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Chairing

Taking the chair

E-learning

03/11/2025

This module will be released on 27 November 2025

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At a glance

In these conversations NGA consultants will share their expertise of chairing in different school and trust settings and help you get you to the heart of the role of chair.

You will cover:

what is the job of the chair

how to develop as chair

planning and leading the work of the board

building productive relationships

ways to support your board to improve

Study time

1 hr

Certificate upon completion

Module description

Chairing a school or academy trust can be an exciting and hugely rewarding challenge but it may feel a little overwhelming at first. The Taking the Chair conversations is a collection of expert insights into chairing designed to help both those who are new to chairing as well as those with more experience looking to build their leadership expertise in particular areas. Whatever your circumstances the module will help you understand your responsibilities and how to lead your board in the right way.

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Who developed this module?

Rosemary Lovatt

Head of Consultancy

Rosemary leads and manages NGA's consultancy services, bringing over 20 years of experience as a senior global leader in the corporate sector.

Rosemary Lovatt

Paul Aber

Head of Training Development

Paul leads and manages NGA’s face-to-face training, e-learning and development programmes. This includes recruiting, training and managing NGA’s team of consultants and trainers. Paul has many years’ experience of governance, including in maintained schools and academy trusts.

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