Development for clerks | National Governance Association

Event date

13/11/2025

Time

Various

Location

Various

Level 3 Certificate in the Clerking of School and Academy Governing Boards

Accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute, this Level 3 qualification in in the Clerking of School and Academy Governing Boards develops the knowledge and skills needed for high-quality clerking.

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Dates for this programme

Date and time	Activity
11th February 2026	Programme start date
25th February 2026 09:30-10:30	Cohort induction and welcome 60 minutes virtual face-to-face
Self study	Unit 1 Understanding governance essentials
6th May & 7th May 2026 09:30-11:00	Unit 2 Role of the modern professional clerk Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
May 2026	Mentoring 1 Phone/Skype conversation: scheduled with mentor
24th June & 25th June 2026 09:30-11:00	Unit 3 Administrative role of the clerk Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
23rd September & 24th September 2026 09:30-11:00	Unit 4 Accountabilities, advice and guidance Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
25th November & 26th November 2026 09:30-11:00	Unit 5 Working together to ensure effectiveness Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
December 2026	Workbook submission deadline
December 2026	Mentoring 2