Keeping a record of governor training

You aren't required to keep a training record

There's no statutory requirement for you to keep a record of completed governor training, according to a Department for Education (DfE) representative. 

The Governance handbook (see page 36) suggests that someone on the governing board should be responsible for overseeing governor training and development, and makes reference to this person tracking attendance at training and development courses.

Template training record sheet

Use this template record sheet to record governor training.

KeyDoc - record of governors' training (template) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/governance-handbook

We developed this template with Vicky Redding, one of our associate experts.

Governors' training record: examples from schools

• Overleigh St. Mary's CofE Primary School, Cheshire West and Chester
• Oakfield High School and College, Wigan (scroll to the bottom of the page)
• Riverside Primary School and Nursery, Medway (scroll towards the bottom of the page)