1. What those in governance need to know – when they need to know it
Copyright © Babcock Integration LLP (2015).
SGA Autumn Conference Nov. 2017

2. My aim this morning:
to focus on how governors can ensure they and their governing body/academy trust are abreast of developments in education policy and practice, that are relevant to governance.

3. Why Better Governor? Governors are busy people
The demands and expectations of governance have changed
Technology can improve work-life balance
We are very good at what we do
Knowledge is everything –
What you need to know –
when you need to know it

4. Better Governor 2014 -today
Nov 2015 Launch
August offered as part of Governance SLA
March 2017 –included within the Governance SLA at subscription level
Over 200 articles published (free to access for all)
November schools subscribing

5. Better Governor subscriptions
Over and above free to access content:
Webinars (Hot Topics, Chair’s forum, ASP etc)
Podcasts
Screencasts
Videos
And now:
An online forum

6. Competent Governance
The government’s expectations of governing bodies/trust boards 2017 and beyond
Not statutory…..yet!

7. Competent Governance

8. What you need to know – this week
The Budget!
Analysing School Performance (ASP)
Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR)
Technical education and apprenticeships: raising awareness in schools
MATs and Associate Schools

9. What you need to know, when you need to know it
Better Governor researches, interprets and distils the latest news in education policy, legislation and practice keeping you informed as how they impact on your role as a governor or clerk.