Key Events

Keeping Children Safe – Level 1 (Online Course)

An online e-learning course of Level 1 Safeguarding is available to all governors and trustees

Price per session: Free

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

PREVENT Duty

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

School Complaints Process for Schools and Academies – Pre Recorded

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

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Governance Induction Modules 1 and 2 : Course B

This two part induction programme will ensure those new to governance have the information they need to become effective governors and trustees. The sessions can be watched at a time convenient to the delegate.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Bolton Science and Technology Centre

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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

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/ £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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

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 2022 and the requirements of Ofsted. 

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Bolton Science and Technology Centre

Time: 9.30am - 12pm

Category: Training

Strategic Chairing : Course A : Pre Recorded

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.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Safer Recruitment – Module 1 – Recorded : Course B

This session aims to explain recruitment and selection procedures which should be used for all posts. It includes current legislation and policies you need to be aware of during the process. This session must be completed prior to Module 3 safer Recruitment

Price per session: £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Safer Recruitment – Module 2 – Recorded : Course B

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: £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

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

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/ £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Role of the Board

This session will support the governors’ and trustees’ knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage in Nursery and Primary settings.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Suspension & Exclusion Guidance – The Role of the Board : 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.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Roles and responsibilities: Governance Refresher : Recorded

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

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

School Complaints Process for Schools and Academies : 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.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Training

Safer Recruitment – Module 3 (Accredited) : Course B

The accredited Safer Recruitment training provides valuable information on a safe school culture and guidance to strengthen safeguards against employing unsuitable people in school.

Price per session: £250

Venue: Bolton Science and Technology Centre

Time: 9am to 5pm

Category: Training

Effective Financial Management

This session will provide an overview of school finance, including how schools are funded and current issues.

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Bolton Science and Technology Centre

Time: 5-7pm

Category: Training

Chairs Briefing Spring Term 2024 – 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.

Price per session: Free/ £50 if you do not buy into the service

Venue: Bolton Science and Technology Centre

Time: 1.30pm

Category: Chairs' Briefing

Chairs Briefing Spring Term 2024 – Session 2 (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/ £50 if you do not buy into the service

Venue: Virtual

Time: Virtual

Category: Chairs' Briefing

Domestic Violence and Safeguarding: An Overview of Support and Strategies for Families and School Settings: Course A

This course will look at the challenges around domestic abuse, how to have effective support within the school and the role of Governors and Trustees.  

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Bolton Science and Technology Centre

Time: 5-7pm

Category: Training

Governance Induction Module 1 : Course C

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 session 5 and 12 February 2024

Price per session: Governance Training SLA/ £90 per session

Venue: Bolton Science and Technology Centre

Time: 10am to 12pm

Category: Training