Welcome to the Governance Training & Development Programme for the 2023-24 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:
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 – Wednesday 27 September 2023 Module 2 – Wednesday 4 October 2023 |
6 pm- 8 pm 6 pm – 8 pm |
[ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Pre-Recorded Virtual Sessions) |
Released – Monday 27 November 2023 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(In person) |
Module 1 – Monday 5 February 2024 Module 2 – Monday 12 February 2024 |
10 am – 12 pm 10 am – 12 pm |
[ Further Information ] |
| Course D
(Virtual Teams Sessions) |
Module 1 – Thursday 13 June 2024 Module 2 – Thursday 20 June 2024 |
1 pm – 3 pm 1 pm – 3 pm |
[ Further Information ] |
| Leadership and Effective Chairing |
| Practical Chairing | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Thursday 9 November 2023 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Pre-Recorded Virtual Session) |
Released – Monday 22 April 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Strategic Chairing | |||
| Course A
(Pre-Recorded Virtual Session) |
Released – Monday 11 December 2023 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Thursday 18 April 2024 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Governance Workshops |
Practical workshop sessions for self-reflection and sharing good practice.
| Creating a Positive Culture: Induction, Retention and Succession Planning – Future Proofing Strategic Governance (Re-written Course!) | |||
| Course A
(In person) |
Thursday 13 June 2024 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Governance Visits & Monitoring Strategies (Re-written Course!) | |||
| Course A
(In person) |
Thursday 16 November 2023 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Foundation for Effective Working – A Session for New Chairs and/or New School Leaders | |||
| Course A
(In person) |
Thursday 13 June 2024 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Safeguarding and Human Resources |
| Introduction to Safer Recruitment & Selection: Module 1 | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 11 September 2023 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 8 January 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 29 April 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Safer Recruitment – Managing Allegations: Module 2 | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 11 September 2023 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 8 January 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 29 April 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Accredited Safer Recruitment: Module 3 | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Monday 9 October 2023 | 9 am – 5 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Monday 22 January 2024 | 9 am – 5 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(In Person) |
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | 9 am – 5 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Accredited Safer Recruitment Refresher | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Monday 20 November 2023 | 9 am – 12.30 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Thursday 8 February 2024 | 9 am – 12.30 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(In Person) |
Tuesday 18 June 2024 | 9 am – 12.30 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Safeguarding and the Role of the Board – Live Teams Event | |||
| Course A
(Teams Link) |
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | 9 am – 11.30 am | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | 5.30 pm – 8 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| People Matter (recruitment, staffing appeals, allegations and disciplinary) | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 8 January 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 08 April 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Appraisal of the Operation Leader (Head Teacher/Principal) | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 14 November 2023 | 4 pm – 6 pm | [ 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 8 January 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Primary Data for School Improvement | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 19 March 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 |
| Monitoring the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff, Children and the Board (New Course!) | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 12 March 2024 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Effective Financial Management (Re-written Course!) | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Roles and Responsibilities – Governance Refresher | |||
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 15 January 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Ofsted & Governance – Preparing Your Board for Inspection | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| The School Complaint Process for Schools and Academies | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 6 November 2023 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 15 January 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 8 April 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Academisation: Structures and Processes | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 17 October 2024 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 11 March 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(In Person) |
Wednesday 8 May 2024 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Pupil Welfare and Inclusion |
| Attendance – Widening the Governance Lens (New Course!) | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Thursday 30 November 2023 | 2 pm – 4 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – The Role of the Board | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | 9.30 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(In Person) |
Wednesday 12 June 2024 | 5 pm – 7.30 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Suspension & Exclusion Guidance – The Role of the Board | |||
| Course A
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 4 September 2023 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course B
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 15 January 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Course C
(Virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Monday 15 April 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and the Role of the Board | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| A Guide to Bolton’s Achievement, Cohesion and Integration Service | |||
| Course A
(virtual Pre-Recorded Session) |
Released – Wednesday 14 February 2024 | 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 13 May 2024 | Available from 12 pm (for one month) | [ Further Information ] |
| Domestic Violence and Safeguarding – An Overview of Support and Strategies for Families and School Settings | |||
| Course A
(In Person) |
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | 5 pm – 7 pm | [ Further Information ] |
| Course A
(In Person) |
Wednesday 3 July 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm | [ Further Information ] |
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