Chair of Governors: Leading with Confidence and Purpose
For new and experienced chairs of governors in C of E schools. The chair has a pivotal role in creating an effective governing board. Good chairing is about providing leadership, establishing the right culture and helping the board remain focused on the school’s Christian vision, strategic priorities and the interests of its pupils. A practical and empowering course, new and experienced chairs can look at how to lead with clarity, confidence and purpose, explore how chairs can set the tone, develop a strong and constructive relationship with the headteacher and work effectively with the governance professional or clerk. Consider how to organise the board’s work, shape purposeful agendas, support the induction and development of governors and ensure that meetings concentrate on the matters requiring the board’s strategic attention.
Whatever stage you are at, we will provide practical tools, useful ideas, space for reflection, opportunities to ask questions, share experiences and build relationships with chairs from other CofE schools.
“Good session with a massive amount of information – well presented with salient points highlighted”.
Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 5.00pm-7.30pm
Venue: Chapter, Church House, 5 Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HW
Cost: £50.00
