Governor Training

Training for all governors is to be encouraged. Although not compulsory, it is strongly recommended and all governors, however experienced, need training to improve their effectiveness and to keep abreast of developments that may affect their schools and roles as governors. New governors should take advantage of induction training. It will benefit their schools if governing bodies use the funds they allocate for governor training and development. There is a wide range of training and support available for governors and each governing body should consider what its needs are and how training can help it to meet those needs

 

Documents

2012 Target-Setting Guidance

Guidance for the 2012 target-setting round is now available. This provides information about key changes and relevant information to support schools and local authorities in setting ambitious and realistic statutory targets for 2012.
Click here to downloa a version on the 2012 target-setting guidance

Important changes for the 2012 target-setting round

In the light of the Government’s commitment to increased localism, and the changing role of local authorities, local authorities are no longer required to set education performance targets for summer 2012 onwards. The regulations will be amended in due course.

Local authorities continue to support and challenge schools on their targets via school improvement partners (SIPs). School targets will be collected by local authorities and submitted to the Department as previously.

Local authorities and schools should also note that overall attendance targets for schools are not required to be set for 2012.

 

Guide to the Law for School Governors

All school governors need to know their legal responsibilities and how these fit in with the responsibilities of the headteacher, the local authority (LA) and the Secretary of State for Education.

This guide sets out the statutory requirements relating to governing body responsibilities. The explanatory text should be read alongside the law and guidance sections listed at the end of each chapter and any information on governance provided by the local authority.

 

The framework for school inspection from January 2012

This framework sets out how the general principles and processes of inspection are applied to maintained schools and several other types of school in England. It states the statutory basis for inspection and summarises the main features of school inspections carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 from January 2012