1. Revised national standards A guide for COGS

2. National standards What national standards?

3. Service standards Standards for governor services

4. Professional standards Standards for governor service professionals

5. Key aspects 1.Assuring GBs operate in accordance with statutory requirements 2.Assisting the development of GB effectiveness and capacity 3.Managing and promoting governor recruitment, retention and recognition 4.Managing and promoting governor training

6. Key aspects 5.Promoting efficient and effective administrative support to GBs 6.Promoting governor networks 7.Fulfilling key functions within LA frameworks

7. Outcomes Clear Measurable

8. Professional standards 3 job descriptions Operational Management Strategic Person specifications

9. 6 competencies 1.Developing self and others in Education and Children’s Services (Governor Services) 2.Professional leadership to build capacity in Governor Services development 3.Accountability (evaluating practice) in school governance and governance of other services for children

10. 6 competencies 4.Promoting good governance in schools and other organisations providing services for children 5.Working with and developing Governor Services within Education and Children’s Services 6.Developing and sustaining partnerships in education and Children’s Services, including Governor Services

11. Accreditation Self-evaluation Service planning CPD No formal accreditation Customer Service Excellence (ex- Charter Mark)

12. Accreditation CPD 6 competencies basis for BTEC Level 3 Level 6

13. Improving Governor Services EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE Why? National trends and developments Evaluation? – Governor Mark OfSTED report How do we compare? How? National Standards National Benchmark Data Regional Service Improvement Group Charter Mark CPD – National, Regional, Individual How well are we doing? Do and Review What do we need to improve? CPD Accreditation