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Governance Training Programme 2024-25

Governance Training Programme 2024-25

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:

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 18 November 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 21 November 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 ]