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Introduction
Governor Services is presently offered by the LA as a means of advice, support and information to Governors and their Clerks. The service continues to offer this in relation to governing body constitution and procedures, dealing with grievances, complaints and appeals, setting up federations and a range of other ongoing governance issues that have arisen over the years.
Governing Bodies and their Clerks have access to a telephone or e-mail helpline as below and it is our aim to respond as soon as possible to all enquiries.
The service also administers and supports recruitment of new governors and maintains a database of all School Governors across the Island. For this we rely on a good line of communication with Clerks to Governors, who are responsible for notifying the Local Authority of Governor Appointments made under approved Election and Appointment Processes.
Governors Support Co-ordination and Development
Contact: Diane Hiscock, Governor Services Officer
The Service includes:
Termly meetings of the Development Governor Consultation Group
Termly briefings for Clerks to Governing Bodies
Regular information sent to clerks for dissemination to Governing Bodies
Recruitment and Advice to Governors
Contact: Diane Hiscock, Governor Services Officer
Help with the recruitment and appointment of governors
Induction Pack sent to newly appointed governors
Telephone helpline providing advice and guidance on school governance issues
Targeted information for governors with specific responsibilities
Training and Development
Contact: Diane Hiscock, Governor Services Officer
Provision of a governor training programme for which there are charges, including:
Induction courses for newly appointed governors
Training Programme for Clerks to Governor
Specialist training courses for various governor committees
Training as required on specific issues
Regular reviews of training through liaison with the Development Governor Consultation Group
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