Deepen your understanding of key corporate governance practices and dynamics for independent school boards and councils. Facilitated by professionals with governance experience, our blended and interactive School Governance Course offers Modules 1 to 3 in a face to face full day workshop. 

Module 1: Defining Governance Roles - Learn about corporate governance models and understand the vital roles and functions that governing bodies and individual governors play in the effective oversight of an organisation.

Module 2: Legal Environment and Director Duties – Understand the complex regulatory environment in which independent schools and their governing bodies operate and gain an appreciation of the significant legal and fiduciary duties of directors.

Module 3: Decision-Making Supported by Board Processes - Comprehend board decision-making processes and techniques, and explore how leading practice agendas, minutes, board calendars and executive reports support governors in determining effective resolutions.

Australian Professional Standards for Principals:

• Leading the management of the school