Welcome to the Governance Training & Development Programme for the 2024-25 academic year. All courses can be viewed below under the specific learning headings and you may view the sessions available in date order via the Key Events page. All bookings may be made online by selecting ‘further information’ and completing the booking form for your chosen course. The Bolton Governance Services Team aims to provide a comprehensive series of centre-based training courses to equip governors to carry out their roles effectively and enable them to strategically lead their schools and academies. Whilst the majority of sessions are provided in person at the Bolton Science and Technology Centre, we offer a blended approach through virtual Teams events or pre-recorded video sessions.
For further information on additional services supported via the Governance Training and Development Programme , please select the following links:
- Governance E-Learning
- Chairs’ Briefing
- Partnership Forums
- Training and Development Lead Briefings
- Governance Conference 2024
If you would like to discuss any aspects of the Programme further please contact the Governance Services Team on 01204 332116 or via email at governance.services@bolton.gov.uk
| Free Online Training Sessions |
| Keeping Children Safe: Level 1 – General Safeguarding (external site) | [ Further Information ] |
| PREVENT – Online Training (external site) | [ Further Information ] |
| New to Governance |
| Governance Induction Programme | |||
| Course A
(In person) |
Module 1 – Thursday 3 October 2024 Module 2 – Wednesday 9 October 2024 |
10 am – 12 pm 10 am – 12 pm |
[ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Module 1 – Thursday 16 January 2025 Module 2 – Thursday 23 January 2025 | 5 pm – 7 pm 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(In person) |
Module 1 – Tuesday 25 March 2025 Module 2 – Tuesday 1 April 2025 |
2 pm – 4 pm 2 pm – 4 pm |
[ Further Information ] |
| Course D
(Pre-Recorded Virtual Sessions) |
Both Modules Released from Monday 9 June 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Leadership and Effective Chairing |
| Practical Chairing | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Pre-Recorded Virtual Session) |
Released – Monday 31 March 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Strategic Chairing | |||
| Course A
(Pre-Recorded Virtual Session) |
Released – Monday 9 December 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Tuesday 22 April 2025 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Governance Workshops |
Practical workshop sessions for self-reflection and sharing good practice.
| The Role of the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Governance Lead – Working with your SENCo New Course! | |||
| Course A
(In person) |
Friday 22 November 2024 | 9.30 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Induction, Retention and Succession Planning – Future Proofing Strategic Governance | |||
| Course A
(In person) |
Tuesday 1 July 2025 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Governance Visits & Monitoring Strategies | |||
| Course A
(In person) |
Monday 3 March 2025 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Foundation for Effective Working – A Joint Session for New Chairs and/or New School Leaders | |||
| Course A
(In person) |
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Safeguarding and Human Resources |
| Introduction to Safer Recruitment & Selection: Module 1 | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 30 September 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 27 January 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 28 April 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Safer Recruitment – Managing Allegations: Module 2 | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 30 September 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 27 January 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 28 April 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Accredited Safer Recruitment: Module 3 | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | 9 am – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | 9 am – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(In Person) |
Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 9 am – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Accredited Safer Recruitment Refresher | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Wednesday 11 December 2024 | 9 am – 12.30 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Thursday 13 March 2025 | 9 am – 12.30 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(In Person) |
Tuesday 17 June 2025 | 9 am – 12.30 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Safeguarding and the Role of the Board | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | 9 am – 11.30 am | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | 5.00 pm – 7.30 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Domestic Violence and Safeguarding – Understanding the Support Strategies for Families and Schools | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| People Matter (recruitment, staffing appeals, allegations and disciplinary) | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 23 September 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 6 January 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 16 June 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Keeping Children Safe – Level 1 (Online Course) | |||
| Online Course | Free Training provided in Partnership with Bolton College | Available anytime – Free of Charge | [ Further Information ] |
| PREVENT Duty (Online Course) | |||
| Online Course | Free Training provided by the UK Government Home Office | Available anytime – Free of Charge | [ Further Information ] |
| Teaching and Learning |
| Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Role of the Board | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 3 February 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Primary Data for School Improvement | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | 10 pm – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Secondary Data for School Improvement | |
| Session available on request – please contact Marie Foley on marie.foley@bolton.gov.uk | |
| General Areas of Governance |
| Cyber Security and the Role of the Board New Course! | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Thursday 21 November 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Tuesday 20 May 2025 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Health and Safety – The Role of the Board New Course! | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Thursday 6 March 2025 | 10 am -12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Ofsted & Governance – Preparing Your Board for Inspection New Course and Trainer! | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Thursday 12 December 2024 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Monday 3 March 2025 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Monitoring the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff, Children and the Board | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Effective Financial Management | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Wednesday 22 January 2024 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Roles and Responsibilities – Governance Refresher | |||
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 13 January 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| The School Complaint Process for Schools and Academies | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 9 September 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 6 January 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 16 June 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Academisation: Structures and Processes | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 20 May 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Pupil Welfare and Inclusion |
| Attendance – Widening the Governance Lens | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Thursday 28 November 2024 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Thursday 27 March 2025 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – The Role of the Board | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 14 January 2025 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Thursday 12 June 2025 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Suspension & Exclusion Guidance – The Role of the Board | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 2 September 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 6 January 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 16 June 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| A Guide to Bolton’s Achievement, Cohesion and Integration Service | |||
| Course A
(virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 23 June 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| The Education of Looked After Children and the Role of the Board | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 31 March 2025 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
