Governors – New Chair of Governors Online Training Course | 8th and 10th October

Governors – New Chair of Governors Online Training Course (2 Sessions)

Session 1 – Tuesday 8th October 

Session 2 – Thursday 10th October 

Course Aim: The AIM of this course is to provide new Chairs of Governors (and others) in Catholic schools with the knowledge and expertise to manage this important role with confidence

Course Content: A reminder of the three core functions and six key features of effective governance of a Catholic school.

The key responsibilities of the Chair of Governors in a Catholic school including:

– Ensuring effective functioning of the board and strategic focus
– Setting expectations

Providing leadership & direction
– Working as an effective team
– Key relationships including Headteacher, Diocese, Local Authority and Trust

• Knowing how to drive improvement in your board so that your board can drive improvement in your school.
• Being a Chair of a Catholic school in challenging times.

Target Audience: Newly appointed / Inexperienced Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Co-Chairs, Committee Chairs and those who aspire to become Chairs.