Course overview

This course helps governors work confidently and effectively in posing effective questions to hold the non-executive directors to account for the performance of the board. Listening skills and questioning styles are explored, along with how to frame effective questions and challenge within the context of the governor role.

Who is this training for?

• All types of governors.
• Please note, if you are a governor that is interested in booking on to one of our training courses, please enquire through your Trust contact.

“Always good to hear and share experiences with other governors across the different Trusts. I had several takeaways in which I can use to improve how I do things as well as things I can share with other governors so that we can have better Council of Governors meetings. Thank you”

   

Learning objectives:

• An overview of the governance of foundation trusts and the statutory duties of governors.
• An understanding of the importance of questioning, listening and challenging as a governor.
• An opportunity to self-reflect on their own experience and style of listening and questioning and consider changes they may like to make to their approach.
• Confidence in holding the non-executive directors to account effectively.
• The opportunity to meet and network with other governors.

“I continue to be very impressed by the standards of the courses you provide.”

James Hamilton-Andrews    Service User Governor, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

On the day

The course will be delivered on Zoom. Estimated timings are: 

9.30am – 1.00pm 

Please note this is subject to change.  

“Really enjoyed the course and took a lot away from it. Massive thanks to the trainers and administrators for the good content and a very well run course.”

   

How to book

Module cost per delegate for NHS Provider members (exc. VAT): £138.00

Module cost per delegate for NHS Provider members (incl. VAT): £165.60

Module cost per delegate for non-members (exc. VAT): £207.00

Module cost per delegate for non-members (incl. VAT): £248.40

You will need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted. Follow the ‘Book now’ link at the top of this page to book your place. You will need to create an account if you have not already done so. 

If you are a governor that is interested in booking on to one of our training courses, please enquire through your Trust contact.

In-house training 

This course can be delivered exclusively for your council of governors with in-house training and can be tailored to your requirements. Enquire now 

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