AGBIS/HMC Good Governance Programme

The Good Governance Programme

Co-developed by HMC and AGBIS

Register for the full Good Governance Programme Package Here

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.

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 the GGP 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.

Programme Structure

Whilst each webinar offers valuable insights on its own, we strongly recommend that your board completes the full programme in order to be eligible for the Good Governance Certificate. To support this, we are pleased to offer the full programme package at a discounted rate.

To register for all of the Good Governance Programme webinars, please use the following link: Full Programme Package

Module 1: An Overview of Good Governance
Begin with a complimentary session that introduces the principles of strong governance and sets the context for the full programme.

Module 2: Governance Structure and Processes

Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships

Module 4: Strategic Development Planning – Processes and Approaches

Module 5: Strategic Development Planning – Topical Considerations

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.

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.