Governor training and development
All governor training is booked through GovernorHub or my emailing governor.training@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Governor Courses
Contact details for GovernorHub training queries:
Christine Strudley - Business Support Assistant 01908 252835
Penny Giraudeau – Leadership and Governance Development Manager 01908 253787
Meeting dates for Chairs & Vice Chairs of Governing Boards with senior officers & the Lead Member
Summer Term 2017
Chairing skills - getting it right (course code T011)
9 May 2017
Safeguarding - The governor role (course code T005)
10 May 2017
SEND - what governors need to know (T016)
6 June 2017
Governance in the 21st Century - governorship for newly appointed and re-appointed governors (course code T007)
10 June 2017
Employment Law Update (T014)
13 June 2017
Financial considerations when joining or becoming a Multi-Academy Trust (T008)
15 June 2017
The performance management process and pay - the governor's role (course code T013)
20 June 2017
Safer Recruitment (course code T009)
22 June 2017
The principles and processes in risk management and how they apply to schools (T017)
28 June 2017
The role of the Development Governor (course code T015)
29 June 2017
Meeting the potential of more able students (course code T012)
4 July 2017
Meaningful engagement with stakeholders (course code T003)
6 July 2017
Promoting positive mental health in schools Conference (course code T015)
12 July 2017
Governor visits to school (course code T010)
12 July 2017
Autumn Term 2017
Safer Recruitment (course code T032)
15 September 2017
Safeguarding - the governor's role (course code T040)
20 September 2017
Governance in the 21st Century - governorship for newly appointed and re-appointed governors (course code T031)
23 September 2017
Development Governors' Seminar (course code T041)
25 September 2017
Using data in Special Schools to provide challenge and support (course code T030)
28 September 2017
Governors' Annual Conference (course code T001)
30 September 2017
Monitoring and evaluation - The governor's role (course code T047)
3 October 2017
Workshop to Raise Awareness about Prevent (WRAP ) and FGM (course code T042)
5 October 2017
Roles and responsibilities of academy directors, governors and trustees (course code T044)
10 October 2017
Early Years Foundation Stage and Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Overview for Governors (course code T034)
12 October 2017
Understanding finance in Special Schools (course code T035)
16 October 2017
An overview of schools finance - maintained (course code T036)
2 November 2017
Governing Board Effectiveness Self-Review (course code T038)
6 November 2017
An overview of academy finance (course code T037)
9 November 2017
Joining or forming a MAT (course code T045)
13 November 2017
Safer Recruitment (course code T033)
14 November 2017
Using the new Competency Framework for Governance (course code T043)
22 November 2017
Working at a strategic level in accordance with the Nolan Principles (course code T046)
23 November 2017
Understanding ASP (RAISE replacement) (secondary) (course code T048)
28 November 2017
Understanding ASP (RAISE replacement) (primary) (course code T049)
29 November 2017
Spring Term 2018
Safer Recruitment (course code T050)
9 January 2018
Using self-evaluation to improve outcomes (course code T086)
11 January 2018
Governance in the 21st Century - governorship for newly appointed and re-appointed governors (course code T083)
16 January 2018
Development Governors' Seminar (course code T085)
22 January 2018
Understanding ASP (RAISE replacement) (primary) (course code T087)
23 January 2018
Safeguarding - the governor's role (course code T084)
25 January 2018
Advanced schools finance - maintained (course code T080)
1 February 2018
Advanced academy finance (course code T081)
8 February 2018
Safer Recruitment (course code T051)
27 February 2018
Safer Recruitment (course code T052)
22 March 2018
Governor courses Cancellation Policy Oct 2016 (PDF, 92KB)
You may wish to complete the Governor training report Oct 2016 (PDF, 81KB)as a means of reporting back to your governing body about the training you have undertaken. You can access to the following documents for some ideas to customised wgb body training Oct 2016 (PDF, 155KB)
Data Protection
A computer system is used to manage bookings.
Protocols and procedures are in accordance with Milton Keynes Council’s Data Protection Policy.
Equal Opportunities and Disability
We endeavour to make all services available to all governors.
We operate within the policies laid down by Milton Keynes Council.
Comments/Suggestions
We try to ensure that training meets the needs of governors. New ideas and suggestions for improvement are welcome. Please forward your views to the Leadership and Governance Services team.
Help and Enquiries
If you need any assistance, do not hesitate to contact a member of the Leadership and Governance Services. Our direct lines are:
Christine Strudley (Business Support Assistant - Governors)
Tel: 01908 252835
Amy Morris (Business Support Assistant - Governors)
Tel: 01908 253903
Penny Giraudeau (Leadership and Governance Manager)
Tel: 01908 253787