Training & Development Lead Briefings

The Governance Training and Development Lead has the essential and exciting role of ensuring all members of the Board have access to quality training and development that enable the Board to fulfil its core functions of strategic direction, accountability and financial management, as defined by the DfE. It is the Training and Development Lead’s role to actively support a learning culture across the whole Board.

The Governance Services Team provides Training and Development Lead Briefings that provide an opportunity to receive essential updates and information on Training and Development opportunities for your Governing and Trust Boards. The DfE and Ofsted emphasise the importance of Governors and Trustees receiving continuous training and development to remain aware of their evolving roles and responsibilities within schools and academies. The briefings are organised and facilitated by the Governance Training Officer .

The briefings are held termly with the option to watch a recording.   If the Training & Development Lead is unable to attend any of the sessions, a substitute colleague from the board may attend in their place. Attendance is free of charge for all Bolton schools and academies.

This sessions will be held in person at the Inclusive Education and Learning Centre @ Smithills, Ground floor, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT.

Each briefing will provide:

• An opportunity to network with other Training and Development Leads
• Information on Training and Development opportunities
• Information and advice on specific nominated governance roles e.g. Safeguarding, SEND
• Advice on Induction for new Governors and Trustees

The Briefings for the 2026/27 academic year are detailed below:

Autumn Term – Monday 14 September 2026

Spring Term – Monday 1 February 2027

Summer Term – Monday 5 July 2027

Bookings for each briefing will open once the previous term’s briefing has taken place.

If governors and trustees have suggestions for future topics or would like further information, please contact Sarah Gore, Governance Training Officer on 01204 332104/ 07766698173   or via email at sarah.gore@bolton.gov.uk