Multi Academy Trust Directors & Trustees Forum

Monday 16 May 2022 - 4.00pm until 5.30pm

Provided by the Diocese of Bath & Wells: This forum, facilitated by the diocesan education team, is an opportunity for directors and trustees of Multi-Academy Trusts to meet to discuss current issues facing them and to network with others within the wider diocesan area.

Cost: Free
For further information and to book: MATForum

How to Co-Chair effectively

Wednesday 18 May 2022 - 6.00pm until 8.00pm

Provided by the Diocese of Bath & Wells: Co-Chairing is being more widely used by governing bodies in order to share the work out. Are you a Co-Chair? Or are you considering having Co-Chairs at your governing body? Come along to our session being run by expert governors Ruth Balch and Claire Hudson (who have co-chaired together) to get practical guidance on how to make it work for your school.

Cost: £40 per person or £50 for both co-chairs
For further information and to book: Co-Chair

Chair of Governors' Forum

Monday 23 May 2022 - 6.00pm until 7.30pm

Provided by the Diocese of Bath & Wells: This free Forum provides opportunities for Chairs to come together.

Cost: Free
For further information and to book: ChairsForum

Clerks' Forum

Tuesday 24 May 2022 - 6.00pm until 7.30pm

Provided by the Diocese of Bath & Wells: This free termly forum is suitable for all clerks whether very experienced or new to the role. There is an opportunity for a question and answer session and a great opportunity to network with other clerks and exchange best practice. Topics vary to suit demand and will be circulated nearer the time. Past sessions have included complaints, environmental policy, parent governor elections, admissions etc. This is a virtual opportunity for clerks for discussion, networking and learning from each other. This will not be training nor is it intended to compete with local authority briefings, it will be a facilitated opportunity for clerks to engage with each other.

Cost: Free
For further information and to book: ClerksForum

Church School Governance - Part two

Wednesday 25 May 2022 - 10.00am until 12.00pm

Provided by the Diocese of Bath & Wells: This is part two of a two-part course aimed at those in governance roles in both maintained and academy schools. Session two aims to provide opportunities to ask questions, network and discuss with fellow governors, and apply church school governance to your own context.

Cost: Free
For further information and to book: GovParttwo