Training and development for individuals
From essential introductory programmes to role‑specific learning and advanced leadership development, our flexible training helps you develop the skills, confidence and insight to lead and support your governing board effectively.
Why choose NGA individual training?
Benefit from high‑quality training that is tailored to your role, relevant to your context, and designed to help you make an impact in governance.
Learn from experienced consultants with practical insight and sector knowledge.
Develop actionable knowledge you can immediately apply in your governance role.
Training is setting specific, so you gain practical strategies directly applicable to your own environment.
Browse our individual training:
An introduction to governance with NGA
Who this training is for: New governors and trustees in their first six months.
Governance settings covered: MATs, SATs, Local Governing Bodies and Maintained schools.
Tailored sessions help participants understand their role, make an impact quickly, and contribute to shaping their school or trust’s vision from the outset.
Become a NGA Gold or NGA MAT member to join these exclusive free interactive virtual sessions.
Governance essentials
Who this training is for: New and returning governors and trustees.
Governance settings covered: MATs, SATs, Local Governing Bodies and Maintained schools.
Each programme focuses on the realities of governance in its specific setting, offering clear and practical guidance to help participants understand their responsibilities and make informed decisions from the start of their governance journey.
Leading Governance
Clerking essentials: a practical introductory programme for clerks
Who this training is for: New or aspiring clerks, and experienced clerks looking to refresh their skills.
Governance settings covered: MATs, SATs, Local Governing Bodies and Maintained schools.
Gain the core skills and knowledge needed to clerk confidently in any setting. We recommend completing this programme before or during your first six months in the role.
Leading Governance
Development for Clerks
Who this training is for: Governance professionals and Clerks with at least three months’ experience.
Governance settings covered: All school and trust settings.
Accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute, this Level 3 qualification develops the knowledge and skills required for high-quality clerking of school and academy governing boards.
Leading Governance
Development for Chairs
Who this training is for: Current and aspiring chairs.
Governance settings covered: MATs, SATs, Local Governing Bodies and Maintained schools.
Specialist, setting-specific programmes that equip participants with the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to deliver effective board leadership in their own context.
Training for executive leaders
Who this training is for: Executive leaders and senior leaders.
Governance settings covered: MATs, SATs and Maintained schools.
Virtual, setting-specific sessions that help trust and school leaders explore how to work effectively with their boards to strengthen governance.
Understanding the role of Trust Members
Who this training is for: New and experienced trust members, and those who work with or support them.
Includes: Board chairs and Governance Professionals.
This practical online training explains the purpose, powers and responsibilities of academy trust members, helping them fulfil their role effectively without overstepping into the remit of trustees.
about individual training
How will you learn?
Our programmes are delivered remotely. You can register for termly cohorts starting throughout the academic year, and for any additional cohorts we may be running with our local partners. Please choose the most relevant cohort when applying for your programme place.
Why choose NGA training?
Benefit from our unrivalled expert knowledge of best governance practice.
Keep up to date with latest government legislation and guidance
Tailored to your role and organisation
Clear “how to” guidance and resources to take away
Delivered by sector-expert consultants
On-demand content for your needs
Bespoke solutions
Specifically designed for your school, trust or setting
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"The Chairs’ Leadership Development programme provided a sound platform to enable me to bring about positive change to our Governing Board.”
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"I finished the Clerks’ Development programme feeling more confident in my abilities to perform my role as clerk and to meet my responsibilities as a governance professional."
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