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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Transition of Pupils (EYFS to Reception and Year 6 - Year 7) for School Governors |
10am or 1 pm 6.30pm |
Spindles Training Room 2 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 12 February 2025 | How to Support the Mental Health of Your Staff: A Session for Governors | 9.30 – 11am | via Microsoft Teams |
| Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Promoting the Education of Children Looked After and Children with a Social Worker | 6 – 8pm | via Microsoft Teams |
| Tuesday 18 March 2025 | Transition of Pupils (EYFS to Reception and Year 6 - Year 7) for School Governors |
10am or 1 pm 6.30pm |
Spindles Training Room 2 via Microsoft Teams |
| Wednesday 19 March 2025 | Governors Supporting Schools on SATS Test Administration | 1.30 – 2.30pm OR 6 – 7pm | via Microsoft Teams |
| Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Attendance, Exclusion and Fair Access | 6 - 7.30pm | Meeting Room 3, Development Academy, Spindles Shopping Centre, Oldham (free car parking passes 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.