Courses

The first 100 days as a trustee

This CPD-certified eLearning covers the essential knowledge trustees need in the early stages of their new role. Along with core content about the role and responsibilities of a trustee, there are opportunities to check your knowledge and tips and recommendations for how you can apply this learning to the context…

Becoming a trustee

This short eLearning is an ideal introduction for anyone who would like to know more about the role of a trustee. It provides a concise overview of what trustees do and what the role means in the wider context of school governance. It also provides some opportunities for you to…

Recruiting a headteacher: a practical guide for governors

Recruiting a headteacher: a practical guide for governors gives those involved in this most important of governor duties the know-how and confidence to complete it successfully. The CPD accredited course breaks down the process of headteacher recruitment into five key phases, including tips and ideas for individual tasks. It includes…

The English School System

The English School System is ideally suited to those who do not have a professional background in education. It is suitable for volunteers who are still awaiting appointment as a school governor as well as those who are new to the role. This is a free module from…

Cyflwyniad i Lywodraethu Ysgolion yng Nghymru — taith y llywodraethwr

Croeso i’r modiwl e-ddysgu hwn a gynhyrchwyd mewn partneriaeth â Gwasanaethau Governors Cymru, Governors for Schools a Phrifysgol Caerdydd. Lluniwyd y modiwl hwn yn benodol ar gyfer pobl sydd â diddordeb mewn bod yn llywodraethwr a phobl sydd wedi dechrau yn ddiweddar ar eu taith fel llywodraethwr ysgol mewn ysgol…

An Introduction to School Governance in Wales – the governor journey

Welcome to this e-learning module produced in partnership with Governors Cymru Services, Governors for Schools and Cardiff University. This module is designed specifically for those interested in becoming a governor and for those who have recently commenced their school governor journey in maintained schools in Wales.

Become an effective new governor in academies

Governors for Schools ‘  CPD accredited induction programme covers all the essential information those involved in governing academies need to get started in their role so th…

School Performance Data

THIS ELEARNING MODULE WILL BE RETIRED FROM THE GOVERNORS FOR SCHOOLS WEBSITE AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2023. IT WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO ACCESS AFTER THIS TIME. IF YOU WISH TO COMPLETE THIS MODULE, PLEASE DO SO BEFORE THIS TIME.  School Performance Data covers the key metrics and measures governors…

Anti-bullying: the role of governance

This eLearning module has been designed with the bullying prevention charity Kidscape and sponsored by A&O Shearman. In this module, you’ll learn why it’s important for governors to have an understanding of bullying, what bullying means for pupils in your school and what you can do,…

Employability and work related learning

THIS ELEARNING MODULE WILL BE RETIRED FROM THE GOVERNORS FOR SCHOOLS WEBSITE AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2023. IT WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO ACCESS AFTER THIS TIME. IF YOU WISH TO COMPLETE THIS MODULE, PLEASE DO SO BEFORE THIS TIME.  This eLearning module was made possible through the support of  …

Wellbeing governors: building a wellbeing culture in school

Wellbeing Governors: building a wellbeing culture in school is a course we developed as part of our Wellbeing Governors campaign. It looks at what school leaders and governors can do to promote wellbeing and improve mental health among children and staff. It also looks at staff wellbeing and how governors…

Finance for School Governors

THIS ELEARNING MODULE WILL BE RETIRED FROM THE GOVERNORS FOR SCHOOLS WEBSITE AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2023. IT WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO ACCESS AFTER THIS TIME. IF YOU WISH TO COMPLETE THIS MODULE, PLEASE DO SO BEFORE THIS TIME.  Finance for new governors covers the key principles of the…

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