This is an informal group where governors* and clerks from all school governance settings can meet to share issues and ask questions in a confidential space, supported by the RGA board. There is no agenda and no pre-reading for this event. Light refreshments are provided.
Details: Meet with colleagues across wider Reading to discuss the latest challenges we are facing, whether common to us all, or specific to your setting.
Outcomes: Governance knowledge and practice is strengthened across local governing boards. Opportunities for cross-collaboration and mentoring are created.
Audience: All governors* and clerks.
* Except MAT governors with no financial delegation
Autumn Focus
Hear and discuss any updates regarding funding or statutory responsibilities.
Review upcoming statutory governor duties in the financial cycle.
Group work will focus on priority topics raised by members, facilitated by local leaders of governance, in order to share and evolve best practice together.
Suggested topics we might discuss in this session include:
- the financial cycle
- scrutinising documents and assets
- balancing budgets
- deficit recovery
- financial procedures
- benchmarking and value for money
- procurement contracts
- SFVS
- cyber security
- funding streams
- charitable school funds
- new to school governance
Places can be booked below. Upon booking, you will be prompted to nominate your priority issue(s) for discussion. Any presentations/resources accompanying this session will be circulated in advance for you to bring along. WiFi is provided.
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Attendance is free for member schools, Please see here for our fee to join: this becomes your annual membership fee, and all subsequent attendance will then be free. This event contributes towards your CPD, and a training certificate can be issued after the session.
