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SUMMARY:Chair of Governors: Leading with Confidence and Purpose
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhatever 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. \n“Good session with a massive amount of information – well presented with salient points highlighted”. \n Tuesday 3 November 2026  at 5.00pm-7.30pm \nVenue: Chapter\, Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW \nCost: £50.00 \nPlease book here 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/chair-of-governors-leading-with-confidence-and-purpose/
LOCATION:Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 3HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:New to working in a church school,School governance,Schools
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SUMMARY:Governors Introduction to a Church School
DESCRIPTION:Essential introductory training for governors and trustees of CofE schools. Becoming a governor or trustee of a Church of England school/trust brings a distinctive and important responsibility. This welcoming and accessible course will help you understand how you can contribute confidently and effectively.  Explore different types of CofE schools and academies\, governance arrangements and key documents. Look at the significance of the trust deed and the responsibilities of foundation governors and trustees. Examine the governing board’s role in ensuring that the school’s distinctive Christian vision is understood\, protected and lived out. Place these responsibilities within the strategic role of governance. Learn how showing the Christian character\, educational standards\, inclusion\, service to the community and the flourishing of children and adults belong together. A valuable refresher for experienced governors and trustees wanting to renew their understanding of the foundations of church-school governance\, there’s also opportunity to ask questions\, meet governors from other schools and share experiences. \n“Excellent\, incredibly clear and informative. Great overview suitable for wide-ranging types of church schools and academy trusts”. \nTuesday 17 November 2026 at 5.00pm-7.30pm \nVenue: Chapter\, Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW \nNo cost to schools / participants \nPlease book here 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/governors-introduction-to-a-church-school-5/
LOCATION:Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 3HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:New to working in a church school,School governance,Schools
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