We hope that you find this informative and relevant to your role as Chair, whether that is Chair of a maintained school, an academy, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) or a committee. If you are a new Chair please see the Welcome New Chairs Handbook. 

We look forward to working with you in the future.


Chairs' Service 

The Chairs' Service is an evolving and developing service. The service believes in good governance, whatever the organisation, and offers specific training, support, and guidance for Chairs. The Chairs' service has been supported in its development by Chairs across Hertfordshire.

Please contact Governance for prices and further information about this service.

What do you get for your subscription?

  • As a new Chair you will receive a copy of the New Chairs Welcome Booklet. If you have not received a copy, please contact governance@hfleducation.org (the booklet is free for all Chairs regardless of whether you subscribe or not)
  • Chairs' e-bulletin – a half-termly newsletter
  • Training and development – to support you as a Chair with our Being an Effective Chair training
  • Chairs' Strategic briefings – termly opportunities to meet other Chairs and receive updates from a range of professionals
  • Strategic Leaders of Governance – representing Chairs in Hertfordshire, supporting the development of the service, and mentoring new Chairs.
  • Chairs' Networks – meet termly with other Hertfordshire chairs to discuss concerns and share best practice
Chairs' e-bulletin

The Chairs' e-bulletin is one of the benefits of buying into the Chairs' Service.

The Chairs' e-bulletin is a half-termly newsletter with timely and important issues from amongst others:

  • Ofsted
  • Department of Education & ESFA
  • National updates
  • Local news

If you have something that you would like to share, please  contact: governance@hfleducation.org

Chairs' Strategic Briefings

Chairs' briefings are one of the benefits of buying into the Chairs' Service.

The briefings are held termly online and are an opportunity to receive specialist updates on a range of topics relevant to your strategic role as Chair of Governors

You can book onto the Chairs' Strategic briefings on the GovernorHub training section. 

Working with clerks

It is imperative that you develop a strong and professional relationship with your Clerk.

Clerks are responsible for monitoring and updating the governor database on behalf of the governing body.  If you need any information about your governors training, terms of office or what services you are buying from governance, please email governance@hfleducation.org

Training and development for Chairs

Our new and revised Effective Chairs course is run at least three times a year and is beneficial for Chairs of governing/trustee boards, Vice-Chairs, Chairs of Committees, and aspiring Chairs.  It encompasses:

  • Leading and managing the work of the governing board, team dynamics, setting expectations
  • The Chair's role in supporting strategic leadership and getting the challenge right
  • The Chair's role in ensuring accountability and making sure that things get done

You can find more details about this course and information on how to book your place via GovernorHub.


 

Find out more

If you have been a Chair for two years or more and feel you have the capacity to support a new Chair, or if you simply want more information about our Chairs Service, please contact us.

 

Contact our Governance team today to find out how we can help you.