course may also consider attending Strengthening governance through the role of link governors – Part 2. (See details within this programme).

The training available from HLT is an invaluable way for us to ensure that all governors are wellequipped for their role.

Cath Deane, Chair of Governors, Federation of Orchard and Southold

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Strengthening governance through the role of link governors – PART 2 DATE OF SESSION Autumn Wednesday 23 November 9am – 11am Spring Term Wednesday 15 March 2017 6pm – 8pm Summer Term Tuesday 23 May 2017 9am – 11am WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors, particularly those with a link responsibility Governors attending this course may also consider first attending Introduction to Stronger Governance – Part 1.

(See details within this programme).

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure they: • protect a culture of high expectations, aspirations and excellent all round achievement • acquire a precise understanding of the school’s strengths, weaknesses and areas of potential risk • seek the views of key stakeholders • balance the challenge with support for school leaders Governance Training Programme

Strengthening governance through effective board administration – people, structures and distributed responsibilities DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Monday 12 December 2016 9am – 11am Spring Term Wednesday 1 February 2017 6pm – 8pm Summer Term Monday 12 June 2017 9am – 11am WHO SHOULD ATTEND Chairs/vice chairs of governors together with their school leader and clerk to the governing board COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on models of governance in schools which are standalone, federated or part of a Multi Academy Trust. It will illustrate how you might enhance governance effectiveness and impact through: • the structural arrangements of your governing board • focusing the activities of governance through clear terms of reference, schemes of delegation, roles and expectations of link governors • governance annual work plans, which are aligned to the school development, monitoring and risk management schedules CONTENTS

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specific themes of governance THE GOVERNANCE OF BEHAVIOUR, ATTENDANCE AND WELLBEING OF PUPILS DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Tuesday 8 November 2016 6pm – 8pm

THE GOVERNANCE OF BRITISH VALUES WITHIN SCHOOLS DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Monday 31 October 2016 9am – 11am

Spring Term Wednesday 22 February 2017 9am – 11am

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Summer Term Tuesday 11 July 2017 6pm – 8pm

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors, particularly those with a link responsibility for this area.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors, particular those with a link responsibility for this area.

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure:

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure the school:

• the school establishes the highest expectations for social behaviours and attendance to school

• prepares pupils positively for life in modern Britain

• the care given to developing the wellbeing of all children is of the highest quality • monitor attendance /persistence absences and take actions to ensure pupils do not miss out on learning • critical analysis of the use of exclusions and alternative provision to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and that decisions are taken based on improving the learning, progress and outcome opportunities for pupils 10

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Tuesday 28 March 2017 6pm – 8pm

Wednesday 21 June 2017 9am – 11am

• promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty • instils mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith

Really inspirational speaker(s)

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THE GOVERNANCE OF EARLY YEARS DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Tuesday 18 October 2016

Thanks for such an informative and enthusiastic session!

6pm – 8pm Spring Term Tuesday 28 February 2017 9am – 11am Summer Term Tuesday 20 June 2017 6pm – 8pm WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors of primary schools, and those involved with the governance of nurseries and children centres.

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure: • the school has a robust method to monitor the progress and attainment of groups of pupils • the quality of teaching, learning and assessment impacts on outcomes of children currently in the school • the leadership of the EYFS has a demonstrable impact on outcomes • the learning environment is stimulating, creative and allows children to develop their independence

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specific themes of governance THE GOVERNANCE OF FINANCE AND MAJOR RESOURCES DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Tuesday 11 October 2016 6pm – 8pm Spring Term

• they have a clear understanding of the requirements within the Schools Financial Value Standards (for maintained schools), the Academies Financial Handbook and funding agreements • have an understanding of the responsibility of Local Authority within the context of maintained schools and academies finances

Wednesday 11 January 2017 9am – 11am Summer Term Wednesday 3 May 2017 6pm – 8pm WHO SHOULD ATTEND Particularly suitable for governors of primary and secondary schools with a lead responsibility for finance.

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure: • clarity about the financial roles, responsibilities and skill requirements all governors – maintained schools and academies • the setting of short and longer term school budgets to maintain financial sustainability • robust monitoring of the annual budget and protection of public money

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THE GOVERNANCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SCHOOLS DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Wednesday 9 November 9am – 11am Spring Term

Training is really informative and wellresourced. The presenter was skilled and clearly very experienced and knowledgeable.

Tuesday 7 March 2017 6pm – 8pm Summer Term Tuesday 6 June 2017 6pm – 8pm WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors with a link responsibility for this area.

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure: • consistent implementation of robust Health and Safety policies • school procedures relate to protecting the health and safety during all school related activities and including those where a 3rd party uses the school building/facilities.

• they have a clear understanding of the common issues that emerge from Health and Safety audits and key questions that governors might ask of their school leaders.

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specific themes of governance THE GOVERNANCE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OF STAFF DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Tuesday 6 December 2016

• robust processes to manage staff wellbeing, absence, capability and discipline matters • implementation of equalities policy with equality objectives.

• robust performance management of the headteacher/principal

6pm – 8pm Spring Term Tuesday 14 March 2017 9am – 11am Summer Term Tuesday 4 July 2017 6pm – 8pm WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors of primary and secondary schools, particular those with a link responsibility for this area.

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure: • strong leadership at all levels of the organisation, including the use of performance management to promote effective practise across the school • high quality continuing professional development at the start, middle and later years of staffs’ career, to develop leadership capacity and sustain best school practises • that recruitment, retention and CPD addresses succession plans

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THE GOVERNANCE OF LEARNING AND achievement IN THE CONTEXT OF EQUALITY AND SEND WITHIN MAINSTREAM AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Wednesday 28 September 2016 9am – 11am Spring Term Tuesday 10 January 2017 6pm – 8pm WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors, particular those with a link responsibility for this area.

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure the school • promotes all forms of equality • fosters greater understanding of and respect for people, with a particular focus on special educational needs and disability • provides high quality education that meets the needs of all pupils including those with SEND • effectively engages with parents, carers, other stakeholders and agencies to support all SEND pupils • secures the achievement of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs in line with expected outcomes.

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THE GOVERNANCE OF POST-16 EDUCATION DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Monday 10 October 2016 9am – 11am Spring Term Tuesday 7 February 2017 6pm – 8pm Summer Term Tuesday 13 June 2017 9am – 11am WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors of secondary schools with a 6th form, particular those with a link responsibility for this area.

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure: • the planning and delivery of linear A levels is secure • procedures for moderation and standardisation are robust and include external validation • programmes of study are broad and balanced and include opportunities to promote personal and social development, including leadership skills development health and well- being, careers and work related learning and political literacy, alongside support for HE and employment progression application CONTENTS

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specific themes of governance THE GOVERNANCE OF PUPIL PROGRESS AND OUTCOMES – MAKING SENSE OF THE DATA – PRIMARY

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards can ensure:

DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Monday 28 November 2016 9am – 11am

• the assessment system which the school is using is robust and that assessment information provides governors with sufficient and accurate information to ask probing questions about outcomes for pupils

Spring Term Wednesday 8 March 2017 6pm – 8pm

• the school has robust methods to monitor the progress of groups of pupils to ensure that none fall behind and underachieve

Summer Term Wednesday 24 May 2017 9am –11am

• they have a strong understanding of how the progress and outcomes for pupils in their school compares with similar schools locally and nationally

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors of primary schools, particular those with a link responsibility for this area.

Governors attending this course may also consider additional training offered through the bespoke training session The Governance of Pupil Progress, Achievement & Underachievement – the power of your school data in driving improvement – see details within this programme.

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THE GOVERNANCE OF PUPIL PROGRESS AND OUTCOMESMAKING SENSE OF THE DATA – SECONDARY DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Tuesday 22 November 2016 9am – 11am Spring Term Tuesday 21 February 2017 6pm – 8pm Summer Term Monday 24 April 2017 9am – 11am

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards can ensure: • the assessment system which the school is using is robust and that assessment information provides governors with sufficient and accurate information to ask probing questions about outcomes for pupils • the school has robust methods to monitor the progress of groups of pupils to ensure that none fall behind and underachieve • they have a strong understanding of how the progress and outcomes for pupils in their school compares with similar schools locally and nationally

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors of secondary schools, particular those with a link responsibility for this area Governors attending this course may also consider additional training offered through the bespoke training session The Governance of Pupil Progress, Achievement & Underachievement – the power of your school data in driving improvement – see details within this programme.

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specific themes of governance THE GOVERNANCE OF SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Monday 5 December 2016 9am – 12noon Spring Term Wednesday 1 March 2017 5:30pm – 8:30pm Summer Term Tuesday 25 April 2017 9am – 12noon WHO SHOULD ATTEND? All governors and particularly those with a lead responsibility for safeguarding.

• an understanding of how governing boards can ensure their school is a safe place for children, what measures could be taken to raise awareness and keep pupils safe from abuse and neglect, including sexual exploitation and radicalisation and extremism.

• an awareness about the duty staff and Designated Safeguarding Leads in schools have when they suspect that pupils are vulnerable or at risk of significant harm.

• awareness of guidelines for good and safe practice (including safer recruitment), keeping professional boundaries, dealing with allegations against staff and whistle blowing.

• information on best practice and preparation for Ofsted

Keeping Children Safe in Education is statutory guidance for schools and colleges and prescribes there should be a senior board level (or equivalent) lead to take leadership responsibility for the organisation’s safeguarding arrangements.

COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards have: • an awareness of national statutory guidance and local procedures to be followed in safeguarding children, enabling governing boards to review if the arrangements for safeguarding are effective in their school.

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THE GOVERNANCE OF TEACHING & LEARNING, CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT– PRIMARY

COURSE OVERVIEW

DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term

• the assessment system which the school is using is robust and that assessment information provides governors with sufficient and accurate information to ask probing questions about outcomes for pupils

Monday 3rd October 2016 9am – 11am Spring Term Tuesday 17 January 2017 6pm – 8pm Summer Term Monday 22 May 9am – 11am WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors of primary schools, particular those with a link responsibility for this area

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This will focus on how governing boards ensure:

• teaching, learning and assessment is having a positive impact on the progress of pupils • the design, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum, ensures breadth and balance and impacts on pupils’ outcomes, personal development, behaviour and welfare • the school secure and sustain improvements to teaching, learning and assessment to deliver a high quality education for all pupils

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specific themes of governance THE GOVERNANCE OF TEACHING & LEARNING, CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT – SECONDARY DATE OF SESSION Autumn Term Wednesday 16 November 2016 9am to 11am Spring Term Tuesday 31 January 2017 6pm to 8pm Summer Term

• the design, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum, ensures breadth and balance and impacts on pupils’ outcomes, personal development, behaviour and welfare • the school supports the formal curriculum with extra-curricular opportunities for pupils to extend their knowledge and understanding and to improve their skills in a range of artistic, creative and sporting activities • the school secures and sustains improvements to teaching, learning and assessment to deliver a high quality education for all pupils

Monday 15 May 2017 9am to 11am WHO SHOULD ATTEND Suitable for all governors of secondary schools, particular those with a link responsibility for this area COURSE OVERVIEW This will focus on how governing boards ensure: • changes to assessment methods within the new legislative framework are robust and properly embedded into school practices along with systems to report to parents • the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is impacting to ensure excellent progress and outcomes for pupils currently in the school

The Governance review was very thorough and an extremely useful and developmental process for our governing body.

Stephen Hall, Executive Headteacher, Federation of Orchard and Southold

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BESPOKE TRAINING Our training offer includes bespoke sessions that are matched to the needs of individual schools and or groups of schools. bespoke sessions The sessions are delivered by experts who are educational leaders of these areas to ensure the highest impact in strengthening governance.

Bespoke session might include topics listed under the centralised training offer and may also include themes of a schools choice such as: • The governance of pupil progress, achievement and underachievement – the power of your school data in driving improvement • Financial health check and management of budget reductions • Strengthening governance in readiness for Ofsted inspection • A review of the effectiveness and impact of governance • Contextualised executive support and coaching for the chair of governors • Headteacher recruitment and selection • Headteacher performance management • Contextualised support for governors involvement with exclusion panel hearings – 1.5 hours bespoke training to proceeding hearing • Contextualised support for governors involvement with complaint panel hearings – 1.5 hours bespoke training to proceeding hearing We also provide specialist training to members of independent review panels – IRP, which is free of charge.

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Please visit www.hackneyservicesforschools. co.uk to select the ‘Bespoke training package’.

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SEMINARS, FORUMS AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE SeminarS for School Leaders and Chairs of Governors Governance is becoming more complex and requires greater accountability of educational standards and management of key risks. In anticipating this need, in the coming year we will be hosting a series of seminars to bring together chairs of governors and school leaders.

These forums will provide those in the driving seat with an opportunity to share, debate and learn from their respected peers, in finding betters ways to manage and solve the complexities of school leadership and governance.

These seminars will be determined by the changing national landscape and matters raised by request from colleagues. We anticipate they will include topics such as:

Annual Conference – Sunday 29 January 2017 With the forthcoming Education Bill, the implications for school governance will include how to ensure the continued effective leadership of our schools and how we can use partnership models to bring even greater benefits to all Hackney children. We will confirm and publish details of the programme later in the autumn term such that we provide the opportunity for governors and leaders from across all Hackney schools to share, debate and learn with their peers how best to solve the current complexities of governance in an every changing educational landscape.

• Effective leadership and governance within our mixed economy of schools • The future partnership models of HLT working with schools • Embracing and finding better solutions to address community/nationwide issues • Governance topics determined by feedback from chairs of governors and school Leaders These seminars are free of charge and open to chairs of governors and school leaders as places will be limited. We will email invitations directly to members who will be able to nominate a colleague if they are unable to attend.

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This was my first governor training experience it was great, pitched well. Got me really thinking.

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Seminars for Clerks of Hackney Schools As governance becomes more complex, governing boards require skilful and knowledgeable clerks. In anticipating this need, we will be hosting a series of seminars open to all clerks from across the diversity of governing boards within Hackney – maintained, voluntary aided, and academy status, some of which stand alone and others in varying forms of partnerships/federations/MATs. These seminars will focus on supporting clerks to effectively administrate, through best practice, the business of governance. It will provide clerks with the latest brief on governance matters and enable them to provide stronger guidance to governing boards within the context of legislative requirements as they relate to the mixed economy of schools. Topics will include:

• How to support your governing board in ensuring they discharge all statutory duties, including compliance with regulations and statutory guidance, and advising panels for exclusions and complaints We will email invitations directly to chairs of governors and clerks of all schools.

An attendance fee will be payable from schools who do not currently purchase our governance services.

HASGA: the Hackney School Governors’ Association HASGA meets half termly, hosting speakers and holding forums for discussions on boarder topical items relevant to school governance and education. Email: enquiries@hasga.org.uk This forum is open to all governors from all types of schools.

• How to help your governing board recruit members with the right mix of knowledge and skills, ensure effective structures for governance and provide every governor with a clearly defined remit to distribute responsibilities and strengthen governance

HASGA meetings for 2016 to 2017 are:

• How to support your governing board with tools for eg an annual governance work plan, templates for reports from SLT and processes to engage with stakeholders

• Tuesday 16 May 2017

• How to ensure your governing board captures within the minutes evidence of their support and challenge of school leaders

• Monday 26 September 2016 • Tuesday 29 November 2016 • Wednesday 8 February 2017 • Monday 20 March 2017 • Wednesday 5 July 2017

For more information contact: T. 020 8820 7369 E. governorservices@learningtrust.co.uk

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PRICES FOR GOVERNOR TRAINING COURSE All prices listed are correct at the time of publishing. However Hackney Learning Trust reserve the right to amend prices from time to time.

Up-to-date prices will be posted on the Services for Schools website or available on application.

Governor training packages ORDER CODE

DESCRIPTION

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04/GOV/011

Governor Training Programme per School/Federation: 1–15 Govs

£350

04/GOV/012

Governor Training Programme per School/Federation: 16+ Govs

£550

Individual/bespoke governor training ORDER CODE

DESCRIPTION

COST

04/GOV/017

Individual Governor Training Sessions

£90

04/GOV/013

Bespoke In School Governor Training

POA

Feedback Please take a few minutes at the end of the session to complete the evaluation form as your feedback is valuable in helping us design courses to meet your future needs. You may also send your feedback by email to governorservices@learningtrust.co.uk.

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HOW TO ORDER/BOOK A GOVERNOR TRAINING COURSE The training sessions will be led by our experienced tutors and they can be ordered and booked in a number of ways.

ORDERING Website You can order your school’s training package or individual sessions online at www.hackneyservicesforschools.co.uk.

You will find Governor Training in the Governor Services section under School Improvement.

Other information Confirmation of booking and queries Your booking will be acknowledged by email. One week in advance of each course, delegates will receive a reminder email with further course information.

If you have any queries, please email governorservices@learningtrust.co.uk

Bespoke training can be arranged on request and take place at your school or other venue of your choice. If you have a specific request for your governing board, please email governorservices@ learningtrust.co.uk so we may discuss further with you to consider how best to meet your specific training needs.

Forgotten your password If you have forgotten your password for the Services for Schools website, you can reset this online by clicking the login button. Alternatively you can contact the services for Schools team on 020 8820 7378 or email s4s@learningtrust.co.uk.

Paper order form If you prefer not to order on-line, you can complete an order form which can be downloaded from the Services for Schools website, scanned and emailed to s4s@learningtrust.co.uk.

Venue and accessibility Centralised training will take place at The Tomlinson Centre. Light refreshments will be provided. Please let us know if you need any additional support on the day, such as wheelchair access or large print documentation. Arrangements can be made to ensure all delegates are able to participate fully in every training sessions.

BOOKING Online To book delegates on to courses online, please use the link on the Governor Training page of the Services for Schools website.

Cancellations If you are unable to attend a session for which you have reserved place, we ask that you inform us via email at least 5 working days in advance to avoid incurring the full cost of the course. In such cases we will then be able to offer an alternative date subject to availability.

Terms and Conditions apply.

Should a session need to be cancelled by us for an isolated reasons, we will contact all delegates directly and where possible offer an alternative date and or session.

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FURTHER ADVICE AND SUPPORT Other resources and for support and guidance include: Governors Handbook www.gov.uk/government/publications/ governance-handbook

Ofsted www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ ofsted

National Governors’ Association (NGA) www.nga.org.uk/Guidance

Department for Education www.education.gov.uk

The Key for School Governors https://schoolgovernors.thekeysupport. com

Inspiring Governors Alliance www.inspiringgovernors.org

Sutton Trust – Improving social mobility through education www.suttontrust.com Education Endowment Foundation – Families of Schools database educationendowmentfoundation.org. uk/attainment-gap/families-of-schoolsdatabase Education Employer Task Force – Inspiring Governors www.educationandemployers.org/ programmes/inspiring-governors/

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New Schools Network www.newschoolsnetwork.org/academyresource-hub National College for Teaching & Leadership – NCTL www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ national-college-for-teaching-andleadership Modern Governor www.moderngovernor.com

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