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The Trafalgar School at Downton STRATEGY MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS

The Trafalgar School at Downton STRATEGY MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS. David Marriott. "If local democracy had worked, if local governing bodies had worked in the most challenging schools and for the most disadvantaged children, we would never have needed academies"

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The Trafalgar School at Downton STRATEGY MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS

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  1. The Trafalgar School at DowntonSTRATEGY MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS David Marriott

  2. "If local democracy had worked, if local governing bodies had worked in the most challenging schools and for the most disadvantaged children, we would never have needed academies" • "Often governing bodies are the problem, actually“ • Sir Michael Wilshaw • Head of Mossbourne academy, Hackney • New HMCI (Head of Ofsted) www.thegovernor.org.ok

  3. Spot the connection 1 www.thegovernor.org.ok

  4. Spot the connection 2 www.thegovernor.org.ok

  5. Spot the connection 3 www.thegovernor.org.ok

  6. “The new theology of the Coalition government is autonomy and choice…Governors are more important in a more autonomous system. Their ability to challenge and lead is the key.” • Sue Hackman • Chief Adviser for School Standards, DfE • 13.10.2011 Making a difference www.thegovernor.org.ok

  7. Strategy • Scrutiny: challenge (and support) • Accountability 3 key roles www.thegovernor.org.ok

  8. We are a forward-thinking, innovative school devoted to best possible academic and personal success for every student. • That success for each child is due to excellent teaching, effective and focused support and guidance, and a whole-school ethos of excellent relationships, good humour, inspiration and joy - all of which is focused on learning. How do we know it’s true? www.thegovernor.org.ok

  9. What? • Effectiveness: school performance • Efficiency: value for money Challenge:what, how, when and who? www.thegovernor.org.ok

  10. How? • Self-evaluation (inc GB) • RAISEonline • Headteacher performance management • Stakeholder feedback eg complaints and compliments • Policies, plans, improvement strategies • Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) • Financial reports to GB • Finance committee minutes • Financial benchmarking • Value for Money tools Challenge:what, how, when and who? www.thegovernor.org.ok

  11. When? • When key information becomes available • (so we need a calendar and sequence our meetings accordingly…) Challenge:what, how, when and who? www.thegovernor.org.ok

  12. Who? • By: committees, full GB, individual governors according to the topic • (So are our committees focused on the challenge role?) • From: head, department heads, pastoral heads, bursar… • (Do we rely too much on the head for information?) Challenge:what, how, when and who? www.thegovernor.org.ok

  13. New National Curriculum • New assessment regime and methodology • Progress measures • EBacc and its effects • How well deprived groups do • What happens when they leave? • New floor standards…Academy status imposed on failing schools • Value for money – results vs expenditure • What are your internal school performance indicators? New challenges www.thegovernor.org.ok

  14. “Heads love mediocre governing bodies” • John Dunford • Whole Education • Ex head and chair of ASCL Test your strength www.thegovernor.org.ok

  15. Where does your governing body sit? High support Partners or critical friends Supporters Club ‘We’re here to support the head’. ‘We share everything –good or bad’. Low challenge High challenge Abdicators Adversaries ‘We keep a very close eye on the staff!’. ‘We leave it to the professionals’. Low support www.thegovernor.org.ok

  16. Rationale – expected outcomes for governors and staff • What it’s not about • Ground rules – always, never; before, during and after • How often and when? • Annual review – what have we learned? How can we improve the process? Classroom visits www.thegovernor.org.ok

  17. For staff: • National College for school Leadership – toolkit for governors • For governors: • Succession Breeds Success • www.thegovernor.org.uk • www.nationalcollege.org.uk Succession planning www.thegovernor.org.ok

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