Development for clerks | National Governance Association

Event date

11/02/2025

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
11 February 2025	Programme start date
25 February 2025 18:00-19:00	Cohort induction and welcome 60 minutes virtual face-to-face
Self study	Unit 1 Understanding governance essentials
6 May & 7 May 2025 18:00-19:30	Unit 2 Role of the modern professional clerk Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
May/June 2025	Mentoring 1 Phone/Skype conversation: scheduled with mentor
8 July & 9 July 2025 18:00-19:30	Unit 3 Administrative role of the clerk Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
21 October & 22 October 2025 18:00-19:30	Unit 4 Accountabilities, advice and guidance Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
9 December & 10 December 2025 18:00-19:30	Unit 5 Working together to ensure effectiveness Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
December 2025/January 2026	Workbook submission deadline
December 2025/January 2026	Mentoring 2