3. Governor e-modules
Governors can access e-learning modules to support them in the role.
The Education and training foundation provides access to online professional development opportunities.
NGA Learning Link offers flexible e-learning to help governors, trustees, chairs and clerks develop their governance skills and knowledge.
Governors can access training presentations that will support them in their governor role
Prevent e-learning
All Oldham governors are required to complete the Prevent e-learning and provide their school with a copy of their certificate. The training can be found on the following link.
SEND training
Governors are advised to access SEND training as SEND is one of their lead responsibility areas. Governors can access a range of training here:
- Disability Matters SEND Training
- Council for Disabled Children SEND
- What is the responsibility of the governing body for SEND Learners? (4 Minutes)
Chairs development
Chairs of Governors are encouraged to develop in the role as Chair and to access training and support.
- Training and Development - NGA for schools and trusts website
Clerks development
Clerks are encouraged to develop in the role as Chair and to access training and support
- Training and Development - NGA for schools and trusts website
- REAL Trust - Website
Link governor
Link Governors lead on inducting and mentoring new governors, as well as supporting other governors to access training and development
Governors services training SLA
Schools can buy back governor support services through a service level agreement (SLA) with schools.