Being the Chair is all about relationships, communication and working with people. 

This webinar provides practical guidanceon key aspects of the Chair's role, people and relationships. 

On this webinar, the following will be explored:

• To explore the characteristics of good working relationships and how these can help you in your role as Chair
• How to establish communication strategies which enable you to support and challenge your Headteacher
• How to develop effective communication strategies which support and develop your Governance Team
• To reflect on the skills and strategies you need to develop professional relationships with your Clerk, staff, parents, governors and senior leaders

All delegates receive an electronic copy of the presentation and supporting materials and resources to help them be more impactful in their governance role.

Who should attend?
Chairs of Governors from schools, trusts and local boards.

Tutor
With over 25 years in education and Governance, Julie Taylor is an experienced chair and National Leader of Governance who has a track record of supporting governance boards across Essex and beyond.

What people say about our training

‘The best governor training I have ever attended’

‘Inspiring! Thanks you! I now feel confident to be a more strategic governor’

‘At last, training that provides tools, examples and checklists to help us do the job!’

About our training
As experienced Chairs of Governors we strongly believe in providing training that gives you the knowledge, tools and examples to be effective governors. Our aim is to give you the confidence and tools to improve your governance as quickly and effectively as possible.  All our training is provided by National Leaders of Governance who are experienced governance trainers. See our website for more details: www.nlgeast.co.uk

About NLGs
National Leaders of Governance (NLGs) are experienced chairs of governing boards.  All NLGs have been through a rigorous designation process from the National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), a part of the Department for Education (DfE), to demonstrate that we have the skills, experience and attributes to be a National Leader of Governance. All NLGs are either actively chairing standalone schools or academies, local governing boards or multi academy trust (MAT) trust boards or have done so within the last five years. All NLGs are trained to support governors through mentoring and coaching and provide governance services which are quality assured.

Logistics and Booking 
Please complete your online booking by selecting the 'BOOK' link next to the date you wish to attend from the grid below and using the 'BOOK' link.  If the 'BOOK' link is not visible, please let us know you are interested in the next available date by selecting the 'ENQUIRE' button below.
If you have any difficulties, please contact Melanie Jones, Billericay TSA Administrator.  Email: mjones@billericayschool.com  Tel: 01277 314420. 

Becoming a Member of the Billericay TSA
For further information on the benefits of being a member please visit
http://www.billericayteachingschoolalliance.com/tsa-membership/

Other Governance Training
We provide a range of Governance training for your school, (full packages, bespoke sessions or pay as you go public courses).  Please CLICK HERE or visit http://www.billericayteachingschoolalliance.com/cpd-opportunities/governance-training-solutions/ for further information.