It is essential for the Governing Body to reflect on its own effectiveness including the effectiveness of its processes and structures. This will assist in building relationships and improving accountability, and will enable the Governing Body to ensure that there is a clear distinction between strategic and operational leadership. It will also assist in setting the tone and culture of the Governing Body.
Skills & Effective Behaviours:
evaluates the impact of the Governing body’s decisions on pupil/student outcomes
utilises inspection feedback fully to inform decisions about Governing body development
contributes to self-evaluation processes to identify strengths and areas for Governing body development (Governing Board Health Check) and the Clerk's performance
Knowledge:
different leadership styles and applies these appropriately to enhance their personal effectiveness
Skills & Effective Behaviours:
sets challenging development goals and works effectively with the Governing body to meet them
leads performance review of the Governing body and its committees
undertakes open and honest conversations with Governing body members about their performance and development needs, and if appropriate, commitment or tenure (Governor Appraisal)
recognises and develops talent in Governing body members and ensures they are provided with opportunities to realise their potential
creates a culture in which Governing body members are encouraged to take ownership of their own development
promotes and facilitates coaching, development, mentoring and support for all members of the Governing body
is open to providing peer support to other chairs and takes opportunities to share good practice and learning