What local committee members need to know and do
Trusts have many different approaches to the local tier of governance, some are relatively traditional, others innovative – however all agree that local governance needs to be effective and meaningful and that hearing the local voice is essential.
Local committees - also known as academy committees and local governing bodies - universally serve as ambassadors to and champions of the local community, holding primary responsibility for meaningful stakeholder engagement, acting as ‘eyes on the ground’ for the board around key areas such as safeguarding and SEND and, increasingly, playing a central role in developing strong and trusting civic and community partnerships.
This course is designed to complement a trust’s own induction process and covers the following:
- Why do we exist? The role of the local committee in the trust governance community
- What do we do? ‘On the ground’ and contextual areas where local committees can add value and triangulate for the board
- How do we behave? Balancing support with challenge, fulfilling champion roles, and developing effective relationships with headteachers and stakeholders
- How do we succeed? The infinite possibilities of civic work and developing trusting and collaborative relationships with parents and the community
Who is it for?
This course is for people in the following roles in trusts of all sizes:
- Governance professionals
- Those who sit at the local tier of governance
- Trustees who wish to increase their understanding of all aspect of governance
What you will gain
We find that most people who join a local committee do so because they wish to support their local school and make a positive difference to children’s lives. This seminar will increase your understanding of your role and provide you with helpful guidance on how you can deliver your responsibilities.
This course will give you:
- An understanding of why school trust governance is structured as it is and where you fit into that structure
- Insight into the different approaches that other trusts are taking, and what you might learn from them
- Ideas on how you can make a difference from the outset
Save with a group pass
This group pass gives you up to 10 places on this course at a significantly discounted rate, enabling a whole committee or a cohort of new local committee members from across your trust to take part:
CST members £380+VAT / Non-members £500+VAT
Bespoke training
This course can also be commissioned as a piece of bespoke training for all your local committee members at a time that suits your trust's needs. The content can also be adapted to speak directly to your scheme of delegation.
Jackie’s knowledge, empathy and communication skills were first class. I emerged with several ideas for enhancing my own role and that of my members’ team as a whole.
05:00 pm
- CST members £95+VAT
- Non-members £125+VAT
Save with our group pass
Get up to 10 places at a significantly discounted rate with a group pass.
- CST members £380+VAT
- Non-members £500+VAT
