Governance Training Course Overview

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. Worthing 06.06.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/553 The course will focus on the processes required to manage complaints. This 2 hour session is Horsham 19.06.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/560 This session is complimented by attendance at the Getting Started training session. Horsham 19.06.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/554 designed for governors. A separate similar session is available for clerks Bognor Regis 22.03.18 10.00-12.00 GV 18/041 Bognor Regis 03.10.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/555 Horsham 06.11.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/556 Supporting your Governing Body - a session for the link governor Worthing 30.11.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/557 21.11.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/603 Worthing 29.01.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/023 This two hour course for link governors will demonstrate the importance of the role. The aim Worthing 23.11.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/604 Horsham 28.02.18 13.00-15.00 GV 18/024 of this course is to encourage schools to have a link governor, whose role is to be aware of the Horsham Chichester 26.03.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/025 knowledge and skill needs of their governing bodies to enable it to operate and develop more

FINANCE good practice with other schools. Introduction to School Finance ( C ) Bognor Regis 08.06.17 18.00-21.00 GV 17/542 Link Liaison Networking 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 As an outcome of the recent link governor seminars these networking sessions have been Worthing 04.07.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/561 Horsham 11.10.17 18.00-21.00 GV 17/551 Horsham 06.07.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/622 Horsham 18.01.18 09.30-12.30 GV 18/019 governors and supported by the governance team. Horsham 12.12.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/623 Finance Beyond the Basics Bognor Regis 13.12.17 18.30-20.30 GV 17/624 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 26.02.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/044 Bognor Regis 16.10.17 09.30-12.30 GV 17/587 Horsham Chichester 27.02.18 18.30-20.30 GV 18/045 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 SAFEGUARDING ROLES New Clerks Induction Introduction to Child Protection & Safeguarding ( C ) This session will provide governors with guidance on the scope of safeguarding and the role the Horsham 28.06.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/580 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 22.11.17 09.30-16.00 GV 17/571 governing body plays in safeguarding. Worthing 29.11.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/582 supporting the governing body in its main task of promoting high standards of educational Horsham Bognor Regis 15.03.18 13.00-15.00 GV 18/032 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. Prevent Clerking Matters In response to needs expressed by schools, the Prevent team have been working with the Bognor Regis 10.05.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/579 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 Worthing 20.09.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/534 14.06.17 09.30-16.00 promoting high standards of educational achievement through their three core strategic Worthing will enable you to keep up to date with this essential national duty. Horsham 30.01.18 10.00-12.00 GV 17/520 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 Ensuring Safe Practice on Educational Visits 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 This two hour course is designed for members of the Governing Body who wish to gain Chichester 28.09.1718.30-20.30 GV 17/595 Bognor Regis 01.03.18 09.30-16.00 Keeping your Clerking Current DEVELOPING GOOD PRACTICE 27.06.17 09.30-12.30 GV 17/572 This course is designed for clerks who wish to update their knowledge and skills. This course will Horsham Building a Vision 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 This session will explore why it is necessary for your school to have a vision, which is owned by Bognor Regis 29.06.17 09.30-12.30 GV 17/563 of educational achievement through their three core strategic functions. N.B: This session is not Worthing 07.02.18 GV 18/029 your stakeholders and know how best to develop a vision for your school. Worthing 27.03.18 09.30-12.30 GV 18/042 relevant for governors. Managing the Process of Complaints & Exclusions - a session for the clerk Engaging with Stakeholders 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 Worthing 04.12.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/565 14.11.17 13.00-17.00 GV 17/576 Stakeholder engagement is an important activity for which boards will need to assure manage complaints and exclusions. N.B: This session is not relevant for governors. Bognor Regis themsleves that appropriate structures and arrangements are in place. This course will identify Horsham 06.02.18 10.00-12.00 GV 18/048 Worthing 07.02.18 13.00-17.00 GV 18/030

Bognor Regis 29.06.17 13.30-15.30 GV 17/564 governors can develop their knowledge and understanding to evaluate their school’s Worthing 27.03.18 13.30-15.30 GV 18/043 performance; provide challenge for the Headteacher and other leaders and hold the Headteacher to account for the performance of the school. This session is designed to support

Understanding your School Data Horsham 04.10.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/596 explores how pupil assessment data is presented and used and includes looking at some of the Bognor Regis 10.01.18 10.00-12.00 GV 18/035 data for your own school. This knowledge can then be applied further to your school data. Raising the Achievement of Disadvantaged Children This two hour course is designed for governors. Ensuring that all pupils achieve well is the core Bognor Regis 02.11.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/602 purpose of the governing body. This course explores the role of the governing body in helping to Horsham 07.03.18 13.00-15.00 GV 18/038 close achievement gaps between disadvantaged pupils and other pupils within the school.

Introduction to Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) in mainstream schools ( C ) This two hour course has been designed for governors in mainstream schools. It will introduce Bognor Regis 02.11.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/601 you to the Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Code of Practice 2014 and the Horsham 07.03.18 10.00-12.00 GV 18/037 governing body’s role in relation to this Code. Governors need to be aware of how SEND is an integral part of the whole school Introduction to the Curriculum ( C ) This two hour course for governors aims to support an understanding of the school curriculum Horsham 05.10.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/597 and assessment. Worthing 10.01.18 13.00-15.00 GV 18/036

An Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage This course is aimed at Governors with responsibility for the Early Years Foundation Stage or Horsham 13.10.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/566 those who wish to learn more about this unique curriculum. The course will provide an overview Worthing 23.02.18 10.00-12.00 GV 18/047 of the curriculum and discuss how teachers observe, assess and plan for young children. There will be consideration of the environment both indoors and outdoors. Governance & OFSTED This 2 day course is an introduction to the OfSTED Handbook and Framework. The course will Bognor Regis 23.05.17 09.30-15.30 GV 17/568 look at the new Ofsted inspection arrangements and documentation and the expectations set Bognor Regis 20.06.17 09.30-15.30 out for governance. Governors will have the opportunity to evaluate their current practice and identify actions in preparation for an Ofsted inspection. This will set the scene for the rest of the Horsham 19.10.17 09.30-15.30 GV 17/569 course. Horsham 16.11.17 09.30-15.30

Worthing 25.01.18 09.30-15.30 GV 18/027 Worthing 22.02.18 09.30-15.30 Becoming an Academy – information for governors This two and a half hour course is for governors in schools that are currently considering Worthing 15.05.17 09.30-12.00 GV 17/540 converting to an Academy. The course will explore what it means to become an academy. We Horsham 05.12.17 09.30-12.00 GV 17/541 will explore the issues a school need to consider before they become an Academy, the process of conversion and what happens when a school becomes an Academy.

Worthing 26.06.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/528 statutory policies. Horsham 22.01.18 13.00-15.00 GV 18/039

Introduction to Employment Matters in Schools ( C ) This two hour course will provide an understanding and broad overview of the responsibility of Worthing 26.06.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/617 the governing body in relation to employment issues within schools. Horsham 22.01.18 10.00-12.00 GV 18/040

Managing the Governing Body role in Health and Safety This two and a half hour course is relevant to all governors, but will be particularly useful to Horsham 28.06.17 09.30-12.00 GV 17/577 governors who hold positions with health and safety responsibilities.This course is an Worthing 29.11.17 09.30-12.00 GV 17/578 introduction to the management of health and safety in schools, with particular emphasis on the Bognor Regis 15.03.18 09.30-12.00 GV 18/031 role of school governing bodies. Understanding the Performance Management Process of the Headteacher This full day or two evening sessions course for governors is designed to assist and guide you if Worthing 03.07.17 09.30-16.00 GV 17/583 you have been nominated to performance manage the Headteacher. Horsham 27.09.17 09.30-16.00 GV 17/584

Bognor Regis 18.09.17 19.00-21.00 GV 17/585 Bognor Regis 02.10.17 19.00-21.00 GV 17/585 SAFEGUARDING Introduction to Child Protection & Safeguarding ( C ) This session will provide governors with guidance on the scope of safeguarding and the role the Horsham 28.06.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/580 governing body plays in safeguarding. Worthing 29.11.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/582 Bognor Regis 15.03.18 13.00-15.00 GV 18/032

Prevent In response to needs expressed by schools, the Prevent team have been working with the Bognor Regis 10.05.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/579 Worthing 20.09.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/534 will enable you to keep up to date with this essential national duty. Horsham 30.01.18 10.00-12.00 GV 17/520 Ensuring Safe Practice on Educational Visits This two hour course is designed for members of the Governing Body who wish to gain Chichester 28.09.1718.30-20.30 GV 17/595

DEVELOPING GOOD PRACTICE Building a Vision This session will explore why it is necessary for your school to have a vision, which is owned by Bognor Regis 29.06.17 09.30-12.30 GV 17/563 your stakeholders and know how best to develop a vision for your school. Worthing 27.03.18 09.30-12.30 GV 18/042

Engaging with Stakeholders Stakeholder engagement is an important activity for which boards will need to assure Worthing 04.12.17 10.00-12.00 GV 17/565 themsleves that appropriate structures and arrangements are in place. This course will identify Horsham 06.02.18 10.00-12.00 GV 18/048

Worthing 26.06.17 13.00-15.00 GV 17/528 statutory policies. Horsham 22.01.18 13.00-15.00 GV 18/039

Bognor Regis 18.09.17 19.00-21.00 GV 17/585 Bognor Regis 02.10.17 19.00-21.00 GV 17/585

How to book onto a central training course:

All central training courses are listed and booked via West Sussex Learning and Development Gateway. The online booking facility allows you to book governors/board members from your body on one or more events. You will require a username and password to book a place. To register an account on the West Sussex Learning and Development Gateway you will need to go to https://www.westsussexcpd.co.uk and follow the registration process. Should you have any issues with course registration and bookings, please contact the Learning & Development Team: [email protected]

Venues – Our training takes place in several locations throughout West Sussex:

County Hall North - Chartway, Horsham RH12 1XA Field Place - The Boulevard, Worthing BN13 1NP University of Chichester - Bognor Regis Campus - Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1HR Chichester College - Westgate Fields, Chichester PO19 1SB Horsham Training Centre - Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2DN

Support Officer Contact details:

Jackie Gatenby - Email: [email protected] Tel: 0330 222 24080 Ruth Marsella - Email: [email protected] Tel: 0330 222 24205

NB. This information is correct at the time of publication but may subsequently be subject to change. Please refer to the Learning and Development Gateway for the latest information. WS086 01.01.17