Summer 2024 |
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27 June Online |
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.
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Autumn 2024 |
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5 September Online |
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
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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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19 September Online |
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 |
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.
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14 October Online |
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
Governance+
School Admissions Arrangements
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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 |
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 |
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Governance+
School Admissions Arrangements
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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 |
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.)
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12 November Online |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Religious Education (RE)
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Governance+: free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+ VAT) for up to 3 governors
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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 |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Effective Monitoring in a Church School
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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
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Collective Worship and Spiritual Flourishing
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Governance+: Free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+ VAT) for up to 3 governors
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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.
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Spring 2025 |
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10 January Church House Oxford
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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.
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15 January Online
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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 |
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
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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 |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to SIAMS
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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 |
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
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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.
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Summer 2025 |
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30 April Online
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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
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Religious Education
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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
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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 |
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.
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19 June Online
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7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
Governance+
The Governors’ Guide to Effective Monitoring in a Church School
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Governance+: Free for all governors SLA: £45 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors Non-SLA: £65 (+VAT) for up to 3 governors
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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
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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
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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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