This module will provide a foundation in the principles of good governance, exploring what it means in practice for independent schools and why it is essential for effective leadership and decision-making.

The Good Governance Programme

Co-developed by HMC and AGBIS

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.

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.

Pricing and Booking

Each webinar (excluding the free overview) is individually priced at £120. However, schools can save by booking the full programme as a package:

Full Programme Package (All 4 Webinars plus the Overview): £420
(Save £60 when purchased as a package)

Ensure your Board is equipped with the tools and insights to meet the challenges of modern school governance.

Register for the full Good Governance Programme Package Here

Please click here for further information about the Good Governance Programme.