This training will take place over 3 afternoon sessions on Thursday 25th January 2024, 1st February 2024 & 8th February 2024 12.00-2.00pm.

The programme of training sessions are aimed at new governors and offers a broad and comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge you will need to quickly get to grips with your new role as a school governor.

Please note that governors must commit to attending all three training sessions to make the most of this training.

The programme is relevant for governors from all phases and settings. The programme aims to support new governors to better understand:

The types and roles of governance boards.
How to be an effective member of a governance board.
The key roles and responsibilities of governance boards in contributing to school improvement.
The different and complementary roles of the CEO, headteacher/principal and the governance board.
Roles of different stakeholders and their relationship with the governing board.

The course will take place over three x two hour Zoom sessions and is led by Alan Richards. Alan is an experienced former National Leader of Governance and current academy Chair and Trustee, maintained school governor and Management Committee chair.

We will send out the joining instructions for the session at least 24 hours in advance. If you cannot find the email, please check your junk folder before contacting us.

Cost - This training is free if you have subscribed to the Learn Sheffield or RoSIS subscription offers. For non-subscribing schools/academies the cost will be £250 per person.

Induction Training for Governors - Cohort 2 (delivered over 3 sessions)