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New governors

All new governors are given the necessary information and support to enable them to fulfil their role with confidence.

Peterborough Governor Services therefore provides each new governor with a comprehensive induction pack and this will be supplemented by information given by the school. The Induction Pack contains:

  • Welcome Letter
  • DfE Guidance Roles of Governing Bodies and Headteachers
  • Peterborough Governor Guidance Notes
  • NGC Trigger Pack
  • Peterborough Governor Handbook (see below)
  • Training Programme
  • Guidance on setting targets for pupil achievement
  • Recent 'Governor Network' Newsletters
  • Team contacts
  • Information on Freedom of Information
  • GEL Leaflet

Governor handbook

The handbook provides a useful resource to support all governors in their role. It aims to:

  • Provide easy access to up-to-date information and guidance on governors' roles and responsibilities
  • Provide information and guidance on the work of the governing body
  • Provide sign-posting for where to find further information and guidance

Induction training

Here at Peterborough LA, the Governor Development Team are anxious to ensure that all governors have the opportunity to access the National Training Programme for New Governors, as soon as possible after appointment. The course defines the key roles and responsibilities of governing bodies in achieving effective schools and helps new governors to become confident and effective members of the team. It is a good forum in which to find answers to those questions that new governors may not have dared to ask anyone else.  In short, it is a vital element of a governor's induction programme and we strongly recommend that all governors attend during the first twelve to eighteen months following their appointment. 

The documents below appear in Adobe® Acrobat® (PDF) format. In order to view it you will need to have Acrobat Reader installed. (Those with visual impairments may wish to investigate Access Adobe, which provides tools and information to help make PDF files more accessible). 

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PDF file icon  Induction course flyer 2011
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