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.
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
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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.
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
School Performance Data
Performance data for new governors covers the key metrics and measures governors need to understand in order to provide effective oversight of pupil and school performance.
Free
Finance for School Governors
Finance for new governors covers the key principles of the schools financial framework, including the funding system and accountability framework.
Free
Driving School Improvement
Driving School Improvement covers the role of governors in the school improvement process.
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
Employability and work related learning
Employability and work-related learning will provide governors and trustees with an introduction to their school’s role in preparing, advising and inspiring pupils ahead of their entry into the world of work.
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.