Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

Members received a report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services regarding Governor Training Recommendations and Governor Appointment updates.

It was noted that Janette Junghaus was not appointed as a parent governor.

When discussing the training available, Members asked that the Board and COLAT receive invitations (ACTION).

Where possible Members encouraged the use of virtual training, to make it more accessible. Recordings were welcome. It was suggested that a governor hub be developed.

The City Junior School should be included within the report going forward.

RESOLVED, that Members:

·       Note the City of London Academies Trust (CoLAT) Board of Trustees ratified new appointments to Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) at their meeting on 17 March 2022, as detailed in paragraph 2 of the report.

·       Endorse the recommendation which encourages governors across the City Family of Schools to complete training every two years in our three statutory areas.

·       Endorse the recommendation which require clerks across the City Family of Schools to keep appropriate records of governor training for the governing body and that these are regularly monitored and updated.