Induction for College Governors
Monday 3 March 2008 - Duxbury Park, Chorley
Thursday 19 June 2008 - Duxbury Park, Chorley
This Seminar Will Be of Interest To
Newly appointed governors
People intending or interested in becoming a governor
About This Seminar
The role of a governor is becoming more demanding. Governors are leading multimillion pound businesses in a highly competitive environment. The self-assessment, audit and inspection systems are making them more publicly accountable. Any yet, most governors take on the role because they are interested in promoting students' achievement and welfare. This seminar will show governors how they can do both effectively.
The Benefits of Attending
- To understand clearly the role of a governor
- To understand a governor's rights and responsibilities
- To understand how corporations work and how decisions are made
- To understand the legal framework of governance
- To appreciate the Instrument and Articles, Standing Orders and other key documents
- To understand how the individual governor can play a full part
- To understand how demands on colleges are changing
Presenter John Perry
John was a chair of governors for 6 years. He has been an OfSTED Registered Inspector and has undertaken the ISCA Certificate in FE Governance. He successfully undertook accredited governor training and is clerk to the governors at two colleges.
