Our termly training programme is offered both virtually and in a variety of locations across Devon and is available for all settings. Boards subscribing to our service can access many courses free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contact the team for further information on 01392 287314 or by email: schoolgovernance@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details of all our governance training and how to book<\/a> can be found at our Devon Education Services shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction to governance for governors in maintained schools and federations (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 5 February, Live interactive webinar, 17.00-19.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday 10 March, Live interactive webinar, 10.00-12.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction to school governance in an academy trust (all levels) (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 26 February, Live interactive webinar, 17.00-19.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday 18 March, Live interactive webinar, 10.00-12.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leadership of the governing board (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday 27 January, Live interactive webinar, 10.30-12.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Developing your governing skills \u2013 the next step (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 5 March, Live interactive webinar, 10.30-12.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Clerking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction for new clerks (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday 10 February, Exeter Future Skills Centre,13.00-15.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective minute taking (B)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 26 February, Live interactive webinar, 10.30-12.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Appeal panels for complaints and exclusions \u2013 the role of the clerk (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday 4 March, Live interactive webinar, 10.30-12.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clerking in action – inducting new board members (A) NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 12 March, Live interactive webinar, 13.30-14.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clerks\u2019 briefings (for maintained and academy schools) (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday 21 January, Live interactive webinar, 13.30-15.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 22 January, Live interactive webinar, 17.00-18.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday 28 January, Exeter Future Skills Centre, 10.00-12.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The governance of safeguarding (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 29 January, Live interactive webinar, 13.30-15.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Responsibilities of the safeguarding lead (B)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday 24 February , Live interactive webinar, 13.30-15.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pupil exclusions procedures – for governors and trustees (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday 11 February, Live interactive webinar, 13.00-14.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Complaints \u2013 prevention and managing (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday 17 March, Live interactive webinar, 10.00-11.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ofsted \u2013 what the board should expect and how to prepare (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday 24 March, Live interactive webinar, 12.00-13.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Governance in special schools \u2013 networking session (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday 4 February, Live interactive webinar, 10.00-12.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lunchtime – bite sized sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction to governing finance in maintained schools (A) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 5 February, Live interactive webinar, 12.30-13.15<\/p>\n\n\n\n Budget planning and monitoring in maintained schools (A) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday 11 March, Live interactive webinar, 12.30-13.15<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stakeholder Engagement \u2013 a core role of governance (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 19 March, Live interactive webinar, 12.30-13.15<\/p>\n\n\n\n Securing great outcomes for your disadvantaged (under-served) children (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 25 March, Live interactive webinar, 12.30-13.15<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting school leaders health and wellbeing (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday 3 February, Live interactive webinar, 12.30-13.15<\/p>\n\n\n\n The role of members in a MAT (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On request <\/p>\n\n\n\n What is Partnership? (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On request <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018A\u2019 sessions are at 100% discount for subscribing schools. \u2018B\u2019 sessions are at a 65% discount for standard subscribers and 100% discount for premium subscribers. Search by date and book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All course bookings should be made online via the Devon Education Services Shop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Training, conferences and professional development | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have not booked using this system before, you will need to register as a \u2018New User\u2019. Alternatively, ask your clerk to governors to make the booking on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any queries regarding session content please contact the Governance Consultancy Team at schoolgovernance@devon.gov.uk<\/a> or 01392 287314.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTraining opportunities for the spring term 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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