BESST Governor Training
BESST Governor Training
Governor Training
Governor training is a vital element in every governing board’s effectiveness. For 2025/26 we encourage all boards to subscribe to the NGA’s Learning Link e-learning platform to ensure that all governors access a quality induction and information about all aspects of governance.
In addition, BESST will offer a select programme of live virtual sessions for all governors throughout the academic year on a pay as you go basis, designed to supplement the national training offered by the NGA and provide a Buckinghamshire expert view on specific key topics where the county view is essential. Buckinghamshire Council’s termly ‘Governor Priority Briefing’ are free of charge, as are ‘Introduction to Safeguarding in Schools’ live online sessions which will be run at least twice during the academic year 2025/26.
Additionally, a new governor induction checklist and guide are available to all governors on SchoolsWeb.
You can also watch a series of training videos, provided by the Suspensions and Exclusions Team
Available training sessions:
The role of the safeguarding governor in an Ofsted inspection
Ensure you understand the role of the Safeguarding Governor in planning for and during an Ofsted inspection.
Online
05.06.25
New Governor Networking Drop-In
Join this informal session for an interactive opportunity for new governors to meet other governors from across Bucks, ask any burning questions and share tips you have picked up. Online 10.06.25
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and the Equality Act 2010 Training for Governors
Gain an overview of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) framework and the Equality Act 2010. Online Postponed
Headteacher performance management
Join our Buckinghamshire School Improvement Advisors to understand the requirements of the headteacher performance management process. Online 24.06.25
Complaints
Develop your understanding of the correct procedures to follow when dealing with a complaint from a parent or member of the community.
Online Postponed
Trauma Informed and Attachment Aware Schools
This is an introduction to ‘Trauma Informed and Attachment Aware’ approaches in schools. Online 17.06.25
Early Years Training for Governors
Gain and understanding of the Early Years Curriculum, as well as practical insights into teaching and learning in Early Years settings.
Online Postponed