Governance Formation & Training
EducareM programme for authentic Governance Formation: Promoting and enabling clear vision, authentic ethos and mission focused strategic direction.
NEW FOR 2026
Four Brand new modules of Governance formation & training will be delivered online with recordings available. For a small charge (£200) your governing board, local governing body or board of directors will have access to the training and associated materials.
Programme facilitator: Dr Maureen Glackin
We welcome applications from Governing Boards of Catholic voluntary aided schools, independent schools and Local Governing Bodies & Boards of Directors of Catholic voluntary academies.
To register interest please complete details online by clicking here
Invoices will be issued to the participating school, with Zoom participation link sent to registered emails.
Details of modules.
| Date | Module Title | Presenter |
| Wednesday 29/04/2026 | Why Catholic Schools? | Sr Judith Russi |
| Monday 18/05/2026 | Governors: Supporting and Managing Ofsted, Section 5 and the Catholic School Inspection | Martin Johnson |
| Monday 22/06/2026 | Role of the Governor in Supporting and Constructively Challenging | Monica Walczak |
| Monday 14/09/2026 | Developing Community: Parental Engagement & Pupil Voice | Team |
Governing Boards of Catholic voluntary aided schools, independent schools and Boards of Directors of Catholic voluntary academies are the employers and the admissions body for the school. These boards often consist of members drawn from a range of backgrounds, where formation in the authentic Mission of our Catholic schools is vital.
Foundation Governors are appointed in the name of the Diocesan Bishop and they form the majority of the Board. They have a legal duty to preserve and develop the Catholic ethos of the school and to ensure that it is conducted in accordance with its Trust Deed. Their responsibility is not only to consider the interests of their individual school or college but also the interests of other schools and colleges and Catholic education in general across the Diocese and system.
Our bespoke Governance training, led by experienced professionals, rooted in Mission-Vision, enable a forum for groups of governors to explore current issues and challenges facing schools.
Appropriate themes include:
L1 – Mission & Governance
L2 – Accountability & Inspection: SMSC & Catholic Social Teaching
L3 – Role & Authentic Curriculum Distinctiveness
L4 – Gender Equality & Diversity
Specific Gender & Equality training days can also be arranged, centring on equality and the challenges facing Catholic schools. Training gives delegates an understanding to the relationship between the Equality Act 2010 and Catholic teaching. Sessions focus on understanding & appropriately responding to challenging contextual issues and managing Ofsted requirements regarding equality, formulating an appropriate response.
Challenges faced from a medical practitioners perspective, spiritual implications and practical application form the basis of the training.
Training can be arranged by contacting Sr Judith Russi to explore themes, and costs.
