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31st Aug 2024

Keeping Children Safe – (Online Course)

An online e-learning course of Level 1 Safeguarding is available to all governors and trustees free of charge with the expectation that all those involved with schools or academy governance undertake this training at part of the recruitments of Keeping Children Safe in…

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Price per session: Free

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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31st Aug 2024

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.

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Price per session: Free

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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6th Jan 2025

School Complaints Process for Schools and Academies : Pre Recorded : Course B

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

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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6th Jan 2025

People Matter – An overview of HR and staffing procedures: Pre Recorded : Course B

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

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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6th Jan 2025

Suspension and Exclusion Guidance and the Role of the Board: Pre Recorded: Course B

This session will provide statutory guidance relating to processes and procedures for the fixed term suspension or permanent exclusion of pupils and young people, and the support processes within the Local Authority.

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

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13th Jan 2025

Roles and Responsibilities – Governance Refresher: Pre Recorded

This course is ideal for those governors and trustees looking for a refresher and sector update. With the ever-changing educational landscape and the role of governance within it, this course will ensure you are up to date with the DfE’s expectations of governance.

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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31st Mar 2025

Education for Looked After Children and the Role of the Board : Pre Recorded

This session will provide all the information you require to help your school with the complex agenda of Looked After Children.

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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12th May 2025

Chairs Briefing Summer Term 2025 – Session 1

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.

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Price per session: SLA / £50 non SLA

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre @ Smithills, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT

Time: 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Category: Chairs' Briefing

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20th May 2025

Academisation Structures and Processes – An Introduction to Academy Governance: Pre Recorded: Course B

This session will provide an overview of government policy in relation to academy and multi-academy trust governance.

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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9th Jun 2025

Governance Induction: Course D : Virtual Pre-recorded Session

This two-part induction programme will ensure those new to governance have the information they need to become effective governors and trustees.

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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10th Jun 2025

Training and Development Briefing Summer 2025

A briefing for Training and Development Leads.

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Price per session: Free

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre @ Smithills, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT

Time: 6pm to 7pm

Category: Training

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12th Jun 2025

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – The Role of the Board : Course B

This Equality, Diversity and Inclusion session will develop Governors’ and Trustees’ confidence in promoting inclusion at their school or academy.

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre @ Smithills, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT

Time: 2-4pm

Category: Training

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16th Jun 2025

School Complaints Process for Schools and Academies : Pre Recorded : Course C

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

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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16th Jun 2025

People Matter – An overview of HR and staffing procedures: Pre Recorded: Course C

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

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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16th Jun 2025

Suspension and Exclusion Guidance and the Role of the Board: Pre Recorded : Course C

This session will provide statutory guidance relating to processes and procedures for the fixed term suspension or permanent exclusion of pupils and young people, and the support processes within the Local Authority.

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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17th Jun 2025

Safer Recruitment Refresher (Accredited): Course C

This is a half-day refresher session for anyone wishing to renew their Safer Recruitment accreditation training. NB: Any delegate wishing to complete this course must have completed Safer Recruitment no more than 3 years earlier and be in possession of a Safer Recruitment…

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Price per session: £175

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre @ Smithills, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT

Time: 9am to 12.30pm

Category: Training

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23rd Jun 2025

A Guide to Bolton’s Achievement, Cohesion and Integration Service: Pre Recorded

This session provides an overview of support to families and children in Bolton through the Achievement Cohesion and Integration Service (ACIS).

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

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1st Jul 2025

Governance Workshop – Induction, Retention and Succession Planning, Future Proof Strategic Governance!

This workshop provides guidance on the effective induction of new governors and trustees. This workshop also aims to assist boards with the process of devising a succession plan to ensure its future strength and effectiveness.

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Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £94 per session

Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre @ Smithills, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 6JT

Time: 10-12pm

Category: Training

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