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.
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.
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Browse a selection of available training and discover how we can help you develop the skills and confidence to support your governing board effectively.
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11/11/2026and 12/11/2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pmZoomGoverning board evaluationUnderstanding independent review panels, Nov 2026
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11/05/2027and 12/05/2027 9:30 am - 12:00 pmZoomGoverning board evaluationUnderstanding independent review panels, May 2027
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17/09/20266-8pmZoomSchool & trust leadersGetting headteacher performance management and appraisal right - Sept 2026
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09/06/20276-8pmZoomFinance & resourcesGoverning AI in Schools and Trusts: responsibilities, risks and opportunities - Jun 2027
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24/11/20266-8pmZoomFinance & resourcesGoverning AI in Schools and Trusts: responsibilities, risks and opportunities - Nov 2026
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03/11/20263:30-5:30pmZoomGoverning board rolesUnderstanding the role of Trust Members - Nov 2026
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19/05/20273:30-5:30pmZoomGoverning board rolesUnderstanding the role of Trust Members - May 2027
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03/02/202718:00-20:00ZoomGoverning board rolesGovernance Essentials for MAT Trustees - Spring 2027
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21/01/2027VariousZoomChairingDevelopment for chairs of Local Governing Bodies, Spring 2027 cohort 1
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03/03/2027VariousZoomChairingDevelopment for chairs of Single Academy Trusts, Spring 2027 cohort 1
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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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