2. more for less
community
public sector
collaborate
e-learning
increase capacity
savings
web 2.0
return on investment
subscription
dynamic learning environment
authoring software
podcasts
online picture library
online polls
rapid e-learning
Local government
blended learning
school governors
elected representatives
7. The content
• Subject Matter Experts
• Available online, anytime
• 25 modules available now in 5 categories
• Continuously reviewed and refreshed
8.
9. Challenges faced by LAs, Schools,
Governors
• Changes in LA budgets, personnel
• Loss of knowledge, expertise
• Communicating education legislation changes
• Increase in social sharing
• Recruiting school governors
• ….and more!
11. In 2013 21,000 school
governors will use Modern
Governor
12. South West
Modern Governors
1. Bath & NE Somerset
2. Bournemouth
3. Bristol
4. Gloucestershire
5. Isle of Scilly
6. Oxfordshire
7. Poole
8. Somerset
9. South Gloucestershire
10.Wiltshire
13. Our Modules:
“Getting Started”
• Chairing Governing Body Meetings
• Governance of a Church School
• Some Governors’ Questions Answered
• The New Governor
• My Role as a Governor
• Effective Minute Writing
• The Role of a Clerk
• Becoming a School Governor
14. “Developing Your Governing Body”
• School Governors and Social Media
• School Governors and Writing for the Web
• Governing Body Health-check Questionnaire
• Is Governor Mark for Us?
15. • Looked After
Children
• Health and Safety
• Safeguarding and
Promoting Child
Welfare
• Safeguarding and
Child Protection for
Non Children's
Service Workers
“Legislation and Policy”
• Self-Evaluation and Ofsted
• Equality and Diversity
• Community Cohesion
• School Recruitment
• School Finance
• Admissions and Discipline
• FOI A Guide for Governors
Subject matter experts can be Co-ordinators of Governor Services (COGS) within the MG community – highlight collaborative approach; NCOGS (National COGS), National Governors’ Association (NGA), Dioceses Updated regularly by SMEs – send us your feedback we like to hear your thoughts
Governors are volunteers and e-learning enables them to fit learning around other work-life commitments Biggest benefit is time Not intended to replace F2F but compliment it