HGA Governor Events & CPD
HGA is the primary facilitator in Herefordshire of professional Governor Training delivered on a non-profit basis throughout the year. Our CPD training events & briefings are open to our subscribed members in-county and beyond, and we also offer rates for non-members.
All events we facilitate, whether face-to-face or online via webcam, are individually tailored and delivered by experienced governance professionals and Subject Matter Experts - our sessions are always interactive, with delegates able to ask questions and take part in discussions.
We are also happy to signpost our members to - and give honest reviews of - external providers and other training available elsewhere.
Limited space available for the following:
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Governor Safeguarding Responsibilities & KCSiE training
Thurs 25th April: morning 9.30-12.30 (via Zoom)
Clarification of governor roles in line with current national expectations. Completing this in-depth, comprehensive course keeps boards compliant in safeguarding & child protection training requirements, as per the DfE's latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) updates.
This certified course concentrates purposefully on school governor safeguarding responsibilities, and includes overviews of:
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KCSiE 2023 & the governors’ strategic role
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Online Internet Safety requirements
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Absent Children & Safeguarding
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After-school clubs & outside organisations - school responsibilities
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The SG Link Governor: role & responsibilities
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Prevent Duty
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DBS & s128 checks
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Ofsted Safeguarding Requirements
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Safer Recruitment responsibilities
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UK-GDPR & Data Protection
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Record Keeping & SCR
This course includes additional and important new Ofsted Safeguarding Inspection updates, as well as Home Office updates in Prevent Duty that governors need to be aware of.
This is a certified training course, suitable for all school governors including Safeguarding-link and Lead governors.
NB: this is the penultimate listing of this course for this academic year; final repeat Wed 12th June, 9.30-12.30, bookings open.
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Understanding the Evidence
- Making Sense of School Data
Thurs 9th May: Twilight session 4pm - 6pm (Via Zoom)
Find school data baffling - or even a bit scary? Don’t know your ASP from your IDSR? Help is at hand! This session aims to de-mystify the graphs & jargon, and untangle the different sources of evidence available so you can see at a glance where your school is going, decide your strategic direction - and know what questions to ask along the way!
A great 'all-rounder' for all governors, this training covers many monitoring areas, including: pupil numbers, attendance & exclusions; attainment & progress; curriculum planning; financial management; quality assurance; safeguarding & wellbeing; the school community - staff, pupils & parents.
Don't miss this incredibly useful 'twilight' session, suitable for all governors, trustees & clerks.
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Chair Training (via Zoom):
Pre-Register now!
Be sure to advise your preferred time (i.e. morn/aft/eve + any days you prefer or can't do)
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Exploring the skills and duties of being a Chair; whether it’s of the full GB, as vice or deputy, or of a Committee or Panel.
As well as looking at actually chairing, the session also reviews the GB Chair's monitoring role regards other GB panels (for Appeals/Complaints etc) and at annual work planning, wellbeing and working with the clerk & HT.
This training is suitable for all governors/trustees who currently Chair, or may be considering taking the Chair at some stage in the future.
Excellent for succession planning.
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Registers currently also open for the following sessions:
Courses run throughout the year, during day times and evenings, week days & weekends.
Don’t miss out - email now and register your name, course choice (and if you're able to attend during the day and-or evening) for any of the following remotely-delivered sessions.
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As soon as numbers are viable for the course(s) you've chosen, we'll contact you to check your availability. ​
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Governor Core Training (Induction, New Govs & Refresher)
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Mental Health & Wellbeing in School - the governors' responsibility
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Understanding & Monitoring the Curriculum
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Governors' Role & Responsibilities in School Improvement
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Joining an Multi Academy Trust
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Governance Professional (Clerk) Induction
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Clerks' Briefing
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Understanding School Finance
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Governors’ Roles & Responsibilities in School Improvement
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Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Requirements
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Pupil Exclusions & Appeals - panel, clerk & HT training
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School Admissions & Appeals panel & clerk training
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HR Matters for Governors
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Safer Recruitment
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GB Responsibilities for Looked After Children (LAC)
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EAL and the impact on whole-school outcomes
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Asking the Right Questions
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Ofsted Updates & Inspection Guidance
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How can Governors make sure Sports Premium’s effective?
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Articles of Association: What you should know; including how & when to update
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Diversity & Equality Awareness
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Local Gov/Advisory Board trustee induction training
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HT Appraisal for Panel Members
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Don’t see what you’re looking for?
Ask us - we’ll signpost to a recommended provider!
All members benefit from subsidised pricing, and some events are free of charge. Delegate places subject to availability and HGA booking t&cs. Simply pre-registering an interest for one or more particular courses is without obligation and will secure you priority booking when dates are released.
For further information and for all registrations/bookings please email:
Polite Reminder!
Life happens and we all have to cancel arrangements from time to time.
In order though to provide the service we do and to keep costs to a minimum for all schools, the viability of each of our events is always carefully measured - and by default each is delegate-number dependent. We’re grateful to the majority of our members who always respect this and book responsibly, letting us know in good time if they are unable to make an event they've confirmed a place for. To protect events against those who don’t however, please be aware that late cancellations or unexpected delegate drop-outs for chargeable events may still incur fees; these are determined on a sliding scale depending on notice of cancellation, with bookings cancelled on the day of the event or no-shows remaining payable in full. NB: late cancellations or no-shows for free-to-members events incur administration fees.