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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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INDUCTION COURSEINDUCTION COURSEON BEING A GOVERNORON BEING A GOVERNOR
October 2012
Marie O’Donoghue
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;
What do you think the role of a governor is?
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.
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
Governor InductionINTRODUCTION
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
Constitution of a Board of Governors
Primary Governors- 94 Transferor Reps 2 ELB/DE Governors2 Parent RepsI Teacher Governor
Board Of Governors
Post Primary 166 Transferor Reps4 ELB/DE Governors4 Parent Governors2 Teacher Governors
Board Of Governors
Nursery 85 ELB/DE Governors2 Parent Governors1 Teacher Governors
How a Board of Governors operates
• Number of meetings
• Quorum
• Withdrawal
• Sub committees/Working Parties
• Principal’s role
• Chairperson’s role
• Decisions
Annual Report
• Governor Membership
• Financial Statement
• Curriculum and Assessment
• Attendance
• Admissions Policy
• SEN
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)
Breadth of Role
• Finance
• HR
• Health and Safety
• Child Protection
• Building Management
• Curriculum and Standards
• Best interests of the pupils
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
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
Working In a Team
Nolan Principles•Selflessness
•Integrity
•Objectivity
•Accountability
•Openness
•Honesty
•Leadership
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.
How a Board of Governors Operates
• Meetings Agenda
• Minutes Committees
• Chairperson Vice-Chairperson
• Secretary Working Parties
• Discussion Decisions
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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
Workshop Activity
What Makes a Good School?
You will have about 10 minutes to discuss this question in groupsYou should elect a Chairperson and Reporter to feedback your views.
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)
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
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
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.
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
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
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
DE Circulars in relation to safeguarding
Circular 99/10: Child protection policy andprocedures
Circular 06/06Safer recruitment practices for educationauthorities
Circular 06/07The employment of substitute teachers
DE Circulars in relation to safeguarding
Circular 06/08The requirement for child protection training inrelation to interviewing and selection panels
Circular 2012/19The vetting of paid and unpaid staff
Circular 2012/19(superseding circular 06/25)
The requirement for vetting of school governors
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
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
Case Study
Working in groups, identify incorrect procedures by underlining them. It may
be useful to reference these to the Scheme of Management.
INDUCTION COURSEON BEING A GOVERNORON BEING A GOVERNOR
Thank you for attending
Adminstrative SupportMary Coyle 028 [email protected] O’Donoghue 028 90564295Marie.o’[email protected]