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Learning Link e-learning modules

Our suite of 10 collections includes over 50 governance modules aligned to NGA’s Knowledge Centre.

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New module releases

Module	Duration
How to: run an effective exclusion panel	45 mins
Panel work: an introduction	25 mins
Stakeholder engagement: the governance role	15 mins
Management of workload and wellbeing: the governance role	15 mins

Core modules for new governors/trustees

A suite of 8 modules covering key governance areas, perfect for those new to governance or those looking for a refresher. (These modules are included within each of the categories below).

Module	Duration
Governance: your role, your responsibilities, your organisation	2 hrs
Your organisation: understanding school structures and what children should learn	2 hrs
Strategy: living your values, reaching your vision, managing the risk	2 hrs
Progress and attainment: using data to improve educational outcomes	2 hrs
Resources: making the most of what you’ve got	2 hrs
Working together: building the team and improving the organisation	1 hr 30 mins
Compliance: assuring your organisation, keeping it safe, secure and solvent	1 hr 30 mins
Effectiveness: governance making an impact, changing lives	1 hr 30 mins

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Our module collections will help governors/trustees, chairs and clerks develop their governance skills and knowledge. With over 50 governance modules aligned to NGA’s Knowledge Centre, our suite of 10 collections cover:

Structures, roles and responsibilities

These modules will help you to understand school and trust structures, and what is expected of you as a governor or trustee.

Module	Duration
Governance: your role, your responsibilities, your organisation	2 hrs
Getting it right as a staff governor	50 mins
Key functions of the governing board	55 mins
The constitution of the governing board	55 mins
Governance of a church school	45 mins
Different models of Governance	55 mins

Good Governance

These modules aim to help you improve the effectiveness of your governing board, including visiting your school or schools, Ofsted inspections and succession planning.

Module	Duration
Effectiveness: governance making an impact, changing lives	1 hr 30 mins
Working together: building the team and improving the organisation	1 hr 30 mins
Handling difficult situations	55 mins
Ofsted and the new inspection framework	45 mins
Governance visits to school	10 mins
Succession planning	40 mins
Governance monitoring: a tool to help drive improvement	10 mins
Holding to account: how to question and challenge	15 mins
Holding to account: how to conduct a courageous conversation	15 mins
Ethical Leadership: a planning tool	45 mins

Vision, ethos and strategic direction

Covering risk management, evaluating effectiveness and your role in school improvement, these modules will help you shape your school or trust’s strategic direction.

Module	Duration
Strategy: living your values, reaching your vision, managing the risk	2 hrs
Monitoring and evaluation	55 mins
Creating a new vision for your school or trust	15 mins

Pupil success and wellbeing

These modules focus on the core purpose of your schools or trust – the quality of education it should be providing to pupils.

Module	Duration
Your organisation: understanding school structures and what children should learn	2 hrs
Progress and attainment: using data to improve educational outcomes	2 hrs
Arts & Cultural Education: improving your school and its curriculum	45 mins
Early years education	1 hr
Monitoring performance data and targets	50 mins
The role of the SEND governor	55 mins
Looked after children	55 mins
Exclusions	55 mins
Pupil premium	55 mins
Minimising exclusions	15 mins
Panel work: an introduction	25 mins
How to: run an effective exclusion panel	45 mins

Stakeholder engagement

Find out about key partners and stakeholders, how to develop relationships with them, and how engagement with stakeholders can lead to better outcomes for pupils.

Module	Duration
Stakeholder engagement: the governance role	15 mins

Executive leaders

These modules cover the key stages in the lead executive recruitment process and the critical role the board has in holding executive leaders to account through effective headteacher appraisal.

Module	Duration
Headteacher recruitment - succession planning	55 mins
Headteacher appraisal and capability	55 mins
Setting performance objectives for executive leaders	15 mins
Recruiting a senior executive leader	1 hr

The best use of resources

These modules will provide you with the tools and approaches for developing financial efficiency in your school or trust

Module	Duration
Resources: making the most of what you’ve got	2 hrs
Understanding schools finance	1 hr
Managing academy Finance	1 hrs 15 mins
Using Integrated Curriculum and Financial Planning (ICFP) to resource the best curriculum for your pupils	15 mins
Management of workload and wellbeing: the governance role	15 mins

Compliance

Covering key areas of compliance such as safeguarding, health and safety and admissions, these modules will make you aware of the most important points from legislation and guidance.

Module	Duration
Compliance: assuring your organisation, keeping it safe, secure and solvent	1 hr 30 mins
Equality and diversity: a practical guide for governors and trustees	1 hr
Getting to know the law	55 mins
Governing board duties on compliance	1 hr
Safeguarding: the governor’s role	1 hr 30 mins
Health and safety	1 hr

Clerking

These modules will help new and experienced clerks to get a better understanding of their role and how to carry it out well.

Module	Duration
Clerking a trust or an academy committee	55 mins
Introduction to clerking academies	55 mins
Introduction to clerking maintained schools	1 hr
The clerk as co-ordinator of continuing professional development	55 mins
Supporting the governing board in raising school standards	55 mins
Recording a meeting	1 hr 15 mins
Panel work: an introduction	25 mins
How to: run an effective exclusion panel	45 mins

MATs

This module explores key challenges for multi academy trusts, common pitfalls, and what effective MAT governance looks like.

Module	Duration
Effective MAT Governance	1 hr 15 mins

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Learning Link e-learning modules

Learning Link e-learning modules

Learning Link e-learning modules

New module releases

Core modules for new governors/trustees

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