Governors' Training

Summer 2024

27 June

Online

Further info & booking

6.30-7.30pm 

Governance+

Governors’ Guide to Appraisal & Holding leaders to account

SLA: £45 (+VAT) up to 3 delegates

Non SLA: £65 (+VAT) per person

We recommend that all governors who conduct the headteacher appraisal have received this training before they engage in this vital part of the governance role.

 

Autumn 2024

5 September

Online

Further info & booking

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to Headteacher Appraisal

FREE to appraisal governors in schools that purchase the Headteacher Appraisal package from ODBE

 

Governance+: Free for all governors

 

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

 

We recommend that all governors who conduct the headteacher appraisal have received this training before they engage in this vital part of the governance role.

 

19 September

Online

Further info & booking

7:00 pm -8:30 pm

An Introduction to Governance in Church Schools and Trusts

FREE to all Church school trustees and governors in the Diocese of Oxford. Booking is essential.

Setting out the specific requirements of governing in a Church of England school or trust.  All trustees and governors are encouraged to attend this session and it is a requirement of appointment or re-appointment as a Foundation Governor/Trustee.

25 September

Church House Oxford

Further info & booking

9.30 am - 3.30 pm

SIAMS Self Evaluation

SLA: £ 150 (+ VAT) per person

Non-SLA: £ 200 (+ VAT) per person

Governance+ schools: one governor can book to attend free of charge with a paying member of staff.

1 SLA Credit

Self-evaluation is an integral part of Church school development and preparation for SIAMS. This course will explore the self-evaluation process, share model templates and strategies to support school leaders in crafting their SIAMS SEF.

 

 

 

14 October

Online

Further info & booking

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Governance+

 

School Admissions Arrangements

 

Governance+ free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

How to ensure that your admission arrangements are compliant with Statutory Guidance and ODBE policy including the requirements around consultation and determination. Suitable for governance leads and clerks.

16 October

Online

Further info & booking

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to SIAMS

Governance+ free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

This session will cover everything you need to know as a school governor about SIAMS. You will learn about the purpose and process of SIAMS and consider the role of governors in ensuring your school lives out its vision and flourishes as a Church of England school. 

4 November

Online

Further info & booking

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Governance+

 

School Admissions Arrangements

 

Governance+ free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

How to ensure that your admission arrangements are compliant with Statutory Guidance and ODBE policy including the requirements around consultation and determination. Suitable for governance leads and clerks.

8 November

Church House Oxford

Further info & booking

1:00 pm -

3.30 pm

SIAMS – Keeping your SEF relevant

SLA: £75 (+ VAT)

Non-SLA: £110 (+VAT)

Governance+ schools: one governor can book to attend free of charge with a paying member of staff.

 

½ SLA Credit

A shorter self-evaluation session for experienced headteachers who need to ensure that their SIAMS self- evaluation is a strong and current reflection on the impact of their vision on their school. (Suitable for leaders who have attended the self-evaluation days within the last 3 years.)

 

12 November

Online

Further info & booking

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to Religious Education (RE)

 

Governance+: free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+ VAT) for up to 3 governors

 

An opportunity for governors to consider their responsibilities for the curriculum, monitoring and evaluation of Religious Education (RE) including the current requirements of RE syllabuses

20 November

Online

Further info & booking

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to Effective Monitoring in a Church School

 

Governance+: free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Knowing what to measure and monitor is an essential part of working as part of an effective governing board. This session will provide guidance and support with suggestions to develop and improve your practice in readiness for inspection.

3 December

Online

Further info & booking

 

 

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to Collective Worship and Spiritual Flourishing

 

Governance+: Free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+ VAT) for up to 3 governors

 

 This new course will support governors in Church schools to understand what the law expects collective worship to contain and how acts of worship should reflect the Christian vision of the school.

 

 

Spring 2025

10 January

Church House Oxford

Further info & booking

 

 

9.30 am - 3.30 pm

SIAMS Self Evaluation

SLA: £ 150 (+ VAT) per person

Non-SLA: £ 200 (+ VAT) per person

Governance+ schools: one governor can book to attend free of charge with a paying member of staff.

1 SLA Credit

Self-evaluation is an integral part of Church school development and preparation for SIAMS. This course will explore the self-evaluation process, share model templates and strategies to support school leaders in crafting their SIAMS SEF.

 

 

 

15 January

Online

Further info & booking

 

7:00 pm -8:30 pm

An Introduction to Governance in Church Schools and Trusts

FREE to all Church school trustees and governors in the Diocese of Oxford. Booking is essential.

Setting out the specific requirements of governing in a Church of England school or trust.  All trustees and governors are encouraged to attend this session and it is a requirement of appointment or re-appointment as a Foundation Governor/Trustee.

5 March

Online

Further info & booking

4.30 pm – 6:00 pm

Governance+

 

School Appeals Arrangements 

Governance+: Free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

 

 

How to ensure that your appeals arrangements are compliant. Suitable for school leaders including trustees and governors, governance leads and clerks to governing boards.

11 March

Online

Further info & booking

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm  

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to SIAMS

 

Governance+ Free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

This session will cover everything you need to know about the SIAMS process. You will learn about the purpose and process of SIAMS and consider the role of governors in ensuring your school lives out its vision and flourishes as a Church of England school. 

1 April

Online

Further info & booking

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to Collective Worship and Spiritual Flourishing

Governance+: Free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+ VAT) for up to 3 governors

 

This new course will support governors in Church schools to understand what the law expects collective worship to contain and how acts of worship should reflect the Christian vision of the school.

 

 

 

Summer 2025

30 April

Online

Further info & booking

 

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Governance+

 

School Appeals Arrangements 

Governance+: Free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

How to ensure that your appeals arrangements are compliant. Suitable for school leaders including trustees and governors, governance leads and clerks to governing boards.

7 May

Online

Further info & booking

 

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to Religious Education  

 

Governance+: Free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

An opportunity for governors to consider their responsibilities for the curriculum, monitoring and evaluation of Religious Education (RE) including the current requirements of RE syllabuses. Time to explore how your school’s Christian vision reflects We will explore how RE is considered in the light of SIAMS and OFSTED inspections and its relationship to British Values and spiritual, moral, social and culture development of pupils.

13 May

Online

Further info & booking

 

7:00 pm -8:30 pm

An Introduction to Governance in Church Schools and Trusts

FREE to all Church school trustees and governors in the Diocese of Oxford. Booking is essential.

Setting out the specific requirements of governing in a Church of England school or trust.  All trustees and governors are encouraged to attend this session and it is a requirement of appointment or re-appointment as a Foundation Governor/Trustee.

13 June

Church House Oxford

Further info & booking

9.30 am - 3.30 pm

SIAMS Self Evaluation

SLA: £ 150 (+ VAT) per person

Non-SLA: £ 200 (+ VAT) per person

Governance+ schools: one governor can book to attend free of charge with a paying member of staff.

1 SLA Credit

Self-evaluation is an integral part of Church school development and preparation for SIAMS. This course will explore the self-evaluation process, share model templates and strategies to support school leaders in crafting their SIAMS SEF.

 

 

 

19 June

Online

Further info & booking

 

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to Effective Monitoring in a Church School

 

Governance+: Free for all governors

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

 

Knowing what to measure and monitor is an essential part of working as part of an effective governing board. This session will provide guidance and support with suggestions to develop and improve your practice in readiness for inspection.

14 July

Online

Further info & booking

 

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Governance+

 

The Governors’ Guide to Headteacher Appraisal

FREE to appraisal governors in schools that purchase Headteacher Appraisal package from ODBE

 

Governance+: Free for all governors

 

SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors

 

We recommend that all governors who conduct the headteacher appraisal have received this training before they engage in this vital part of the governance role.

 

 

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