Governor Training

Governor Training

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Governor training courses can be delivered within schools, clusters of schools or other organisations on Saturdays or during evenings, or on weekdays.

Please discuss charges and availability with Liz Court (Training Administrator)

Module 1: "Safeguarding Children: the responsibilities of Governors, Trustees and Boards of Management.
Section 175/157 of The Education Act 2002 places a statutory responsibility on governors to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in their school 

Child Safeguarding is described as a limiting factor in the new OFSTED Framework & as a basic imperative in the ISI Regulatory Requirements. Governors have an important role in preparing for inspection and during the period of inspection.

There is a vast array of statutory responsibilities, requirements and guidance for governors and school leadership teams. Let us guide you through this minefield of legislation in a daytime, evening or weekend session (3 hrs contact) in your school.

Governors are encouraged to participate in all our training, but this course specifically addresses their role in preparing for inspection and their statutory responsibilities in response to:

  • The Children Act 1989

  • The Education Act 1996

  • The Education Act 2002

  • The Children Act 2004

  • The Education & Inspections Act 2006

  • The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

  • The Education Act 2011 
  • The Bichard Report 2002 
  • The Laming Report: The Protection of Children in England, a Progress Report 2009

  • The Singleton Report: Keeping Our School Safe 2009

  • Every Child Matters: Change for Children 2004

  • Safeguarding Children & Safer Recruitment in Education 2007

  • Working Together To Safeguard Children 2010 
  • The Munro Review of Child Protection 2011
  • Safer Working Practice for Adults Working with Children & Young People in Education Settings 2009
Module 2: Safer Recruitment Training for Governors, Trustees, Senior Managers and Boards of Management.

Under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, enacted on 12th October 2009, the chair of any appointment panel now bears personal responsibility for the decisions of the panel. It is a requirement that the Headteacher and Chair of Governors have undertaken this training, with a renewal every five years.

This one day course is an alternative to the online training provided by the CWDC.

Our trainers are CWDC accredited and previous delegates have found it a much more fulfilling experience to undertake this training in a group situation, with an opportunity to discuss thoughts, ideas and experiences, rather than in the isolation of an on-line course.

The content covers:

  • the modus operandi of abusers,

  • the safer recruitment process,

  • statutory checks and references,

  • interview skills & questions, and

  • the creation of a safer school culture.