SIAMS For All Governors

A two-session course for governors explaining the thinking behind the SIAMS Framework and the process of an Inspection.

If your school is on the list for Inspection this course will give you an overview of the Framework, the process of the inspection and how to develop your approach.

With a focus on developing a theologically rooted Christian vision and understanding the Inspection Questions you will be helped to prioritise school improvement whilst being prepared for the inspection.

Important for Foundation Governors in pursuing their role but also helpful to all governors.

Location: Virtual

Duration: 90 minutes

Suitable for: All Governors

Facilitator: Mike Simmonds

Dates:

12 February 2025, 12pm - 1.30pm
13 February 2025, 12pm - 1.30pm
9 May 2025, 9.30am - 11am
16 May 2025, 9.30am - 11am

Course facilitator

Mike works as Governance Consultant for the Diocese of Chelmsford as well as Governance Development Officer for the Diocese of Chichester. He is a Tutor on the Online Church School Governance Course for Liverpool Hope University. These roles include delivering training, providing support for schools and governance bodies and creating resources including a Grove Book, 'Church School Governance'. Alongside this he is a conference speaker on governance and education in general.

Mike Simmonds has 40 years' experience in school leadership/governance across three counties. He is currently Vice chair of the Directors of a MAT (2 schools) and Chair of a Church School both in the Diocese of Chelmsford.

Mike loves spending time with his grandchildren, reading, watching films as well as serving in several ways and preaching in St Michael's Church, Westcliff on Sea.

Cost

Free of Charge 

Dates

12 February 2025, 12pm - 1.30pm
13 February 2025, 12pm - 1.30pm
9 May 2025, 9.30am - 11am
16 May 2025, 9.30am - 11am

Booking

Register your place to attend these sessions- This is a multi learning session, You are required to book both October dates or both Feb or both May dates. 

Register for 12 February 2025 Register for 13 February 2025 Register for 9th May 2025 Register for 16 May 2025

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