Training for clerks to the governing board

We refer to several training providers in this article. This is for information only – we don't endorse or recommend any particular providers.

Find the training you need

Training is available from various sources, such as:

Local authorities (LAs)

Your LA should be the first place you look for low-cost (and sometimes free!) training closest to you.

For example, Cambridgeshire's Learn Together site includes services for school governance. There's a calendar of training opportunities for everyone involved in school governance, as well as some targeted directly at clerks. 

Solihull Council also offers governor services, including training for new clerks on:

• Why schools have boards
• The clerk's role and responsibilities
• How to be an effective clerk
• How to develop good working relationships
• Where to find support and training

It also holds regular 'good practice meetings' to ensure clerks know their role and responsibilities.

Other organisations

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