Certificate in Clerking of School and Academy Governing Boards

Summary

There is a greater need than ever before for high quality clerks who can provide the skills and knowledge that are crucial to the long-term success of a school or academy trust.

Offered by the National Governance Association and accredited by us, this Level 3 certificate provides the skills and knowledge needed by the modern governance professional. A flexible programme designed for both new and experienced clerks working in schools, single or multi-academy trusts, course features include 360° diagnostic review, peer-to-peer and group learning, support with completing a school-based project and completion of a personal learning log to record areas for further development after the programme ends.

Duration

The course runs over a nine-month period. It is led by experienced facilitators, through workshops and one-to-one mentoring throughout the programme. The eight, 90 minute live online workshops focus on the development of clerking competencies allowing you to work collaboratively with colleagues, exploring typical scenarios and challenges, good practice approaches and solutions.

Content

The course includes:

• A 360-degree diagnostic of the participant’s strengths and areas for development
• Participation in peer-to-peer and group learning to strengthen and support networking
• Support with creating and completing a focused school-based project
• Support in completion of a learning log to record personalised areas for focus and key learning points

This course will develop your delivery in clerking matters by:

• Enhancing knowledge, clerking skills and networks
• Creating a school-based project to improve effectiveness in clerking practice
• Enhancing awareness of your strengths and areas for development
• Creating self-supporting groups to ensure learning and support beyond the duration of the programme
• An accredited qualification from two leading professional bodies
• Access to high quality handbooks and materials, e-learning resources and useful templates

Apply

To find out more about the benefits of studying this course and to apply, visit the National Association for Governance website.