SFCA Governance Webinars 2021/22

Webinar 1:

SFCA sector update, Bill Watkin, CEO, SFCA, October 2021

The recording can be accessed here using the passcode =gP1B9aS and the slides can be downloaded here.

Webinar 2:

Managing tricky governance situations with confidence, Ben Wood and Matt Kelly, Eversheds Sutherland, November 2021

The recording can be accessed here and the slides can be downloaded here. 

Webinar 3:

Audit 2022, Stephanie Mason, Partner, RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP.

The recording can be accessed here and the slides can be downloaded here

Webinar 4:

This webinar consisted of two sessions:

How can Boards ensure that a robust and inclusive recruitment process is followed in appointing senior leaders?, Sally Lawson-Ritchie, Business Manager, Peridot. Slides can be accessed here. 

Safer Recruitment – key considerations, Jo-anne Jackowiak, Human Resources Manager, Kenton Schools Trust and Safer Recruitment Consultant, Clennell Solutions. Slides can be accessed here.

The recording can be accessed here and the second session begins at 00:42:13. Please note that there was a minor technical issue and the first minute of Jo-anne's session is unavailable. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Webinar 5:

Equality and diversity, Martin Rosner, Chair and Mandeep Gill, Principal, Newham Sixth Form College

The recording of the presentation section of the webinar can be accessed here, and the slides can be downloaded here. A summary of the main points raised during the discussion can be accessed here. 

Webinar 6:

Finance, facilitated by Paul Lonsdale, CFO, Richard Huish Trust

This webinar is an exploration of key finance metrics and questions every finance committee should ask.  It is relevant for both corporation and academy trusts governors and trustees. The accompanying case study is here and presentation slides here.

A recording of the webinar can be viewed here, using the passcode R!0^CKj0.

Webinar 7:

External Review of Governance – Making it Better: A panel discussion with experts from across the education and corporate sector sharing their views on the essential elements of a robust review. How do we use reviews to ensure support boards make a step change in their quality and how can reviews help strong boards be even better? 

Panellists:  Louise Thomson, The Governance Institute;  Chris Hodge, Independent Governance Specialist and author of the Corporate Code of Governance; Professor Ron Hill, Governance Expert, University of Sterling. You can find the recording here, using the passcode Db@N5W0?.

You can find guidance on external reviews for corporations and academy trusts on Gov.UK. 

Webinar 8:

Clerking and 16-19 Academies:  An introduction to clerking in academy trusts, exploring the key differences between corporations and  academy trusts, how to plan for change and ideas to support clerks ‘hit the ground running’ when transitioning from corporation to academy trust. The webinar is hosted by Deb Perry, SFCA.

 You can find the recording here, using the passcode r0@cM8&y.

Webinar 9:

SFCA Sector Update: Bill Watkin, CEO, SFCA shares an overview of key sector issues for board members. You can find the recording here using the passcode I0ev@JpC.