The vital role of school governors in the North East is once again illustrated, as more than 200 delegates sign up to attend the SCHOOLS NorthEast Regional Governance Conference, aimed at supporting governors from state-maintained schools and academies in carrying out their duties confidently.
The event is also aimed at senior leaders who want to ensure they have a high performing governing board and those looking to recruit new governors. It will take place on Thursday 30 March at the Durham County Cricket Club in Chester-le-Street.
Places are still available but going quickly, so if you would like to attend please email info@schoolsnortheast.com.
Governing boards are key to the effectiveness of schools and of fundamental importance in helping to drive up standards. With the considerable transformation of the education landscape and the changes to school structures, assessment, curriculum and statutory testing, it is now more important than ever for governors to be up to date on the latest policies and procedures.
Topics on the day will include:
• Ofsted and compliance: what is expected of governing boards and how to make sure you are inspection ready.
This will include feedback from schools that have recently been inspected.
• Selection and recruitment of governors: What makes a good governor and how can schools attract the right people.
• The changing education landscape: Helping governors and school leaders horizon scan the changes to come.
PLEASE NOTE: This will include changes planned in the National Funding Formula and how schools will have to cope on ever tightening budgets as outlined in the recent National Audit Office report.
• The future economy: the Government is focusing on the destination outcomes for young people.
What will be the jobs of the future in the North East and how can schools raise pupil aspirations? What is the role of good governance in supporting school/business engagement.
• Pushing for excellence: best practice in governance.
How can leaders and Chairs work more effectively together; the importance of external support, training and development for governors.
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