A training session for you as a governor to support you in fulfilling your role. You may be a recently appointed governor or have experience of governance and wish to sharpen your insight and extend your strategic reach. This course is designed to help you make sense of your priorities in the context of your school community and government regulation.

Facilitator: Jean Watt, a former Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher HMI, and current director of school improvement and trustee of a Learning Trust. Experienced trainer, who has provided effective governors’ training.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the core functions of governance and how this should translate into strategic practice
  • Consider how well you know your school and contribute to vision, culture and long-term improvements
  • Be confident in the new Ofsted requirements

Duration

1 session

Date: Monday, 8 June 2026 – 5.30pm – 7.30pm (2 hours)

Location: Online live

Course fee: £125 pp (Net of VAT)

Special offer – School/trust price for 8 or more participants – make an enquiry

Additional Information

Log in link will be made available

Onsite session (SIT1B) available for your team.  Minimum of 8 participants. Date, time and final cost TBA

Course Content

Governing Well: From Oversight to Insight (SIT1A)
Module 1
1 Topic
Role of Governors
Module 2
2 Topics
School Improvement Cycle
Data
Module 3
1 Topic
Ofsted and Update