The governor support service provides support and advice to governors and schools so they can carry out their important role in promote high standards of educational achievement for all children and young people in accordance with the key principals outlined in the Knowsley Education Development Improvement Handbook.
Nominated point of contact for support and advice
Providing governing boards with appropriate support and guidance on demonstrating effective governance accessed via governorsupport@knowsley.gov.uk
Information sharing
Providing governing boards with appropriate information to include
- Termly Governor Briefings to the governing board
- Newsletter updates when needed
- Termly forums for Chair of Governors
- Termly forums for Clerks to the governing board
Appointments
Nominate school governors as and when required or determined to include
- Nomination of LA governors
- Nomination of additional governors
Instruments of government
The making of instruments of government
- In response to requests from governing bodies
- In the case of new schools
- In the case of schools changing category
Temporary governing bodies
Appointment of temporary governing bodies where required
- In the case of new schools
- In the case of schools changing category
Governor training and development
A core programme of training for governors is facilitated by Knowsley Governor Support Service.
- The boards’ role in financial scrutiny and value for money
- The role of the Chair and Vice Chair of governors
- Headteachers Performance Management
- Board’s role in Compliance for Effective Governance
- Induction for New Governors in Knowsley
- Safeguarding and pupil welfare
- Governor Roles in Formal Panels
Service level agreement
If schools buy the Governor Support Service Level Agreement additional benefits can be accessed to support governors in their key role.
If you have any questions or want more information on any of the service provided please contact the Governor Support Officer by the email below.