Governors can use the resources below to help identify areas of responsibility and develop skills for effective leadership, whether that involves holding headteachers to account or responding to increased scrutiny.
A strong working relationship between SENCOs and SEN governors is paramount to effective provision for SEND pupils. Anita Devi has created this toolkit, providing you with talking points and tools to help you secure better outcomes
Effective meetings can allow a SENCO and SEN governor to co-ordinate the best possible provision for pupils. Use this template to record the key points and agreed actions for each meeting
Governors must know their school to be able to effectively hold the headteacher and SLT to account. Stephen Tierney provides strategies for working with governors to ensure the best for pupils
The SDP sets out the school’s strategy for improvement. Ensure your governing body are involved in setting and monitoring strategic priorities with our advice
Download this checklist to make sure your governing body and nominated safeguarding governor understand their roles and responsibilities in ensuring robust safeguarding practices
It’s good practice for a governing board to review its own performance and evaluate the GB’s impact. David Marriott provides questions governors can ask to develop the board’s effectiveness
Governors should ask questions of themselves to assess their effectiveness. Joe Dilger poses some questions they can ask themselves to ensure they are professional, accountable, strategic and skilled
Prepare for your role as a governor with our induction pack detailing what is expected of you and questions you should ask to hold the school to account
