Governance effectiveness... A model for development Les Walton Northern Education Trust

Principles Policy development : focusing on Governance and the relationship between the ‘executive’ and ‘policy makers Leadership, competency and climate analysis leadership is best learned in partnership with leaders drawn from a wide range of backgrounds, including local government Organisational development utilising the expertise in the wider managerial community, such as TQM, law, accountancy and HR The wider managerial context: providing access to the full range of development programmes available within the public, private and voluntary sector, such as the IOD and Chamber of Commerce Establishing a Governing Body creating IEBs and new Governing Bodies, reviewing and attracting new Governors

We need to understand the changing context....the increasing autonomy of schools and colleges

The Policy Framework: above and below the line responsibilities Quality Standards and wider Managerial context Policy Development Framework Leadership climate and Competencies Outcomes Organisational Effectiveness Framework Collaborative effectiveness

Drawing the line between the responsibilities of the Board and the Headteacher Board The determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the institution and the oversight of its activities Headteacher Making proposals to the Board about the educational character and mission of the Institution The determination of the institution’s academic and other activities

Goals and objective 12 2 Policies Authority of the Board above this line Authority of the Headteacher below this line 4 Regulation 6 Operations Documents Process Reports with Standards Product Reports with Standards 10 8 The Policy Clock Regina Paul USA Above and below the line responsibilities

Agreeing a framework for development Quality Standards and wider Managerial context Policy Development Framework Leadership climate and Competencies Outcomes Organisational Effectiveness Framework Collaborative effectiveness

Assessing the impact of your leadership on the climate for improvement Quality Standards and wider Managerial context Policy Development Framework Leadership climate and Competencies Outcomes Organisational Effectiveness Framework Collaborative effectiveness Climate Leadership Emotional Intelligence

How does your leadership impact on the school? Percentiles 66 = Dominant 50/65 = Back Up “An imposed solution with an unclear vision”

11 Percentiles Impacting on the climate of the school Clarity of direction and roles Minimum possible lines of authority, streamline procedures Board Meetings well prepared Good exam results

Climate evaluation You know what the school’s key priorities are: 1 definitely disagree definitely agree

Reviewing the quality standards within a wider managerial context Quality Standards and wider Managerial context Policy Development Framework Leadership climate and Competencies Progression Outcomes Organisational Effectiveness Framework Collaborative effectiveness Climate Performance £ Finance Leadership Emotional Intelligence

Quality Standards..... describe the areas for governors’ knowledge of, engagement with and contribution to the leadership of the school Quality Standards Red Amber Green Evidence for judgments and notes for action Governors have a shared vision for the school which is clear, understood and well communicated to staff, students, parents and the communities served. Governors have established absolute clarity about the different roles and responsibilities of the headteacher and governors, with protocols and terms of reference documented.

Model of Governance Effectiveness Quality Standards and wider Managerial context Policy Development Framework Leadership climate and Competencies Progression Outcomes Organisational Effectiveness Framework Collaborative effectiveness Climate Performance £ Finance Leadership Emotional Intelligence

Establishing a Governing Body Where there is an IEB Renewing an Governing Body Identifying New Governors Attracting New Governors Providing a unique offer

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