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Governor Training and Development Programme 2014/15www.wakefield.gov.uk

Governor Training and Development ProgrammeApril 2014 to March 2015

To book a place on a Governor Training and Development event:Telephone: 01924 305637Email: [email protected]

Governor Training and Development Programme 2014/15

Contents

Welcome 1

Booking enquiries 2

Planning your training 2

Its Learning VLE 4

Modern Governor 4

Timetable 5

Course descriptions 9

Venues 50

Additional training 52


WelcomeWelcome to the Governor Training and Development Programme for 2014 - 2015 which includes over 90 events. This programme contains course information for the Summer 2014, Autumn 2014 and Spring 2015 terms. We will issue details of additional events as they arise and provide written briefings and updates on topical issues, which will be published on the VLE and in our Newsletters.

Our programme aims to:

• Equip Governors/Governing Bodies to be effective in the strategic leadership of their school.

• Support Governors to play their part in school improvement.

• Reflect national developments and local issues.

• Provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with fellow Governors.

The programme includes courses relevant for new Governors, those on committees and Governors who may have an interest in particular areas to help you in fulfilling your roles.

We welcome feedback and suggestions on the Governor training and development, clerking and support services to ensure that, as far as possible, they will meet the needs of the Governors. After each training session Governors are invited to complete an evaluation sheet.

Thank you for all the work you do for the children and young people of Wakefield, and hope you find the forthcoming year rewarding.

With best wishes

School Governor Services


Booking enquiriesFor booking enquiries, please contact School Governor Services 01924 305637 or email

[email protected]. You will receive confirmation of your booking approximately one week before the course is held. If you have any special requirements, for example, regarding access or seating, please inform us when you are book-ing your place. It is important that you book a place in advance.

If you book a place then find out you cannot attend, please inform us as soon as possible. It is very disappointing for both Governors and tutors when less than the expected number of Governors attend, and we endeavour to avoid cancellations at all costs. However, courses with fewer than 5 bookings will be cancelled. School Governor Services will contact Governors who have booked a place to inform them of the cancellation.

Planning your trainingThe training and development programme is designed for all Governors. The table below is designed to support you in prior-itising training courses you may wish to attend, whether you are a new Governor or an existing Governor, there are a variety of events to choose from to suit your needs.

Foundation courses for Governors

All Governors Resources CommitteeStandards and

Pupils Committee

Introduction New Governor Effective Resources Committee

Effective Standards Committee

Development Further Developing Effective Governance

Safeguarding for School Governors

Using RAISEonline

Ofsted and Self Evaluation

Finance

Health and Safety - Governors’ Responsibilities

Pupil Premium

Modern Foreign Languages

Early Years Foundation Stage

Further development for specialised roles

Chairing the Governing body

Safer Recruitment

Initiatives Equality Act 2010 and Impact on schools

Curriculum Update

These are suggested training routes, please talk to your Training Link Governor to help and support your Continuous Professional Development as a Governor. For further advice about any of the training events, please contact the School Governor Services Training Officer.


New training events for the coming year:• Governor Strategic and Operational Responsibilities for HR Issues

• Headteacher Performance Management

• Financial Efficiency

• Further Developing Effective Governance

• Managing Behaviour

• Maximising the Sports Premium

• Monitoring Schedule and Classroom Visits

• Performance Related Pay

• Using Pupil Performance Data

It is good practice to update your knowledge and understanding from time to time, therefore we encourage you to revisit training courses that you may have previously attended. These courses will have been updated since you last attended.

Network TrainingAdditional network meetings are to be planned in the Summer Term. The meetings will provide the opportunity to network and share best or emerging practice with other governing bodies within a pyramid/cluster. Dates are to be agreed.

Non-attendance at trainingWhere a place has been booked to attend a training or development event and the Governor does not attend, a charge of £20 per person per event will be applied. These will be invoiced at the end of the financial year. Other Governors attending the events where this has occurred have lost networking opportunities as a consequence of this, detracting from the impact of the event. In some cases, events have become unviable (i.e. five or less participants) but have gone ahead assuming more would be attending. Governors are asked to inform the Service of non-attendance at least five working days before the event.

Updated training courses for all Governors:• Early Reading & the Statutory Phonics Screening Check

• Finance Parts 1, 2, 3

• Handling Complaints

• Safer Recruitment

• Self-Evaluating and Improvement Planning: Developing the Governing Body

• Using RAISE online

As well as training courses, we have specialised meetings, forums and briefing sessions for all different types of Governors to keep all Governing Bodies informed of national and local developments and initiatives.

Wakefield Association of School Governors (WASG)The Wakefield Association of School Governors is an association of governing bodies of schools within Wakefield Local Authority. The Association was formed in September 2001.

The Association is independent of Wakefield Local Authority but does receive administrative support from it.

Aims and Objectives of the Association

• To be an independent association of Governors with no political affiliation.

• To assist and encourage co-operation between governing bodies and between schools to further the interests of children in our schools.

• To provide a vehicle for consultation with and expressing collective views of governing bodies who are members of the Association.


• To further good relationships with the Local Authority and other relevant bodies including other Associations of Governing Bodies.

• To act collectively to protect the integrity of education in the authority and within the Association’s membership.

• To further Governors’ interests nationally through membership of the National Governors’ Association.

Diocese of LeedsThe Diocese of Leeds professional development programme focuses on development of staff and Governors within the context of a Catholic school. Details of their programme is available at www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/education/governors/events.php

It’s Learning Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)School Governor Services maintains an area on the Governors’ section of the It’s Learning VLE. The VLE is an online resource where documents can be shared and it includes recent information, news, advice and guidance for Governors and links to websites.

Governors can access the VLE at https://wakefield.itslearning.com

Modern Governor - Governors’ Online TrainingSchool Modern Governor gives busy Governors access to quality, interactive and engaging e-learning at a time, place and pace that suits their needs.

The e-learning is interactive and engaging, using scenarios based material to make the subject come alive. You can access the wide range of modules online either alone or as part of a Governing Body meeting for group learning. New content is released throughout the year, and modules are regularly updated in line with legislative changes.

To access your training, log onto www.moderngovernor.com and click on ‘create a new account’.

For further details about Modern Governor please go to the VLE.

Wakefield Governors’ Conference Saturday, 15th November 2014The conference will enable Governors to:

• Consider ways that governing bodies can engage with the community

• Explore some ways of making more effective use of resources

• Increase understanding of local and national initiatives

• Discuss ideas and share good practice with Governors from other schools.

Details of the different workshops available will be advertised shorty.

Full details and booking forms will be sent out to Governors in the post. They will also be available on the VLE. https://wakefield.itslearning.com

Places at the conference are open to all Governors on a first come first served basis. There is no charge for members of Governing Bodies that subscribe to the Council’s Governor Training and Development Programme.


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EASTER 2014Tuesday 06/05/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): Update on Statutory

Requirements in the Primary County Hall

Thursday 08/05/2014 6.00 - 7.00pm Monitoring Schedule and Classroom Visits The Chesneys Centre

Monday 12/05/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm New Governors Part 1 Ossett Academy

Wednesday 14/05/2014 6.00 - 8.00pm Training Link Governors' Meeting County Hall

Wednesday 21/05/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Governors Statutory Responsibility for Looked After Children (LAC)

County Hall

Thursday 22/05/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Financial Efficiency The Chesneys Centre

HALF TERM - Friday 23rd May (close) to Monday 2nd June 2014 (open)Monday 02/06/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm New Governors Part 2 Ossett Academy

Tuesday 03/06/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm New Technology in the Classroom The Chesneys Centre

Tuesday 10/06/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Behaviour Support Service: Managing Behaviour The Chesneys Centre

Thursday 12/06/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Ofsted Inspection Framework and Self Evaluation The Chesneys Centre

Monday 16/06/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Chairing the Governing Body - Part 1 Ossett Academy

Tuesday 17/06/2014 6.00 - 8.00pm Self Evaluating and Improvement Planning: Developing the Governing Body

County Hall

Monday 23/06/2014 6.00 - 8.30pm Performance Related Pay Workshop Wakefield College

Tuesday 24/06/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Health and Safety - Governor Responsibilities The Chesneys Centre

Tuesday 24/06/2014 4.00 - 6.00pm LA Governor Briefing Elizabethan Gallery

Wednesday 25/06/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Parental Voice Workshop The Chesneys Centre

Thursday 26/06/2014 10.00 - 3.00pm New Governors - Full Day Induction The Chesneys Centre

Monday 30/06/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Chairing the Governing Body - Part 2 Ossett Academy

Wednesday 02/07/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Effective Resources Committee County Hall

Thursday 03/07/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Financial Efficiency County Hall

Monday 07/07/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Safeguarding Hemsworth Art and Community College

Wednesday 09/07/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Effective Standards Committee County Hall

Thursday 10/07/2014 6:00 - 7.00pm Monitoring Schedule and Classroom Visits County Hall

Wednesday 15/07/2014 9.00 - 4.45pm Safer Recruitment Woolley Hall

END OF ACADEMIC YEAR - Friday 21st July 2014

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START OF ACDEMIC YEAR - Monday 1st September 2014 (open)Monday 08/09/2014 10.00 - 3.00pm Chairing the Governing Body - Full day The Chesney's Centre

Monday 15/09/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Maximising the Sports Premium County Hall

Wednesday 17/09/2014 6.00 - 8.00pm Self Evaluating and Improvement Planning: Developing the Governing Body

Hemsworth Art and Community College

Tuesday 23/09/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Governors Statutory Responsibility for Looked After Children (LAC)

The Chesney's Centre

Thursday 25/09/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Further Developing Effective Governance The Chesney's Centre


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Tuesday 30/09/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Training Link Governors' Meeting The Chesney's Centre

Thursday 02/10/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Using Pupil Performance Data The Chesney's Centre

Monday 06/10/2014 6.00 - 8.30pm RAISE Online Workshop County Hall

Monday 06/10/2014 6.00 - 7.00pm Monitoring Schedule and Classroom Visits Ossett Academy

Wednesday 08/10/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Schools & Partnership Models County Hall

Thursday 09/10/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Finance: Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) The Chesney's Centre

Friday 10/10/2014 10.00 - 3.00pm New Governors - Full Day Induction Elizabethan Gallery

Monday 13/10/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Ofsted Inspection Framework and Self Evaluation Hemsworth Art and Community College

Tuesday 14/10/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Introducing the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Requirements

County Hall

Wednesday 15/10/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Pupil Premium County Hall

Thursday 16/10/2014 9.00 - 4.45pm Safer Recruitment Elizabethan Gallery

Monday 20/10/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Safeguarding Wakefield College

Wednesday 22/10/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Governor Strategic and Operational Responsibilities for HR Issues

The Chesney's Centre

Thursday 23/10/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Using Raise Online The Chesney's Centre

HALF TERM - Friday 24th October (close) to Monday 3rd November 2014 (open)Monday 03/11/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Maximising the Sports Premium The Chesney's Centre

Tuesday 04/11/2014 4.00 - 6.00pm LA Governor Briefing Elizabethan Gallery

Thursday 06/11/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm New Technology in the Classroom The Chesney's Centre

Tuesday 11/11/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Curriculum Teaching and Learning Update: 5 to 19 The Chesney's Centre

Wednesday 12/11/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm New Governors - Part 1 Hemsworth Art and Community College

Thursday 13/11/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Finance: How Schools are Funded County Hall

Saturday 15/11/2014 9.30 - 4.00pm Annual Governor Conference Woolley Hall

Monday 17/11/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Effective Resources Committee Hemsworth Art and Community College

Tuesday 18/11/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm e-Safeguarding for Governors The Chesney's Centre

Monday 24/11/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Health and Safety - Governor Responsibilities County Hall

Wednesday 26/11/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm New Governors - Part 2 Hemsworth Art and Community College

Thursday 04/12/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Equality Act 2010 and the Impact on Schools The Chesney's Centre

Monday 08/12/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Effective Standards Committee Hemsworth Art and Community College

Tuesday 09/12/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm An Introduction to the Early Year Foundation Stage The Chesney's Centre

Thursday 11/12/2014 6.30 - 8.30pm Headteacher Performance Management Ossett Academy

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CHRISTMAS - Friday 19 December (close) to Monday 5th January 2015 (open)

Thursday 08/01/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Behaviour Support Service: Managing Behaviour County Hall

Monday 12/01/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Effective Resources Committee Ossett Academy

Wednesday 14/01/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Early Reading & the Statutory Phonics Screening Check The Chesney's Centre

Thursday 15/01/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Parental Voice Workshop County Hall

Tuesday 20/01/2015 6.00 - 8.00pm Training Link Governors' Meeting County Hall

Wednesday 21/01/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Using Pupil Performance Data County Hall

Thursday 22/01/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Finance: Setting and Monitoring the Budget Hemsworth Art and Community College

Monday 26/01/2015 6.00 - 7.00pm Monitoring Schedule and Classroom Visits Hemsworth Art and Community College

Tuesday 03/02/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Getting the Most Out of Music Manygates Centre

Thursday 05/02/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Using Raise Online County Hall

Monday 09/02/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Effective Standards Committee Ossett Academy

Tuesday 10/02/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Headteacher Performance Management Hemsworth Art and Community College

Thursday 12/02/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Handling Complaints (Governors and Headteacher) County Hall

HALF TERM - Friday 13th February (close) to Monday 23rd February 2015 (open)

Monday 23/02/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Safeguarding The Chesney's Centre

Thursday 26/02/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm New Governors - Part 1 Wakefield College

Tuesday 03/03/2015 4.00 - 6.00pm LA Governor Briefing The Chesney's Centre

Wednesday 04/03/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Attendance Update The Chesney's Centre

Thursday 05/03/2015 9.00 - 4.45pm Safer Recruitment The Chesney's Centre

Monday 09/03/2015 6.00 - 8.00pm Self Evaluating and Improvement Planning: Developing the Governing Body

Ossett Academy

Wednesday 11/03/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Pupil Premium The Chesney's Centre

Thursday 12/03/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm New Governors - Part 2 Wakefield College

Monday 16/03/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Ofsted Inspection Framework and Self Evaluation County Hall

Tuesday 17/03/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Further Developing Effective Governance County Hall

Friday 20/03/2015 10.00 - 3.00pm Chairing the Governing Body - Full day Elizabethan Gallery

Monday 23/03/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Health and Safety - Learning Outside the Classroom County Hall

Wednesday 25/03/2015 6.30 - 8.30pm Young Carers The Chesney's Centre

Friday 27/03/2015 10.00 - 3.00pm New Governors - Full Day Induction The Chesney's Centre

EASTER - Friday 27th March (close) to Monday 13th April 2015 (open)

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A - Z Index of CoursesAn Introduction to the Early Year Foundation Stage 9

Attendance Update 10

Behaviour Support Service: Managing Behaviour 11

Chairing the Governing Body - Part 1 12

Chairing the Governing Body - Part 2 12

Chairing the Governing Body - Full day 12

Curriculum Teaching and Learning Update: 5 to 19 13

Early Reading & the Statutory Phonics Screening Check 14

Effective Resources Committee 15

Effective Standards Committee 16

Equality Act 2010 and the Impact on Schools 17

e-Safeguarding for Governors 18

Exclusion Training for Governors 19

Finance: Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) 20

Finance: How Schools are Funded 20

Finance: Setting and Monitoring the Budget 20

Financial Efficiency 21

Further Developing Effective Governance 22

Getting the Most Out of Music 23

Governors Statutory Responsibility for Looked After Children (LAC) 24

Governor Strategic and Operational Responsibilities for HR Issues 25

Handling Complaints (Governors and Headteacher) 26

Headteacher Performance Management 27

Health and Safety - Learning Outside the Classroom 28

Health and Safety - Governor Responsibilities 29

Introducing the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Requirements 30

LA Governor Briefing 31

Maximising the Sports Premium 32

Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): Update on Statutory Requirements in the Primary Phase 33

Monitoring Schedule and Classroom Visits 34

New Governors - Full Day Induction 35

New Governors - Part 1 35

New Governors - Part 2 35

New Technology in the Classroom 36

Ofsted Inspection Framework and Self Evaluation 37

Parental Voice Workshop 38

Performance Related Pay 39

Pupil Premium 40

Safeguarding 41

Safer Recruitment 42

Schools & Partnership Models 43

Self Evaluating and Improvement Planning: Developing the Governing Body 44

Training Link Governors' Meeting 45

Understanding RAISE Online 46

Using Pupil Performance Data 47

Using Raise Online 48

Young Carers 49

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An introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile AssessmentTutor: Janet Mitchell

Course Tutor Pen Portrait:

Janet Mitchell works with the Council’s School Improvement and Learning Transformation team as an Early Years Consultant.

Course Description:

Headteachers and Governing Bodies have overall responsibility for implementing the statutory regulations for the EYFS Profile.

The event will explore:

• To support understanding of the principles, processes, procedures and outcomes of EYFS Profile Assessment.

• To raise awareness of the roles and responsibilities of the Governing Body with regards to statutory assessment within the Early Years Foundation Stage

By the end of this event participants will:

• Receive information regarding EYFS Profile assessment

• Observe national exemplification DVD materials

• Participate in practical activity to clarify roles and responsibilities of the governing body in EYFS assessment

• Participate in assessment and moderation discussions

An introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile Assessment GS141209

Monday 9 December 2014

6.30pm to 8.30pm The Chesneys Centre, Featherstone

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Attendance UpdateTutor: School Governor Services


School Governor Services (SGS) are part of Wakefield Council’s School Improvement and Learning Transformation Service. The team specialise in school governance, providing day-to-day support to School Governors, Headteachers and Local Authority officers.

Course Description:

Announcements from the DfE and Ofsted are constantly changing with regards to Attendance in schools. It is increasingly important that, in order to demonstrate good governance, Governing Bodies have an awareness of current issues and trends, and can apply the key messages within their own settings. Attendance is a strand of school data and business which is becoming increasingly important, and this session aims to examine aspects of it in more detail.


• An overview of current issues and drivers in Attendance.

• National, regional and school specific data on attendance to identify issues which can be tackled at Governing Body level.

• Different types of data available in school - in particular with Integris - and how this can be used normally and under Inspection.

• The next steps around attendance, with reference to the Attendance Audit and items which can be found on the VLE.

Attendance Update GS150304

Wednesday 4 March 2015



Behaviour Support Service: Managing BehaviourTutor: Lyn Fisher


Lyn works for Educational Psychology Service within Wakefield Council

Course Description:


• Conducting behaviour walks

• Setting behaviour policies

• Rewards and sanctions systems


• Have a better awareness and understanding of how they can support children with behavioural difficulties within their schools and setting.

Behaviour Support Service: Managing Behaviour GS140610

Tuesday 10 June 2014


Behaviour Support Service: Managing Behaviour GS150108

Thursday 8 January 2015

6.30pm to 8.30pm County Hall, Wakefield


Chairing the Governing BodyTutor: School Governor Services



Course Description:

The Chair of a Governing Body is the key factor in its efficiency and effectiveness, through chairing meetings and responding to issues between them.


• What is the role of a Chair of Governors?

• Putting the role into practice: managing Governors’ meetings.

• Putting the role into practice: managing the agenda.

• Putting the role into practice: teams within the team.

• Handling some of the “crisis” situations which can arise.


• Examine and consider good practice.

• Develop practical answers to a wide range of questions related to this important role.

Chairing the Governing Body - Full Day GS140908

Monday 8 September 2014

10.00am to 3.00pm

The Chesneys Centre, Featherstone

Chairing the Governing Body - Full Day GS150320

Friday 20 March 2015

10.00am to 3.00pm

Elizabethan Exhibition Gallery, Wakefield

Chairing the Governing Body - Part 1 GS140616

Monday 16 June 2014

6.30pm to 8.30pm Ossett Academy

Chairing the Governing Body - Part 2 GS140630

Monday 30 June 2014



Curriculum Teaching and Learning Update: 5 to 19Tutor: Mary Laws


Mary has had a long and varied career in education as a successful teacher, middle manager and senior leader in 3 secondary schools and in two local authorities. Mary has worked in Wakefield since 2009, initially as a 14-19 Consultant. Working with schools, colleges and partners, to raise attainment and participation, particularly with learners studying below level 2. During her time in the school improvement team, Mary provided support with the roll out of Foundation Learning.

Mary is currently working to support 11-19 education providers, to develop an appropriate curriculum for vulnerable learners as well as supporting engagement, retention and progression of learners below Level 2. Mary is committed to the development of a curriculum that offers breadth, balance and flexibility to enable learners to select programmes of study that are best suited to their individual needs and are equally valued. A curriculum that supports the principles of lifelong learning and education opportunities beyond the classroom.

Course Description:


• Changes to the national curriculum at primary and secondary phases following the review and consultations in Spring and Summer 2013

• Allow participants to consider their school’s current curriculum and where changes may be necessary

• A summary of any recent Ofsted reports on different curriculum areas (as available) and subject specific guidance

• The links between curriculum change and teaching and learning strategies


• Have an improved knowledge of the national curriculum for primary and secondary phases

• Be able to evaluate their school’s curriculum

• Be able to make sure they can ask the right questions about the curriculum to support and challenge in school.

Curriculum Teaching and Learning Update: 5 to 19 GS141111

Tuesday 11 November 2014



Early Reading and the Statutory Phonics Screening Check

Tutor: Kate Nixon


Kate Nixon has been leading on the Early Reading agenda in Wakefield for over 4 years. She has provided training, support and advice for senior leaders, teachers and support staff in schools and settings across the district. Her main areas of expertise are: Early communication, systematic phonics teaching/reading and partnership with parents. All of these areas are inextricably linked and crucial in raising standards in reading.

Kate is extremely passionate about this area of her work, as she has seen the positive impact it has on children’s learning. She has an excellent record for providing quality training and support.

Course Description:


• Recent research into the most effective ways to teach early reading

• How an effective systematic phonics programme can raise attainment

• The role of the governing body in monitoring standards

By the end of this event participants will have:

• A greater understanding of the most effective way to teach early reading

• Knowledge of the expectations for children at the end of nursery, reception and Key Stage 1.

• Increased awareness of the role of the governor in monitoring standards

Early Reading and the Statutory Phonics Screening Check GS150114

Wednesday 14 January 2015



Effective Resources CommitteeTutor: School Governor Services



Course Description:

The event will:

• Enable Governors to participate effectively in a Resources Committee

• Develop knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Resources Committee

• Identify practical ways to become an effective Resources Committee member

• Develop confidence to undertake the role


• Collaborate with Governors from other schools.

• Engage in professional dialogue with School Governor Services and peers.

• Identify strengths and areas for development in regards to the functioning of the committee.

• Utilise School Governor Service resources to help address areas for development.

Effective Resources Committee GS140702

Wednesday 2 July 2014



Monday 17 November 2014

6.30pm to 8.30pm Hemsworth Art & Community College


Monday 12 January 2015



Effective Standards CommitteeTutor: School Governor Services



Course Description:

The event will:

• Enable Governors to participate effectively in a Standards Committee

• Developing knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Standards Committee

• Identify practical ways to become a effective Standards Committee Member

• Develop confidence to undertake the role


• Collaborate with Governors from other schools.

• Engage in professional dialogue with School Governor Services and peers.

• Identify strengths and areas for development in regards to the functioning of the committee.

• Utilise School Governor Service resources to help address areas for development

Effective Standards Committee GS140709

Wednesday 9 July 2014



Monday 8 December 2014



Monday 9 February 2015



Equality Act 2010 and the Impact on SchoolsTutor: Ateeque Mirza


Community Liaison Team (CLT) provides support to schools on various issues affecting Black Asian and Minority Ethnic pupils including Asylum Seekers/Refugees, Gypsy Roma and Travellers and Eastern European communities. CLT provides cultural diversity awareness sessions in schools for children, staff, parents as well as school Governors. CLT also liaise between school, home and other voluntary organisations.

Course Description:

On October 1st 2010 the Equality Act came into force, consolidating, harmonising and streamlining nine previous Acts. The Equality Act prohibit schools from discriminating against, harassing or victimising prospective pupils, current pupils and in some circumstances, former pupils.

Schools have also obligation under the Act as employers, bodies that carry out public functions and as service providers (for Foundation, Voluntary Aided schools, the governing body is the employer whilst in Community and Voluntary Controlled schools, the LA is the employer but the governing body is responsible for staffing matters,)


• The duties Governors need to undertake to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

• A detailed insight into the Equality Act in particular Part 6 of the Act which relates to schools governing bodies

By the end of the course participants will:

• Receive sample action plan which will enable them to evidence the practical examples of good practice in their establishments and also to address the gaps currently they have within their establishment.

Equality Act 2010 and the Impact on Schools GS141204

Thursday 4 December 2014



e-Safeguarding for GovernorsTutor: Vicky Parsons


Vicky Parsons is the eSafety Manager for Yorkshire Humber Grid for Learning (YHGfL). YHGfL’s ap-proach to eSafeguarding combines eSafety and eSecurity so that the two areas can complement and enhance the use of ICT within the curriculum across the region.

Course Description:

The course will explore:

• Roles and responsibilities of Governors in school with regards to eSafegurading

• The revised OFSTED framework (September 2012), Schools can only achieve ‘outstanding’ in their behaviour & safety section if they meet the required eSafety procedures in place. Inspectors now have a set of guidelines to judge schools in relation to the provision.

• In addition, the North Somerset Serious Case Review (2012) highlighted the importance for members of the governing body to receive training around eSafeguarding.

• Policies, risk management and use of social media.

By the end of this event participants will gain awareness on:

• Issues around eSafeguarding

• Current trends around online abuse and cyberbullying

• Legal implications of eSafeguarding

• Implications around staff using social networking

• Importance of eSecurity in schools

e-Safeguarding for Governors GS141118




Exclusion Training for GovernorsTutor: School Exclusions Team


School Exclusions Team

Course Description:

Exclusion Training is now offered on three different levels that correspond to governor experience.

The 3 levels are:

Level 1: Introductory - a training session for those that are new to the Governors review panel (previously called the B&D Committee) or who haven’t sat on a panel for a long time and the school has made some exclusions. This will cover all that a governor needs to know about the new exclusion law and guidance so they are knowledgeable enough to sit on the Governors review committee. This could also be suitable for Governors and head teachers of Primary schools that make regular exclusions of pupils.

Level 2: Intermediate - for Governors who have sat on governor review panels for more than 18 months or for those Governors who are not ‘chairs’ but regularly hear permanent exclusions or fixed periods of over 15 days. This will begin with a brief recap of exclusion law that the more experienced governor will already understand but will then look at more complicated and challenging case studies, what’s different in the new guidance, an introduction to Independent Review Panels and the SEN expert.

Level 3: Advanced - for Chairs, Vice Chairs, and prospective Chairs. This will include the importance of the role of the Chair, more in depth case law & case studies, natural justice, Equality Act legislation as it applies to exclusions and all guidance around the Independent Review Panel where a permanent exclusion may be returned to Governors for a rehearing.

Please contact Trish at the School Exclusion Team direct on 01924 307403 or email [email protected] for dates of each level


FinanceTutor: Principal Management Accountant (Schools)


Principal Management Accountant (Schools)

Course Description:

This course is divided into three sessions. Each session is self-contained, so you can book on any combination of sessions.

• Part 1: Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS)

• Part 2: Setting and Monitoring the Budget

• Part 3: How Schools are Funded


• It is designed to provide an introduction to the financial issues faced by Governors, and how the school’s financial planning supports its educational outcomes. It will consider how formula funding applies to schools, and explain the financial documents produced for Governors and their purpose.

• The course assumes no prior understanding of school financing and is particularly relevant to members of Resources or Financial Committees. It is also relevant to governor’s who wish to refresh their knowledge as the course will provide an update of any changes to the funding/governance regime.

• Part 3 covers the sources of school funding and the basis of how it is allocated.

Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) GS141009

Thursday 9 October 2014


Setting and Monitoring the Budget GS141113

Thursday 13 November 2014


How Schools are Funded GS150122




Financial Efficiency Tutor: Leading Edge


Leading Edge are delivering workshops designed and licensed by National College for Teaching & Leadership

Course Description:

The role of school and academy Governors is to set strategic direction, hold school leaders to account for improving performance and make sure money is well spent.


• Understanding your role and responsibilities with regards to financial management

• The value of benchmarking

• How to interpret financial and other performance data

• Explore the importance of the ‘challenge’ function

• Effective workforce deployment

Financial Efficiency GS140522

Thursday 22 May 2014


Financial Efficiency GS140703

Thursday 3 July 2014



Further Developing Effective GovernanceTutor: School Governor Services



Course Description:

Governors need to have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

OfSTED will make a judgement on governance as part of the leadership and management of a school. Governors who are performing their roles and responsibilities will be equipped to fulfil their statutory duties.


• Information Governors need to carry out their role;

• Governing Body committee responsibilities;

• The latest OfSTED requirements;

• Roles of individuals e.g. Governors with additional responsibilities

• Self-evaluation of a Governing Body.


• Improve awareness of Governors’ roles and responsibilities;

• Assist Governors in understanding the latest OfSTED requirements of Governors;

• Provide an opportunity to consider committee responsibilities;

• Introduce self-evaluation.

Governors who have invited School Governor Services to undertake daytime support sessions with a small group of Governors are recommended not to attend as they may have already covered the content of this session.

Further Developing Effective Governance GS140925

Thursday 25 September 2014


Further Developing Effective Governance GS150317

Tuesday 17 March 2015



Getting the most out of MusicTutor: Phil Needham - Wakefield Music Services


Phil Needham (Principal) run and manages Wakefield Music Services, the lead organisation for the newly formed Wakefield Music Education Hub. He also provides valuable Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Schools and Academies and create and publish original resources to support curriculum music.

Course Description:


• The National Plan for Music Education and what role Governors, schools and academies have to play in its implementation.

• The Ofsted triennial music report that summarises that ‘effective schools acknowledge that good quality music education contributes considerable musical and non-musical benefits to pupils, parents and wider communities’.

• What a good music lesson should look like through a variety of fun, practical activities, discussion and video examples.

• Forging strong links and partnerships with Wakefield Music Education Hub.

• How Wakefield Music Services (WMS) can support the development of music in your school through CPD and a range of inclusive, exciting music resources.


• Gain a greater knowledge of recent developments in music education.

• Have a greater awareness of how Wakefield Music Education Hub can support the development of music in school.

• Have a deeper insight into what good inclusive music education and opportunities should look like.

Getting the most out of Music GS150203

Tuesday 3 February 2015

6.30pm to 8.30pm Manygates Education Centre


Governors’ Statutory Responsibilities for Looked after Children (LAC)

Tutor: REACH Team


The Raising Education Attainment of Children and Young People in Care (REACH) Team aim to co-ordinate services, and development initiatives to improve education and outcomes for Looked After Children REACH will liaise with a range of professionals involve with the child or young person to ensure appropriate education is established, provide direct educational support and report to reviews and personal education planning meetings.

Course Description:


• The role of Governors in promoting the educational achievement of Looked After Children

• The statutory requirements relating to schools with regard to looked after children

• Questions Governors should ask senior leaders in school in regards to looked after children

• The implications of being looked after and how this affects children’s educational progress


• Have an improved understanding of how being looked after can impact upon a child’s education

• Understand how professionals can improve the educational attainment and outcomes for looked after children

• Have considered strategies for designated staff in school reporting the progress of looked after children to Governors.

Governors’ Statutory Responsibilities for Looked after Children (LAC) GS140521

Wednesday 21 May 2014


Governors’ Statutory Responsibilities for Looked after Children (LAC) GS140923

Tuesday 23 September 2014



Governor Strategic & Operational Responsibilities for HR Issues including Appeals

Tutor: HR Schools Support Team - Tracey Thornton & Steve Houlahan


The Schools Support team provide a valuable service to schools relating to HR issues

Course Description:


• The role of the Headteacher, the Chair of Governors and the Governing Body

• The appeals process

• Implementing policies

• Challenges facing schools and Governors

Governor Strategic & Operational Responsibilities for HR Issues including Appeals GS141022

Wednesday 22 October 2014



Handling Complaints (Governors and Headteachers)Tutor: Family Services Complaints Team


As part of their remit, the Family Services Complaints Team provide support to parents, schools and Governing Bodies in relation to complaints about schools. This includes advising parents and schools of the complaints procedure, attending complaint committees, if requested, to advise on procedure and to advise the panel on the requirements when reaching a conclusion.

Course Description:


• The school complaints procedure

• The role of the Headteacher, the Chair of Governors and the Governing Body

• The support available to school in dealing with complaints

• The importance of following the procedure


• Understand the school complaints procedure.

• Take ownership of their individual schools complaints procedure.

• Understand the importance of thorough investigations and responses and the need to adhere to the timescales.

Handling Complaints (Governors and Headteachers)GS150212

Thursday 12 February 2015



Headteacher Performance ManagementTutor: School Governor Services



Course Description:


• What the regulations say?

• Performance Management Cycle

• Governors responsibilities


• A greater knowledge of the arrangements for Headteacher appraisal and individual roles;

• A greater understanding for setting challenging objectives consistent with school development priorities;

• A better understanding of the role of the External Adviser;

• Understand and implement consistent monitoring;

• A secure overview for the arrangements for Headteachers pay;

• An opportunity to raise issues and share solutions;

Headteachers Performance Management GS141211

Thursday 11 December 2014


Headteachers Performance Management GS150210

Tuesday 10 February 2015



Health and Safety - Learning Outside the ClassroomTutor: Guy Moseley


Guy Moseley is the Outdoor Education Adviser in Wakefield Council.

Course Description:


• The role of the Council, the school and Governing Body for pupils and staff in relation to learning outside the classroom (including school visits and residentials).

• The statutory and legal responsibilities for Governing Bodies of community and voluntary aided schools and academies.

• Outline guidance and good practice for schools and Governing Bodies produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Council; this will cover areas of risk assessment (including the use of school premises) and Governing Body policies.


• Have a clear understanding on different group’s roles and responsibilities.

• Have discussed best practice and statutory and legal responsibilities.

Health and Safety - Learning Outside the Classroom GS150323

Monday 23 March 2015



Health and Safety - Governor ResponsibilitiesTutor: Health and Safety Advisor


Health and Safety Advisors have several years’ experience in Local Government and other organisations.

They have general health and safety knowledge as well as covering specialist areas.

Course Description:


• Health and Safety management in school and the roles and responsibilities of Governors.

• Health and Safety is a key issue in the daily activity in schools. While operating in a risk free environment may be impossible, society expects that significant risks are assessed and where possible addressed.


• Understand the principles of what is needed to manage health and safety in a school,

• Understand their role,

• Understand the importance of a Health and Safety policy and how this might be developed

• Understand the principles of risk assessments and the process by which they are carried out and reviewed.

Health and Safety - Governor Responsibilities GS140624



Health and Safety - Governor Responsibilities GS141124




Introducing the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Requirements

Tutor: Mandy Scrivens


Mandy Scrivens is an enthusiastic Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Consultant who provides a range of support to Local Authority (LA) Schools and Private, Voluntary and Independent Settings. As well as being a Nationally Registered EYFS Profile Moderator, Mandy has been an Advanced Skills Teacher and a Leading Maths Teacher. She has an in depth knowledge of the EYFS and is experienced in delivering high quality training in this area.

Delegates will need to bring:

Copy of the revised EYFS Statutory Framework (if they have their own copy).

Course Description:


• The EYFS Statutory Framework which became mandatory from the 1st September 2012.

• Governors’ roles and responsibilities within EYFS.

• Sharing the ‘Safeguarding and Welfare’ requirements for EYFS.

• Engaging in observation and assessment activities.

• Transitions within EYFS

By the end of this course participants will:

• Have an awareness of the EYFS Statutory Framework from 1st September 2012.

• Gain further knowledge and understanding of the principles, practice, provision and pedagogy in EYFS.

• Be clear of their roles and responsibilities for EYFS.

• Understand how practitioners carry out observations and assessments in EYFS.

• Be familiar with the ‘Safeguarding and Welfare’ requirements for EYFS.

• Be aware of different transitions within EYFS.

Introducing the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Requirements GS141014

Tuesday 14 October 2014



LA Governor BriefingTutor: School Governor Services



Course Description:

Local Authority Governors are no different from other Governors in their main duty to support school improvement. However, they are expected to take a broader view and act in the interests of the entire community rather than focus on a particular group or interest. They can also help to facilitate communication between the Local Authority and the governing body of the school.

The briefing is Chaired by the Portfolio Holder, Children and Young People. Key Local Authority Officers will be in attendance to offer expert advice and input at the briefing.

All Local Authority Governors will be invited by letter to the briefings and notified of the agenda prior to the session.


• Supporting Local Authority Governors to fulfil their role and responsibilities in supporting school improvement.

• Enabling Local Authority Governors to support their school(s) to achieve continuous improvement.

• Assisting Local Authority Governors to further develop a broader view, awareness of local policies and considerations, and to strengthen communication between the Local Authority and schools.

LA Governor Briefing GS140624a


4.00pm to 6.00pm Elizabethan Exhibition Gallery, Wakefield

LA Governor Briefing GS141104


4.00pm to 6.00pm Elizabethan Exhibition Gallery, Wakefield

LA Governor Briefing GS150303

Tuesday 3 March 2015



Maximising the Sports PremiumTutor: Youth Sports Trust


The Youth Sport Trust is an independent charity devoted to changing young people’s lives through sport. Established in 1994, we are passionate about helping all young people to achieve their full potential in life by delivering high quality physical education and sport opportunities.

Course Description:

After the introduction of Sports Premium funding to primary schools in September 2013, Ofsted inspections are required to report on PE and sport provision and how schools are utilising the additional funding. The purpose of this funding is to improve the quality and breadth of PE and sports provision across the country. It aims to increase participation in PE and sport so that all pupils develop healthy lifestyles and reach the performance levels they are capable of.


• • How the Sports Premium can be used to fund improvements to the provision of PE and sport in Primary Schools.


• • Clear understanding on how to effectively utilise the funding allocation

• • Responsibilities of Governors in relation to Sports Premium funding

Maximising The Sports Premium GS140915

Monday 15 September 2014


Maximising The Sports Premium GS141103




Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): An update on statutory requirements in the primary phrase

Tutor: Rachel Redfearn


Rachel Redfearn has worked with Wakefield Local Authority for a number of years, previously as

Modern Foreign Languages Adviser and more recently as School Improvement Adviser. Her current work in Modern Foreign Languages covers language teaching in the primary and secondary phase.

Course Description:

Modern Languages will become statutory in England in the primary curriculum from September 2014. All pupils from Y3 to Y6 will be required to study a foreign language.


• The most up to date information from central government on the place of foreign language learning in the primary curriculum

• How to incorporate the learning of a foreign language into the timetable, subject leadership and how to address staff development needs

• Best practice in primary languages and the strands of the key stage 2 programme of study for languages

• The benefits of forming a link with a school in another country in developing pupils’ intercultural understanding


• Have a clear understanding of the status of MFL within the primary curriculum

• Know how schools across the LA have incorporated MFL into the curriculum

• Understand the role of the MFL Co-ordinator within school

• Know more about the key stage 2 framework for languages, including developing intercultural understanding

Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): An update on statutory requirements in the primary phrase GS140506

Tuesday 6 May 2014



Monitoring Schedules and Classroom VisitsTutor: School Governor Services



Course Description:


• Setting priorities for the school e.g. School Development Plan, Self Evaluation Form

• Classroom visits and what is expected of Governors

• Monitoring and reviewing the schools progress in achieving its priorities


• Have a clear understanding on what is expected of Governors

• Know how to record and report on classroom visits

• Be able to establish a comprehensive monitoring schedule

Monitoring Schedules and Classroom Visits GS140508

Thursday 8 May 2014



Thursday 10 July 2014



Monday 6 October 2014



Monday 26 January 2015



New GovernorTutor: School Governor Services



Course Description:

The event will:

• Introduce new Governors to their roles and responsibilities. It also provides an introduction to the education system, school management, and procedures at governor meetings. (In order for new Governors to become effective, it is important for them to attend this course).


• Develop a clear understanding of the strategic responsibilities of Governors.

• Develop an understanding of school systems and processes.

New Governor - Full Day GS140626

Thursday 26 June 2014

10.00am to 3.00pm



Friday 10 October 2014

10.00am to 3.00pm

Elizabethan Exhibition Gallery, Wakefield


Friday 27 March 2015

10.00am to 3.00pm


New Governor - Part 1 GS140512

Monday 12 May 2014



Monday 2 June 2014



Wednesday 12 November 2014



Wednesday 26 November 2014




6.30pm to 8.30pm Wakefield College


Thursday 12 March 2015



New Technology in the ClassroomTutor: Colin Chinn


Colin Chinn is the Senior Officer Transformation and Business Development. In his previous role, Colin was the ICT Adviser in Wakefield Council, working with schools in relation to a wide range of issues, initiatives and curriculum priorities. This included the role out of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE).

Course Description:


• An introduction to the technologies used in the classroom to enrich teaching and learning.

• The session will look at the types of technology used in the classroom from on-line publishing tools to the use of robots and programming in games.

The course will be a “hands” on session with delegates being able to have a go at some of theactivities, such as:

• Control: Using Control software deltronics Virtual models, flowol, scratch.

• Physical control: Lego Mindstorm, Wow wee robots, roamers, beebots.

• Game making/programming: Using scratch, Kobu, Gamemaker.

• Handhelds device/ web apps using on-line hosts: appshed, weejot.

• Use of Handhelds in the classroom - Apps for Apple IOS / Android

• On-line publishing tools, podcasting, blogs, Learning Platforms, e-books, Video conferencing.

New Technology in the Classroom GS140603

Tuesday 3 June 2014


New Technology in the Classroom GS141106

Thursday 6 November 2014



Ofsted and Self-EvaluationTutor: Mark Randall and Kathy Thompson


Mark Randall and Kathy Thompson are School Improvement Advisers in Wakefield Council.

Course Description:


• The importance of whole school self-evaluation;

• The nature of effective self-evaluation;

• Governors’ role in monitoring and evaluating the self-evaluation;

• Updates of the Ofsted inspection processes in light of the changes from September 2012 and further implications for school who are likely to be inspected the Summer term


• Be confident in understanding the role and responsibilities of Governors in regards to self-evaluation and the inspection process.

• Demonstrate clear understanding of the nature of school inspection and the implications for Governors

Ofsted and Self-Evaluation GS140612

Thursday 12 June 2014






Monday 16 March 2015



Parental Voice WorkshopTutor: School Governor Services




Examples of parental engagement in their schools

Course Description:

The workshop will explore:

• Identifying and putting into practice effective approaches to collating information and the views of parents

• Exploring ways in which parents can become more involved with the school community

• Sharing best practice from other schools

By the end of this workshop participants will have:

• Engaged in professional dialogue in regards to effective approaches adopted by other schools.

• Shared their own good practice and challenges.

• Explored possible new approaches to adopt.

Parental Voice Workshop GS140625

Wednesday 25 June 2014


Parental Voice Workshop GS150115




Performance Related Pay (PRP)Tutor: Leading Edge



Course Description:



• Responsibilities with relation to Performance Related Pay

• How to prepare for appeals

• How to implement a Performance Related Pay policy


• Be confident in understanding the role and responsibilities of Governors in regards to Performance Related Pay

• Understand the challenges Governors may face with the introduction of Performance Related Pay

Performance Related Pay GS140623

Monday 23 June 2014



Pupil PremiumTutor: Mary Laws


Mary has had a long and varied career in education as a successful teacher, middle manager and senior leader in 3 secondary schools and in two local authorities.

Mary has worked in Wakefield since 2009, initially as a 14-19 Consultant. Working with schools, colleges and partners, to raise attainment and participation, particularly with learners studying below level 2. During her time in the school improvement team, Mary provided support with the roll out of Foundation Learning.

Mary is currently working to support 11-19 education providers, to develop an appropriate curriculum for vulnerable learners as well as supporting engagement, retention and progression of learners below Level 2.

Mary is committed to the development of a curriculum that offers breadth, balance and flexibility to enable learners to select programmes of study that are best suited to their individual needs and are equally valued, a curriculum that supports the principles of lifelong learning and education opportunities beyond the classroom.

Course Description:

The Pupil Premium was introduced by the Coalition Government in April 2011 to provide additional support for looked after children and those from low income families. The extra funding is made available to schools to help them narrow the attainment gap that still exists between pupils from disadvantaged and more affluent backgrounds.

The Government is on track to allocate £2.5 billion to the Pupil Premium in 2014/15

“We’re giving schools freedom to use the money as they think best, we are also putting in place an accountability mechanism which will ensure that they use the money in the right way”

David Laws MP, Minister of State for Schools, September 2012

Schools will be held to account for Pupil Premium spending and need to be fully prepared to evidence achievements during an Ofsted inspection.

The course will:

• Inform Governors of the importance of their role in ensuring that schools are spending the Pupil Premium on interventions that are making a meaningful impact, and are able to show that the funding is making a real difference.

• Raise awareness of how Ofsted inspectors evaluate a school’s use of their Pupil Premium funding, and of Ofsted’s expectation that there will be a strong focus on the Pupil Premium by Governors or managing committees

Pupil Premium GS141015



Pupil Premium GS150311




Safeguarding for School Governors: Roles and Responsibilities

Tutor: Wakefield Safeguarding Children Board


Wakefield Safeguarding Children Board

Course Description:


• Ways in which to help Governors in schools to develop a better understanding of safeguarding and the processes involved in child protection. It will cover the most recent legislation and guidance, the different types of child abuse and spotting the signs, and responsibilities with regard to reporting concerns. It will use case studies and lessons from Serious Case reviews to enhance the learning and increase awareness.


• Increased awareness and knowledge of current Safeguarding issues.

• Increased confidence to challenge safeguarding within the school.

• Increased awareness of support and guidance available within Wakefield to support schools with safeguarding.

Safeguarding for School Governors: Roles and Responsibilities GS140707

Monday 7 July 2014






Monday 23 February 2015

6.30pm to 8.30pm The Chesney's Centre, Featherstone


Safer RecruitmentTutor: Julie Jackson


Julie Jackson - HR Officer, Organisational Improvement.

Course Description:

Safer recruitment training became mandatory for the recruitment of school staff from 1 January 2010. This means a recruitment panel must have at least one member who has completed the training; or where an individual is in charge of recruitment, that individual must have completed the training. It is the responsibility of schools to comply.

The training package was originally developed by the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children’s Services but since November 2009 the training was a Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) programme.

The training for the schools sector looks at best practice that should be adopted when recruiting and selecting adults to work with children in schools. It sets out procedures and strategies to help those involved in the recruitment process to deter, identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children. It also seeks to strengthen safeguards for children in schools by helping to deter and prevent abuse, with the aim of creating an environment where concerns can be raised on poor or unsafe practice


• Have a greater awareness of how schools can demonstrate that they have effective recruitment and selection processes in place.

• Be aware of the benefits and costs to not applying safer recruitment practices.

• Be aware of the policies and practices to be adopted to support safer recruitment.

• Understand the Key Features of Recruitment that can help deter unsuitable applicants

Safer Recruitment GS140715

Tuesday 15 July 2014

9.00am to 4.45pm Woolley Hall, Wakefield



9.00am to 4.45pm Elizabethan Exhibition Gallery, Wakefield


Thursday 5 March 2015

9.00am to 4.45pm The Chesneys Centre, Featherstone


School and Model Partnership ModelsTutor: Rachel Laybourne, Team Manager Schools Organisation & Information

Claire Thomas, Team Manager School Governor Services


The Schools Organisation & Information Team works in partnership with School Governor Services to advise and facilitate changes to the organisation and category of all schools.

Course Description:

The Education Act 2002 introduced a number of measures designed to help schools be more innovative. The aim was to bring schools together in a collaborative arrangement to raise standards, promote inclusion, and find new ways of approaching teaching and learning.


• The different models of partnerships and organisation.

• The potential benefits, issues and options available to Governing Bodies.


• Have a greater understanding of different models of partnerships.

• Further information to take away and share with the Governing Body

School and Model Partnership Models GS141008




Self-Evaluating and Improvement Planning: Developing the Governing Body

Tutor: School Governor Services


School Governor Services (SGS) are part of Wakefield Council’s School Improvement and Learning Transformation Service. The team specialise in school governance, providing day-to-day support to school Governors, Headteachers and Local Authority officers.

Course Description:


• Ways in which self-evaluation could be introduced into Governing Body meetings.

• Ofsted’s views in regards to Governing Bodies role and responsibilities for monitoring and evaluating the schools progress.

• Resources available to support self-evaluation, the planning of Governing Body monitoring activities and improvement planning.


• Have a clear idea on how to approach self-evaluation and the planning of monitoring activitie within their own Governing Body.

• Have engaged in professional dialogue with peers.

• Have begun to have completed the process of self-evaluation.

Self-Evaluating and Improvement Planning: Developing the Governing Body GS140617




Wednesday 17 September 2014



Monday 9 March 2015



Training Link Governors’ MeetingTutor: School Governor Services


School Governor Services (SGS) are part of Wakefield Council’s School Improvement and Learning Transformation Service. The team specialise in school governance, providing day-to-day support to school Governors, Headteachers and Local Authority officers.


A copy of a Headteacher’s Report, anonymised for sharing with other delegates.

Course Description:


• The roles and responsibilities of Training Link Governors (TLG) in supporting and monitoring Gover-nors’ access to training.

• Information about upcoming events.

• E-learning opportunities for Governors.


• Be consulted on the training and development programme.

• Provided with updates in regards to local, regional and national training opportunities.

• Engage in professional dialogue with peers.

Training Link Governors’ Meeting GS140514

Wednesday 14 May 2014



Tuesday 30 September 2014



Tuesday 20 January 2015



Understanding RAISEonlineTutor: Leading Edge



Course Description:



• What is RAISEonline?

• How to use RAISEonline

• The range of data available from RAISEonline


• Developed skills to interpret data

• Understanding the contribution RAISEonline has to school self-evaluation and school improvement

• An awareness of how RAISEonline can be used to ask challenging questions

Understanding RAISEonline GS141006a


6.00 to 8.30pm County Hall, Wakefield


Using Pupil Performance Data Tutor: School Governor Services



Course Description:


• The significance of a range of key data sets, including floor standards and FFT (Fischer Family Trust) estimates.

• How a range of data should be used together to raise questions about attainment and progress.

• Questions Governors should ask senior leaders in regards to school performance data.

• How Governors can monitor and evaluate school performance.


• Be confident in using key performance data sets.

• Be confident in putting data into national and local contexts.

• Have clear strategies for monitoring performance.

• Have considered how they can plan strategically for monitoring school progress.

Using Pupil Performance Data GS141002



Using Pupil Performance Data GS150121

Wednesday 21 January 2015



Using RAISEonlineTutor: Andrew Emms & Karen Tierney


Learner Performance Team

Course Description:

The RAISEonline system provides Ofsted and the DfE with key information about schools and academies and provides information which will be a key part of inspections.

It is important that Governors have a clear understanding of what information is available and how to access and interpret it.

By the end of this course participants will:

• An increased awareness of what data is available;

• A greater understanding of what data is available in RAISEonline and the different ways of access-ing it;

• The opportunity to look at RAISEonline reports for their school/academy with on hand support and guidance.

Using RAISEonline GS141023



Using RAISEonline GS150205




Young CarersTutor: Anna Harrison and Cheryl Harrison


Anna Harrison is the Education Worker at Wakefield District Young Carers (a Barnardo’s service). She has been in this post for over five years, but has worked for other Barnardo’s services for over ten years. Anna is also a caseworker supporting individual Young Carers and their families.

Cheryl Harrison is a Sessional Worker at Wakefield District Young Carers and has been employed by Barnardo’s since 2006. She supports Anna in her role as Education Worker as well as working with Young Carers individually and in groups.

Course Description:


• Who Young Carers are and what they do

• How being a Young Carer can affect young people in school

• What your school can do to ensure that Young Carers are supported there

• What your responsibilities as a governor are regarding the Young Carers School Policy in yourschool, including implementation, enforcement and review.


• Know how to recognise when a child in their school is a Young Carer

• Know about the work of Wakefield District Young Carers and how to refer a child to the service

Young Carers GS150325




VenuesMap: Hemsworth Arts and Community College, WF9 4HW

Car park at back of Hemsworth Arts and Community College offWakefield Road between Kinsley and Hemsworth.Conference room is situated next to the reception.

Hemsworth Arts and Community College

Map: Chesneys Resource Centre, Featherstone, WF7 5EW

Car park at Featherstone Rovers off Post Office Road. Parking permit required. This will be provided with your confirmation of booking or for collection at the training

Disabled parking at Chesneys via Regent Street

Chesneys Resource Centre

Additional parking at Crossley Street car park

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Car park at front of the Academy

iBase Conference Centre

Map: Wakefield County Hall, WF1 2QL

Rishworth Street Car Park

County Hall

Map: Ossett Academy, WF5 0DG

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Elizabethan Exhibition Gallery

Map: Elizabethan Exhibition Gallery WF1 1QW

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Wakefield and District Safeguarding Children Board Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect E-Learning for School Governors

This course is provided free of charge to School Governors by the Wakefield and District Safeguarding Children Board.

The course provides an introduction to the subject of child abuse and neglect, including signs and symptoms, and what to do (and what not to do) when abuse or neglect is suspected.

• Free of charge

• Takes between one and two hours to complete

• Simple to access

• Can be accessed from any PC with internet access

• Can be undertaken in one session, or in several sessions

• Proven course with good feedback from participants

• Fully endorsed by the Wakefield and District Safeguarding Children Board as well as over 40 other Safeguarding Children Boards regionally and nationally

• Useful for those Governors who only need a basic awareness of abuse and neglect, or as a starting point for Governors with designated safeguarding responsibilities who will need to attend the face to face training session

• Printable certificates when completed

If any School Governors wish to undertake the course they will need to email Jenny Ward on [email protected] and provide their name and an email address. You will then be issued with a username and password, and can then access the course.


Chairs of Governors’ Development Programme.National College and Edge Hill University Partnership for SchoolLeadership working in partnership with Wakefield School GovernorServicesTo register and for all other info: www.edgehill.ac.uk/education/nationalcollege

What’s Involved?

The programme gives Chairs the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through facilitated workshops, online activities, personal reflection and school-based learning. Individual units can be studied consecutively or you can choose to undertake a single unit dependent on your needs.

The training provides:

• Locally delivered course to suit your needs

• A Flexible Modular Approach to learning form an Outstanding University - accessed at your own pace, at your own level for people with busy lives and other commitments

• Accreditation of your learning towards Undergraduate, Foundation Degree or MA Education (optional)

Unit Content

With school improvement as a key theme across the programme, each unit focuses on an essential element of being an effec-tive chair:

Unit 1: The role of the Chair - Friday 20 June 2014

• Being a leader

• Being a lead Governor

• Being a boundary worker

Unit 2: Effective Governance - Friday 10 October 2014

• Being an effectiveness team

• Getting the best from the governing body

• Succession planning for Governors

• Leading the business

Unit 3: School Improvement - Friday 16 January 2015

• Driving school improvement

• Leading change for improvement

• Developing the governing body

Cost and Funding

• £350 for the Full Programme. This includes the 3 key units:

• The Role of the Chair

• Effective Governance

• School Improvement

Contact School Leadership Programme: Telephone: 01257 517162 Email: [email protected] www.edgehill.ac.uk/education/nationalcollege


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