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Governance Training Course Overview 2017-2018 The West Sussex Governance Team is committed to providing high quality training courses to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required for effective school governance. The programme focusses on the governing body’s statutory duties and has been written to reflect both local and national initiatives. Subscription to the Governor Services Service Level Agreement (SLA) 2017/18 entitles the school’s governing body and clerk free access to all the courses listed in this programme. Please refer to the current SLA documentation for details of charges for non subscribing schools. The programme has been grouped into sections to support you with planning your development needs. ( C ) Courses required for Certificate of Governance studies. The Certificate of Governance studies is an attendance certificate recognising 18 hours of learnng on certain courses. This is offered to candidates wishing to attend all the courses in our introduction series, indicated by ( C ). Please contact a Support Officer for further details. CENTRAL TRAINING - COURSE OVERVIEW (March 2017- Apr 2018) Course Title & OverviewVenue Date Time Course Code INDUCTION Getting Started - what you need to know as a new governor ( C ) This course for new governors outlines the main purpose of governing bodies and how they Bognor Regis 28.04.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/538 operate in schools, particularly with regard to their strategic role. New governors will be provided Worthing 16.05.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/539 with suggestions and guidance on the range of induction activities available to them. This Horsham 19.06.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/544 Bognor Regis 03.10.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/545 Horsham 09.10.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/547 Worthing 30.11.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/548 Worthing 15.01.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/020 Horsham 28.02.18 10.00-12.00 GV 18/021 Chichester 12.03.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/022 This course compliments the Getting Started course by looking at the more practical aspects of Bognor Regis 28.04.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/552 governors’ work in schools and enables participants to practise and develop governance skills. Worthing 06.06.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/553 This session is complimented by attendance at the Getting Started training session. Horsham 19.06.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/554 Bognor Regis 03.10.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/555 Horsham 06.11.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/556 Worthing 30.11.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/557 Worthing 29.01.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/023 Horsham 28.02.18 13.00-15.00 GV 18/024 Chichester 26.03.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/025 FINANCE Introduction to School Finance ( C ) Bognor Regis 08.06.17 18.00-21.00 GV 17/542 Most things cost money and schools must live within their means. It is important that governors Worthing 04.10.17 09.30-12.30 GV 17/546 Horsham 11.10.17 18.00-21.00 GV 17/551 Horsham 18.01.18 09.30-12.30 GV 18/019 Finance Beyond the Basics This course provides an insight into the preparation of school budgets and how governors can Horsham 05.07.17 13.00-16.00 GV 17/586 Bognor Regis 16.10.17 09.30-12.30 GV 17/587 Committee (or equivalent). Horsham 23.01.18 09.30-12.30 GV 18/033 Worthing 14.03.18 18.00-21.00 GV 18/034 ROLES New Clerks Induction This full day session is designed for clerks newly in post. This course will assist the clerk in Bognor Regis 22.06.17 09.30-16.00 GV 17/570 supporting the governing body in its main task of promoting high standards of educational Horsham 22.11.17 09.30-16.00 GV 17/571 achievement through their three core strategic functions. N.B: This session is not relevant for Worthing 06.03.18 09.30-16.00 GV 18/028 governors. Clerking Matters This two day course will assist the clerk in supporting the governing body in its main task of Worthing 17.05.17 09.30-16.00 GV 17/562 promoting high standards of educational achievement through their three core strategic Worthing 14.06.17 09.30-16.00 functions. It is designed for clerks who have been in the role for at least one year. N.B: These Horsham 10.10.17 09.30-16.00 GV 17/567 sessions are not relevant for governors. Horsham 07.11.17 09.30-16.00 Bognor Regis 01.02.18 09.30-16.00 GV 18/026 Bognor Regis 01.03.18 09.30-16.00 Keeping your Clerking Current This course is designed for clerks who wish to update their knowledge and skills. This course will Horsham 27.06.17 09.30-12.30 GV 17/572 assist the clerk in supporting the governing body in its main task of promoting high standards Bognor Regis 14.11.17 09.30-12.30 GV 17/573 of educational achievement through their three core strategic functions. N.B: This session is not Worthing 07.02.18 GV 18/029 relevant for governors. Managing the Process of Complaints & Exclusions - a session for the clerk This two hour course is designed for clerks. The course will focus on the processes required to Horsham 27.06.17 13.00-17.00 GV 17/575 manage complaints and exclusions. N.B: This session is not relevant for governors. Bognor Regis 14.11.17 13.00-17.00 GV 17/576 Worthing 07.02.18 13.00-17.00 GV 18/030 Clerking Matters This two day course will assist the clerk in supporting the governing body in its main task of Worthing 17.05.17 09.30-16.00 GV 17/562 promoting high standards of educational achievement through their three core strategic Worthing 14.06.17 09.30-16.00 functions. It is designed for clerks who have been in the role for at least one year. N.B: These Horsham 10.10.17 09.30-16.00 GV 17/567 sessions are not relevant for governors. Horsham 07.11.17 09.30-16.00 Bognor Regis 01.02.18 09.30-16.00 GV 18/026 Bognor Regis 01.03.18 09.30-16.00 Keeping your Clerking Current This course is designed for clerks who wish to update their knowledge and skills. This course will Horsham 27.06.17 09.30-12.00 GV 17/572 assist the clerk in supporting the governing body in its main task of promoting high standards Bognor Regis 14.11.17 09.30-12.00 GV 17/573 of educational achievement through their three core strategic functions. N.B: This session is not Worthing 07.02.18 09.30-12.00 GV 18/029 relevant for governors. Managing the Process of Complaints & Exclusions - a session for the clerk This two hour course is designed for clerks. The course will focus on the processes required to Horsham 27.06.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/575 manage complaints and exclusions. N.B: This session is not relevant for governors. Bognor Regis 14.11.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/576 Worthing 07.02.18 13.00-15.00 GV 18/030 CENTRAL TRAINING - COURSE OVERVIEW (March 2017- Apr 2018) Enhancing the Working Relationship between the Chair & the Clerk Bognor Regis 09.05.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/519 Course Title & OverviewVenue Date Time Course Code Horsham 27.11.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/533 GB for both audit & ofsted purposes will be also be explored. INDUCTION Getting Started - what you need to know as a new governor ( C ) Taking the Chair This course for new governors outlines the main purpose of governing bodies and how they Bognor Regis 28.04.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/538 Horsham 18.05.17 09.30-15.30 GV 17/535 operate in schools, particularly with regard to their strategic role. New governors will be provided Worthing 16.05.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/539 governors. It is aimed at both experienced and prospective chairs. It uses a variety of learning 15.06.17 09.30-15.30 with suggestions and guidance on the range of induction activities available to them. This Horsham 19.06.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/544 approaches and emphasises the practical application of knowledge and skills. We would 12.07.17 09.30-15.30 Bognor Regis 03.10.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/545 welcome any member of the governing body on this course, clearly those people who are Horsham 09.10.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/547 Bognor Regis 11.10.17 09.30-15.30 GV 17/537 Worthing 30.11.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/548 useful, but other governors who don’t yet consider themselves to chair may also gain insights 08.11.17 09.30-15.30 Worthing 15.01.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/020 into governance and governing bodies. 06.12.17 09.30-15.30 Horsham 28.02.18 10.00-12.00 GV 18/021 Chichester 12.03.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/022 Worthing 16.01.18 09.30-15.30 GV 18/018 20.02.18 09.30-15.30 20.03.18 09.30-15.30 Managing the Process of Complaints - a session for the governor This course compliments the Getting Started course by looking at the more practical aspects of Bognor Regis 28.04.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/552 governors’ work in schools and enables participants to practise and develop governance skills.