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The Education Department run many kinds of training events.

More details to follow soon:

For youth events, contact

Angela Heywood, Youth Ministry Adviser angela.heywood@southwell.anglican.org

For children's training events, contact

Nick Harding, Children's Ministry Adviser  nick@southwell.anglican.org
 

For RE/Collective worship training, contact

Anne Lumb & Jane Lewis, Diocesan Schools Advisers  janeandanne@southwell.anglican.org   

See the CME (Continued Ministerial Training) guide for details of some of our courses!

*Don't forget the 'Little E' day 11th October*

Foundation Governor Training 2008/2009

(for Church Appointed CofE School Governors)

Maureen Collins (Church & Schools Link Officer )

07828808398      maureencsdo@southwell.anglican.org

Our Governor Training program is mainly aimed at Foundation Governors, but may be appropriate to other Church School Governors too.

Being a School Governor is a really good way to be involved in & serve your community, whether in a Church or Community School.

Tuesdays from 7.30-9pm

 Tuesday October 7th  

· Dunham House, Southwell, NG25 0JL    

Introduction/Refresher into the Role of a Foundation Governor

This is suitable for you, whether you are a new governor, a potential future governor, or just want a reminder what it's all about. Thinking about what it involves, what you can & can't do, and why we do it.

 · Tuesday  Feb 10th   

· Tuxford school, near Newark, NG22 0JH

Foundation Governors : Developing the Christian Ethos of a school

A key role for Foundation Governors is keeping the school "Christian". How can we do this? What problems may we encounter? What will most help the process? Come & share your ideas.

 · Tuesday  March 10th   

· St Marks, Woodthorpe, NG5 4PH

Foundation Governors and Church School Inspections

What do you know about church school inspections? (SIAS) What role do Foundation Governors play in this process? How can you support your school?.

 · Tuesday May 12th

· Venue to be confirmed

Foundation governors: Getting your head around admissions & appeals  (For VA schools)

Introduction to admissions, writing policy, what needs to be included & what doesn't, avoiding the pitfalls. And if there's an appeal?  Explaining the process as it relates to Church Schools.

 · Tuesday June 9th     

· St Mary’s Hall, Wollaton Park, NG8 1AF

Foundation governors and staff development                         

What can the governors do to support staff? How can we encourage Christian teachers and senior managers to come, & to stay? What do we need to put in place before appointments are made?

Your Local Church School Needs YOU!

Contact Maureen to book, or enquire

 The Introductory course in October is free to all.                                                                  We run this each year and you are welcome to come if you’re a new Foundation Governor, or if you are an existing governor who would like a refresher course in what it’s all about!

 All the other courses incur an administrative charge of £10, which will include refreshments and course materials.

You may pay by cash or cheque (made payable to the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance) or we can invoice your school.

 Additional course places booked at the same time will be discounted to £7 per course booking.  Special rates available for group bookings of 10 or more.

  Booking form below if you prefer to print out (or you may send this information on email to maureencsdo@southwell.anglican.org )

Name _____________________________________________

Address____________________________________________

 

School _____________________________________________

Position ____________________________________________

Length of time as a Governor ___________________________

 

Email address ________________________________________

 

Contact Phone number _________________________________

 

I would like to book in for the following Governor Training sessions:

October 7th:           Foundation Governing

February 10th:        Christian Ethos

March 10th:            SIAS inspections

May 12th:                Admissions

June 9th:                  Staff Development

 

I enclose £

Please invoice the school for £        at this address:

_______________________________________________

 

 



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