Key Events

Keeping Children Safe – (Online Course)

An online e-learning course of Level 1 Safeguarding is available to all governors and trustees free of charge . NB This site/link is not administered by Governance Services

Price per session: Free

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

PREVENT Duty – (Online Course)

This is an online e-learning session which all governors and trustees are recommended to undertake. This offers an introduction to the Prevent duty and explains how it aims to safeguard vulnerable people from being radicalised to supporting terrorism or becoming terrorists themselves.

Price per session: Free

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Statutory Safeguarding for Governors and Trustees – Pre Recorded Autumn 2026

Statutory guidance states governing boards should ensure that all governors and trustees receive appropriate safeguarding and child protection (including online) training. This training is specifically aimed at governors and trustees and fulfils statutory requirements.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £50 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

People Matter – An overview of HR and staffing procedures – Pre Recorded Autumn 2026

This session will cover governance roles in a range of statutory committees, such as staffing appeals, allegations, disciplinary and recruitment issues.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Exclusion Guidance and the Role of the Board – Pre Recorded Autumn 2026

This session will provide statutory guidance relating to processes and procedures for the fixed term suspension or permanent exclusion of pupils. By the end of the session you will be equipped to provide appropriate challenge and support at a panel meeting.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

School Complaints Process for Schools and Academies – Pre Recorded Autumn 2026

School complaints are becoming increasingly common. This course will explain the school complaint process and equip you to deal with any formal complaints.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Academisation – Pre Recorded

This session will provide an overview of government policy in relation to academy and multi-academy trust governance. It will detail information on systems and structures and also outline key questions and points to consider when converting from a maintained school and joining an…

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Training and Development Briefing – Autumn

The Governance Training and Development Lead Briefings provide an opportunity for Governors and Trustees to gain the most recent updates regarding Training and Development opportunities for their Boards and to network with other governance colleagues with training & development responsibilities.

Price per session: Free

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 5pm -6pm

Category: Training

Training and Development Briefing- Autumn 2026 – Pre Recorded

The Governance Training and Development Lead Briefings provide an opportunity for Governors and Trustees to gain the most recent updates regarding Training and Development opportunities for their Boards and to network with other governance colleagues with training & development responsibilities.

Price per session: Free

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Governance Workshop – Governance Visits & Monitoring Strategies

This highly interactive workshop provides guidance and advice on ensuring effective practice in the use of governors’ and trustees' monitoring visits and activities to hold the senior leader to account.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 9.30am-11.30am

Category: Training

Safer Recruitment – Module 1- Pre Recorded Autumn 2026

This session aims to explain recruitment and selection procedures which should be used for all posts. This session must be completed prior to Module 3 Safer Recruitment

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Safer Recruitment – Module 2- Pre Recorded Autumn 2026

This session examines the processes for dealing with allegations against staff working with children and young people. Module 2 must be completed prior to Module 3

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Roles and Responsibilities – Governance Refresher – Pre Recorded 2026

This course is ideal for those governors and trustees looking for a refresher and sector update.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Chairs Briefing – Autumn Term 2026 – In Person Day Event

The Chairs’ Briefings are held early each term in order to prepare chairs of the board for their forthcoming board meetings and to equip them with the knowledge, information and advice needed to effectively undertake their role.

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 1.30pm

Category: Chairs' Briefing

Chairs Briefing – Autumn Term 2026 – In Person Evening Event

The Chairs’ Briefings are held early each term in order to prepare chairs of the board for their forthcoming board meetings and to equip them with the knowledge, information and advice needed to effectively undertake their role.

Price per session: Free with SLA / £75 without an SLA

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 5.30pm

Category: Chairs' Briefing

Chairs Briefing – Autumn Term 2026 – Pre-recorded

The Chairs’ Briefings are held early each term in order to prepare chairs of the board for their forthcoming board meetings and to equip them with the knowledge, information and advice needed to effectively undertake their role.

Price per session: Free with SLA / £75 without an SLA

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: Released from 9am

Category: Chairs' Briefing

Governance Induction – Autumn 2026

This two-part induction programme will ensure those new to governance have the information they need to become effective governors and trustees. NB: Two part course Module 1 on 1 October and Module 2 on 8 October 2026

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 4pm-6pm

Category: Training

Monitoring the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff, Children and the Board

This workshop will help governors and trustees understand the importance of good mental health and wellbeing.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 10-12pm

Category: Training

Partnership Forum – Autumn Term 2026 (in person)

The Partnership Forums in Bolton aim to strengthen governance by providing information about local and national initiatives and changes in government legislation. The forums help support effective communication between governing and trust boards and the local authority and promote cohesive working within the…

Price per session: Free

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 6.00pm

Category: Partnership Forum

Primary Data for School Improvement – Autumn 2026

This session will look at Primary School Improvement and Data.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills

Time: 10-12pm

Category: Training