Governance

Strong leadership and governance are essential for improving schools

DFE: Governor updates
Dates and Documents for forthcoming Chair and Vice Chair of Governor Briefings
Spring Term Newsletter
Contact the School Support Team

LA Support:

Governor Welcome Pack
Induction Checklist
Code of Conduct & Behaviour Policy
Education Acronymns
Draft Terms of Reference for Committees and HT Delegation

DFE Support

Governance Handbook
DFE: Maintained School Governors Guide
DFE: Maintained School Governance: structures and role descriptors
DFE: Constitution of Governing Bodies of maintained schools statutory guidance
DFE: Academy Governors Guide
DFE: Academy Trust Governance: structures and role desriptors
Competency Framework for Governors

NGA Support:

Learning Link
Learning Link Modules
Learning Link Development Map

Other Support:

Careers Education
Discussion prompts for Pupil Premium governors

Free Online Training

Northumberland Governors get unlimited access to 10 online training modules. Please contact your School Governance and Data Protection Officer for further details.

GOVERNOR ROLE DESCRIPTORS

Subject Link
English/Maths Subject Link
ICT Subject Link
Safeguarding
Mentor of New Governors
Health & Safety
Looked After Children
Pupil Premium
Equality & Diversity
SEND
Performance Management
Training Co-ordinator

EQUALITY ACT 2010 AND DISABLED PUPILS: SUPPORT FOR GOVERNORS

Council for Disabled Children: A guide for governors and trustees
Special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities: guidance for school governing boards

INSPECTION & GOVERNANCE - OFSTED WEBINAR

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