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What is a goverr? How do you become one? And how can you make a difference to your school? If you are thinking of becoming a school goverr or are new to the role then this is the book for you. School goverrs bear a great deal of responsibility and whilst there is a lot of information on what these responsibilities entail, there is far less practical advice on how to behave and how to get the best out of those around you, whether they be fellow goverrs, teachers, staff, parents or pupils. This book is the first to focus on the practical guidance school goverrs need rather than just the statutory framework. A reassuring and trusty aid for all goverrs as well as a tool for head teachers. It will turn a pedestrian governing body into an effective team. It includes: * What is a Goverr, who can be goverr and how you can be most effective * Board structures and committees * Understanding your school and stakeholders * Understanding the finances * Accountability Who should buy this book? It will be your job to ensure your school makes the most of its opportunities and meets its obligations.This book is required reading for school goverrs, head teachers and teaching staff in a leadership responsibility and trustees.Product Identifiers
PublisherDirectory of Social Change
ISBN-101784820113
ISBN-139781784820114
eBay Product ID (ePID)223527792
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SubjectEducation & Teaching
LanguageEnglish
AuthorMark A'bear
FormatPaperback
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Date of Publication01/06/2016
Place of PublicationLondon
Series TitleKey Guides
Country of PublicationUnited Kingdom
Author BiographyAuthor Mark A'Bear MBE, has been a school governor for 17 years at 4 different schools. He is a National Leader of Governance with the National College for Teaching and Leadership and coaches, mentors and supports Chairs of Governors who wish to drive school improvement. Mark was a Northern Europe Education Manager with Adobe for 4 years from 2010 and Strategic Partner Manager at Microsoft from 1997 - 2013.
Edition StatementNew Edition
ImprintDirectory of Social Change