Taking the Chair

At a glance

In these conversations NGA consultants will share their expertise of chairing in different school and trust settings and help you get you to the heart of the role of chair.

You will cover:

what is the job of the chair

how to develop as chair

planning and leading the work of the board

building productive relationships

ways to support your board to improve

Study time 1 hour

Programme description

Chairing a school or academy trust can be an exciting and hugely rewarding challenge but it may feel a little overwhelming at first. The Taking the Chair conversations is a collection of expert insights into chairing designed to help both those who are new to chairing as well as those with more experience looking to build their leadership expertise in particular areas. Whatever your circumstances the module will help you understand your responsibilities and how to lead your board in the right way.

Preview slides

"I am not currently a chair but this module gave me some excellent insights into the role"

User review

"Really useful and certainly gave me some actions to take away."