Development for clerks | National Governance Association

Event date

20/03/2025

Time

Various

Location

Various

Level 3 Certificate in the Clerking of School and Academy Governing Boards

Accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute, this Level 3 qualification in in the Clerking of School and Academy Governing Boards develops the knowledge and skills needed for high-quality clerking.

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Dates for this programme

Date and time	Activity
20 March 2025	Programme start date
2 April 2025 09:30-10:30	Cohort induction and welcome 60 minutes virtual face-to-face
Self study	Unit 1 Understanding governance essentials
18 June & 19 June 2025 09:30-11:00	Unit 2 Role of the modern professional clerk Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
Sept/Oct 2025	Mentoring 1 Phone/Skype conversation: scheduled with mentor
17 September & 18 September 2025 09:30-11:00	Unit 3 Administrative role of the clerk Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
12 November & 13 November 2025 09:30-11:00	Unit 4 Accountabilities, advice and guidance Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
14 January & 15 January 2026 09:30-11:00	Unit 5 Working together to ensure effectiveness Two 90-minute virtual face-to-face workshops held over consecutive days
January 2025/February 2026	Workbook submission deadline
January 2025/February 2026	Mentoring 2