Training for governors and trustees

Discover where to find governor and trustee training to help you improve your governance skills and knowledge.

Last reviewed on 27 March 2024See updates
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Contents
  1. Training from GovernorHub Knowledge 
  2. Local authorities
  3. Faith-based organisations
  4. In-house 

Training from GovernorHub Knowledge 

Our suite of online training is available on-demand to take whenever suits you best. You'll receive a certificate once you pass the final assessment, and the completed course will appear on your GovernorHub training record.

Safeguarding training

All governors should receive appropriate safeguarding and child protection training at the point of induction. 

Take our safeguarding for governance training course to fulfil this statutory requirement, which covers what your board must do under the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and how to monitor safeguarding.

We also have training on:

Read our guidance on safeguarding training to understand more about your training requirements. 

Induction courses

For new governors and trustees, our induction courses cover the basics. Learn what it means to be a governor/trustee and how to fulfil your role effectively: