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Governor Services - Governor Training
Unfortunately we made the decision to suspend face to face training in April and May. However we are feeling optimistic as we now go forward and are looking into delivering virtual training from June onwards.
Supporting school leaders and staff - HR and wellbeing
During this time, there are extraordinary pressures on school leadership and on headteachers in particular and we know headteachers appreciate regular contact from their Chair. Governors are reminded of the sources of support, guidance and advice available at the following:
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/schoolsnet/gccplus/staff/hr-employment-handbook-and-advice-line/covid-19-coronavirus-guidance/
https://www.ghll.org.uk/covid19/support-and-training-for-staff/
NGA and Ofsted joint research project into the impact of COVID-19 on governance
NGA and Ofsted have begun a joint research project that will investigate how governors and trustees are continuing to support and challenge schools during these difficult times. The research will look at the short- and long-term impact of school closures on priorities for governors and trustees and how they are responding to new situations. We want to understand how governors and trustees in all types of schools are managing business as usual and thinking about the longer term issues they may need to address when schools reopen. We hope this research will give insight into how governance has responded to an extraordinary situation and support the work the NGA does providing advice and guidance to governors and trustees. As part of this research we would like to speak to governors and trustees in different types of schools across different age phases. If you are interested in taking part in this research, please contact ResearchQuestion@Ofsted.gov.uk.
This survey is open to all governors, trustees and local academy committee members. Regardless of your position on the board or how long you have been governing, your views and experiences are valued and welcomed. Now in its 10th year, the findings of the survey provide crucial insight and information for NGA, policymakers and education organisations about who governs, your views on education policy and the practice of governing boards.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governing boards to reconsider and adjust how they hold meetings and carry out board business. For many this has meant using technological devices, teleconference, and videoconference applications to continue to communicate and govern remotely. Although adjustments have had to be made, the requirement to ensure compliance to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) remains. The most recent addition to NGA’s advice insights blog series, explores and provides practical advice on how governing boards can continue to comply with the requirements of the GDPR during these unprecedented and challenging times. You can read the blog on NGA’s website here.
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