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This program is designed to enhance the leadership skills of chairs, vice chairs, and committee chairs in educational settings. Through a series of activities, participants will explore roles, relationships, and responsibilities within governing bodies to improve school governance. Learning materials include self-assessment, relationship-building strategies, and reflection exercises to promote effective leadership. Join us to strengthen your leadership capabilities and contribute to school improvement.
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Taking the Chair A National Development Programme for Chairs, Vice Chairs and Chairs of Committees Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 1 Taking the Chair
Module One The Chair and the Headteacher Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 2 Taking the Chair
Introductions • Who I am (name and two things about me) • Two things about the school where I am a governor Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 3 Taking the Chair
Feedback from self-evaluation • Two key learning points from this evaluation about strengths • Two key challenges faced • What I want to get out of this programme to develop my knowledge and skills as a Chair Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 4 Taking the Chair
Keeping a Learning Record • Reflect on thoughts and feelings • Reflect on new ideas • Consider the implications for your role • Record future actions you might take Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 5 Taking the Chair
The role of the Chair The aims of the activity are to: • Develop a group view of the role of the Chair • Explore how the Chair relates to and supports the Governing Body Module One Activity 1.2 OHT 1 Taking the Chair
The Chair and the Headteacher The aims of the activity are to: • Explore the relationship between Chair and Headteacher • Ask what makes an effective relationship • Think about your own relationship with your Headteacher Module One Activity 1.3 OHT 1 Taking the Chair
The Chair’s Powers • Few powers are given to the Chair • Only rarely can the Chair act without Governing Body permission • The Chair is accountable to the Governing Body • The Headteacher is not accountable to the Chair but to the Governing Body Module One Activity 1.3 OHT 2 Taking the Chair
An effective relationship… • Facilitates the work of the Governing Body and does not exclude it • Influences the climate in which Headteacher works with Governing Body • Provides personal support to the Headteacher but is not ‘cosy’ Module One Activity 1.3 OHT 3 Taking the Chair
The relationship… • May differ depending on • Personalities • Size and phase of school • Issues facing the school • Time commitments • There are no rules or blueprints • The purpose of the relationship is to enhance school improvement Module One Activity 1.3 OHT 4 Taking the Chair
Headteachers’ expectations The aims of the activity are to: • Explore the relationship between Chair and Headteacher • Share good practice • Develop empathy and understanding of the Headteacher’s perspective • Reflect on your contribution to the relationship with your Headteacher Module One Activity 1.4 OHT 1 Taking the Chair
Getting off to a good start The aims of the activity are to: • Practise the skills required to establish a relationship with the Headteacher • Explore the type of questions which will help to establish the relationship • Explore the type of information new Chairs need linked to the key roles of the Governing Body • Consider how to frame questions Module One Activity 1.5 OHT 1 Taking the Chair
Strengthening relationships The aims of the activity are to: • Explore the positive and negative influences affecting individuals’ relationships with their Headteachers • Begin to identify how they might strengthen the relationship by increasing the positive and reducing any barriers to the relationship Module One Activity 1.6 OHT 1 Taking the Chair
A framework for working together The aims of the activity are to: • Consider the use of an agreed framework for working together drawn up by the Chair and the Headteacher • Consider the possible outline of a framework Module One Activity 1.7 OHT 1 Taking the Chair
How would you deal with this? The aims of the activity are to: • Explore the shared leadership role of the Chair and the Headteacher • Consider how to maintain positive working relationships • Practise a range of useful skills Module One Activity 1.8 OHT 1 Taking the Chair
Plenary Session The aims of the activity are to: • Reflect on learning • Evaluate the session • Prepare for the next session or module Module One Activity 1.9 OHT 1 Taking the Chair
Reflection Please spend 5 minutes • Recording your key learning points on your Learning Record • Identifying any actions you plan to take between now and the next session Module One Activity 1.9 OHT 2 Taking the Chair