Taking the Chair - Course Details

School Governors

Audience: All Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Governing Bodies and Committee Chairs

Course Leaders: Ian Doughty and Sharon Brammeier

This course will develop your knowledge and skills required to be an effective Chair.

The course will comprise of two sessions.

Session 1 - Developing the strategic role of the Governing Body

This session will explore the role you should play as Chair in encouraging the Governing Body to become more strategic

Session 2 - Becoming an Effective Chair

This session will consider the knowledge and skills required to effectively lead the work of the Governing Body

By the end of both sessions you will:

  • Be more aware of the contribution governors should make to the strategic leadership of the school
  • Understand your role in leading and managing the work of the Governing Body
  • Have had the opportunity to develop the skills you need to chair meetings

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