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1 Governor and Clerk Training part of EES for Schools Summer Term 2016 Programme for Governing Bodies and Clerks

2 Welcome to the 2016 Summer Term Training Offer for Governors and Clerks I am delighted to welcome you to the summer term training offer for governors and clerks. Research shows that governors need a range of important qualities if they are to be effective; governing boards are key strategic decision makers accountable for ensuring the best possible education for every child. They also play an important role in maintaining a successful and stable workforce and for financial management and efficiency. Safeguarding and wellbeing remains, rightly, at the forefront of governors accountabilities. Governors have a duty to support and protect vulnerable children whilst preparing young people for adult life by building character and resilience and enabling them to access high quality work or study options. Moving to a system where every school is an academy is an integral part of the government s programme of reform. The government s white paper Educational Excellence Everywhere highlights significantly changing expectations of governors making it more important than ever that new governors are properly inducted and that all governors receive the development they need to effectively fulfil their role. Our training is facilitated by a growing team of experienced and knowledgeable tutors with a wealth of governor or clerking experience. As well as new dates and venues for our most popular training courses, materials have been reviewed to reflect current best practice. In response to changes in the educational landscape and the specific needs of our schools, we have also developed additional workshops for the summer term: Joining or Forming a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) Hot Topic Dealing with Parental Concerns and Complaints Working in a School-led Improvement Partnership Special School Governors Understanding Learning Achievement Essex Clerks Conference Half Day Conference for Special School Governors No school is an island; the move to an increasingly autonomous school-led system is based upon the clear principle that schools are responsible for their own improvement and that schools working together is the most effective way of sharing learning and good practice to secure rapid and sustained improvement. There are now over 20 formal partnerships in Essex is your governing body part of one? If you would like to request a local workshop for your group of schools please contact enquiries.governorservices@eesforschools.org to arrange. Please note we need at least 10 governors to make a workshop viable. All our courses can be booked online via the EES for Schools Training website EEScpdportal.org If you choose not to subscribe, governing bodies and clerks are welcome to choose the pay-as-you-go option. With thanks for all you do for your school. I look forward to meeting you at one of our training events. Debbi Botham Governor Services Manager EES for Schools 2 Governor and Clerk Training

3 Our Summer Term 2016 Programme for Governing Bodies and Clerks at a Glance: Course Target Audience Page Induction for New Governors Essential for new governors 4 Key Roles of Governors (KRG) 6 modules New governors and refreshers 5 Intensive 2 Day Overview of Governance New governors 8 Introduction to the Primary Curriculum All primary governors/primary governors serving on 9 curriculum committee Introduction to the Secondary Curriculum All secondary governors/secondary governors serving 10 on curriculum committee NEW Special School Governors Understanding Learning Achievement All special school governors 10 Safeguarding Children Essential for governors with safeguarding lead 11 Finance, Budgets and Financial Monitoring Essential for members of finance committee 11 Finance, Budgets and Financial Monitoring for Academies Essential for members of finance committee (Academies) 12 Human Resources Matters Essential for members of HR committee 12 REVISED Performance Management of the Headteacher Essential for governors with responsibility for performance 13 management of headteacher Exclusion The Role of the Governing Body Essential for governors of pupil discipline committees 13 Update for Experienced Governors All governors on starting a new term of office 14 Training Link Governor Workshop Training Link governors 15 Health and Safety for Governors Governors with H&S responsibilities 15 Exploring the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework All governors with an early years phase 16 Preparing Children and Young People for Life in Modern Britain All governors, especially those with equality lead 16 Monitoring and Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Pupil Premium All governors, but essential for those with Pupil Premium lead 17 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Developing Skills All governors, but essential for those with SEND lead 17 Supporting the Needs of Most Able Pupils All governors, especially those with lead for most able pupils 18 Premises Matters Governors who deal with premises issues 18 Preparing Governors for Ofsted All governors 19 NEW Joining or Forming a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) All governors 20 NEW Working in a School-led Improvement Partnership All governors 20 NEW Summer Term Hot Topic - Dealing with Concerns and Complaints All governors 21 Introduction to Being a Chair of Governors New and aspiring chairs 22 Developing Your Skills as a Chair on the Governing Body Essential for new chairs. Useful for experienced chairs 22 and aspiring chairs. National Chairs of Governors Leadership Development Programme Valuable programme for all chairs and aspiring chairs 23 Clerks Induction Essential for new clerks 24 Clerking HR Hearings Clerks who will be clerking HR hearings 25 REVISED Clerking Exclusions and Complaints Clerks who will be clerking exclusions or complaints 25 REVISED Clerking an Academy Governing Body Clerks who clerk academies or MATs or may do so in future 25 The Accredited Clerk Experienced clerks wishing to gain accreditation for their role 26 National Clerks Development Programme All clerks 26 NEW Essex Clerks Conference All clerks 27 NEW Half Day Conference for Special School Governors All special school governors 27 Governing Body Development Sessions Governing Bodies 28 Additional Services including: Summer term Directors Briefing Valuable for all governors, especially primary and LA governors 31 Summer term Clerks Briefing Essential for all clerks 31 GEL (on line learning) All subscribing governing bodies 31 How to book: All of the current training dates and venues can be booked on the EES for Schools Training website at EEScpdportal.org To search for a particular course click on Search Events and enter the name of the workshop in the keyword search. Summer 2016 Edition 3

4 Induction for New Governors Target Audience: Essential for all newly appointed governors in maintained schools, academies and free schools. Duration: One day or three evening sessions New governors are expected to attend induction training as soon as possible after appointment since it covers the key information needed to be an effective governor. The informal and supportive environment will enable governors to gain confidence and knowledge of these three core functions: ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent. You have the choice of doing all three sessions in one day or three separate evening sessions at a variety of locations around the county. One Day Induction Summer Sat 14 May 2016 Induction 09:30 16:00 Braintree Summer Sat 11 June 2016 Induction 09:30 16:00 Wickford Summer Mon 11 July 2016 Induction 09:30 16:00 Colchester Summer Sat 16 July 2016 Induction 09:30 16:00 Ongar Summer Sat 2 July 2016 Induction 09:30 16:00 Chelmsford Autumn Sat 17 Sept 2016 Induction 09:30 16:00 Harlow Autumn Fri 14 Oct 2016 Induction 09:30 16:00 Chelmsford Autumn Fri 18 Nov 2016 Induction 09:30 16:00 Colchester Induction over Three Days Sessions Autumn Thu 29 Sept 2016 Induction 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Autumn Thu 6 Oct 2016 Induction 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Autumn Thu 13 Oct 2016 Induction 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Good overview of roles and responsibilities of governors and I enjoyed meeting other governors and sharing good practice. It has given me a lot more confidence about my role 4 Governor and Clerk Training

5 Key Roles of Governors (KRG) Target Audience: These bite-size overview courses are ideal for new governors or those wishing to refresh or update their knowledge. These interactive courses will offer plenty of opportunity for you to ask questions and network with other governors. Completing all 6 courses will give a really good overview of the roles and responsibilities of governors, increasing your confidence and helping you to add value to the work of your governing body. If you complete Induction and all six KRG modules you will be awarded a Certificate of School Governance Studies which recognises your contribution and commitment, with the option for your name to be published in our termly newsletter Gateways. KRG Module 1: The Governor s Role in Promoting Social, Moral and Cultural Values understand the school s role in supporting the wellbeing of pupils consider how governors can monitor the impact of their school s actions be aware of national policies that contribute to pupil wellbeing Summer Wed 4 May 2016 Promoting Social, Moral and Cultural Values 10:00 12:00 Chelmsford Summer Wed 4 May 2016 Promoting Social, Moral and Cultural Values 19:00 21:00 Loughton Summer Wed 22 Jun 2016 Promoting Social, Moral and Cultural Values 19:00 21:00 Colchester Autumn Wed 19 Oct 2016 Promoting Social, Moral and Cultural Values 10:00 12:00 Wickford Autumn Mon 7 Nov 2016 Promoting Social, Moral and Cultural Values 19:00 21:00 Saffron Walden Autumn Thu 1 Dec 2016 Promoting Social, Moral and Cultural Values 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Summer 2016 Edition 5

6 Key Roles of Governors (KRG) continued KRG Module 2: Introduction to Finance and Human Resources (HR) for governors have an overview of the financial and personnel framework have a better understanding of the governing body s responsibilities have an awareness of legislation and key policies relating to finance and HR Summer Wed 18 May 2016 Introduction to Finance and Human Resources 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford for Governors Summer Wed 22 June 2016 Introduction to Finance and Human Resources 10:00 12:00 Colchester for Governors Autumn Mon 12 Sept 2016 Introduction to Finance and Human Resources 19:00 21:00 Pitsea for Governors Autumn Thu 10 Nov 2016 Introduction to Finance and Human Resources 19:00 21:00 Harlow for Governors KRG Module 3: Help! How do I monitor? (Understanding the governors role) understand the importance of governing body participation in monitoring and evaluation understand the different ways governors can monitor in school understand the key questions that governors need to ask ensure that governor s visits are effective and have a positive impact on school improvement Summer Tue 5 Jul 2016 Help! How Do I Monitor? 19:00 21:00 Colchester Summer Mon 11 Jul 2016 Help! How Do I Monitor? 19:00 21:00 Wickford Summer Wed 29 Jun 2016 Help! How Do I Monitor? 10:00 12:00 Braintree Autumn Thu 15 Sept 2016 Help! How Do I Monitor? 19:00 21:00 Epping Forest Autumn Fri 16 Nov 2016 Help! How Do I Monitor? 10:00 12:00 Chelmsford 6 Governor and Clerk Training

7 KRG Module 4: Overview of Safeguarding for Governors understand what is meant by safeguarding and the categories of child abuse recognise the role of the school and the governing body in safeguarding understand the role of the nominated governor and chair of governors access guidance and up to date information about safeguarding NB: If you become the nominated governor with responsibility for safeguarding you should also attend the Safeguarding Children course details under Next Steps on Your Journey. Summer Tue 17 May 2016 Overview of Safeguarding 19:00 21:00 Colchester Summer Tue 7 June 2016 Overview of Safeguarding 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Summer Thu 7 Jul 2016 Overview of Safeguarding 10:00 12:00 Pitsea Autumn Wed 7 Sept 2016 Overview of Safeguarding 19:00 21:00 Epping Autumn Fri 30 Sept 2016 Overview of Safeguarding 10:00 12:00 Colchester Autumn Mon 17 Oct 2016 Overview of Safeguarding 19:00 21:00 Wickford Autumn Wed 30 Nov 2016 Overview of Safeguarding 19:00 21:00 Saffron Walden KRG Module 5: Getting to Grips with Data and School Assessment appreciate the range of data in schools and academies understand how pupil data can be used to support school improvement ask the right questions to challenge your school Summer Mon 25 April 2016 Introduction to School Data 19:00 21:00 Colchester Summer Thu 26 May 2016 Introduction to School Data 19:00 21:00 Harlow Summer Tue 28 June 2016 Introduction to School Data 10:00 12:00 Witham Autumn Thu 8 Sept 2016 Introduction to School Data 19:00 21:00 Southend Autumn Mon 19 Sept 2016 Introduction to School Data 19:00 21:00 Epping Autumn Mon 31 Oct 2016 Introduction to School Data 10:00 12:00 Colchester Autumn Thu 17 Nov 2016 Introduction to School Data 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Summer 2016 Edition 7

8 Key Roles of Governors (KRG) continued KRG Module 6: Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) develop an understanding of SEND gain an overview of the SEN Code of Practice understand governors responsibilities for SEN enable effective monitoring of SEND policies If you become the nominated governor with responsibility for SEND you should attend the one day course SEND Developing Skills on p17. Summer Thu 23 Jun 2016 Introduction to SEND 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Summer Fri 1 Jul 2016 Introduction to SEND 10:00 12:00 Witham Summer Thu 30 Jun 2016 Introduction to SEND 19:00 21:00 Rochford Autumn Tue 20 Sept 2016 Introduction to SEND 19:00 21:00 Ongar Autumn Tue 1 Nov 2016 Introduction to SEND 19:00 21:00 Colchester Intensive Two-Day Overview of Governance (covering all 6 KRG modules) You can cover all of the six Key Roles of Governors (KRG) modules in two days. This intensive two-day course includes: The Governor s Role in Promoting Social, Moral and Cultural Values Introduction to Finance & Human Resources (HR) for Governors Help! How Do I Monitor? Overview of Safeguarding for Governors Getting to Grips with Data and School Assessment Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Once you have completed Induction and the two-day intensive course you will be awarded the Certificate of School Governance Studies. Term Date Title Session Start Finish Area Summer Sat 21 May 2016 Intensive Two-Day Overview of Governance 1 of 2 09:30 16:30 Rochford Sat 11 Jun of 2 09:30 16:30 Summer Sat 2 Jul 2016 Intensive Two-Day Overview of Governance 1 of 2 09:30 16:30 Braintree Sat 16 Jul of 2 09:30 16:30 Autumn Sat 17 Sept 2016 Intensive Two-Day Overview of Governance 1 of 2 09:30 16:30 Colchester Sat 24 Sept of 2 09:30 16:30 Autumn Sat 12 Nov 2016 Intensive Two-Day Overview of Governance 1 of 2 09:30 16:30 Wickford Sat 19 Nov of 2 09:30 16:30 8 Governor and Clerk Training

9 Curriculum Overview Courses Target Audience: The following introductory courses are not part of the Certificate of School Governance Studies but we strongly recommend that all new governors undertake as appropriate: Introduction to the Primary Curriculum or Introduction to the Secondary Curriculum or Special School Governors Understanding Learning Achievement These courses are also recommended for all governors with curriculum responsibilities to update knowledge of changes in this important area. Introduction to the Primary Curriculum understand the statutory requirements for curriculum provision understand how the new curriculum is organised consider the potential impact of the changes to the curriculum recognise the governing body s curriculum responsibilities and your role within this Summer Thu 12 May 2016 Introduction to the Primary Curriculum 19:00 21:00 Colchester Summer Mon 13 Jun 2016 Introduction to the Primary Curriculum 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Summer Mon 4 July 2016 Introduction to the Primary Curriculum 19:00 21:00 Saffron Walden Autumn Wed 14 Sept 2016 Introduction to the Primary Curriculum 19:00 21:00 Pitsea Autumn Fri 4 Nov 2016 Introduction to the Primary Curriculum 19:00 21:00 Witham Summer 2016 Edition 9

10 Overview Courses continued Introduction to the Secondary Curriculum Target Audience: All secondary governors. Secondary governors serving on curriculum committees or with responsibility for curriculum matters. understand the statutory requirements for the curriculum including new secondary national curriculum provision understand the implications of Progress 8 measures on the school s curriculum have an understanding of the impact on assessment (especially on external exams) recognise the governing body s curriculum responsibilities and your role within this Summer Mon 20 Jun 2016 Introduction to the Secondary Curriculum 19:00 21:00 Wickford Summer Mon 11 Jul 2016 Introduction to the Secondary Curriculum 19:00 21:00 Colchester Autumn Tue 11 Oct 2016 Introduction to the Secondary Curriculum 10:00 12:00 Epping Autumn Mon 21 Nov 2016 Introduction to the Secondary Curriculum 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Special School Governors Understanding Learning Achievement NEW FOR SUMMER 2016 Target Audience: All special school governors, especially those new to role. Governors with responsibility for SEN may also like to attend. This workshop will focus on the important role of governors in understanding learning achievement to enable them to monitor progress and ask the right questions. It will include: conducting climate walks understanding the curriculum assessment systems recording systems Summer TBA Special School Governors Understanding 19:00 21:00 TBA Learning Achievement Summer TBA Special School Governors Understanding 19:00 21:00 TBA Learning Achievement Dates and venues will be published soon. Check the website EEScpdportal.org 10 Governor and Clerk Training

11 Essential Courses for Designated Governors Most governors will become a member of a committee or take on specific responsibility on behalf of their governing body. These are important roles and it is essential that you keep your knowledge and skills up to date. For the roles below, it is important that at least one governor on your governing body has recently attended this training. Safeguarding Children Target Audience: This two twilight (or full day) course is for all governors and essential for those with responsibility for child protection and safeguarding. This is a more detailed session than the Overview of Safeguarding course. It is strongly recommended that governors attend every four years to refresh and update their knowledge. know the expectations around safeguarding in an Ofsted inspection fully understand what is meant by safeguarding and the categories of child abuse recognise the role of the school and the governing body in safeguarding fully understand the role of the nominated governor and chair of governors access guidance and up-to-date information about safeguarding Summer Tue 17 May 2016 Safeguarding Children 19:00 21:00 Saffron Walden AND Tue 24 May 2016 Summer Mon 6 Jun 2016 Safeguarding Children 19:00 21:00 Wickford AND Mon 13 Jun 2016 Summer Tue 21 Jun 2016 Safeguarding Children 09:30 16:00 Colchester Summer Tue 5 Jul 2016 Safeguarding Children 09:30 16:00 Chelmsford Autumn Tue 13 Sept 2016 Safeguarding Children 09:30 16:00 Harlow Autumn Sat 15 Oct 2016 Safeguarding Children 09:30 16:00 Southend Autumn Thu 17 Nov 2016 Safeguarding Children 09:30 16:00 Brentwood Finance, Budgets and Financial Monitoring Target Audience: Delivered by Education Finance Support experts from EES for Schools, this half - day session is essential for members of finance committees and for governors who would like to enhance their understanding of their school s financial matters. understand the governing body s responsibilities for managing schools finances understand their roles and responsibilities for the governing body and finance committee support the school in obtaining best value set a sustainable budget understand funding streams Summer Wed 4 May 2016 Finance, Budgets and Financial Monitoring 18:30 20:30 Chelmsford AND Wed 11 May 2016 for Governors Autumn Wed 9 Nov 2016 Finance, Budgets and Financial Monitoring 13:00 17:00 Witham for Governors Summer 2016 Edition 11

12 Essential Courses for Designated Governors Finance, Budgets and Financial Monitoring for Academies Target Audience: Delivered by experts in EES for Schools Education Finance Support this half-day course is essential for members of finance committees and for governors who would like to enhance understanding of their academy s financial matters. understand the academy trust structure understand their roles and responsibilities for the governing body and finance committee understand funding streams support their school in setting and monitoring the budget understand statutory reporting Summer Tue 21 Jun 2016 Finance, Budgets and Financial Monitoring 18:30 20:30 Witham AND Tue 28 Jun 2016 for Academies Autumn Mon 29 Sept 2016 Finance, Budgets and Financial Monitoring 13:00 17:00 Colchester for Academies Autumn Wed 23 Nov 2016 Finance, Budgets and Financial Monitoring 18:30 20:30 Wickford AND Wed 30 Nov 2016 for Academies Human Resources Matters Target Audience: Delivered by the EES for Schools HR Team, this course is essential for members of Human Resource (Personnel) committees to develop a more detailed understanding of HR matters. Employees are a schools most important resource and there is significant evidence to show that a well-managed and supported workforce will ultimately deliver better outcomes for pupils. While the day to day management of staff is the responsibility of the headteacher and other managers, the governing body holds the overarching employer accountabilities and is responsible for determining HR policy and practice and for monitoring its effectiveness. In addition the governing body has direct responsibility for managing the headteacher. This course will provide governors with information, guidance and strategies to: fulfil their legal responsibilities as employers plan for, and appoint, an effective workforce effectively manage and monitor performance and pay Summer Thu 19 May 2016 Human Resources Matters 12:30 16:00 Witham Autumn Thu 24 Nov 2016 Human Resources Matters 18:30 20:30 Wickford AND Thu 8 Dec Governor and Clerk Training

13 Performance Management of the Headteacher REVISED FOR AUTUMN 2016 Target Audience: Essential for governors who serve on the headteacher performance management panel. Setting objectives for the headteacher and assessing their performance and professional development needs, supported by an external adviser, are not only statutory duties for governing bodies but an essential part of driving school improvement. At the end of the session delegates will: be familiar with performance management arrangements and the strategic responsibilities of governors understand the role of the external adviser in the process be equipped to fulfil their role as a reviewer of the headteacher s performance identify the next steps to put the necessary arrangements in place Summer Thu 26 May 2016 Performance Management of the Headteacher 18:00 21:00 Pitsea Summer Wed 15 Jun 2016 Performance Management of the Headteacher 18:00 21:00 Harlow Summer Sat 9 Jul 2016 Performance Management of the Headteacher 10:00 13:00 Chelmsford Summer Tue 12 Jul 2016 Performance Management of the Headteacher 09:00 12:00 Colchester Autumn Thu 29 Sept 2016 Performance Management of the Headteacher 18:00 21:00 Wickford Autumn Thu 20 Oct 2016 Performance Management of the Headteacher 09:00 12:00 Epping Autumn Wed 16 Nov 2016 Performance Management of the Headteacher 10:00 13:00 Witham Exclusion - the role of the governing body Target Audience: This half day or twilight course is essential for any governor likely to sit on a pupil discipline panel and it is highly recommended that panel members are re-trained every 3 years Excluding a pupil involves a statutory process that governors should ensure they perform legally and effectively. Appeals have been lost because the panel has not attended recent training. This course offers a mixture of theory and practical advice. have an overview of the statutory guidance on the use of fixed period and permanent exclusion be able to form a discipline committee to consider parental representations Summer Thu 30 Jun 2016 Exclusion 10:00 12:00 Witham Autumn Thu 13 Oct 2016 Exclusion 19:00 21:00 Tendring Summer 2016 Edition 13

14 Next Steps on Your Journey - Main Programme Update for Experienced Governors Target Audience: The role and responsibilities of school governors are constantly changing and it is important for governors to keep their knowledge of legislation, educational developments and good practice up to date if they are to perform their role effectively. This half-day or twilight session to refresh knowledge and share good practice is ideal for: governors starting a new term of office all governors who have been in post for some time This workshop will enable you to: refresh your knowledge of the changing role of school governors, including working in MATS help you keep abreast of current key priorities in governance and changes in legislation have the opportunity to share your experiences of governance and good practice ideas Term Date Day Title Start Finish Area Summer Wed 8 Jun 2016 Update for Experienced Governors 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Summer Thu 30 Jun 2016 Update for Experienced Governors 19:00 21:00 Southend Summer Wed 6 Jul 2016 Update for Experienced Governors 10:00 12:00 Colchester Summer Thu 14 Jul 2016 Update for Experienced Governors 19:00 21:00 Ongar Autumn Wed 21 Sept 2016 Update for Experienced Governors 19:00 21:00 Loughton Autumn Thu 3 Nov 2016 Update for Experienced Governors 19:00 21:00 Wickford Autumn Tue 6 Dec 2016 Update for Experienced Governors 19:00 21:00 Braintree Being an experienced governor does not mean you stop learning. This course provided valuable insight into the direction of travel as well as clarification of the enhanced expectations of governors as strategic leaders 14 Governor and Clerk Training

15 Training Link Governor Workshop Target Audience: All new training link governors. Experienced training link governors who would like to refresh their knowledge and share good practice. understand the role of the training link governor be aware of the tools available to help training link governors develop their governing bodies negotiate and define the role of training link governor on their own governing bodies Summer Tue 24 May 2016 Training Link Governor Workshop 19:00 21:00 Harlow Summer Thu 30 June 2016 Training Link Governor Workshop 10:00 12:00 Chelmsford Autumn Wed 19 Oct 2016 Training Link Governor Workshop 19:00 21:00 Colchester Autumn Tue 6 Dec 2016 Training Link Governor Workshop 10:00 12:00 Wickford An excellent course. Very useful information and good thought-starters on being effective as a training link governor The tutor gave very good examples of how I can support the development of my governing body I ve come away with new enthusiasm for the role Health and Safety for Governors Target Audience: This half-day or twilight session is aimed at governors who have a Health and Safety lead as part of their role. understand the statutory requirements and legislation relating to health and safety understand the roles and responsibilities for the school and governing body appreciate the types of risks and hazards that schools confront understand the role of the health & safety governor understand how health and safety should be managed and monitored Summer Thu 9 Jun 2016 Health and Safety 19:00 21:00 Colchester Autumn Wed 9 Nov 2016 Health and Safety 10:00 12:00 Wickford Summer 2016 Edition 15

16 Next Steps on Your Journey - Main Programme Exploring the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) Target Audience: This half day or twilight session will give all governors, particularly governors taking a lead on Early Years, an important opportunity to look at the Early Years foundation stage statutory framework, exploring the role of governors for early years. As a society, if we let a child s early years slip by, we miss a unique opportunity to shape a child s future. This is the time in children s lives where they have the greatest capacity for growth and development. All the research evidence demonstrates the dramatic potential for development in the brain structures in the youngest children. And yet there isn t sufficient focus on this phase in a child s education (Unsure Start, Ofsted April 2014). The effectiveness of the early years provision, crucial to pupil achievement, now receives a separate Ofsted grade. At the end of the session delegates will have covered the following: what is the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) how can governors support quality provision in EYFS how can governors support schools to monitor progress across EYFS what are the wider implications of the EYFS Summer Wed 18 May 2016 Exploring the EYFS 19:00 21:00 Colchester Summer Tue 21 Jun 2016 Exploring the EYFS 19:00 21:00 Brentwood Autumn Tue 18 Oct 2016 Exploring the EYFS 19:00 21:00 Pitsea Preparing Children and Young People for Life in Modern Britain Target Audience: All governors. Governor with responsibility for Equality and Diversity This session will explore the governors role in promoting promote tolerance of and respect for people of all faiths (or those of no faith), cultures and lifestyles and the role of schools in preparing children and young people for life in modern Britain. What does this mean in terms of terms of your curriculum, policies and values? understand the definition of British Values understand expectations on schools and governing bodies reflect on actions governors should take Summer Mon 6 Jun 2016 Preparing Children and Young People for Life 19:00 21:00 Wickford in Modern Britain Autumn Mon 14 Nov 2016 Preparing Children and Young People for Life 19:00 21:00 Colchester in Modern Britain 16 Governor and Clerk Training

17 Monitoring and Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Pupil Premium Target Audience: All governors. Governors with a lead responsibility for Pupil Premium At the end of the session delegates will: understand best practice in using the Pupil Premium funding effectively know the key questions to ask about how the Pupil Premium is being used their school understand the governors role in monitoring the impact of the Pupil Premium Summer Mon 27 Jun 2016 Monitoring and Evaluating the Effectiveness 19:00 21:00 Saffron Walden of the Pupil Premium Autumn Tue 15 Nov 2016 Monitoring and Evaluating the Effectiveness 10:00 12:00 Chelmsford of the Pupil Premium Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Developing Skills Target Audience: Governors with responsibility for monitoring SEND A whole day or two twilight course for governors who wish to expand their knowledge of SEND or who have responsibility for monitoring SEND provision. At the end of the session delegates will: increase their understanding and awareness of the SEND Code of Practice understand the role of governors in helping schools fulfil their responsibilities have explored the school s statutory responsibilities regarding informing and engaging with parents understand how the school s vision helps to shape SEN provision. Summer Thu 5 May 2016 SEND- Developing Skills 19:00 21:00 Saffron Walden AND Thu 12 May 2016 Summer Wed 6 Jul 2016 SEND- Developing Skills 09:30 16:30 Chelmsford Autumn Thu 13 Oct 2016 SEND- Developing Skills 09:30 16:30 Basildon Autumn Wed 7 Dec 2016 SEND- Developing Skills 09:30 16:30 Colchester Summer 2016 Edition 17

18 Next Steps on Your Journey - Main Programme Supporting the Needs of Most Able Pupils Target Audience: All governors, especially those with a lead for most able pupils Ofsted stress the importance of measuring the progress of all pupils including the most able. This course addresses how this group of children can be identified, issues relating to supporting them appropriately and the governors role in monitoring provision. consider how most able pupils can be identified and supported in schools understand the schools responsibility to address the needs of most able pupils understand governing body responsibilities for ensuring the needs of most able pupils are met signpost to useful resources Summer Thu 9 Jun 2016 Supporting the Needs of Most Able Pupils 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Autumn Mon 6 Jul 2016 Supporting the Needs of Most Able Pupils 19:00 21:00 Brentwood Premises Matters Target Audience: Governors who deal with premises issues. This session gives an overview of premises matters and related health and safety. outline the statutory requirements and legislation relating to health, safety and premises understand the role and responsibilities of the school and governing around premises matters consider the types of risks and hazards that schools confront consider how premises and related health and safety should be managed and monitored Summer Wed 25 May 2016 Premises Matters 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Autumn Mon 21 Nov 2016 Premises Matters 19:00 21:00 Rochford 18 Governor and Clerk Training

19 Preparing Governors for Ofsted REVISED FOR AUTUMN 2016 Target Audience: All governors Governors need to understand the process of an Ofsted inspection in order for them to support their school effectively. They also need to make sure that they are meeting their statutory obligations and fulfilling their duties. This session will explore changes to the inspection framework which includes a new common inspection framework and shorter, more frequent inspections for schools judged as Good at their last inspection. At the end of the session delegates will: understand the current Ofsted framework explore the governors role, reflecting on how well the governing body is prepared for an Ofsted inspection and key areas for action reflect on practical steps a governing body can take Summer Tue 21 Jun 2016 Preparing Governors for Ofsted 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Autumn Wed 5 Oct 2016 Preparing Governors for Ofsted 19:00 21:00 Colchester Summer 2016 Edition 19

20 Next Steps on Your Journey - Main Programme Joining or Forming a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) NEW FOR SUMMER 2016 Target Audience: All governors In the white paper Educational Excellence Everywhere, the government outlines its plans for moving to a system where every school is an academy, or be in the process of converting, by Many of these will be operating within multi-academy trusts (MATs). This workshop introduces governors to the principles of academy status and multi academy trusts, the process towards becoming an academy and the implications of converting. Summer Thu 23 Jun 2016 Joining or Forming a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Summer Thu 30 Jun 2016 Joining or Forming a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) 19:00 21:00 Colchester Working in a School-led Improvement Partnership NEW FOR SUMMER 2016 Target Audience: All governors The new strategic approach to school improvement is based upon the clear principle that schools are responsible for their own improvement and that schools working together is the most effective way of securing rapid and sustained improvement. There are now over 20 formal school-led improvement partnerships in Essex. understand what is meant by a school-led improvement system and the current picture in Essex share good practice examples of the benefits of collaboration between schools and between governing bodies reflect on next steps for their governing body Summer Wed 25 May 2016 Working in a School-led Improvement Partnership 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Summer Wed 15 Jun 2016 Working in a School-led Improvement Partnership 19:00 21:00 Saffron Walden 20 Governor and Clerk Training

21 Summer Term Hot Topic Dealing with Concerns and Complaints Target Audience: All governors It is in everyone s interest that complaints about your school are resolved at the earliest possible stage. The experience of the first contact between the complainant and the school can be crucial in determining whether the complaint will escalate. To that end, the school must be clear about the procedures they will apply when they receive a complaint. : understand the principles of a good complaints procedure(maintained schools and academies) have a greater awareness of why parents and others complain about schools have greater confidence in dealing with any issues that might arise have an increased understanding of the importance of good communications across the school community to mimimise parental concerns Summer Thu 19 May 2016 Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 19:00 21:00 Tendring Summer TBA Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 19:00 21:00 Maldon Summer TBA Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 19:00 21:00 Southend Summer TBA Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 10:00 12:00 Brentwood Summer TBA Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 19:00 21:00 Dunmow Summer TBA Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Summer TBA Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 19:00 21:00 Colchester Summer TBA Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 10:00 12:00 Wickford Summer TBA Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 10:00 12:00 Epping Summer TBA Dealing with Concerns and Complaints 19:00 21:00 Steeple Bumpstead Summer 2016 Edition 21

22 Leadership Programme The Leadership Programme supports governors in leadership roles such as chair, vice chair and committee chair as well as those aspiring to a leadership role. Introduction to Being a Chair of Governors Target Audience: This half day or twilight session is useful for new chairs or governors aspiring to this role and wanting to understand the key roles and responsibilities explore the different aspects of being the chair, including the importance of developing effective relationships with the headteacher and other governors consider some of the practical demands of the role, such as chairing a meeting, setting the agenda and working effectively with the clerk understand how to take the lead on strategy and accountability Term Date Day Title Start Finish Area Summer Mon 13 Jun 2016 Introduction to Being a Chair 19:00 21:00 Colchester Summer Thu 21 Jul 2016 Introduction to Being a Chair 19:00 21:00 Pitsea Autumn Tue 4 Oct 2016 Introduction to Being a Chair 19:00 21:00 Brentwood Autumn Mon 17 Oct 2016 Introduction to Being a Chair 19:00 21:00 Chelmsford Autumn Wed 23 Nov 2016 Introduction to Being a Chair 19:00 21:00 Saffron Walden Developing your skills as a Chair on the Governing Body Target Audience: Essential for new chairs and useful for aspiring chairs. Valuable for experienced chairs who are keen to review their effectiveness in the role This full day course takes a practical and problem solving approach to the demands of being a chair of a governing body (including academies). At the end of the session delegates will: As a new chair, this was a really useful overview, full of information, with the opportunity for open and honest networking with fellow chairs have explored the skills needed to lead and manage the work of a governing body have increased their confidence and skills and shared and discussed good practice with others in the same role Term Date Day Title Start Finish Area Summer Tue 10 May 2016 Developing your Skills as Chair 09:30 16:30 Chelmsford Summer Fri 10 Jun 2016 Developing your Skills as Chair 09:30 16:30 Harlow Autumn Thu 29 Sept 2016 Developing your Skills as Chair 09:30 16:30 Basildon Autumn Fri 25 Nov 2016 Developing your Skills as Chair 09:30 16:30 Tendring For chairs and aspiring chairs wishing to develop their strategic skills, the Chairs of Governors Leadership Development Programme focuses on the essential leadership competencies and experiences needed to be an effective leader. Over three modules, participants cover the role of the chair, effective governance and school improvement, with guidance from a dedicated mentor throughout the programme (see opposite for details). 22 Governor and Clerk Training

23 National Chairs of Governors Leadership Development Programme I am delighted to announce that the licence has been renewed for the next year for the Chair of Governors Leadership Development Programme, delivered by EES for Schools in partnership with the Eastern Leadership Centre and National Governors Association. This is a unique and valuable opportunity for chairs, vice chairs and aspiring chairs to develop their strategic leadership skills through facilitated workshops, online activities, personal reflection and school-based learning. An important part of the course is that each participant is provided with an experienced mentor to support and challenge them through the process. The key theme of the programme is the development of strategic leadership to promote school improvement: each module focuses on an essential element of being an effective chair. The usual cost is 399 but scholarships will be available for the next cohort (Cohort 8). Although the value of the scholarship has not yet been released these are likely to be in line with previous scholarships. Cohort 8 Chelmsford Date Time Duration Purpose Wed 7 Sept :00-20:00 2 hour Group Session Establish relationships, outline Module, face-to-face leadership diagnostic, participant journey, reflection and Q&A Mentor one-to-one telephone conversation with each participant time agreed with Mentor Wed 2 Nov :00-21:00 3 hour Unit 1 Delivery: Outline Unit 1, pre reading, activities, face-to-face Facilitator led preparation for next face-to-face session session Mentor one-to-one telephone conversation with each participant time agreed with Mentor Wed 7 Dec :00-21:00 3 hour Unit 2 Delivery: Outline Unit 2, pre reading, activities, face-to-face Facilitator led preparation for next face-to-face session session Wed 18 Jan :00-21:00 3 hour Unit 3 Delivery: Face-to-face learning of Unit 3 materials, face-to-face Facilitator led sharing, activities, reflection and Q&A session Mentor one-to-one telephone conversation with each participant time agreed with Mentor Wed 1 Mar :00-20:00 2 hour Final Module: Review learning journey, share practice, face-to-face Wrap Up Session share experiences, evaluation, impact Led by Mentor To register please visit: They have made effective use of leadership training to improve the way that they support and challenge the school Ofsted 2015 Brightlingsea Junior School Good outcome from RI). The chair attended this Programme. Summer 2016 Edition 23

24 Your Clerking Journey - Programme Clerks Induction Target Audience: All new clerks This session is taken over two days and will allow delegates to understand the key roles of the clerk, whether in maintained schools, academies or free schools. At the end of the session delegates will appreciate the key roles of the clerk including: a general understanding of governance in schools and academies producing effective agendas and minutes additional administrative functions required of the clerk additional duties of the clerk, including an overview of specialist panels. Summer Fri 6 May Clerks Induction 09:30 15:30 Colchester AND Fri 13 May Autumn Tue 8 Nov Clerks Induction 09:30 15:30 Chelmsford AND Tue 15 Nov 24 Governor and Clerk Training

25 Clerking HR Hearings Target Audience: Clerks who will be clerking HR hearings, eg staff disciplinary hearings. At the end of the session, delegates will understand: the different types of hearings, agendas and procedures, and the role of various parties the role and responsibilities of the clerk in taking minutes in these meetings Summer Tue 14 Jun 2016 Clerking HR Hearings 09:30 11:30 Wickford Autumn Thu 29 Sept 2016 Clerking HR Hearings 09:30 11:30 Chelmsford Clerking Exclusions and Complaints Target Audience: Clerks who will be clerking exclusions and complaints meetings. At the end of the session, delegates will understand: what procedures to follow before an exclusion or complaints panel, including setting the agenda what takes place during a meeting, with a particular focus on the clerk s role best practice when writing up the minutes what follow up action should be taken, including how to manage confidential minutes and records Summer Tue 17 May 2016 Clerking Exclusions and Complaints 18:00 20:00 Colchester Autumn Thu 13 Oct 2016 Clerking Exclusions and Complaints 10:00 12:00 Wickford Clerking an Academy Governing Body Target Audience: Clerks who clerk academies or Multi Academy Trusts (MATS) or may do so in the future. An increasing number of clerks are now working in academies and MATS; whilst many of the skills, roles and responsibilities of being a clerk remain the same, there are a number of differences that are essential to know and understand. At the end of this session delegates will have: considered the different types of academies and governance arrangements including MATS considered the role of the clerk to the governing board reflected on the differences between academies and maintained schools Summer Fri 1 Jul 2016 Clerking an Academy Governing Body 10:00 12:00 Chelmsford Autumn Tue 1 Nov 2016 Clerking an Academy Governing Body 10:00 12:00 Colchester Summer 2016 Edition 25

26 Accreditation for Clerks - Additional to subscription The Accredited Clerk We are pleased to offer all clerks the opportunity to gain accreditation through the nationally recognised Clerks Accreditation Programme. The standards are built around the key elements of the clerk s role, including: administrative support for the board understanding legal responsibilities educational awareness providing advice effective communication and managing of relationships challenge and intervention performance and professional development supporting the company secretary (optional for academy and free school clerks) The programme is supported by an initial briefing session. Following this you will be expected to compile a portfolio of evidence against the standards for assessment with the support of an allocated assessor. For more information please EEStraining@EESforschools.org National Clerks Development Programme This programme is an important step towards improving the effectiveness of governing bodies by developing the skills needed for high quality clerking. It has been designed for new and experienced clerks in all school settings. It is unique in that it is seeking to professionalise the role of the clerk and is a certified programme from the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL). Participants also have the option to seek further accreditation after completion of the certified programme. Overview of the programme The programme will consist of: 360 degree self-evaluation tool face to face Essential Units Introduction and Induction, Record, Retrieve and Research, Accountability, A Team Approach and Group Evaluation online Elective Units Clerking Governing Body Panels, Governing Body of a Church School, An Introduction to Academies and Multi School Settings Participants are required to undertake a minimum of one Elective Unit, but can complete as many as they would like. Scholarships will be available - the value of the scholarship has not yet been released but these are likely to be in line with previous scholarships. For more information please clerking@eesforschools.org 26 Governor and Clerk Training

27 Conference Programme Our Conference Programme is an ideal opportunity to explore new ideas and initiatives in governance at a county wide level. It offers governors and clerks a variety of opportunities for learning and development through workshops and keynote speakers. Conferences are also an excellent means of meeting other governors to share both local and national best practice. Essex Clerks Conference Target Audience: This conference will give clerks from all phases of school (whether Maintained Schools or academies) the chance to explore their professional role and broaden their knowledge, understanding and skills, and is a valuable opportunity to network with other clerks. In response to feedback from clerks, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and share good practice. The programme has been formulated in response to the changing landscape of education and we are pleased to welcome Graeme Hornsby as our opening speaker. Graeme is currently a School Business Manager in an academy but has been clerking for a number of years in both maintained schools and academies. Summer Thu 23 June 2016 Essex Clerks Conference 09:00 14:30 Colchester Half Day Conference for Special School Governors NEW FOR AUTUMN 2016 Target Audience: All special school governors. Governors whose schools have an enhanced provision, members of PRU management committees and any governors taking a lead for SEN provision. This half day conference will give special school governors a chance to explore their professional role and broaden their knowledge, understanding and skills, and is a valuable opportunity to network with other governors. Topics will include: the role of governors in supporting the development of school-led SEN effectiveness meeting an increasingly complex range of need monitoring, quality assurance and inspection the role of governors implications of the reforms set out in the white paper Educational Excellence Everywhere- academies and MATs A light lunch is included. To book visit EEScpdportal.org Autumn Sat 24 Sept 2016 Half-Day Conference for Special School Governors 09:00 13:00 Chelmsford Secondary Governors Conference Following feedback from secondary governors, we are pleased to confirm that planning is underway for a second half day conference for secondary governors. Details to follow later in the term. Summer 2016 Edition 27