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School Financial Value Standard 2021 – exploring the role of governance Podcast
This podcast features a focussed conversation between our two governance experts; Steve Barker and Linda Waghorn, on the Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) for 2021.
Consultant: Steve Barker
February 2021
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Admission Appeal Panels - the role of the Clerk - 25th February - 14:00-15:00
This Better Governor webinar will explore the vital role that the clerk plays in supporting the work of schools and Academy Trust Appeal Panels. We will focus on how the clerk's role encompasses administration, including minute taking, but also the provision of support and guidance to panel members, and where asked to appellants. Clerks will also be made aware of the additional considerations for the conduct of appeal panel hearings, that have been put in place during the pandemic.
Consultant: Steve Barker
February 2021
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The role of the vice chair (Recorded February 2021)
This Better Governor webinar explored the position of the vice-chair to the Governing Body. We looked at the very few regulations that apply and focus on the advantages that good practice in the role can bring to effective governance in both maintained schools and academies. This session helped; chairs improve workload through ideas for delegation and sharing, vice-chairs in becoming more effective, and any governor contemplating taking on the role, reflect on how they too can contribute towards effective governance of their school or trust.
Consultant: Steve Barker
February 2021
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DfE update school website requirements
What schools must publish online updated February 2021
Consultant: Steve Barker
February 2021
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Recruiting School Governors during lockdown Podcast
This Better Governor podcast focuses on the challenges that governing boards face in recruiting new governors, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Consultant: Steve Barker
February 2021
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The governance of Early Years (Recorded February 2021)
This Better Governor webinar focused on effective governance of Early Years settings. The session was relevant to governors in stand-alone nurseries as well as those in primary schools that have Early Years Foundation Stage pupils on roll. We explored how the principles of effective governance can be applied in an early years setting whilst considering the impact of Covid -19 and how this shapes current practice.
Consultant: Steve Barker
February 2021
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Governance: Structures and Role Descriptors in Maintained Schools Podcast
This Better Governor podcast explores the Department of Education (DfE) guidance document Structures and Role descriptors, published in late 2020.
Consultant: Steve Barker
February 2021
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Handling school complaints during lockdown Podcast
This podcast focuses on a discussion between our two governance experts; Steve Barker and Linda Waghorn. They explore the latest guidance from the Department of Education, specifically within the context of Remote Learning emphasising the role of those involved in governance.
Consultant: Steve Barker
January 2021
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Introduction to School Finance (Recorded February 2021)
This Better Governor webinar explored the role and responsibilities, of those involved in school governance, specifically relating to school finance. We focused on the statutory responsibilities for finance, current DfE expectations and ensure governors understand their strategic oversight. The webinar is appropriate to all those involved in governance in maintained schools and academies.
Consultant: Steve Barker
January 2021
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Staff Reorganisation – The role of Governance in 2021 (Recorded February 2021)
With ever increasing pressure on school budgets, many governing bodies find their schools having to contemplate restructuring the school staff. This Better Governor webinar explored the role of governors when schools are exploring a restructuring of staff. The session explored situations where restructuring may be necessitated and will focus of the role of the governing body in consulting, participating and ultimately serving on a panel, if reorganisation/restructuring potentially impacts on positions being made vulnerable to redundancy.
Consultant: Steve Barker
January 2021
