Challenging?

How do you and your board carry out your core function of governance, holding your headteacher or chief executive to account for the performance of the school or academy and the pupils within it?

It is worth everyone involved in governance considering whether they are comfortable providing appropriate challenge, asking challenging questions and understanding what challenge looks like in practice. Ofsted are always looking for evidence of challenge, a recent comment about this part of the governance role came from an inspection of Bishops Nympton Primary School last term, Inspectors said: “Governors and school leaders demonstrate an outward-looking approach. They actively seek external services and expertise to help identify school priorities. This enables governors to provide an appropriate balance of challenge and support, enhancing their overall effectiveness”.

Do you think your board demonstrates this level of challenge? The Devon Association of Governance (DAG) is discussing this important topic at the online Community Network Forum for Governors and Trustees on Tuesday 25 November at 6pm. This free hour long forum will provide an opportunity to discuss the role of challenge in governance and consider how exclusive DAG resources can help.

Book you place via [email protected].