I am very pleased to launch the second Ask A Clerk training course for clerks to governors in maintained schools!
(Thank you very much to everyone who has purchased the Roles, Procedures & Allowances course so far, because you made this second course possible.)
This second training course is called the Constitution training. It talks you through every section of the School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2012.
I explain all the different types of governor and how many governors you need, translating the legal language into plain English. This is a pre-recorded video course so you can watch the video as many times as you like, whenever you like.
The two-hour training video comes with an 80-page written transcript.
It also comes with an extra video that explains the constitution of federations, plus a 28-page written study guide which helps you understand the key points of law and summarises each section.
This is the course I wish existed when I became a clerk in 2012.
What does the Constitution course cover?
The Constitution course provides a complete guide to the School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2012.
This law applies to maintained schools in England.
The Constitution course covers:
- the different types of governor – parent governor, staff governor, local authority governor, foundation governor, partnership governor, co-opted governor and headteacher governor
- how many governors of each type you must have
- how each governor is appointed or elected to the board and how ex officio governors join your board
- terms of office
- who is eligible for each governor position
- how to hold parent and staff governor elections
- how many associate members you can appoint and why you might want associate members
- reasons why governors are disqualified (including criminal convictions and missing meetings)
- how to remove governors from the board
- the instrument of government (IoG)
- why you might want to change your instrument of government
- the process you must use when changing the instrument.
I’ve also included an extra video covering the constitution of federated schools. Federated schools have one governing body overseeing two or more schools.
The board of governors in a federation is composed slightly differently to the board of a single school. My extra video explains the differences to look out for in federations.
Who is this training course for?
The Constitution training course is only suitable for clerks working in maintained schools in England.
It is not suitable for academy clerks, pupil referral unit clerks or college/further education clerks.
What if I’m not sure what type of school I’m in?
If you’re not sure whether the course is suitable for you send me a message including your school website and I’m happy to check before you purchase.
You can also ask the school for a copy of their instrument of government or look your school up on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
If the instrument of government or GIAS says your school is a community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled or foundation school (or a maintained nursery school) and your school is in England this course is definitely suitable for you.
How is the course delivered?
The video is on a password-protected page on Ask A Clerk and can be watched using any web browser. The written study guide and transcript of the video are available as pdf files.
Once you place an order you’ll receive a password within 24 hours and a link to the training page. (If I receive the order by 6pm you will receive the password the same day.)
The video can be watched and rewatched at any time and the pdf files can be downloaded.
Can I see a preview of the course?
Yes – below is a section of the Constitution training video. You can also view the corresponding sections of the transcript and study guide as pdf files.
Excerpt from Constitution Course Study Guide (.pdf)
Excerpt from Constitution Course Transcript (.pdf)
How can I buy the Constitution training?
There are two ways to purchase.
- You can buy online using Paypal or credit/debit card.
You will receive the password to access the training within 24 hours.
(If I receive the order by 6pm I’ll send the password the same day.) - If you order with a school email address you can request an invoice instead.
The invoice can be paid via bank transfer (BACS), cheque or credit/debit card. You will receive the password to the training within 24 hours of confirming you accept the invoice.
Discounts are available for multiple purchases of 10 courses or more.
If you’d like to buy multiple courses or you’re buying for an organisation and would like to host this course on your own learning management system please contact me for details.
Buy The Constitution Training Via Paypal or Credit/Debit Card (£29.99)
Click the button below to buy via Paypal or credit/debit card. You’ll receive a payment receipt immediately.
I will then email you the password to the training within 24 hours.
(If I receive the order before 6pm I will send the password the same day.)
Buy The Constitution Training Via Invoice
If you order using a school email address (eg: clerk@MaloryTowersSchool.com) you can pay by invoice.
Please complete the form below and I will send an invoice within 24 hours. The invoice can be paid via bank transfer (BACS), cheque or credit/debit card.
Once I receive a reply from the school email address to confirm you accept the invoice I will send the password to the training within 24 hours.
Request An Invoice For The Constitution Training (£29.99)
What if I’m not happy with the course?
If you have an IT problem at any time after buying just contact me and I will find a solution.
If you’re not satisfied with the course please contact me within seven days of purchase, tell me why you found the course unhelpful and I will refund your money.
Where can I log in to the course?
You can log in by clicking on the link below. (The same link will be emailed to you when you buy the course, along with your password.)