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 consultants and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) - 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.
Don't miss...
Managing Complaints
Thurs 17th October, twilight 4.30pm-5.30pm
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Parental complaints have shown steady increases over the last couple of years. Make sure your procedure is fit for purpose and that you’re clear on the governors’ role, both from the early stages of ‘raised concerns’ through to the rules and procedures of holding Complaint panel hearings.
This course seeks to reinforce the main aspects of the complaints procedure and provides practical tips on handling complaints. Recommended for governors and clerks who wish to equip themselves with the skill and knowledge required to dispose of complaints fairly and effectively.
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​​​HT Appraisal for Panel Members
Mon 11th November, twilight session 4pm-6pm
A comprehensive look at the responsibilities of governors in headteacher Performance Management. This course explores the overall governor responsibilities, along with the role of the chair and panel members, headteacher/CEO, independent adviser, and the process and principles employed.
Particularly suitable for Chairs/VCs, this course is also appropriate for any governor wanting a better understanding of the appraisal process.
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The Governors' Role overseeing Data Protection
Thurs 14th November, lunchtime 'shortie' 12.30-1.30pm (via Zoom)
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A look at how UK-GPDR operates within schools, and the responsibilities of governors in data protection.
This short and extremely useful governor briefing is suitable for all school governors, trustees and clerks.
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Governor Core Training
New Govs Induction & Refresher
Part 1: Mon 18th Nov, 6-8pm (via Zoom)
Part 2: Tues 19th Nov, 6-8pm (via Zoom)
This essential training provides a superb grounding for all governors in line with national requisites, covering all the basics you need to be aware of and building knowledge and confidence to support school improvement from the top down.
This training is the recommended induction for new or less experienced governors/clerks, and also works well as a refresher for those more established.
The course references latest legislation and DfE requirements.
Suitable for academy and maintained school governors, trustees and clerks.
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Healthy Schools Programme - Governor Briefing
Tues 26th Nov, lunchtime 'shortie' 12.30-1.30pm (via Zoom)
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The Healthy Schools Programme provides a template for teaching, planning, tracking and monitoring the health and wellbeing of children and young people in both primary and secondary settings; supporting good work in schools around four themes:
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Emotional health and wellbeing
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Physical activity
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Healthy food, drink and oral health
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Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education
Really useful information for governors about this beneficial free programme, and details of the free accreditation scheme where schools can be awarded 'Healthy Schools Status'
Suitable for all governors & trustees, and particularly useful for CoGs & heath/wellbeing linkgovs
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Registers also currently 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 Safeguarding & KCSiE updates
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Making Sense of School Data
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Understanding School Finance
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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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Chair Training
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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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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:
At HGA we operate a fair-charge policy...
In order 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 therefore 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're no longer able to make an event they've confirmed a place for.
To protect events against those who don’t however, please be aware that in fairness to everyone else and to maintain course viability, delegates making late cancellations or unexpectedly dropping out of 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.