New Headteacher Induction: Governance

Brief overview

Session 4 - What Headteachers Need To Know About Governance with Tina Gimber and Lorraine Monkhouse

This session is part of the KCC Induction programme which is a key component of the Kent Leadership Strategy and an important way of supporting leaders’ development.  The programme is aimed at all new Headteachers in Kent and is relevant to Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

The induction programme consists of six sessions delivered across the academic year. It is flexible, allowing Headteachers to join at any point over the year. Each session offers focused training delivered by an expert speaker on an aspect of school leadership and management, opportunities to ask questions and explore issues linked to your school, an informal tour around a host schools, ‘hot topic’ input and discussion, and opportunities to network with colleagues.

To book a place on the remaining sessions please use the below links:

• Session 1: Safeguarding - 28/10/25
• Session 2: Human Resources - 25/11/25
• Session 3: Finance - 14/01/26
• Session 5: School Evaluation and Improvement - 28/04/26
• Session 6: Inclusion - 20/05/26