Starting out on your journey:

If you are newly appointed to a school governance role, or considering applying to become a school governor we recommend starting with some of the initial modules below.

£24

Become an effective new governor in maintained schools

Our CPD accredited induction programme provides a comprehensive introduction to key topics in school governance to help new governors quickly gain confidence in the role.

£24

Become an effective new governor in academies

Our CPD accredited induction programme provides a comprehensive introduction to key topics in school governance to help new governors quickly gain confidence in the role.

Free

An Introduction to School Governance

An Introduction to School Governance provides a comprehensive overview of the school governor role.

Free

An Introduction to School Governance in Wales – the governor journey

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.

Free

Cyflwyniad i Lywodraethu Ysgolion yng Nghymru — taith y llywodraethwr

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 a gynhelir yng Nghymru.

Free

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.

 

Starting out as a Trustee:

If you are newly appointed to a trustee role, or considering applying to become a trustee, we recommend starting with some of the initial modules below.

Free

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 reflect on whether this could be the right role for you and what you may need to think about before applying.

 

Developing your skills and knowledge further:

The modules below will help you develop your governance skills and knowledge further and are designed for those currently in governance roles.

Free

Driving School Improvement

Driving School Improvement covers the role of governors in the school improvement process.

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Specialist topics:

The below modules were developed as part of campaigns run by Governors for Schools and cover subjects the charity believe it is important for those involved in the governance of our schools to be knowledgeable about and involved in.

Free

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.

Free

Reducing avoidable exclusions

This eLeaning course explains the role of governors around exclusions, from building a culture that seeks to minimise exclusion, to robustly reviewing decisions to exclude.

Free

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

This course 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.

Free

Anti-bullying: the role of governance

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, as a governor, to help prevent and respond to bullying.

Free

Recruiting a headteacher: a practical guide for governors

Recruiting a headteacher: a practical guide for governors is a CPD accredited module which gives those involved in this most important of governor duties the know-how and confidence to complete it successfully.