Course Summary
CPD/CE Points: 60 Mins
Assessment: 10
Pass Rate: 80%
Ideal For: Governors &
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Authors
Teach HQ Team
Content Manager
Course Curriculum
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Welcome to Teach HQ online learning
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Introduction
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Definition of governors and trustees and their functions
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Overview of the legal responsibilities of governors and trustees
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Difference between the roles of governors and trustees
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Different types of governing bodies and their structure
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Further education (FE) college governing bodies
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Local authority governing bodies
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Foundation governing bodies
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Partnership governing bodies
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Academy trust boards
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The membership of a governing body
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Roles and responsibilities of the chair of governors and the clerk
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The qualities of an effective governing body
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Role of governors and trustees
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Recruitment
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Safeguarding students and staff
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Ofsted expectations
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Common areas of focus in an inspection
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Consequences of an inadequate governing body
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Evidence that may be collected by Ofsted
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Case Study
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Overview of good practice in governance
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Effective communication and engagement with stakeholders
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Continuing professional development (CPD) for governors and trustees
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Potential pitfalls for new governors and trustees
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Suggestions for further reading and resources
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Assessment
10 Assessments
Course Details
Master the Essential Functions of Governors and Trustee. Our comprehensive online course delves into the pivotal roles that governors and trustees hold within educational institutions. Perfect for educators, school staff, and anyone involved in Ofsted inspections, this course offers in-depth insights into their duties, responsibilities, and the impact they have on school governance and success.
Learn about the legal mandates, the expectations set by Ofsted, and the strategic involvement in evidence-gathering and showcasing exemplary governance. Equip yourself with the skills to collaborate effectively with governors and trustees, or step into these critical roles with confidence. Whether your goal is to enhance your knowledge for professional development or to actively engage in governance within the educational sector, our course is the key to unlocking a thorough understanding of these vital positions.
Get ready to contribute meaningfully to your institution's governance and embrace best practices with 'The Role of Governors and Trustees' course.
Course Aims
This course aims to provide governors, trustees and education professionals with the necessary understanding to be equipped to fulfil their role as governors and trustees during an Ofsted inspection and understand how to deal with the inspection process effectively contributing to the success of their school and ensuring that students receive the best possible education.
Course Objectives
The objective of this online course is that it will provide the learner with:
- An understanding of the role and responsibilities of governors and trustees in relation to Ofsted inspections
- An outline the expectations and requirements of governors and trustees
- An explanation of legal requirements
- A description of how governors and trustees can effectively contribute to the inspection process
- An outline the Ofsted inspection process
- An understanding the Ofsted education inspection framework
- Knowledge on how to gather evidence and demonstrate best practices.