The first 100 days as a trustee

This 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 of…

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

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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…

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Governors in all types of school have duties towards children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. It looks at the definition of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), how the needs of pupils with SEND are met in schools, funding for SEND provision, and the role of the board and…

Driving School Improvement

Driving School Improvement covers the role of governors in the school improvement process. It looks at setting a clear and compelling vision for the future, ensuring effective self-evaluation is taking place, and approving and monitoring clear and costed plans for improvement. This eLearning is aimed at governors in the English…

An Introduction to School Governance

An Introduction to School Governance provides a comprehensive introduction to the school governor role. It looks at the core responsibilities of governors and some of the key activities that they carry out. It includes sections on how governors can make a positive impact, learn more about their school, and prepare…