Governor Support Service is offering the following governor training.
It is good practice that all governors, however, experienced, attend training to improve their knowledge and effectiveness in their governor role and to keep abreast of developments that may affect their school.
To book a place or register your interest in a course, click on the course title and complete the booking form.
The cost of training is included in the Governor Support Service training SLA or 'pay as you go' - please email gbsupport@oldham.gov.uk for more information.
| Date | Course and booking information | Time | Venue* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 23 September 2024 | Preparation for Ofsted and Effective Challenge 23/9 | 1 – 4pm or 6 – 7.30pm | Crompton Suite, Civic Centre (afternoon session) or via Microsoft Teams (evening session) |
| Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Hate and how can we effectively challenge 9/10 | 2 – 4pm | via Microsoft Teams |
| Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Keeping Children Safe in Education – Governor Responsibility 9/10 | 1– 2.30pm or 6 – 7.30pm | Civic Centre, Lees Suite, Oldham OL1 1NL (free parking available) |
| Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Hate and how can we effectively challenge 15/10 | 6 – 8pm | via Microsoft Teams |
| Wednesday 16 October 2024 | Academisation: Policies and Process - Governor Information 16/10 | 6 – 7.30pm | via Microsoft Teams |
| Thursday 24 October 2024 | Attendance, Exclusion, and Fair Access Training 24/10 | 6 – 7.30pm | Civic Centre, Lees Suite, Oldham, OL1 1NL (free parking available) |
| Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Headteacher Appraisal - Governor Responsibilities 13/11 | 6 – 7pm | via Microsoft Teams |
| Thursday 21 and Thursday 28 November 2024 | Finance Training for School Governors (2 sessions) | 5 – 7pm | via Microsoft Teams |
| Wednesday 12 February 2025 |
Health and Safety Responsibilities of a School Governor 12/2 |
6 – 8pm | Civic Centre, Lees Suite, Oldham, OL1 1NL (free parking available) |
| Wednesday 18 June 2025 | Health and Safety Responsibilities of a School Governor 18/6 | 6 – 8pm | Civic Centre, Lees Suite, Oldham, OL1 1NL (free parking available) |
* All venues above offer access to free WiFi - if you need assistance please ask a member of school/centre staff.
GovernorHub Tours
Governors can access a tour of the digital platform GovernorHub by booking one of the sessions through the GovernorHub training link. These sessions are for new governors and governors who would like a refresher.
Online training
You can access the following courses anytime:
- Safeguarding Training Calendar - Local Safeguarding Board training
- Prevent Duty E-Learning
- Ofsted webinar -The inspection process and what it means for governors
Individual bespoke sessions
- Responding to School Complaints - please note that these sessions are arranged at your school.