AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme: Full Programme Package

The Good Governance Programme

Co-developed by HMC and AGBIS

By purchasing this package, you will be automatically registered for all sessions in the Good Governance Programme webinar series for the discounted price of £420 (Package Value: £480)

Joining instructions will be sent to you at least 24 hours before each webinar, and you will also receive a recording of every session once it has concluded.

Supporting Excellence in Independent School Governance

The Good Governance Programme was created by HMC and AGBIS in 2020 to support and recognise excellence in governance across HMC and AGBIS member schools. As the landscape of independent education continues to evolve, so too must the standards and expectations of governance. That’s why this programme has been revised to ensure alignment with current governance needs and practices.

What’s New?

This refreshed programme offers a flexible, modular approach to governance training, specifically tailored for governing bodies in HMC and AGBIS schools. Led by experienced governors, heads, and senior representatives from HMC and AGBIS, this series provides unparalleled insight into effective governance.

Programme Structure

Module 1: An Overview of Good Governance

Monday 22nd September 2025 16.00 - 17.30

Module 2: Governance Structure and Processes

Monday 24 November 2025 15.00 - 16.45

 

Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships

Monday 12 January 2026 15.00 - 16.30

 

Module 4: Strategic Development Planning – Processes and Approaches

Monday 02 February 2026 15.00 - 16.30

 

Module 5: Strategic Development Planning – Topical Considerations

Monday 02 March 2026 15.00 - 16.30

 

These interactive webinars will include breakout discussions, live Q&A sessions, and opportunities to explore key issues in governance in greater depth. While recordings will be available, we strongly encourage you to attend these sessions live, to fully benefit from the dynamic and collaborative learning experience.

 

Certification: The Good Governance Programme Certificate

To earn your school’s Good Governance Programme Certificate, you must demonstrate the following:

• All governors must:
• Watch the Overview Module
• Complete the AGBIS Governor Safeguarding Training
• At least one governor must attend each of the additional four live webinars, ensuring the full breadth of content is covered at Board level. This does not have to be the same governor for each session.

Upon successful completion of the programme, your school will be issued with a Good Governance Programme Certificate. This will be celebrated by AGBIS and HMC via their social media channels and you will be eligible to advertise this certification mark on your school’s website. The certificate signals your school’s commitment to sector-leading governance and will be valid for 3 years.