Finance Induction Training for Governors

Course Title:

Finance Induction Training for Governors

Directorate:

Finance and ICT

Target Audience:

New Governors and Governors who want to refresh their training or have not attended previous school finance training.

Aims:

Overview of school finance including the current challenges and framework, the role of the school governor and good financial management, and EA’s approach to financial planning.

Course Objectives/ Outcomes:

Awareness of the school finance framework and understanding the role of governors in good financial management.

Format/

Duration:

Online Presentation

Notes:

EA is currently transforming School Governor Finance Training to include online video based eLearning. Areas covered will include the framework of school finances, the role of the governor in school finance and effective monitoring of school finances within the current framework. The new online training will enable ongoing access for school governors, permit accessibility anywhere and anytime, and enable governors to consider the materials individually or as part of Board of Governor meetings.