Education and Skills Introduction The Governance Support team works in partnership with governing bodies and school leaders to support them in their journey to outstanding. We understand the importance of the governing body in setting a school’s strategic direction, and in holding school leaders to account for educational standards and financial management. Our training, information and support networks are designed to give governors the skills and information they need for excellence, whilst our expert team keeps our customers ahead of the curve in uncertain times through network events and training. In addition, the Clerking Service provides expert, fully trained clerks to fulfil the statutory role of Clerk to the Governing Body. This is a separate, complimentary service available from North Yorkshire Education Services. Service benefits Collectively, the team has a wide range of experience in schools; in the classroom, in leadership and in finance, as well as in governance. This blend of knowledge, skills and experience is available to your governors to support your effectiveness in ensuring your school reaches the highest standards, and that systems and resources are fit for purpose as well as legally compliant. Whether your school is facing a school improvement challenge, an Ofsted Inspection, or is working to maintain its excellence and its outstanding judgement, effective governance plays an increasingly important role. Furthermore, governing bodies refresh regularly as terms of office come to an end. We can support the continuity of excellence in governing bodies to support excellent outcomes for children. School Improvement Service Governance
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Education and Skills
Introduction
The Governance Support team works in partnership with governing bodies and
school leaders to support them in their journey to outstanding.
We understand the importance of the governing body in setting a school’s strategic direction, and in holding
school leaders to account for educational standards and financial management. Our training, information and
support networks are designed to give governors the skills and information they need for excellence, whilst our
expert team keeps our customers ahead of the curve in uncertain times through network events and training.
In addition, the Clerking Service provides expert, fully trained clerks to fulfil the statutory role of Clerk to the
Governing Body. This is a separate, complimentary service available from North Yorkshire Education Services.
Service benefits
Collectively, the team has a wide range of experience in schools; in the classroom, in leadership and in finance, as well as in governance.
This blend of knowledge, skills and experience is available to your governors to support your effectiveness in ensuring your school reaches the highest standards, and that systems and resources are fit for purpose as well as legally compliant.
Whether your school is facing a school improvement challenge, an Ofsted Inspection, or is working to maintain its excellence and its outstanding judgement, effective governance plays an increasingly important role. Furthermore, governing bodies refresh regularly as terms of office come to an end. We can support the continuity of excellence in governing bodies to support excellent outcomes for children.
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Contact us
To find out more about any of the services we offer and how we can support you please contact the North Yorkshire Education Services team:
We offer a core package that includes termly Governor School Improvement Meetings which give governors the opportunity to both stay up to date with education policy and discuss implications with governor colleagues in the network. In addition we provide email and telephone advice and support. North Yorkshire maintained schools currently receive this package free, but it is available for non-maintained schools to purchase.
In addition to the core package, we offer a wide range of training and services for governors, including but not limited to:
Training:
• Headteacher appraisal (performance management)
• Working with your governing body (for new Headteachers)
• Complaints
• Introduction to Governance (for new governors)
• The role of the chair (for new Chairs of Governors)
Services include:
• Governance Healthcheck – an evaluation of your Governing body’s protocols and working practices
• Governance Review – incorporating the health check, but also evaluating the effectiveness of your governing body.
And of course, we are happy to discuss bespoke packages to meet your particular needs.
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School Improvement Service – Governance Every school a great school
I thought you might appreciate a brief update on the impact your work has had on governance at Threshfield School.
The School Adviser and Lead Adviser visited school today and I think it is safe to say they were pleased with our progress!Following a Review of Governance
I raised some questions – the trainer addressed them and gave, I thought, excellent strategies for ways of dealing with my concerns. I have gained confidence in posing questions during link visits.From a regular training course
“Really useful information. I am now clearer about what governors do and what they don’t do!”(Introduction to Governance Training)
