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Taking the Chair

Taking the Chair. A National Development Programme for Chairs, Vice Chairs and Chairs of Committees. Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 1. Module One. The Chair and the Headteacher. Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 2. Introductions. Who I am (name and two things about me)

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Taking the Chair

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  1. Taking the Chair A National Development Programme for Chairs, Vice Chairs and Chairs of Committees Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 1 Taking the Chair

  2. Module One The Chair and the Headteacher Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 2 Taking the Chair

  3. Introductions • Who I am (name and two things about me) • Two things about the school where I am a governor Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 3 Taking the Chair

  4. Feedback from self-evaluation • Two key learning points from this evaluation about strengths • Two key challenges faced • What I want to get out of this programme to develop my knowledge and skills as a Chair Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 4 Taking the Chair

  5. Keeping a Learning Record • Reflect on thoughts and feelings • Reflect on new ideas • Consider the implications for your role • Record future actions you might take Module One Activity 1.1 OHT 5 Taking the Chair

  6. The role of the Chair The aims of the activity are to: • Develop a group view of the role of the Chair • Explore how the Chair relates to and supports the Governing Body Module One Activity 1.2 OHT 1 Taking the Chair

  7. The Chair and the Headteacher The aims of the activity are to: • Explore the relationship between Chair and Headteacher • Ask what makes an effective relationship • Think about your own relationship with your Headteacher Module One Activity 1.3 OHT 1 Taking the Chair

  8. The Chair’s Powers • Few powers are given to the Chair • Only rarely can the Chair act without Governing Body permission • The Chair is accountable to the Governing Body • The Headteacher is not accountable to the Chair but to the Governing Body Module One Activity 1.3 OHT 2 Taking the Chair

  9. An effective relationship… • Facilitates the work of the Governing Body and does not exclude it • Influences the climate in which Headteacher works with Governing Body • Provides personal support to the Headteacher but is not ‘cosy’ Module One Activity 1.3 OHT 3 Taking the Chair

  10. The relationship… • May differ depending on • Personalities • Size and phase of school • Issues facing the school • Time commitments • There are no rules or blueprints • The purpose of the relationship is to enhance school improvement Module One Activity 1.3 OHT 4 Taking the Chair

  11. Headteachers’ expectations The aims of the activity are to: • Explore the relationship between Chair and Headteacher • Share good practice • Develop empathy and understanding of the Headteacher’s perspective • Reflect on your contribution to the relationship with your Headteacher Module One Activity 1.4 OHT 1 Taking the Chair

  12. Getting off to a good start The aims of the activity are to: • Practise the skills required to establish a relationship with the Headteacher • Explore the type of questions which will help to establish the relationship • Explore the type of information new Chairs need linked to the key roles of the Governing Body • Consider how to frame questions Module One Activity 1.5 OHT 1 Taking the Chair

  13. Strengthening relationships The aims of the activity are to: • Explore the positive and negative influences affecting individuals’ relationships with their Headteachers • Begin to identify how they might strengthen the relationship by increasing the positive and reducing any barriers to the relationship Module One Activity 1.6 OHT 1 Taking the Chair

  14. A framework for working together The aims of the activity are to: • Consider the use of an agreed framework for working together drawn up by the Chair and the Headteacher • Consider the possible outline of a framework Module One Activity 1.7 OHT 1 Taking the Chair

  15. How would you deal with this? The aims of the activity are to: • Explore the shared leadership role of the Chair and the Headteacher • Consider how to maintain positive working relationships • Practise a range of useful skills Module One Activity 1.8 OHT 1 Taking the Chair

  16. Plenary Session The aims of the activity are to: • Reflect on learning • Evaluate the session • Prepare for the next session or module Module One Activity 1.9 OHT 1 Taking the Chair

  17. Reflection Please spend 5 minutes • Recording your key learning points on your Learning Record • Identifying any actions you plan to take between now and the next session Module One Activity 1.9 OHT 2 Taking the Chair

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