Stepping up to the role of Chair 

This course is designed for new Chairs of boards or committees and for those who are thinking that they might be prepared to step into Chair roles in the near future.  This is an introductory course and we recommend that after you have completed it you sign up for our in depth training – further details below.

In this course we will cover:

• Your statutory responsibilities as Chair
• Forging effective relationships with your governance professional and headteacher
• Agenda setting and meeting planning
• How to frame appropriate challenge to demonstrate effectiveness under the new Ofsted framework
• Managing the meeting
• Checking your minutes
• How to approach complaints
• Planning for Head’s appraisals
• Next training steps

• Free for schools who have the Governor Services SLA
• £50 + VAT per delegate for school who do not have the Governor Services SLA