4. .....86% of UK councils use a Learning Pool product.... www.moderngovernor.com
5. .....over 1/3 of local authorities use Modern Governor e-learning..... www.moderngovernor.com
6. In the Eastern region: Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire..... .....are Modern Governors..... www.moderngovernor.com
7. What do Governors say? “It can help to put real meaning to the 'jargon' that sometimes abounds and helps to put a meaningful perspective on initiatives which you can then apply to your own particular school context.”
8. In the North West: Blackburn, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Cumbria, Liverpool, Oldham, Rochdale, Sefton, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington..... .....are Modern Governors..... www.moderngovernor.com
9. What do Governors say? “It is very convenient to be able to fit a course around other commitments.”
10. London Boroughs: Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Hackney, Harrow, Havering, Harrow, Hounslow, Islington, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Kensington and Chelsea, Tower Hamlets..... .....are Modern Governors..... www.moderngovernor.com
11. What do Governors say? “As link governor I try to encourage other governors to do training. I do as much as I can but can't attend every course so Modern Governor helps me get an insight to pass on to others.”
12. In the Northern region.... Darlington, Newcastle..... .....are Modern Governors..... www.moderngovernor.com
13. What do Governors say? “It is a great part of the training resources available and I expect to continue to use it to build and refresh my knowledge.”
14. In the South West.... Bournemouth, Oxfordshire, Poole, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire..... .....are Modern Governors..... www.moderngovernor.com
15. What do Governors say? “I thought I had a pretty good knowledge of school governance after over 20 years experience but I was surprised by some gaps in my knowledge, and changes I was unaware of.”
16. In the South East.... Hampshire, Reading..... .....are Modern Governors..... www.moderngovernor.com
17. What do Governors say? “Able to do at home, so fits in with other commitments.”
18. In the West Midlands.... Birmingham, Dudley, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Solihull, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton..... .....are Modern Governors..... www.moderngovernor.com
19. What do Governors say? “Quick and easy to understand. Broken up into easy to read 'chunks'.”
20. In Yorkshire and Humber.... Barnsley, Calderdale, Kingston Upon Hull, NE Lincolnshire, Wakefield, York..... .....are Modern Governors..... www.moderngovernor.com
21. What do Governors say? “Jargon free. All key terms well explained. Easy to follow software. Relevant to my role as a governor.”
22. 13 courses available now: My role as a governor Community Cohesion Preparing for OFSTED Health and Safety Understanding school finance School recruitment and practices Admissions and pupil discipline Becoming a School Governor Some Governor's Questions answered Safeguarding and Promoting Child welfare School Governors and Writing for the Web Chairing GB Meetings Equality and Diversity www.moderngovernor.com
23. What do Governors say? “Simple straightforward messages - section on visiting schools was well presented and a very important message.”
24. Courses coming soon New Governor Induction Is Governor Mark for Us? NEW Ofsted Framework Self-audit tool for Safeguarding Governing Body Health-check www.moderngovernor.com
25. What do Governors say? “I think this is a good idea being able to access the course at any time, without having to plan a day and childcare etc.”
27. What do Governors say? “Very informative. I think governors would be reassured by this explanation of the Ofsted process. I particularly liked the case study.”