Accountability & assurance , Good Governance ,

Holding to account: how to conduct a courageous conversation

This module helps governing boards to evaluate their monitoring routines and identify areas for improvement.

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At a glance

This module will help you to assess how well you currently undertake monitoring as part of your governance role, and identify what you can do to make it even better.

You will cover:

lead questions related to effective monitoring

suggested action plans for improving your board

examples of effective evidence and practice

  Study time 10 minutes

Programme description

Any monitoring you undertake as a governor or trustee should be about seeking reassurance that operational activity is realising the vision set by those who govern, by checking that the ethos and culture of your school(s) is as intended, and that policies are being implemented effectively.

This module is a short audit tool to help you write an action plan to ensure that your monitoring is as effective as possible.

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“Very good module, with a summary and draft action plan based on the course which I will use. It saves a lot of time writing notes, and moves on straight on to taking action. Most helpful.”

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“Clear simple and easy to follow. Good guidance as to how governors can monitor the executive and what they should look for.”

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Who developed this module?

Emma Balchin

Emma Balchin, Chief Executive

Emma has over 25 years of experience in education, leadership and school improvement and in leading professional development services. Emma has also governed and chaired across maintained schools, academy trusts and local academy committees.

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