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Chairs of Governors training and events
SIAMS for Schools
Date: This training is available on two dates this academic year.
Location: Zoom
Cost: £35 per person
SIAMS is the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools. This is also known as a Section 48 inspection. This session is for headteachers, RE leaders, Collective Worship leads, governors and those who lead on the Christian character of a church school or trust. In this session we will explore the new 2023 SIAMS Framework.
We will cover what the new Framework looks like: the Inspection Structure; the importance of Christian vision; the six Inspection Questions; the judgments; self-evaluations; and the keeping of evidence.
More information and Booking
To book for 23 October 2025
Please note this is the online course. Schools will also be sent an invite to in-person training relevant to where they are on the 5 year SIAMS cycle.
Church School Governance for Renewing Governors
Date: There are dates available for this event
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
This session is designed to provide a refresher for experienced foundation representatives in maintained and academy schools. It is a compulsory module for renewing foundation governors. This session will cover a brief update on the team and any recent new initiatives, answering any questions foundation governors may have. There will be updates and discussions on a range of subjects relevant to the foundation governor, e.g. SIAMs, governor monitoring, environment, recruiting governors and building diverse boards.
Booking
- To book for 15 October 2025
- To book for 5 May 2026
Foundation Governor Forums
Date: There are 3 Forums over the year. 6pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Our termly governor forum is aimed at all those serving as governors in our church schools and has been designed with a view to providing attendees with the opportunity to network, share best practice and to hear about any hot topics. Each forum will have a theme, often with a guest speaker, as well as time planned in for that valuable networking opportunity.
Booking
- To book for 6 October 2025
- To book for 10 February 2026
- To book for 3 June 2026
New Chairs of Governors: Leading in a church school or Academy church school
Date: There are 2 dates available
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
For new and recently appointed chairs and those who wish to update their knowledge. This course, written by an experienced Chair of Governors, will give you all the skills and information you need to get started and be effective immediately. The course will include looking at the key roles and responsibilities of a governing body with specific reference to the chair’s role. There will be advice and guidance on issues Chairs of Governors find themselves faced with.
Booking
- To book for 1 December 2025
- To book for 28 April 2026
Heads and Chairs Briefings
Date: 13 November 2025 at 1pm and 6pm and 30 June 2026 at 1pm and 6pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Our second update for leaders in church schools and academies. We invite the Headteachers, Senior Leaders and Chairs of Governors of all our Church schools to attend a briefing led by members of our Senior Leadership Team, School Advisers from Bath and Wells Education Department and invited speakers. These briefing events are an opportunity to hear updates from us about what we are working on alongside our local authority colleagues and MATs, and to hear updates about any changes on a national level. There is a different agenda each term, covering a variety of subjects, ranging from the statutory to the inspirational. As well as input and updates from us, at these events there is the opportunity for Heads and Chairs to meet together and share ideas. We welcome and encourage you to give us feedback on your experiences and how we can support you and your Church school.
Booking
To book for 13:00 to 14:00 13 November 2025
To book for 18:00 to 19:00 13 November 2025
School Leaders and Parish Partner Conference
Information about our 2026 Conference will be coming soon.
Date 12 March 2026 or 13 March 2026
Location
Flourish House, Wells
Cost
£50 for School Leaders (Headteachers, Exec headteachers, Heads of School and CEO for example)
£25 for Parish Partners (Clergy, Chaplains, Foundation governors for example)
Payment to be made via our online shop, includes lunch and refreshments. Payment is per person.
Registration
Is not currently available for this event.
Church School Governance
Date: 22 October 2025 or 19 May 2026 at 10 am and 6:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Please note: this course is mandatory for all newly appointed foundation representatives in a school based governing body. We use the term governors as a generic term, your trust or school may use another term
This training session is for those governing in a school based governing body. It is suitable for anyone involved in governance at that level whether academy or maintained.
The course covers the importance of good governance in any school, focusing on key governor activities. It will also cover key areas that are unique in a church school. This session will provide participants with practical knowledge they can apply to their setting.
To book for 22 October 10- 11:30 am
To book for 22 October 6:30 -8pm