Saturday 11th November 2017
9.00am to 15:00pm
Hertfordshire Development Centre, Stevenage, SG1 2FQ

Keynote speakers
Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive of Chartered College of Teaching
Nigel Risner, Motivational Speaker

Please complete and return without delay! Bookings can only be accepted by return.

(Registration & refreshments open at 8.15am. Refreshments will be available up to 8.55am Parking will be available on site at Robertson House).

Please choose 4 seminars, in order of preference below.

Delegates will attend 2 out of the 4 allocated on a first come, first served basis. (Seminars will be advised upon arrival at the conference, as we are unable to confirm before the day). Please see seminar details below to assist with you making your 4 choices.

Attendance is free of charge for Governors of schools/academies who subscribe to the Governor training package. A charge of £175 per person if your setting does not subscribe.

The HASG Governor Awards and Annual General Meeting will be held in the Oak Room and prior to the opening keynote speaker.
A. Cyber Security and Data Protection - Chris Carter

Data protection regulations are changing next year, and cyber-attacks are regularly in the news and growing in frequency. This non-specialist, non-technical session outlines the awareness and behaviours we should be expecting from all school staff in order to minimise the risks of a data protection breach or cyber-attack.
B. Focus on finance: improving your financial performance - Cheryl Faint

This session will look at the latest developments in school funding and looks ahead at the possible impact. We will also look at approaches to improving your financial performance and to making sure you are getting the best out of your resources.
C. The Business Management role: Income and expenditure management - Donia Knott and Claire Edwards

The workshop will explore the role of the Business manager and financial management of the school. We will firstly examine the breadth of the role, incorporating budget controls, procurement management, strategies for repairs and maintenance and staffing structures. We will then address income-generating strategies including fundraising, community engagement, grants and lettings.
D. Understanding the effective use of Pupil Premium - Marcus Cooper and Felicity Evans

Schools are facing ongoing challenges on how to spend Pupil Premium funding effectively. This workshop will provide insight into accountability measures and how schools can prepare for and meet Ofsted inspection requirements in relation to the funding. The workshop will allow you to return to school with ideas to put into practice straightaway.
E. Role of the Executive Head - Ali Pepper

There are an increasing number of schools working together within academy trusts, federations and other partnerships. In this seminar, we will explore the role of an Executive Headteacher, how it might differ from the traditional headteacher role and how governors can work with and support an Executive Headteacher.
F. Children, Youth & Mental Health - The Story So Far - Kieran Murphy

Children’s and young people’s mental health is something that we hear so much about, but what are the issues, what do schools need to think about and more importantly, what can we do to change the status quo. In this session you will hear from the Hitchin based youth organisation Phase, which have been working on young people’s mental wellbeing for over 15 years.
G. Maximising the recruitment opportunities in your school - Anne Taylor and Toni Argent

This HFL School Recruitment session aims to guide you through maximising your Teach in Herts microsite, your own school website and social media channels to recruit. The session will also outline key considerations when recruiting for Headteachers or SLT members and advise of the enhanced support available for these critical appointments.
H. Understanding Performance Data - Ben Fulller
**please confirm when booking if you require to attend primary or secondary**

Primary:
This session provides a brief overview of the way school performance data (Key Stages 1 and 2 and Early Years Foundation Stage) is shown in ‘Analyse School Performance’ (the replacement to RAISEonline) and discusses how governors should use this data to understand how their school is performing relative to the national context.

Secondary:
This session provides a brief overview of the way school performance data (Key Stage 4) is shown in ‘Analyse School Performance’ (the replacement to RAISEonline) and Inspection Dashboard, and discusses how governors should use this data to understand how their school is performing relative to the national context.

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* 2. Governor ID (if known)

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* 3. School/Academy Name

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* 4. School/Academy No. (if known)

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* 5. Please enter your first preference, by inserting the title of the seminar you would like to attend

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* 6. Please enter your second preference by inserting the title of the seminar you would like to attend

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* 7. Please enter your third preference by inserting the title of the seminar you would like to attend

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* 8. Please enter your fourth preference by inserting the title of the seminar you would like to attend

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* 9. A packed lunch will be provided on the day to all delegates. Please state any dietary requirements below.

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