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Governor Training - Being ‘Inspection Ready’
- How to be prepared for inspection
- What is effective governance
At inspection the inspectors will seek evidence of the impact of those responsible for governance specifically in response to their core statutory roles. This workshop will clarify the inspection process; it will identify what governors need to know in anticipation of inspection, their contributions to the inspection process and also how to respond appropriately following release of their school’s report. HMCI’s monthly commentary in November 2015 identified that in the previous academic year there were 500 schools where inspectors were so concerned about the performance of the governing board that they called for outside experts to be drafted in to carry out an urgent external review of governance. By being ‘Ofsted ready’ this workshop will guide you towards ensuring that you’re board is able to evidence its effectiveness through its strategic leadership of your school.
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Charles Lowry
Charles Lowry is freelance educational consultant and an Ofsted inspector. He has a degree in biology and a Master’s degree in physics and science education. He holds post-graduate qualifications in educational management. He is a qualified teacher and has extensive leadership experience as a headteacher, deputy headteacher and head of department.
Hopwood Hall College
Free parking is available onsite - just press the buzzer at the barrier and say you're here for a REAL Trust event.
How to get here
By Road: The Rochdale campus is 2.6 miles from junction 20 off the M62. Follow the signs for Rochdale town centre
By Rail: Rochdale train station is a ten minute walk from the Rochdale Campus through the town centre. It is also a Metrolink station, Manchester’s light railway system, which links Rochdale with Oldham, Bury and Manchester City Centre.
By Bus: The Rochdale bus station is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the Rochdale campus. There are frequent bus services throughout the borough which terminate in Rochdale.