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
13th November 2025	Programme start date
20th November 2025 09:30-10:30	Cohort induction and welcome 60 minutes virtual face-to-face
Self study	Unit 1 Understanding governance essentials
21st January & 22nd January 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
February 2026	Mentoring 1 Phone/Skype conversation: scheduled with mentor
15th April & 16th April 2026 09:30-11:00	Unit 3 Administrative role of the clerk Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
3rd June & 4th June 2026 09:30-11:00	Unit 4 Accountabilities, advice and guidance Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
7th October & 8th October 2026 09:30-11:00	Unit 5 Working together to ensure effectiveness Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
October / November 2026	Workbook submission deadline
October / November 2026	Mentoring 2