Governance Training 2019/20
The Learn Sheffield Governance Training & Development Offer for the 2019/2020 school year has been developed further by using the feedback from last year and we are confident that it offers excellent value for money and a comprehensive offer to all schools and academies.
To download the original PDF document click on the image to the left. As new events have been added these will only appear on the webpages below.
Overview
This is the Learn Sheffield Governance Training & Development Offer for the 2019/2020 school year. It has been developed further by using the feedback from last year and we are confident that it offers excellent value for money and a comprehensive offer to all schools and academies.
As previously, the offer will be delivered by a wide range of quality assured providers including, amongst others, The National Governance Association (NGA), Teaching Schools, National Leaders of Governance, Universities and Learn Sheffield’s own team. We believe it constitutes an offer by the city to the city, and is an excellent example of Sheffield’s school led system at work.
Booking Places
Booking places for specific sessions is quick and easy. Following the positive feedback from this year we will continue to use Eventbrite via this website. This enables colleagues to find the session they wish to attend and book a place online. They will then receive a confirmation email and a reminder prior to the training.
Information can also be accessed via the Learn Sheffield website, by phone (0114 250 7417) or by email (governance@learnsheffield.co.uk).
Induction Training
The programme of training sessions below is aimed at new governors – one consisting of two evening sessions and three full day Saturday cohorts, which will enable you to complete the training in a single day.
The programme is relevant for governors from all phases and settings. The programme aims to support new governors to better understand:
- The role of governing bodies and why they exist
- How to be an effective member of a governing body
- The key roles and responsibilities of governing bodies in contributing to school improvement
- The different and complementary roles of the Headteacher and the governing board
- Roles of different stakeholders and their relationship with the governing board
Induction for New Governors Programme |
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Cohort OneBook Now |
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Cohort TwoBook Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: Saturday
12 October 2019 9.30-4.00pm |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Yewlands) |
Session 1: 6 November 2019 5.00-8.00pm |
Session 2: 13 November 2019 5.00-8.00pm |
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Cohort Three Book Now |
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Cohort Four Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: Saturday 25 January 2020 9.30-4.00pm |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: Saturday 16 May 2020 9.30-4.00pm |
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Cost – This training is included (no additional cost) if you have subscribed to the Learn Sheffield subscription offer which includes the governance training package. For non-subscribing schools the cost will be £190 per person, which includes both sessions (either over two twilights or one full Saturday).
Governor & Trustee Induction – E-Learning Programme
The governance training & development offer also includes the following e-Learning induction courses for new governors. These courses can be taken as an alternative to face to face learning, or as a supplement. There are 8 core modules available to study together with more than forty additional modules. The eight core modules are:
- Governance: Your role, your responsibilities, your organisation
- Your organisation: Understanding school structures and what children should learn
- Strategy: Living your values, reaching your vision, managing the risk
- Progress and attainment: using data to improve educational outcomes
- Resources: Making the most of what you’ve got
- Working Together: Building the team and improving the organisation
- Compliance: Assuring your organisation, keeping it safe, secure and solvent
- Effectiveness: Governance making an impact, changing lives
Click here for more details about NGA Learning Link.
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Development Training & Seminars
A programme of training sessions and seminars has been designed to support the development of governors, trustees and board members.
- The training is spread throughout the school year, generally in the form of twilight sessions.
- The venues are distributed across the city, including city centre locations.
- Some training will have more than one cohort each year and additional cohorts will be offered where demand is high.
- Many of the options have more than one session to attend – booking online for session one will automatically include booking all of the sessions.
Cost - This training is included if you have subscribed to the Learn Sheffield subscription offer which includes the governance training package. For non-subscribing schools the cost will be £95 per person per session.
Index to Development Training & Seminars
Academy Financial Guidance – The Role of the School Governor |
Course Information
This course will help academy trustees to understand their roles and responsibilities as
far as finance is concerned, specifically relating to the academy funding agreement
and the Academies Financial Handbook which set out the specific responsibilities of the
board of trustees.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Cohort Two Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield (Newfield) |
Session 1: 25 February 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Learn Sheffield (Yewlands) |
Session 1: 12 May 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Appraisal / Performance Management for Headteachers & Principals |
Course Information
This course will explain the role and duties of governors in performance management
of head teachers and principals. It will cover the aims and purpose of Head Teacher
Performance Management and the process, regulations and timescales that govern
the annual performance management cycle. The course will enable governors to be
clear about roles and responsibilities of the key people involved, including the head,
governors and external advisors.
Governors will gain an understanding of target setting and the relationship between
performance targets and pay, as well as the steps that governors should take where
they have concerns about a head teacher’s performance.
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Silverdale School |
Session 1: 12 November 2019 6.30-8.00pm |
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Silverdale School |
Session 1: 4 May 2020 6.30-8.00pm |
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Chair & Vice Chair Development / Effective Leadership |
Course Information
As effective leadership is such a broad and important subject in the context of school governance in both maintained schools and academies, each cohort will need to attend two sessions:
Session one will focus on ‘Chair and Vice-Chair Development’. Session two will move on to consider ‘Effective Leadership’.
The sessions will be delivered though a mixture of pre-course work, short presentations, focussed discussion and use of unique source materials.
Session 1 “Chair and Vice-Chair Development”
This session will explore the role of Governors in school leadership. We will consider
- how best to build a successful partnership with the Head Teacher and the Senior Leadership Team,
- how to support governors to become an effective Governing Body, and
- how to establish systems to capture Governor impact to demonstrate good leadership to OFSTED
The session will be tailored to the participants needs and will be suitable for established and new Chairs and Vice-Chairs.
Session 2 “Effective Leadership”
This session will explore the Governor’s role in School Leadership. We will consider
- the challenge of balancing support to the Head and Senior Leadership team with being a critical friend
- the need for strategic thinking and avoiding spending time on operational matters
- building a team of governors that understand the School and its challenges
The session will be tailored to the participants needs and will be suitable for any Governors with an interest in leadership.
Information about the Trainer, Dr K Smith
Dr Kev Smith is Chair of St Marie’s School, Sheffield where he has been a foundation governor for eight years. During his time as chair he has appointed a new head and deputy and led the school through a successful OFSTED process. He is a senior civil servant and consultant in public health. He has hosted international conferences on public sector leadership and is part of a research team that has published a number of articles on leadership. He is a visiting lecturer at universities in Sheffield, Leeds and York.
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Cohort Two Book Now |
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Notre Dame School |
Session 1: 5 November 2019 6.00-8.00pm |
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Notre Dame School |
Session 1: 16 June 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
Session 2: 19 November 2019 6.00-8.00pm |
Session 2: 30 June 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Clerk Development |
Course Information
The role of Clerk to Governors has evolved and developed and is so much more
than preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes. This seminar will explore the
responsibilities of Clerks, the skills needed to undertake the role and good practice
advice, with a focus on the DfE Clerks Competency Framework.
The seminar will be delivered though a presentation and focussed discussion.
The seminar is for Clerks to Governors, those thinking about undertaking the role of
Clerk and governors who would like to learn more about the responsibilities and duties
of Clerks.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 22 January 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Session 2: 29 January 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Cultural Education Seminar – Information for Governors |
Course Information
This seminar will include the latest information about the Sheffield Cultural Education
Partnership and the opportunities that this presents for schools and academies. It will
also consider the key quality principles that underpin a strong cultural education offer,
and the role of governors in developing great practice in schools.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 21 January 2020 5.30-7.00pm |
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Early Years Seminar: What Does High Quality Provision Look Like? |
Course Information
This course will provide an overview of the curriculum and statutory requirements and
will enable governors to gain an understanding of the 7 areas of learning and the
characteristics of effective learning used in EYFS. We will also look at the four themes of
the EYFS that underpin all the guidance.
We will look at teaching and play – a balancing act – at how children learn and the
impact of teachers’ interactions and enabling environments on a child’s development.
The course will examine effective ways of achieving high levels of involvement and
sustained shared thinking, looking at the Ofsted definition of “teaching” and the
tools that practitioners employ to ensure children have the best start in life and the
opportunity to thrive.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Dobcroft Infant School |
Session 1: 12 March 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Governance in Faith Schools |
Course Information
This training is designed to support governors and trustees with the opportunities and
challenges of governance is faith schools. The session will be delivered by a colleague
from the catholic sector who is highly experienced in both school leadership and
governance, but will also have relevance to those who are engaged in governance of
schools in a variety of faith settings.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 30 April 2020 6.00-7.30pm |
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Governance in Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) |
Course Information
This course aims to create a common understanding amongst governors (at whatever
level) of the governance implications of being part of a MAT. Through input and group
discussion we encourage them to consider the government’s expectations for schools
becoming MATS, as well as the reasons why some schools are choosing to form or join
MATs.
The course will enable governors to consider the changes that will take place in school
management and governance when joining a MAT and the leadership and governance
structures that operate in MATs, as well as the expectations of governors in the trust
(both at trust and local governing board level). Drawing on lessons and common
challenges experienced by new and existing MATs, governors will be able to consider
the options, opportunities and consequences involved in becoming part of a Multi
Academy Trust.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 18 May 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Governing Board Self-Evaluation |
Course Information
It is essential for the Governing Board to reflect on its own effectiveness including the
effectiveness of its processes and structures. This will assist in building relationships
and improving accountability, and will enable the board to ensure that there is a clear
distinction between strategic and operational leadership. It will also assist in setting the
tone and culture of the board.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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St Thomas of Canterbury School |
Session 1: 4 February 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Governor Responsibilities for Data Protection in Schools (GDPR) |
Course Information
This session will provide governors with an overview of school and governors’ roles
around Data Protection and Freedom of Information against the background of the new
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in May 2018.
The session will support governors in understanding the school’s responsibilities as
a data controller and will cover best practice in drafting and updating policies and
procedures, managing information risks and also in dealing with information requests
and data breaches.
The session will be delivered by a Certified GDPR Practitioner who acts as a Data
Protection Officer for a number of schools in Sheffield.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 12 February 2020 6.00-7.30pm |
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Governors Roles in Exclusions |
Course Information
This course is specifically designed to ensure that governors are able to fulfil the key
role of deciding whether an excluded pupil should be reinstated. Based on schools’
experiences at Independent Review Panel (IRP) meetings over the last 24 months and
with interactive elements, this course aims to set the context of behaviour and exclusions
for governors ensuring that the Governing Body Discipline Committee (GBDC) can
avoid common pitfalls in reviewing a Head teacher’s decision to exclude a pupil.
A detailed and considered review by the GBDC significantly reduces the risk of a
successful challenge at an IRP. By the end of this course you should also be ready to
face the scrutiny of the IRP and able to robustly defend your head teacher’s decision.
You will also gain an overall understanding of the recent changes introduced into the
new statutory guidance dated September 2017.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Session 1: 5 February 2020 5.30-8.00pm |
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Health & Safety Training for School Governors |
Course Information
By the end of this short course, governors will have a clear understanding of the role
of the employer in managing health and safety in school and in particular, the role of
governors. The course will enable governors to gain an understanding of how health
and safety is enforced under current legislation. Governors will also consider the
importance of risk assessment.
The course will also enable governors to understand where they can go for support and
advice in effectively managing health and safety in school.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 18 March 2020 6.00-7.30pm |
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Making Sure that Money is Well-spent |
Course Information
This course aims to create a common understanding amongst governors (at whatever
level) of the governance implications of being part of a MAT. Through input and group
discussion we encourage them to consider the government’s expectations for schools
becoming MATS, as well as the reasons why some schools are choosing to form or join
MATs.
The course will enable governors to consider the changes that will take place in school
management and governance when joining a MAT and the leadership and governance
structures that operate in MATs, as well as the expectations of governors in the trust
(both at trust and local governing board level). Drawing on lessons and common
challenges experienced by new and existing MATs, governors will be able to consider
the options, opportunities and consequences involved in becoming part of a Multi
Academy Trust.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 25 November 2019 6.00-8.00pm |
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MATs Governance for Clerks |
Course Information
This session is aimed at giving Clerks the information they need about the differences
between maintained schools and academies and how this may impact on their roles
and responsibilities.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 24 March 2020 10.00-2.30pm |
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Mental Health Seminar / How Schools Can Support Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Course Information
The importance and profile of issues around mental health and well-being have grown
in recent years and there has been a growing recognition of the role that schools can
play in supporting and promoting positive mental health and well-being, both for pupils
and also for staff. This course will look at the current picture in the children and young
people and will enable governors to consider how best schools can support pupil and
staff mental health. At the end of the course, governors will be equipped to ask the right
questions of senior leaders and ensure that appropriate policies and practices are in
place in schools and academies.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Tapton School |
Session 1: 3 March 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Pupil Premium Seminar |
Course Information
This course will enable governors to consider the key issues in monitoring the
effectiveness of the school in improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, for
whom the school receives extra ‘Pupil Premium’. The course will look at why gaps in
achievement exist and will help governors to understand how academic achievement
of disadvantaged pupils can promote social mobility. The course will help governors
to more effectively monitor the effectiveness of pupil premium spending in the school,
including ensuring that Pupil Premium reports clearly demonstrate that the school is
focusing on the needs of disadvantaged pupils.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Cohort Two Book Now |
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King Ecgbert School |
Session 1: 6 February 2020
6.00-8.00pm |
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King Ecgbert School |
Session 1: 6 May 2020
6.00-8.00pm |
Session 2: 5 March 2020
6.00-8.00pm |
Session 2: 20 May 2020
6.00-8.00pm |
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Research Led Practice Seminar |
Course Information
One of the city’s priorities in education is to promote research and evidence-based
practice in schools and settings. This course will look at research based learning and
help governors to understand what it is and to consider examples in which research-led
practice is used to improve schools. The course will enable governors to understand the
role of the governing body in promoting and monitoring a research-led approach.
This session will be delivered by Alastair Gittner – Research Lead for the Sheffield Associate Research School.
The session will:
- introduce delegates to the work of the Research School network
- give delegates an overview of the educational research and summaries that already exist to support different aspects of school improvement
- guide governors in the challenge that they can bring to senior management teams in relation to their use of the existing research to support school improvement
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Notre Dame School |
Session 1: 3 March 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Responding to Complaints to the Governing Board |
Course Information
All schools will receive concerns or complaints from parents or other stakeholders
at some time. It is important therefore that governors attend training to ensure that
complaints are dealt with appropriately. This course will look at the roles and powers
of the Headteacher and the Governing Board when handling both informal and
formal complaints from parents or other members of the community. This session will
include effective practice in the early stages of a complaint to ensure that it is handled
appropriately in order that it is resolved satisfactorily.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 13 January 2020 6.00-8.00pm |
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Safer Recruitment – Accredited Training for School Governors |
Course Information
This Safer Recruitment course, delivered by accredited trainers from Sheffield City
Council is designed for governors who are involved in recruiting people to work
in schools. The course will look at the ways we can identify and deter unsuitable
candidates whilst embedding safeguarding into the culture of your school.
It is a statutory requirement that all maintained school appointments have at least one
person on the recruiting panel who has undertaken this training, schools are expected
to demonstrate that this is the case as part of the current Ofsted inspection framework.
Academies are also expected to demonstrate their commitment to Safer Recruitment as
outlined in the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education 2007. After
completing this training, delegates will receive the required statutory accreditation.
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Moorfoot Learning Centre |
Session 1: 8 November 2019 9.00-5.00pm |
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Moorfoot Learning Centre |
Session 1: 26 February 2020 9.00-5.00pm |
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Moorfoot Learning Centre |
Session 1: 2 June 2020 9.00-5.00pm |
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Special Educational Needs & the SEND Code of Practice / Inclusive Schools |
Course Information
This course will provide an overview of the SEND code of practice and will enable
governors to gain an understanding of recent changes to the code of practice. The
course will consider the implications for schools of this legislation and provide an
opportunity for governors to discuss and share their response to these expectations.
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Cohort One Book Now |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 19 November 2019 6.00-8.00pm |
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The New Ofsted Education Inspection Framework – Governing Body Preparation (Primary) |
Course Information
This session will update governors on the Ofsted Education Inspection
Framework and the changes that have been introduced in the new
updated 2019 framework. The course will provide an insight for
governors/trustees so that you can be effective in ensuring that your
school/academy is well prepared for an inspection. Courses are available for
all sectors – Primary, Secondary and SEND Specialist schools and settings.
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 22 October 2019 5.30-7.00pm |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Yewlands) |
Session 1: 26 March 2020 5.30-7.00pm |
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The New Ofsted Education Inspection Framework – Governing Body Preparation (Secondary) |
Course Information
This session will update governors on the Ofsted Education Inspection
Framework and the changes that have been introduced in the new
updated 2019 framework. The course will provide an insight for
governors/trustees so that you can be effective in ensuring that your
school/academy is well prepared for an inspection. Courses are available for
all sectors – Primary, Secondary and SEND Specialist schools and settings.
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 09 October 2019 5.30-7.00pm |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Yewlands) |
Session 1: 11 March 2020 5.30-7.00pm |
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The New Ofsted Education Inspection Framework – Governing Body Preparation (Special) |
Course Information
This session will update governors on the Ofsted Education Inspection
Framework and the changes that have been introduced in the new
updated 2019 framework. The course will provide an insight for
governors/trustees so that you can be effective in ensuring that your
school/academy is well prepared for an inspection. Courses are available for
all sectors – Primary, Secondary and SEND Specialist schools and settings.
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Learn Sheffield (Newfield) |
Session 1: 14 October 2019 5.30-7.00pm |
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Understanding School Data (Primary) |
Course Information
This course is aimed at primary governors and will help governors to understand
schools published data. The course will include two sessions.
Session one will look at at the Ofsted Inspection Dashboard and session two will focus
on Analyse School Performance.
Governors will become familiar with the layout, structure and key data messages from
their school’s data. This will help governors to pose appropriate challenging questions
about pupil performance so that they can effectively carry out their key role of holding
the school leadership to account.
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 12 November 2019 5.30-7.00pm |
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Yewlands) |
Session 1: 4 February 2020 5.30-7.00pm |
Session 2: 21 November 2019 5.30-7.00pm |
Session 2: 13 February 2020 5.30-7.00pm |
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Understanding School Data (Secondary) |
Course Information
This course will enable secondary governors and trustees to understand the key
accountability measures for Secondary Schools including Attainment 8 and Progress 8
figures and to gain an insight into the assessment regime at GCSE. Governors will gain
an understanding of the reporting of performance data for both in-year and summer
outcomes. This will include training on the inspection dashboards and the Analyse
School Performance site (RAISE Online replacement).
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 25 March 2020 5.30-7.30pm |
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Understanding School Data (Special) |
Course Information
This course will provide governors with an understanding of how outcomes for pupils
with SEND are measured and will ensure that governors have an understanding of
how progress is measured for pupils with SEND. The session will support governors in
understanding impact of strategies on outcomes for pupils with SEND.
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Young Carers Seminar: Best Practice for Identifying & Supporting Pupils |
Course Information
The course will help governors to gain an understanding of the reasons why children
and young people are caring, the types of care they provide, the indicators of being a
young carer, and the impact this can have on them. We will look at recent changes in
legislation and local policy affecting young carers. The session will also provide useful
information on best practice and free resources for identifying and supporting young
carers in your school.
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Learn Sheffield Hub (Newfield) |
Session 1: 30 January 2020 5.30-7.00pm |
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Online Learning Package
All subscribers to the Governance Training Offer get access to the
NGA Learning Link, which provides online training for governors,
trustees, directors, school clerks and school leaders. The platform can
be accessed via any online device, including mobile or tablet devices.
This package can be purchased for £350pa by non-subscribing schools
E-LEARNING FOR GOVERNORS, TRUSTEES AND CLERKS
NGA Learning Link is a flexible e-learning solution to help governors, trustees, chairs and clerks develop their
governance skills and knowledge.
Learn Sheffield is working with NGA and Virtual College, one of the UK’s top e-learning providers, to deliver
accessible, engaging and convenient e-learning. NGA Learning Link provides schools with an important insurance
policy to ensure that governors can access vital training as and when they need it. With 24/7 multi-device access to
modules, learning can be completed anytime, anywhere and at any pace to suit you.
Access a catalogue of over 50 interactive online training modules to help you develop your governance skills and
knowledge, covering 11 key areas of governance:
- Structures, roles and responsibilities
- Good governance
- Vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Pupil success and wellbeing
- Collaborating with partners
- Executive leaders
- The best use of resources
- Compliance
- Chairing
- Clerking
- MATs
Benefits include:
- A certificate of achievement with every module
- Secure access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Multi-device access – desktops, tablets and smartphones
- Tracked learning – revisit content, take a break or pick up where you left off
- A dedicated support service
Coming soon:
- 9 bite-sized modules presented in a variety of formats covering topics containing practical advice, perfect
for refreshing your knowledge on a topic or completing just in time for a visit, panel or meeting
- A new module covering succession planning , which will help learners to understand the importance and
principles of succession planning
For more information about Leading Governance, visit:
http://www.nga.org.uk/LeadingGovernance.aspx
For more information on NGA Learning Link and the courses available, visit:
http://www.nga.org.uk/ConsultancyandTraining/NGA-Learning-Link-e-learning/Learning-Link-modules.aspx
Governors in subscribed schools who want to register to access this resource, visit:
https://nga.vc-enable.co.uk/Register
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Safeguarding Training
We have not included safeguarding training elsewhere
in this offer because we would want all Sheffield
governors to access their safeguarding training through
the Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership. This
ensures that, in this critical area, there is consistency of
message and procedure across the city.
A summary of the available training for Sheffield governors, directors and trustees is below,
along with the link to the Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership website for up to date
information.
Safeguarding Governors Training
This training is required for all Safeguarding Governors but is also useful for other members
of the Governing Body. It is not the same as the ‘whole-school’ Basic Safeguarding Children
in Education Training, although governors are welcome to attend this with their school.
The training will use local and national guidance to discuss:
- Definitions of safeguarding children & young people and the Governing Body
Safeguarding Role (this is available on the policies and procedures page for
education settings
- Safeguarding policies and procedures in schools
- Safer schools and safer recruitment and allegations against staff
- Requirements for staff safeguarding training
- Ofsted Inspections
- The Headteacher’s Annual Report to Governors
The training dates for the academic year 2018-19 are: |
Training Date |
Times |
Venue |
9 October 2019 |
5.00–8.00pm |
High Hazels Academy, Fisher Lane, S9 4RP |
19 November 2019 |
10.00–1.00pm |
Conference Suite, Floor 2, Moorfoot Building, S1 4PL |
30 January 2020 |
5.30-8.30pm |
St Catherine’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Firshill Crescent, S4 7BX |
27 February 2020 |
5.30–8.30pm |
Birley Spa Primary Academy, Jermyn Crescent, S12 4QE |
27 April 2020 |
5:30–8:30pm |
Deepcar St John’s CE Junior, St Margaret Avenue, Deepcar, S36 2TE |
24 June 2020 |
5.30–8.30pm |
Lower Meadow Primary, Batemoor Road, S8 8EE |
To apply for a training place, please complete and submit the electronic booking form.
If you need to discuss your training needs further you can speak to the training team or your
Safeguarding Children Advisor. Their contact details are near the bottom of this page: Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership.
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Bespoke Training
Learn Sheffield can provide bespoke governance training for
schools and academies. This can include organising for a session
in this booklet to be delivered on site or designing and delivering
a bespoke session to meet the specific training needs of a governing
body or trust boards. This bespoke training is not part of the subscription offer
and will therefore carry an additional cost, with the price being dependent on the delivery
required. Learn Sheffield can also offer mentorship or consultancy packages to support the
development of governance.
Examples of Bespoke Training
- Performance Management / Appraisal.
- Ofsted Preparation.
- Bespoke Training Session.
- Consultancy Session.
- Succession Planning.
- Support for Chairs Package... mentorship package or 1:1 consultancy session.
- Support for Clerks Package... mentorship package or bespoke training packages.
Annual Governance Conference
An annual conference for governors will be organised, which will
have a theme and not include the kind of content that would be
found in a briefing. The purpose of the conference is to inspire and
motivate governors to reflect on their own schools and the wider
educational community. Each subscribing school will receive two tickets for this event as part
of their subscription and have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets. The remaining
tickets will cost £150 and will be available on general sale. Refreshments are included as
part of the conference ticket.
Sheffield Governance Conference
Saturday 20th June 2020, 10.00am - 12.30pm
‘What is the role of governance in high
quality outcomes for pupils with SEND?’
A conference to consider the priorities for Governing Bodies and Trust Boards at this pivotal time in education.
What is the role of high quality governance in ensuring that
every child receives a world class education?
City Centre venue to be confirmed
Registration and networking breakfast from 9.00am
Keynote Speakers
David Bartram, OBE
As a specialist SEND consultant, David has visited and worked
with over three hundred schools working collaboratively with
London Challenge, the National College and the Department
for Education (DfE). He was Director for SEND at the London
Leadership Strategy, advisor to the Mayor of London’s education
team and currently provides support to a range of teaching school
alliances and local authorities on the strategic development of
SEND provision.
David is author of the SEND Review Guide, a national peer-review
framework that has now been downloaded by over 4000 schools.
He is also editor of Great Expectations, leading an effective SEND
strategy in school.
Maria Constantinou
Maria is a Headteacher and Inclusion Leader at St. Mary’s Primary School in East Barnet, Hertfordshire. Alongside her role at St. Mary’s, she has also been a programme lead and consultant for the London Leadership Strategy, a non-profit organisation led by outstanding head teachers across London. She has worked with head teachers and senior leaders on various programmes nationally, providing practical school to school support resulting in rapid change and school improvement. Much of this work has been through programmes to further develop practice and approaches to SEND. Maria has also worked in an advisory role for the Department of Education to reform National Professional Qualifications for School Leadership and Career Progression for Teachers, and is currently a panel member supporting the development of an evidence based SEND Guidance Report on behalf of the Education Endowment Foundation.
Conference Programme |
9:00am |
Registration & Refreshments |
10:00am |
Opening Remarks |
10:10am |
Key Note 1 – David Bartram, OBE |
11:10am |
Break |
11:15am |
Key Note 2 – Maria Constantinou |
12:15pm |
Panel Q&A |
12:30pm |
Close |
Booking Information
To book your place at the conference please use the ‘Book Now’ button where tickets can be reserved.
Governance Training Subscriber Schools - TWO Free places
Non Subscriber School & General Sale - £150 per place
Refreshments are included as part of the conference ticket
Book Now
Download Conference Flyer
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Governance Briefings
Regular briefing sessions which are free to all governors and trustees, are designed to keep
everyone involved in governance up to speed. These briefings will summarise key local and
national content, so that those involved in governance in Sheffield are well informed and
supported. When additional briefings are added, in the same way that Prevent briefings have
been for example, these will generally either be free or at a nominal additional cost.
Workshop |
Venue |
Dates/Times |
Autumn Term
Governance Briefing
|
City Centre TBC |
6 November 2019 6.00-8.00pm, buffet and networking from 5.15pm
Book Now
|
Spring Term
Governance Briefing |
5 February 2020 6.00-8.00pm, buffet and networking from 5.15pm
Book Now |
Summer Term
Governance Briefing |
13 May 2020 6.00-8.00pm, buffet and networking from 5.15pm
Book Now |
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