INSET In A Box: Developing an Effective Governing Body + CD-ROM

Summary:
INSET in a Box is a ready-to-run training course with everything you need to deliver an engaging and immediately useful training session: pre-course materials; script; all the resources; and access to post-course discussion groups for delegates and trainers.
INSET in a Box has been developed by expert tutors who practise what they teach; what they give you is practicable and sensible advice.
The pack includes: complete script, all handouts, illustrated and dynamic Powerpoint presentations, and video clips of real case studies, all powered by Dynamic Learning, so it is easy to find what you need and to add your own resources to the course.
While tutors prepare their course, they can join others in online discussion groups. And after the course, there is the opportunity for all delegates to swap advice and thoughts as they implement the training: an online place focused on your needs and interests.
Includes a free copy of Teach Yourself Presenting: your personal coach for novice or expert presenters.
To view sample materials, go to http://insetinabox.philipallan.co.uk

• A complete training course, ready to run
• Everything you need, from script to resources
• Relevant, active, enjoyable and memorable training for your team
• A perfect introduction to the role of an effective school governor
• Creates an effective relationship between headteachers and chairs of governors
• Resources DVD-ROM powered by Dynamic Learning
• Includes a free copy of Teach Yourself Presenting: your personal coach for novice or expert presenters

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Developing an Effective Governing Body: the course
About this course
Course at a glance
Course script
Welcome and introduction
Video clip 1: The governors
‘Warm-up’ discussion
The balance of responsibilities in schools
Effectiveness of the governing body
Does the governing body meet statutory requirements?
Other Ofsted requirements
Strategic planning for school improvement
Interface: the governing body and the headteacher
Evaluation of the senior leadership team and governing body
The Self-Evaluation Form
School inspection
Staffing
Video clip 2: What makes a good governor?
Conclusion
Pre-reading
Resources
Post-training materials

About the Author(s):
Nigel Gann has worked with school governing bodies and senior managers since 1979 and is regarded as one of the leading authorities on school governance in the UK. He trained as a teacher, working in secondary schools to headship level. From 1989 he was an independent consultant in education and community development, after which he worked as Senior Consultant with CfBT Education Services, one of the leading third-sector providers of education services. His principal work is on school improvement, working with senior management teams and governing bodies of primary and secondary schools, and setting up strategies for planning, monitoring and evaluating school performance. He was consultant to the BBC Open University Governing Schools series; in 2001, he completed a twelve-programme series for the BBC World Service called Making Schools Work.