Webinars

Being strategic

Join NGA’s Director of Advice and Guidance Steve Edmonds for this webinar, which will focus on the governing board’s first core function - ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.

The webinar will introduce new, updated guidance on being strategic and explore:

• how boards and school leaders work together to develop a clear strategy;
• the importance of taking a longer term perspective on the things that matter - values, ethos and culture, and
• the role of governing boards have in influencing the culture in their schools and trusts.

The webinar will be relevant for both governing boards and senior leaders.

Virtual Governance: How to recruit a senior executive leader
with Judith Hicks, NGA Head of Governance Development

The first webinar for the autumn term will focus on the governing board’s vital role in recruiting a senior executive leader.

‘How to recruit a senior executive leader’ will give an overview of the entire recruitment process, explore key areas in more detail and signpost to additional resources.

If your board believes that they will be recruiting a senior executive leader in the next 12 months – then please watch the webinar today and start your planning and preparation now.

Virtual Governance: Planning for the Autumn term, what do boards need to know
with Steve Edmonds, NGA Director of Advice and Guidance 

This webinar explores the important issues governing boards need to consider ahead of the Autumn term. The webinar will give advice based on the latest information available and will focus on the discussion between governing boards, senior executive leaders, clerks and governance professional, which covers:

• the school/trust priorities for responding to issues created or exacerbated by COVID-19, and
• the governance arrangements needed to support and monitor the priorities, maintain the ongoing effectiveness, productivity and compliance of the board.

Succession Planning: Is your board future-proofed?
with Simon Richards, NGA Chairs Development Manager 

The challenges that every governing board will face in the future will require the right people with the right skills in the right place at the right time, especially as it is not clear yet what the new normal for schools might look like. The role of the chair is perhaps more crucial than ever, and ensuring continuity at the head of the table is one of those challenges.  This session will explore the principle of succession planning and a different approach to chair recruitment.

The role of governing boards in the safe re-opening of schools
with Steve Edmonds, NGA Director of Advice and Guidance

This webinar considers the important role that governing boards have in scrutinising their school leaders’ assessment of risk and decision making over the potential wider re-opening of schools from the week commencing 1 June 2020 at the earliest. The webinar will give advice on how governing boards might test the robustness of the risk assessments shared by their school leaders and, once a decision is made, how to demonstrate support and be an advocate. 

Disadvantage – considerations for the boards response to a widened attainment gap
with Sam Henson, NGA Director of Policy and Information

This webinar will explore:

• the barriers to disadvanted pupils caused by the impact of COVID-19
• key strategic considerations for boards, committed to challenging disadvantage in schools
• how boards look to respond in a quick, inclusive yet measured way to secure the best possible outcomes going forwards  ​

Governing boards as employers: What does COVID-19 mean for you?
with Steve Edmonds, NGA Director of Advice and Guidance

This seminar will give key messages and guidance for boards on overcoming the disruption to employment processes in schools and trusts. It will also consider how governing boards can lead the way as exemplary employers by protecting the health and wellbeing of headteachers/CEO’s and their staff teams during this difficult period and in the months ahead.  

Virtual Governance: Curriculum cultivation
with Sam Henson, NGA Director of Policy and Information

This webinar will reflect on the boards role in driving, fostering and encouraging curriculum growth and development. You will explore what should drive the curriculum and its rationale, with a focus on intent, implementation and impact.

Virtual Governance: Board dynamics, relationships and trust in challenging times
with Clare Collins MBE, NGA Head of Consultancy

This webinar outlines some of the pitfalls and will signpost some of the tools effective boards use to ensure that all those involved in the governance of their organisation can stay professional, even in fast moving and unusual circumstances.   

Virtual Governance: Connecting with and recruiting volunteers 
with Simon Richards, NGA Chairs Development Manager 

This webinar and explores how to:

• adapt your recruitment strategy for a virtual environment
• continue the principles of effective governor recruitment practice
• conduct interviews, appointments and inductions virtually

Virtual Governance: Governing through coronavirus 
with Steve Edmonds, NGA Director of Advice and Guidance.