eLearning Module Content
As of July 28th 2010 there are 15 e-learning modules in the Modern Governor programme.
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This is our latest module, released on 27th July Governor Mark is an optional accreditation for School Governing Bodies to assess the effectiveness of Governance in their school. Using case studies, this module aims to inform you of the necessary processes, timescale and involvement required by Governing Bodies to successfully achieve the standard
Released in early July 2010, this module reflects the changes instigated by the introduction of the new Ofsted framework and supersedes our previous Ofsted course. It covers how Governors should work with various tools including SEF and RAISEonline and how a SIP can support and advise you. It will explain how and why Ofsted inspect schools, and presents you with a fictional case study of an Ofsted inspection to explore how a school can respond to an inspection.The course covers 3 topics: Ofsted, Self-evaluation and RAISEonline; What Happens Before, During and After an Inspection; and Understanding and Using Performance Data.
This module gives an overview of what it means to be a School Governor and your responsibilities. It is designed to complement or act as an introduction to a Governor induction course run by your local authority Governing services team. It covers 3 topics: My Role and Responsibilities as a Governor; Governor Meetings and Governors with Specific Responsibilities; and Working with Key Partners.
Discover the benefits of a cohesive community and the school’s central role in ensuring it exists. Find out what the Community Cohesion standards are and your role in putting them into action. The course covers 2 topics: Community Cohesion and Your School; and Community Cohesion in Action.
This gives gives an update on Health and Safety in schools, including external trips. It covers 2 topics: Pupil Health and Safety, and Educational Visits and Slips and Trips.
An overview of school funding and expenditure which covers 2 topics: Overview of School Budgets and Grants; and Fundraising and Expenditure.
This module gives a review of the principles of performance management and an introduction to the recruitment and retention of staff. It covers 3 topics: Staffing Powers and Recruitment Law; Staff Recruitment, Retention and Performance; and The Governor’s Role in Succession Planning and Headship Recruitment.
This e-learning module reviews the difference between Safeguarding and Child Protection. It covers: the policies your school must have in place; ensuring a safe recruitment process; what you should do in a case of suspected abuse or neglect; how to report on or respond to an allegation of abuse and the basic signs of neglect or abuse.
Learn about strategies and procedures that will help you appreciate both the legal and practical issues involved in pupil discipline. This module covers 2 topics: Admissions Procedure and Policy; and Discipline and Exclusion Procedure.
In this module you will learn about who can be a School Governor and what experience is required. It also covers how much time you will need to dedicate to being a Governor and what qualifications you will need.
Frequently asked questions are answered about the duration of service and using your experience as a Governor. You will also learn about the best approach to making Governor school visits and how to deal with concerns within the school. The role of both the Staff Governor and Parent Governor is also covered.
This module covers the background on the internet, explains how to write effective web content and guides on using the tools of Web 2.0. Five topics are covered in the module: How the Internet was Invented; Writing for the Internet; Design Guidelines for Web Pages; Achieving your Writing Objectives; and Using Web2.0 to Talk and Listen.
This module examines the key skills involved in chairing meetings effectively, including pre-meeting preparation, how to ensure that everyone is heard and ensuring that the meeting’s objectives are achieved. The module gives some ideas about how to handle those who hog the limelight and those who speak amongst themselves.
After completing this module you will understand what Equality and Diversity means for you, for different social groups, and for schools. It will help you to identify the key legislation and guidelines relating to equality and diversity in schools, help you to think about the best way to implement policies and plans and understand your responsibilities under the law. It will also help you to figure out the best way to handle any Equality and Diversity situations which might arise in your school.
This module has been designed for new Governors and introduces you to your role and responsibilities and provides access to additional resources for more detailed information.
NEXT MODULE TO BE RELEASED
This module will explain the difficulties which looked after children encounter, the support available, what role School Governors play and suggested actions for Governors.
