http://www.improvegovernance.com/

Improve Governance, 508 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes (2026)

25/10/2023

Improve Governance is not just a tool but a revolution in school governance. From being "incredibly easy to use" to offering "immediate analysis on any device", our users are loving the transformation.

Check out why we received such glowing testimonials and discover the solution that's changing the game:

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20/10/2023

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🔥 Improving Governance and the Impact of Effective Leadership 🚀

👨‍⚖️👩‍💼 The significance of effective leadership in schools can’t be overstated. A landmark study by the Education Policy Institute has revealed that schools led by the most effective headteachers see pupils progress by an additional grade in two GCSE subjects: 💻

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H05T8DZ0

Such pivotal insights underscore the need for continued evaluation and improvement of our school leadership.

📚 Key takeaways from the study 📚:

1️⃣ Effective leadership can add up to two GCSE grades, translating to £8,000 in additional lifetime earnings per GCSE for students.
2️⃣ Experience in leadership and longer tenures boost student progress significantly.
3️⃣ High-performing heads play a role in reducing teacher turnover and absenteeism.
4️⃣ London boasts of more effective school leaders, indicating a need for talent distribution outside the capital.
5️⃣ Effective headteachers are marginally better compensated, but the pay difference doesn't always align with their considerable impact on schools.

🚀 These findings shed light on the need for improved governance in schools which, when effective, serves as the backbone supporting the school’s operational structure: ensuring clear directives, accountability and approving the direction of key resources.

💪 When governance is strong, headteachers are better supported and guided, allowing them to execute their roles with focus and precision 💪

📚 Consequently, with effective headteachers leading the way, there's a positive trickle-down effect that touches every facet of a school's environment. Thus the emphasis on robust governance is not just an administrative priority; it’s a crucial determinant towards educational outcomes.🚀✔️📚

💻📲 For a governance solution that integrates the latest competency frameworks, including those suggested by the Department for Education The National Governance Association and others, explore our SaaS offering here:

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H05Td920

18/10/2023

🌟 Cultivating a performance-led culture is key to achieving outstanding outcomes in school governance. 🔍 Competence's app (aptly named Improve Governance), empowers boards to have transformative conversations in order to drive governor performance.

Drive excellence by identifying areas for development.

📈 Evaluate your skills against the DfE Competency Framework and identify growth areas.

💡 Let's shape the future of education together!

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13/10/2023

Educators and single schools can benefit from the software solution curated by Competence when ensuring effective accountability, transparency, and progress in your school's Governing Board.

You can Identify expertise gaps, align skills with strategy, and achieve your organisational goals all in one place. 🎓📊

Find out more here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H05L8KN0

05/10/2023

📚 Unlocking Specialist Competencies: Staying Abreast Of Current Thinking 🌟

Governance is the bedrock of any organisation, providing the structure for decision-making, accountability, and transparency. 🏛️

In addition to core skills, School Governance requires specialist competencies such as SEND, safeguarding, financial management, and more. Discover how to keep your knowledge up-to-date in these areas in our latest blog post. 📖🔍

Check out the post here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H05CQVG0

We empower professionals in governance to excel! 🚀Investing in training, engaging in reflection, and subscribing to industry publications are a few ways you can stay informed and always at the forefront of your field. 💪When it comes to training, our Improve Governance app is the perfect resource.

03/10/2023

📚 Unlocking Insights: NGA's Annual Governance Survey 2023 and our Governance App 📚

For an impressive 13th year running, the has diligently curated a survey that harnesses the invaluable insights of governors and trustees from across England. Their mission? To wield influence and sculpt the future of educational policies. 🎓

Within their comprehensive report, you'll find a meticulous examination of pivotal discoveries, formidable challenges, and the strategic compass of school governance. If education is your passion, this is a literary must-have. 🏫

Delve into the complete report here:

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H05zLKw0

And what's our role in this grand narrative? Enter stage right, our Governance solution! 📊

Our versatile, multi-platform evaluation tool is engineered to supercharge the effectiveness of your Governing Board or Trust by making the process of conducting regular competency evaluations so much easier and more efficient - producing meaningful insights as a result.. 🤝

Some of the benefits include:

✅ Tailored competency assessments for distinct roles
✅ Access to the latest cutting-edge competency frameworks
✅ Flexible and customisable options to suit your institution's needs
✅ Auto-identification of skills gaps and training needs
✅ Simple and meaningful analysis benchmarking your Board against others

Elevate your governance processes today! Discover more:

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H05zKRf0

27/09/2023

📚 In our latest blog post we reflect on the topic of Keeping Children Safe in Education ... below is a quick summary. 🧒🏫

More on this: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H05wK7v0

In the UK, schools have a legal duty to protect and support children in their care. 🇬🇧

The government's "Keeping Children Safe in Education" (KCSIE) offers guidance to schools and colleges on this critical responsibility. 📜

Key takeaways for Governors:

1️⃣ Review your safeguarding policy annually
2️⃣ Appoint a designated safeguarding lead (DSL)
3️⃣ Foster a culture of vigilance
4️⃣ Ensure statutory requirements are met

📅 The updated version of the new KCSIE version kicked in on September 1st:

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H05wJKr0

Let's make education a safer place! 🏫👧👦

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26/09/2023

The role of a governor is pivotal, focusing on the success and safety of students, staff and the school itself. In our blog we delve deeper into their multifaceted responsibilities, with a spotlight on safeguarding.

🔍 Setting the Strategic Direction
Governors help shape a school's vision, values, and objectives, working closely with the leadership team to create a robust development plan. They ensure the school progresses and continually improves.

🛡️ Safeguarding and Child Protection
Safeguarding is paramount. Governors appoint safeguarding leads, provide training, and monitor policies to protect all students.

💰 Financial Management and Accountability
Governors oversee the school's finances, ensuring budgets align with priorities and adhere to financial regulations.

🤝 Supporting and Challenging Leadership
They act as a support system and provide constructive feedback to the headteacher and leadership team, holding them accountable for school performance.

👥 Engaging with the School Community
Governors actively engage with staff, students, parents, and the community, fostering open communication and strong partnerships.

Our solution has a range of evaluation options available that perfectly match the needs of schools.

Find out more:

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25/08/2023

💪 In a campaign initiated by the National Governance Association: 'Educators on Board' https://eu1.hubs.ly/H054C2S0, Emma Knights, their CEO, emphasises the significance of having educational experts at the table.

She states "Boards create a culture that empowers school staff to govern. They bring fresh perspectives and understand the essence of governing. This is an incredible opportunity for educationalists seeking professional growth and leadership succession."

… and we completely agree! 🔥

The campaign encourages teachers, middle leaders, and senior leaders (like you?) to join the governing boards of other schools or trusts. Since its inception in 2019, countless educators have stepped up, sharing their expertise and endorsing the power of governing.

👥📚 As more people volunteer to join the ranks of Governing boards, so does the need for training arise. The Governing board and it's members should thrive on a diverse blend of knowledge, skills, and experiences, including those of education professionals.

This is where we step in. Our app, aptly named 'Governance', when placed in the hands of MATs, Trusts and wider schools, empowers school staff to monitor, analyse and improve their knowledge, skills and competencies in every relevant area.

As a multi-platform solution which aims to improve the effectiveness of your Governing Board or Trust, it provides the benefits of undertaking regular competency evaluations of your Board/Trust Members and of the whole/Board itself. It contains up-to-date competency frameworks either mandated or suggested by the Department for Education, National Governance Association, The Key and others.

Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H054zZ80

24/08/2023

📚 Why opt for Governance? To unlock the Power of Evaluation and more! 📊 Seamlessly assess your Governing Board's competencies using the Governance app (created by Competence). 🏆 Stay aligned with competency frameworks, drive strategy, and achieve high-end goals for your team.

Created specifically for your Governing Board or Trust, our app can help identify skills gaps, signpost training opportunities and drive accomplishment using role-specific evaluations.

Discover the future of governance! https://eu1.hubs.ly/H054y1Z0

27/07/2023

🔍 Seeking to enhance the effectiveness of your Governing Board or Trust? Look no further! Introducing Governance, a powerful multi-platform solution designed to revolutionise governance evaluations. Regular competency assessments for your members and board as a whole?

✔️ Stay up-to-date with the latest competency frameworks from respected authorities on education. Whether you're a single school or a multi-academy trust, Governance offers simplicity and flexibility with no feature restrictions. Unlock the potential of your governance today! Click here for more:

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25/07/2023

📣 Are you looking to strengthen the governance of your school? Introducing Governance, a powerful SaaS solution by Competence. 🏫✨

With Governance, you can easily evaluate your Governing Board members' competencies, ensuring effective accountability, transparency, and progress. Stay up-to-date with the latest mandated competency frameworks and identify expertise gaps to align skills with your school's strategy. 📈🔎

Discover the benefits of Governance:

✅ DfE competencies
✅ NGA Skills Audits
✅ Flexible evaluation options
✅ Specialist competencies
✅ Meaningful dashboards
✅ Training needs analysis
✅ Real-time support

📱Experience integrated governance on any browser-enabled desktop device or through the native app on your tablet or mobile.🌐💻

Don't miss out on this opportunity to achieve your organisational goals with efficient governance. Learn more about Governance today! 🚀 Click here for more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H04FLn80

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