1 / 33

INDUCTION COURSE

INDUCTION COURSE. Marie O’Donoghue. ON BEING A GOVERNOR. October 2012. Introduction - Objectives. By the end of the Induction Course, governors should:- have an appreciation of roles and responsibilities of Governors; k now how Boards of Governors carry out their functions.

baird
Download Presentation

INDUCTION COURSE

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. INDUCTION COURSE Marie O’Donoghue ON BEING A GOVERNOR October 2012

  2. Introduction - Objectives By the end of the Induction Course, governors should:- • have an appreciation of roles and responsibilities of Governors; • know how Boards of Governors carry out their functions. • understand what makes effective governors and effective schools;

  3. What do you think the role of a governor is?

  4. The Role of The Board of Governors • The role of the Board of Governors is to manage the school with a view to providing the best possible education and educational opportunities for all of the pupils. This involves: • Setting the strategic direction for the school; • Taking corporate decisions in relation to the statutory functions of the Board of Governors.

  5. Key Resources • Scheme of Management • Governor’s Handbook- • Every School a good school http://www.deni.gov.uk/ • ELB training • ELB,CCMS,NICIE and CNaG contacts

  6. Governor Induction INTRODUCTION Who’s who on the Board of Governors? The role & responsibilities of Governors? Features of effective Governors Characteristics of effective Schools How Boards of Governors Operate How Governors play their part What Governors can expect of the Principal Conclusion & Questions Board Rep: Appointed by the Education and Library Board Transferor Rep: Representing mainly the churches & nominated by the churches Trustee Rep: Nominated by the legal Trustees DE Rep: Nominated by the DE Parent Rep: Elected by parents of pupils at the school Teacher Rep: Elected by permanent teaching staff Principal: Non-voting member of Board of Governors

  7. Constitution of a Board of Governors Primary Governors- 9 4 Transferor Reps 2 ELB/DE Governors 2 Parent Reps I Teacher Governor

  8. Board Of Governors Post Primary 16 6 Transferor Reps 4 ELB/DE Governors 4 Parent Governors 2 Teacher Governors

  9. Board Of Governors Nursery 8 5 ELB/DE Governors 2 Parent Governors 1 Teacher Governors

  10. How a Board of Governors operates • Number of meetings • Quorum • Withdrawal • Sub committees/Working Parties • Principal’s role • Chairperson’s role • Decisions

  11. Annual Report • Governor Membership • Financial Statement • Curriculum and Assessment • Attendance • Admissions Policy • SEN

  12. The Core Function of Education • ‘To ensure that every learner fulfils his or her full potential at each stage of her or his development.’ (Every School A Good School, A Policy for School Improvement, 2009)

  13. Breadth of Role • Finance • HR • Health and Safety • Child Protection • Building Management • Curriculum and Standards • Best interests of the pupils

  14. Training • Induction • Recruitment & Selection of Staff   • Recruitment & Selection of Staff (Refresher)   • Cred • Financial Management & Accountability • Freedom of Information, Data Protection, Records Management & Information Security • Every School a Good School – Development Planning • 3 April 2012 - 2.00-4.30 pm Ulidia Resource Centre • Count, Read, Succeed • 23 January 2012 - 2.00-3.30 pm Ulidia Resource Centre • 15 March 2012 - 6.30-8.00 pm Ulidia Resource Centre • Developing a Policy for Dealing with Critical Incidents • 8 February 2012 - 2.30-4.30 pm Ulidia Resource Centre • 21 February 2012 - 6.00-8.00 pm Ulidia Resource Centre • Induction • 25 November 2011 – 1.30-4.00 pm Ulidia Resource Centre • Safe Guarding and Child Protection for School Governors • 6 December 2011 - 6.30pm-9.00pm, Ulidia Resource Centre • 31 January 2012 - 6.30pm-9.00pm, Ulidia Resource Centre • 8 February 2012 -2.30pm-5.00pm, Ulidia Resource Centre

  15. Training • Managing Attendance • Every School a Good School-Development Planning • Count, Read, Succeed • Developing a Policy for dealing with Critical Incidents • Safe Guarding and Child Protection for School Governors

  16. Working In a Team Nolan Principles • Selflessness • Integrity • Objectivity • Accountability • Openness • Honesty • Leadership

  17. How a Board of Governors Operates- Code of Practice Confidentiality • We will observe complete confidence when required or asked to do so by the governing body, especially regarding matters concerning individual staff or pupils. • Although decisions reached at Governor meetings are normally made public through the minutes or otherwise, the discussions on which decisions are based should be treated as confidential. • As a matter of trust we will not discuss the views of fellow governors with members of the public outside our meetings. • We will exercise the greatest prudence if a discussion of a potentially contentious issue affecting the school arises outside the governing body.

  18. How a Board of Governors Operates • Meetings Agenda • Minutes Committees • Chairperson Vice-Chairperson • Secretary Working Parties • Discussion Decisions

  19. Features of Effective Governors & Effective Boards of Governors • Working as a team • Good relationships with the principal • Effective time management and delegation • Effective meetings • Knowing the school • Awareness of current education policy • Maintaining confidentiality • Training and development • Collective responsibility

  20. Workshop Activity You will have about 10 minutes to discuss this question in groups You should elect a Chairperson and Reporter to feedback your views. What Makes a Good School?

  21. Characteristics of A Good School • Child Centred Provision • High Quality Teaching & Learning • Effective Leadership • A School Connected to its local community Reference: Every School a Good School (DE Policy April 09)

  22. Role and Responsibilities of School Governors in relation to safeguarding Role The best interests of children are of primary consideration and you should ensure that the necessary safeguarding measures are in place to make all pupils feel safe and protected in your school environment

  23. Role and Responsibilities of School Governors in relation to safeguarding The safeguarding role must be integrated with the following areas of your responsibilities: Pastoral Care Policies, Training, Recruitment, and Consultation requirements

  24. Child Protection Strand 1 Governors have statutory obligations to keep children safe. These slides provide essential information for ALL Governors. Your Principal and Designated CP Governor have specific responsibilities.

  25. Statutory Duties Of School Governors in relation to safeguarding Education and Libraries ( NI ) Order 2003 Articles 17, 18 and 19 places duties on Governors to: • Safeguard and promote the welfare of registered pupils at the school • Have a written Child Protection Policy and ensure it is implemented

  26. Statutory Duties Of School Governors in relation to safeguarding • Specifically address the prevention of bullying in school discipline policies Good Practice recommendation • Nominate a designated governor for child protection who should not be the teacher representative or parent representative

  27. Roles and Responsibilities of Chair and Designated Governor • Chair of board of Governors is involved in managing any complaints or allegations against members of school staff • Chair will work with Designated Teacher in managing any complaints/allegations against the Principal • Designated Governor will be kept informed about complaints/allegations

  28. DE Circulars in relation to safeguarding Circular 99/10: Child protection policy and procedures Circular 06/06 Safer recruitment practices for education authorities Circular 06/07 The employment of substitute teachers

  29. DE Circulars in relation to safeguarding Circular 06/08 The requirement for child protection training in relation to interviewing and selection panels Circular 2012/19 The vetting of paid and unpaid staff Circular 2012/19 (superseding circular 06/25) The requirement for vetting of school governors

  30. DE Circulars in relation to safeguarding Circular 2008/03 Responsibility for undertaking criminal background checks belongs to Access NI Circular 2008/10 Substitute Teachers must be booked online via NISTR

  31. Resources for School Governors in relation to safeguarding The Child Protection Support Service for Schools (CPSSS) has developed a specific Handbook for all School Governors in relation to their safeguarding role

  32. Case Study Working in groups, identify incorrect procedures by underlining them. It may be useful to reference these to the Scheme of Management.

  33. INDUCTION COURSE Adminstrative Support Mary Coyle 028 90564297 Mary.coyle@belb.co.uk Coordinator Marie O’Donoghue 028 90564295 Marie.o’donoghue@belb.co.uk ON BEING A GOVERNOR Thank you for attending

More Related