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Induction

Planning induction for new governors and trustees

Use our step-by-step guide to plan an induction programme that works for your board.

Guidance
05/09/2025
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A well-planned induction programme helps new governors and trustees to become familiar with their school or trust and what their role entails.

This normally involves providing essential information about the school/trust, offering support (such as a buddy or a mentor), making introductions, and signposting relevant training.

Use our step-by-step guide to plan an induction programme that works for your board and takes account of the knowledge, skills and experience of new board members.

Our guide covers the following elements of induction:

  • an introductory visit and meeting
  • introducing other contacts
  • providing essential information
  • signposting induction training
  • support for the first meeting
  • developing skills and knowledge beyond induction

An induction checklist accompanies the guide.

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