MISSION STATEMENT
 

To help governing bodies in Cambridgeshire to fulfil their strategic role in securing school improvement, through the effective delivery of a range of high quality support and development services, incorporating the key values of autonomy, self-evaluation and challenge.

SCOPE OF WORK

• A comprehensive training and development programme for governors and clerks
• In-house training for the whole governing body from a range of topics
• An Annual Conference for governors
• A Governor Handbook written especially for Cambridgeshire governors
• Opportunity for governing bodies to achieve Governor Mark status
• Advice and practical support in advance of and after an inspection
• A telephone helpline service
• A resource library providing videos and books
• Up-to-date information on legislative changes
• Guidance on roles and responsibilities
• Guidance to support governors' role in relation to school improvement 
• Termly LA briefing and consultation meetings on topical subjects for governors
• A governor recruitment kit available for loan
• Specialist support and guidance for clerks including termly briefing meetings and a telephone and email helpline
• A termly magazine – ‘Learning Together'
• Support for new or inexperienced governors including an induction programme and a welcome pack
• Cambridgeshire Education Portal accounts for every governor