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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.
Full DetailsKeeping 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
Full DetailsStatutory Safeguarding for Governors and Trustees : Pre Recorded Autumn 2025
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.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £50 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsPeople Matter – An overview of HR and staffing procedures: Pre Recorded Autumn 2025
This session will cover governance roles in a range of statutory committees, such as staffing appeals, allegations, disciplinary and recruitment issues.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsExclusion Guidance and the Role of the Board: Pre Recorded Autumn 2025
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.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsSchool Complaints Process for Schools and Academies: Pre Recorded Autumn 2025
School complaints are becoming increasingly common. This course will explain the school complaint process and equip you to deal with any formal complaints.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsAcademisation Structures and Processes – An Introduction to Academy Governance : 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…
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsRoles and Responsibilities – Governance Refresher: Pre Recorded 2025-26
This course is ideal for those governors and trustees looking for a refresher and sector update.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsWidening the Governance Lens on Attendance: Pre Recorded
This session will provide Governors and Trustees the opportunity to reflect on attendance and its impact on disadvantaged learners.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsEducation for Looked After Children and the Role of the Board: Pre Recorded 2025-26
This session will provide all the information you require to help your school with this complex agenda.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsStatutory Safeguarding Training for Governors and Trustees: Pre Recorded Spring 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.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £50 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsPeople Matter – An overview of HR and staffing procedures: Pre Recorded Spring 2026
This session will cover governance roles in a range of statutory committees, such as staffing appeals, allegations, disciplinary and recruitment issues.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsExclusion Guidance and the Role of the Board: Pre Recorded Spring 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.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsSchool Complaints Process for Schools and Academies : Pre Recorded Spring 2026
School complaints are becoming increasingly common. This course will explain the school complaint process and equip you to deal with any formal complaints.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Virtual
Time: Virtual
Category: Training
Full DetailsStrategic Chairing: Spring Term 2026
In this interactive session, delegates will look at the Chair’s strategic role in ensuring the effective functioning of the board. This is an ideal course for established Chairs and an excellent succession planning tool for future Chairs.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA / £98
Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills
Time: 10am - 12pm
Category: Training
Full DetailsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion and the Role of the Board: Spring Term 2026
This Equality, Diversity and Inclusion session will develop Governors’ and Trustees’ confidence in promoting inclusion at their school or academy. The interactive, reflective session allows delegates to plan their EDI objectives from the Equality Act, Duty, KCSIE and the requirements of Ofsted.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA / £98
Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre @Smithills
Time: 10am - 12pm
Category: Training
Full DetailsChairs Briefing: Spring Term 2026 : In Person 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.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Free
Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills
Time: 1.30pm
Category: Chairs' Briefing
Full DetailsChairs Briefing: Spring 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.
Full DetailsCyber Security : Spring Term 2026
This session will cover the changes in guidance from the DfE that schools and academies must now adhere to.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA / £98
Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills
Time: 5-7pm
Category: Training
Full DetailsSustainability and Lowering the Carbon Footprint – The Board’s Accountability.
Find out how to make a lasting impact on the future of both your school and the environment. You will help shape the next generation of environmentally-conscious citizens while ensuring the school operates sustainably for years to come.
Full DetailsPrice per session: Governance Training SLA/ £98 per session
Venue: Inclusive Education and Learning Centre@Smithills
Time: 2-4pm
Category: Training
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