Training Sessions 2025/26

Please click the links below to sign up to the sessions. Further details will be sent to you nearer the time.

Introduction to Understanding Governor responsibilities in Suspensions & Exclusions - 18th September 2025 at 6 pm

An in-person session delivered by Neil Kenny the LA's Lead Officer for Exclusions in the Civic Centre.  Please register to attend here: Understanding Suspensions & Exclusions Registration Form 

School Food Matters - How Governors can support the Healthy Schools Initiative - 30th September 2025 at 6pm

An online session delivered by Julia Heggie Lead Officer in the Public Health team. Please register to attend here:  Supporting Healthy Schools Initiative Registration Form 

Safeguarding Training for Governors 2025/2026 - 15th October 2025 at 6 pm

Annual safeguarding training  is mandatory for all governors.  This  online session will be delivered by Michael Hawkins, Head of Education & Lifelong Learning. Please sign up here:  Safeguarding Training for Governors 2025/2026 Registration Form 

Understanding the Ofsted Inspection Updates for School Governors - 18th November 2025 at 6 pm

An online session will be delivered by Jason Hughes, Primary Education Advisor.  You can sign up to attend here: Understanding Ofsted Inspection Updates for School Governors Registration Form 

An Overview of Schools Finance for Governors - Knowing your Responsibilities - 1st December 2025

An online training will be delivered by Ndenko Asong, Strategic Finance Consultant. Please register to attend here: An Overview of Schools Finance for Governors - Knowing your Responsibilities Registration Form 

Managing Allegations Against Staff and Volunteers Training (Various dates available) 

An in-person training delivered by the LADO (Hannah Ives) for those involved in managing allegations against staff and volunteers. The course is multi-agency so provides opportunities to network and understand the responsibilities of other organisations involved in the LADO process. It will outline the LADO process and guidance around conducting internal investigations. It also explores how to create a safe culture within your schools and will include case studies based on true scenarios that have arisen in Hillingdon settings.  Please register here: Managing allegations against staff and volunteers Registration Form