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Expert Exchange - Benedict's Law: Understanding the New Requirements for Schools

Wednesday 2nd September 2026

This Expert Exchange session is designed to support school leaders, school business managers, premises managers, health and safety leads, governors and trust leaders in understanding the practical implications of Benedict's Law and the requirements now in force for schools.

Hot Topics

Monday 7th September 2026

This termly update for governors and trustees will ensure that you are aware and up-to-date on all that is new, upcoming and relevant to school governance which should inform the coming autumn term’s agenda. We draw from what is happening and planned by the Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted and...

Leading Health and Safety in Schools

Tuesday 8th September 2026

This CPD accredited 3-hour course provides school leaders e.g. Head teachers, Senior Managers, Directors, Academy Trust Boards, Governors, etc., the information needed to effectively manage Health and Safety in educational environments. Providing a thorough understanding of the legal requirements and how to implement a Health and Safety Management system.

Breakfast Briefing - How to take the Drama out of HR

Thursday 10th September 2026

Many senior and middle leaders will spend much of their time dealing with difficult HR matters. This session is designed to provide some top tips to reduce the time spent on HR matters and help leaders grapple with tricky complex HR issues.

Understanding the Single Central Record (SCR)

Monday 14th September 2026

This session breaks the SCR down into its most simple form. It explains exactly what information needs to be recorded for each role, what information is required and what is optional and gives attendees actionable advice on how to ensure that their SCR remains ‘inspection ready’ at all times.

Introduction to Safeguarding

Tuesday 15th September 2026

This session is designed to meet the expectation that those new to governance, as part of their induction to the role, undertake safeguarding training. This session will include an overview of the main safeguarding risks that children and young people in our schools and trusts may be presented with. We...

Safer Recruitment from an HR Perspective

Tuesday 15th September 2026

This session provides an overview of a fair recruitment process and the potential pitfalls to avoid. The session also covers the key requirements in terms of KCSIE throughout the full recruitment process.

Understanding the Academy Trust Handbook 2026

Wednesday 16th September 2026

This session will explore what trustees in academy trusts need to know about the new 2026 edition of the Academy Trust Handbook. We will explore the content in general, focus on any changes that particularly impact on governance, and reflect on any changes in the ‘Schedule of Musts’.

Breakfast Briefing – Utilising and ending fixed term contracts

Friday 18th September 2026

Fixed term contracts are regularly used within the sector, but are not always used correctly or in line with best practice. In this session we will explore the best ways to utilise FTC and ensure that you are aware of (or minimise the risk) of any claim where they are...

Health and Safety for Premises Managers

Monday 21st September 2026

This CPD accredited 1-day course has been designed to inform Premises / Site Managers their responsibilities and how to ensure compliance with current workplace legislation – including the fire safety and CDM regulations.

New to Governance

Monday 21st September 2026

This webinar is for those new to school governance, in both maintained schools and academies, as well as experienced governors and trustees who simply want to ensure they are abreast of what governance is all about in 2026. The session will focus on the role and function of governance, exploring...

A Practical Guide to Probationary Periods

Tuesday 22nd September 2026

This course provides practical advice and guidance to managers on how best to utilise probationary periods, how to undertake probationary reviews and how to complete, extend and terminate a probationary period. The course is CPD accredited for 2.15 hours and is aimed at members of SLT, SBMs, HR team members...

The Role of the Pay Committee

Tuesday 22nd September 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) expects all state-funded schools to have clear and transparent processes in place relating to decision on pay in schools and trusts, including those relating to Executive Pay. This session will explore what best practice in governance of pay looks like in 2026, with practical advice...

New to the Role of Chair

Thursday 24th September 2026

This session has been designed specifically with new and aspiring chairs of governing boards or committees in mind as the key audience. Chairing a board or committee is a position of leadership and we will focus on both the expectations of the role, including those reflected in Department for Education...

Preparing for Apprasials

Tuesday 29th September 2026

This course will provide an overview of the appraisal process and it’s importance, for those who are newer to the management of appraisals. The course will also provide a practical guide to preparing for and holding any appraisal/mid-year review meetings.

Pupil Suspensions and Exclusions – what governors and trustees need to know

Tuesday 29th September 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) issued revised guidance in June, which came into force on 26th July. This session will explore good practice alongside expectations relating to the governance role in suspensions and exclusions. We will explore the new guidance and ensure that if you are asked to sit on...

Breakfast Briefing - What are Protected Characteristics and why are they important

Thursday 1st October 2026

Protected characteristics are a fundamental pillar of employment legislation and it is important that all employers and senior staff have an understanding of these characteristics and how they may impact on HR processes.

Live @ 3:45: Finding the Right Response: Gender-Questioning Students in Schools

Thursday 1st October 2026

KCSIE 2026 is here, and one of the most significant updates focuses on gender-questioning students. This session will explore the new duties and expectations for schools, including the role of the DSL in decision-making and oversight, and how best to engage with parents and carers when students are exploring their...

The Scheme of Delegation and the Role of Local Governance

Thursday 1st October 2026

The Scheme of Delegation (SoD) is an expectation of academy trusts and outlines what responsibilities, are delegated and to whom. This session will explore what an effective SoD looks like and how it informs the workload of Local Governance, within a multi-academy trust.

Headteacher Appraisal – what governors need to know

Monday 5th October 2026

This session will explore the governance role relating to Headteacher Appraisal. We will focus on both statutory aspects of the process and provide practical guidance on how best to ensure that objectives are both fair and rigorous. We will explore planning and preparation for the annual appraisal meeting, which must...

Foundations of HR in Education

Tuesday 6th October 2026

This course is designed to help delegates get a greater understanding of HR best practice, including statutory requirements related to pay and conditions of service that are specific to education. It focusses on introducing key HR administrative processes, procedures needed to ensure best practice and statutory compliance in education settings....

Pupil Premium – what governors and trustees need to know in 2026

Tuesday 6th October 2026

Pupil Premium – what governors and trustees need to know in 2026 - This session will explore; the expectations of the Department for Education (DfE) relating to Pupil Premium, focusing on which pupils generate it, how research evidence should inform spending decisions and how governance ensures compliance and the annual...

Breakfast Briefing - What is a Disability? Common myths & misconceptions

Thursday 8th October 2026

Many schools will be working with staff that are disabled for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010. However, many staff that support and manage absences are unclear on what may amount to a disability and the legal definition of a disability. It is crucial that staff involved in managing...

Fire Safety Leadership in Schools - The Responsible Person

Thursday 8th October 2026

This half-day course (3 hours) has been designed for school leaders who may want to expand their vision of fire safety legislation and compliance in educational premises and lead fire safety management in their educational settings effectively

Holding School Leaders to Account

Thursday 8th October 2026

This session will provide governors and trustees with effective strategies and the tools that they need to ensure that questions, asked at committee and board meetings, are relevant, focused on key aspects of performance and, when answered, deepen the knowledge of governance, ensuring that boards are demonstrating effective accountability and...

Advanced Safeguarding Training (for DSLs and Deputies)

Monday 12th October 2026

This session is suitable for DSLs and deputies in meeting their statutory training requirements. This is CPD accredited.

Misogyny and Toxic Masculinity – what governors and trustees need to know

Monday 12th October 2026

This session explores the growing issue of misogyny and its impact in our schools and trusts. We will provide an overview of the topic, with insights into how governance, both in academy trusts and maintained schools should be monitoring their school’s responses. We will share examples of the right questions...

School Finance in 2026 – what governors and trustees need to know

Monday 12th October 2026

This session will explore what governors and trustees need to know about school finance in 2026. We will clarify where the main sources of school funding come from and focus on how governance should monitor expenditure against budget plans. The session will be a mix of tutor input combined with...

Data Protection and Cyber Security – what governors and trustees need to know

Tuesday 13th October 2026

Data Protection and cyber-security are two key aspects of risk that all boards should have effective oversight of. This session will explore the relevance of both in the context of schools and academy trusts, with a clear focus on what effective governance oversight should look like in 2026.

Managing and Processing DBS checks

Tuesday 13th October 2026

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of a school’s statutory requirements in relation to carrying out DBS checks.

EYFS – what governors need to know

Thursday 15th October 2026

This session will explore how Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is structured, assessed and monitored. Our prime focus will be on the monitoring role of governance and how this should inform the effective governance of EYFS as part of a whole-school perspective, which forms a crucial element of statutory compliance...

Breakfast Briefing - Navigating Successful Return to Work Meetings

Friday 16th October 2026

Return to work meetings are often perceived as meetings that are a ‘waste of time’ or meetings that staff are ‘too busy’ to hold. However, they can be crucial in helping to reduce short term intermittent absences, flag attendance concerns or spotting signs of ill health at an early stage....

Managing Difficult Conversations

Tuesday 20th October 2026

This course focuses on the importance of having difficult conversations, how to prepare for these discussions and how to deal with difficult responses from staff. The course will include the opportunity to work through a number of example scenarios, where difficult responses have been given by staff, to allow managers...

Live @ 3:45: Young Carers

Wednesday 21st October 2026

Young carers often balance education alongside significant responsibilities at home, which can impact their wellbeing, attendance, and learning. Many young carers remain hidden due to stigma, fear, or a lack of awareness from professionals.

Breakfast Briefing - Reasonable Adjustments - when to make them

Friday 23rd October 2026

Many employees will refer to or request ‘reasonable adjustments.’ In this briefing we will explore when the duty to make reasonable adjustments is actually triggered, when you may choose to make adjustments and some common adjustments that could be explored with an employee on a temporary or more permanent basis....

Managing Capability within the Education Sector

Tuesday 3rd November 2026

The course is intended to provide an overview of the capability process, understand when this process should be implemented and how, explore how to effectively manage the process and capability meetings to support staff and address concerns. In addition, the session will also explore the potential outcomes of this process...

Preparedness for Ofsted

Tuesday 3rd November 2026

This session is aimed at governors and trustees whose school is expecting an Ofsted inspection. We will explore the key judgements that Ofsted will make under the Ofsted framework, introduced 12 months ago. We will focus on the Leadership & Governance judgement and the other new aspect introduced in November...

Understanding the School Curriculum in 2026

Thursday 5th November 2026

This session will ensure that governors and trustees have clarity on their role with specific reference to the curriculum in schools in 2026. We will look at compliance within the curriculum and explore what governor monitoring should provide those on governance. With the outcome measures of the Curriculum and Assessment...

Breakfast Briefing - Navigating Performance Conversations with Confidence

Friday 6th November 2026

This session will provide practical advice and guidance on how to prepare for and hold a conversation to raise performance concerns informally for the first time. The session will also look at how to progress those conversations to the early stages of a capability process where any informal support has...

Asbestos Awareness in Schools

Monday 9th November 2026

This course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the key requirements of The Control of Asbestos Regulations and the best practice to manage asbestos. It will provide guidance on the key management requirements within a school environment.

Managing Short Term Sickness Absence

Tuesday 10th November 2026

This course provides an overview of the full process for managing short term, intermittent sickness absence, from the early welfare stages of a process, up to and including dismissal and appeals due to concerns about attendance. The course will also highlight the potential pitfalls that employers must be mindful of...

Primary School Pupil Performance Data in 2026

Tuesday 10th November 2026

Primary School Performance Data, based on this summer’s tests and checks will be published this term. This session will explore what those in governance should expect, where to look for data and how to use it in governing body/trust board meetings.

RSHE – what governors and trustees need to know in 2026

Thursday 12th November 2026

New statutory guidance on The Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019, comes into effect on 1st September 2026. This session will explore the guidance in general and what the implications are for schools generally, but governance in particular. We will focus on the key...

Breakfast Briefing - Understanding Occupational Sick Pay in the Education Sector

Friday 13th November 2026

Sickness absence is the biggest problem the majority of our clients face, and we regularly receive questions and queries from schools who are unclear about sick pay entitlements under the Burgundy Book (for teaching staff) and Green Book (for support staff). This session will provide a breakdown of Occupational Sick...

Managing Long Term Sickness Absence

Tuesday 17th November 2026

This course provides an overview of the full process of managing long term sickness absence, from the early welfare stages of a process, up to and including ill health retirement/dismissal due to ill health. The course will also highlight the potential pitfalls and key areas of discrimination that employers must...

What Inclusion means in 2026

Tuesday 17th November 2026

Inclusion is at the heart of the Ofsted inspection regime and is central to government education policy moving forward. This session will explore what is meant by the term ‘inclusion’ in the context of schools and academy trusts; we will focus on the aspects of policy, procedures, and most importantly...

Preparing for SFVS

Thursday 19th November 2026

The Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) is a statutory requirement for all maintained schools to complete and submit by the March 2027 deadline. This session explores the standard, through scrutiny of this year’s checklist and ensures that governors, in maintained schools, know their responsibilities and understand what must be evaluated...

A Practical Guide to Disciplinary Investigations

Tuesday 24th November 2026

This course focuses on the practicalities of a disciplinary investigation from the perspective of the Investigating Officer. This includes when/how such investigations should be undertaken, preparing for interviews and how the investigation findings should be presented. The course is CPD accredited for 3 hours and is aimed at members of...

Chairs’ Forum

Wednesday 25th November 2026

This session is held as a meeting rather than a webinar and provides a forum for chairs and vice-chairs to attend (remotely) to discuss aspects of the role, or governance generally that they are keen to garner others’ views and best practice tips on. We e-mail registered attendees the day...

Breakfast Briefing - How do I Prepare for Disciplinary Hearings?

Friday 27th November 2026

Although employers do try to deal with conduct concerns informally, when the conduct issues are minor, there will unfortunately be occasions where this is not possible and a formal disciplinary hearing, following an investigation must take place. This session will focus on how the School should prepare for a disciplinary...

The Role of Members in an Academy Trust

Monday 30th November 2026

Members play a vital role in the governance of Academy Trusts. This session will explore their role, responsibilities and powers, including when these should be exercised. The session is an ideal introduction to the role for new Members but also an opportunity for Trustees to enhance their understanding of the...

A Practical Guide to Grievance Investigations

Tuesday 1st December 2026

The course is intended to provide understanding of when an investigation into a grievance may be required, who might undertake this investigation, what the investigation process might involve, and how and when the findings and recommendations may be presented and to whom. The course is CPD accredited for 3 hours...

Breakfast Briefing - How do I Prepare for Disciplinary Appeals?

Friday 4th December 2026

Although employers do try to deal with conduct concerns informally, when the conduct issues are minor, there will unfortunately be occasions where this is not possible and a formal sanction or decision to terminate employment may be taken. As part of a fair process employees should have the opportunity to...

Breakfast Briefing – How do I manage Flexible Working Requests?

Friday 11th December 2026

This briefing will provide guidance on dealing with both informal and formal flexible working requests and the reasons for which requests may fairly be refused. This briefing is aimed at those involved with day-to-day management of staff. This could include Governors, Trustees, members of SLT, SBMs, HR team members or...

Fire Safety Management in School

Thursday 7th January 2027

This course is suitable for persons responsible for fire safety and / or persons who are responsible to implement or carry out fire safety functions. Designed to ensure attendees recognise fire safety requirements to ensure their school meets key legal requirements.

Breakfast Briefing - Handling Resignations in Schools: Practical Steps, Risks & Common Pitfalls

Friday 15th January 2027

This practical and informative briefing will equip school leaders and HR professionals with the knowledge and confidence to manage resignations effectively, ensuring compliance with contractual and statutory requirements while avoiding common pitfalls.

Managing Health and Safety in Schools

Tuesday 19th January 2027

This CPD accredited 2-day course provides attendees with the information needed to effectively manage Health and Safety in their educational environment. Providing a thorough understanding of the concept 'managing safely' by focusing on: the relevant legislation, implementing a Health and Safety Management System, Identifying Hazards, Risk Assessment and Accident Management

A Practical Guide to Restructure & Redundancy Process

Tuesday 26th January 2027

This course will provide an overview of the key areas for consideration and potential pitfalls when planning a restructure/redundancy process. The course is CPD accredited for 2.5 hours and is aimed at those that will be involved in planning, running or overseeing a restructure or redundancy process. This could include...

Breakfast Briefing – Pitfalls to avoid when giving and receiving references

Friday 29th January 2027

Briefing back by popular demand! The Education Sector is one of the few remaining sectors that relies heavily on more than purely factual references. We receive questions and queries from clients daily about the content of references, both in terms of what can be provided/responding to requests and things that...

Breakfast Briefing - How do I deal with Shared Parental Leave Requests?

Friday 5th February 2027

Shared Parental Leave (SPL) is not a new family friendly right. However, we have seen a huge increase in the number of requests received by clients for this type of leave, particularly since the pandemic. This session will provide any overview of how to deal with a SPL request, so...

Breakfast Briefing - What do I need to know about Settlement Agreements?

Thursday 25th February 2027

We know that settlement agreements are not a new concept, but we have seen an increase in the frequency with which settlement agreements are being requested or suggested by trade unions. We regularly receive questions on the practicalities of these agreements and this briefing is intended to answer the most...

Breakfast Briefing - Directed Time & Part Time Staff

Friday 5th March 2027

The majority of schools follow the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document (either contractually or more generally). This document sets out details of what amounts to directed time for members of teaching staff. For staff that work part time there can often be confusion around how to utilise this time...

School Educational Visits Coordinator

Wednesday 16th June 2027

This course is designed to provide the required training for a member of school staff to be an Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC). The course covers all key areas required to enable the attendee to carry out the EVC role within a school.

Accident Reporting and Investigation

This half-day course (3.5 hours) has been designed to prepare anyone with the responsibility for investigating accidents to gather the necessary information to report accidents in line with legal requirements and to carry out suitable investigations to prevent re occurrence.

Advanced Safeguarding Training (for DSLs and Deputies)

This CPD accredited 5-hour course equips DSLs and their deputies to fulfil their role in line with statutory guidance and gives practical tips to Safeguarding Leads for their settings.

All Staff Safeguarding Training

This CPD accredited 2-hour course is mapped against KCSIE guidance for what all staff need to know. This gives everyone in your setting the fundamental knowledge they need to
know to effectively safeguard children.

Asbestos Awareness in Schools

Designed for SBM or Premises Managers, this course will provide a thorough understanding of the key requirements of The Control of Asbestos Regulations.

Breakfast Briefing - HR Top 10 Risks for next Academic Year

As the school year draws to a close, this focused 45-minute briefing is designed to support school leaders in preparing confidently for the year ahead. Taking place in the final week of term, this session will highlight the top 10 HR risks facing schools in the upcoming academic year and...

Breakfast Briefing - Staff Wellbeing over the Summer

As the academic year comes to a close, this final briefing session is designed to support school leaders and managers in prioritising staff wellbeing during a critical transition period. With the end of term often bringing increased pressure, fatigue, and change, now is the time to pause, reflect, and plan...

Breakfast Briefing 'Reasonable Adjustments for SEN Provisions

In previous Breakfast Briefings (‘Reasonable adjustments and when to make them’) many participants asked for a more focused session, looking specifically at special schools. In this session we will briefly re-visit the legal requirement to make reasonable adjustments, but then focus on the difficult issue of how to balance the...

Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Training

This two-hour CPD accredited course, developed by a former Detective Sergeant in a child exploitation policing team, demystifies the complex phenomena of CCE and CSE. This course is suitable for all staff working with children. The session describes the indicators children at risk of exploitation might display, and how staff...

COSHH in Schools

This course is designed to provide participants with the information needed to understand the requirements and suitable management of COSHH in their school.

CPD Live: Introduction to SARs and FOI Requests

This CPD accredited 1-hour course provides training on UK GDPR and Data Protection

The training course gives schools and MATs a clear overview of the requests - Subject Access Requests (SAR) and Freedom of Information Requests (FOI)

CPD Live: UK GDPR Training for Governors

This CPD accredited 1-hour course provides training on UK GDPR and Data Protection specifically for Governors and trustees.

It focuses on governance responsibilities, accountability, and the role governors play in ensuring their school or trust manages personal data lawfully and effectively.

Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessor

This half-day course (3 hours) is suitable for any staff who want to carry out display screen equipment risk assessments within the workplace. The course has been accredited by The CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Certification Service. Delegates will receive a certificate after the successful completion of the course.

Domestic Abuse Training

This CPD accredited 2-hour course provides training on Domestic Abuse.
Domestic abuse remains a pervasive issue in the UK, affecting individuals across all demographics.

DPO Digest: Data Sharing in Education

This live session provides an accessible and practical introduction to data sharing in schools, with a focus on selecting and applying the correct lawful basis under UK GDPR. It is designed to help staff feel confident about when data can be shared, who it can be shared with, and how...

DPO Digest: Record Retention Management ahead of Summer in Education

This live session provides practical guidance on records management and data retention, with a particular focus on preparing for the end of the school year. It helps staff understand how to manage retention periods in line with UK GDPR and sector best practice.

Electrical Safety in Schools

Designed for Premises Managers, Premises Officers and I.T Technicians, this course will provide the attendee with a basic knowledge of electrical safety.

Employment Rights Act - Update Briefing: Changes to Paternity Leave and the Wider Impact on Family-Friendly Policies

This focused briefing will explore the key legislative changes to paternity leave, including eligibility, timing, notice requirements, and enhanced protections, and will examine how these reforms interact with other family-friendly rights such as maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave, and parental bereavement leave.

Employment Rights Act - Update Briefing: The Fair Work Agency - what schools need to know

For schools and multi-academy trusts, this represents a shift toward more centralised and proactive enforcement. While many schools already operate robust HR processes, the FWA increases the likelihood of scrutiny around pay compliance, working time, supply arrangements, casual worker status, and record-keeping.

Employment Rights Act - Update Briefing: Whistleblowing & Sexual Harassment Reforms

This session will explore the enhanced statutory duty to prevent sexual harassment, including expectations around preventative steps, leadership responsibility, and organisational culture. We will also examine developments in whistleblowing protections, including expanded safeguards for workers and the implications for handling protected disclosures.

ERA Update Briefing - Fixed Term Contracts in Schools - Managing Risk in a Changing Landscape

This session will outline the relevant legislative framework, including the treatment of non-renewal as a dismissal, and how FTCs interact with existing obligations under the Fixed-term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002.

ERA Update Briefing - Unfair Dismissal - Legislative Changes

This session provides a focused overview of the upcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and what they mean in practice for schools.

ERA Update Briefing - Zero Hours Contracts in Schools - Understanding the Impact for Exam Invigilation

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces important changes that will affect how schools engage individuals on zero-hour and casual contracts, including those commonly used for exam invigilation.

Exclusive to your School: A Practical Guide to Disciplinary Hearings and Appeals

This session is aimed at Governors/Trustees, members of SLT, line managers, and HR team members that may be involved in a formal disciplinary hearing or appeal.

Exclusive to your School: A Practical Guide to Grievance Investigations

This course focuses on the practicalities of a grievance investigation from the perspective of the person hearing the grievance and the Investigating Officer (this is often the same person). This includes when/how such investigations should be undertaken, preparing for interviews, and how the investigation findings should be presented, both where...

Exclusive to your School: A Practical Guide to Using Probationary Periods

This course provides practical advice and guidance to managers on how best to utilise probationary periods, how to undertake probationary reviews and how to complete, extend and terminate a probationary period. The course is CPD accredited for 2.15 hours and is aimed at members of SLT, SBMs, HR team members,...

Exclusive to your School: Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment

The course is intended to provide an understanding of contractual terms, what an employer’s obligations are should they wish to change these and what information and consultations may be required with staff to implement any changes. The session will also explore and discuss how to avoid any discriminatory changes and...

Exclusive to your School: Disciplinary Processes for School Leaders

This course provides an overview of the full disciplinary process, from informal management guidance all the way through to appeal of a formal sanction. The course is CPD accredited for 2.5 hours and is aimed at members of the Governing Body or trustees, SLT, SBMs, HR team members, and line...

Exclusive to your School: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Whether you want an established course or an entirely new training package crafted to your specific needs, we provide EDI training to help your organisation meet requirements under the Equality Act 2010, go beyond compliance and avoid discrimination through behaviours, language, attitudes, conscious and unconscious bias and actions.

Exclusive to your School: Investigations in the context of an Educational Setting

This course will provide a practical overview of both disciplinary and grievance investigations, including how and when both types of investigations are required, how to approach the different types of investigation and the types of recommendation that can be made in both processes. The course is CPD accredited for 2...

Exclusive to your School: Managing Capability within the Education Sector

The course is intended to provide an overview of the capability process, understand when this process should be implemented and how, explore how to effectively manage the process and capability meetings to support staff and address concerns. In addition, the session will also explore the potential outcomes of this process...

Exclusive to your School: Managing Conflict

This course is aimed at members of staff that are responsible for line management and may need to be involved in de-escalating and resolving conflicts that may arise between members of staff. This could include members of SLT, SBMs, HR team member or middle managers This course is aimed at...

Exclusive to your School: Managing Difficult Conversations

This course focuses on the importance of having difficult conversations, how to prepare for these discussions and how to deal with difficult responses from staff. The course will include the opportunity to work through a number of example scenarios, where difficult responses have been given by staff, to allow managers...

Exclusive to your School: Managing Long Term Sickness Absence

This course provides an overview of the full process of managing long term sickness absence, from the early welfare stages of a process, up to and including ill health retirement/dismissal due to ill health. The course will also highlight the potential pitfalls and key areas of discrimination that employers must...

Exclusive to your School: Managing Short Term Sickness Absence

This course provides an overview of the full process for managing short term, intermittent sickness absence, from the early welfare stages of a process, up to and including dismissal and appeals due to concerns about attendance. The course will also highlight the potential pitfalls that employers must be mindful of...

Exclusive to your School: Practical Considerations for Grievances for School Leaders

This course provides practical guidance for those involved in the management of a grievance process on the most common but difficult grievances to manage. This includes practical guidance on grievances from ex-employees, those absent on long term sick, and when grievances are being used as a weapon. The course is...

Exclusive to your School: Preparing for Appraisals

This course will provide an overview of the appraisal process and it’s importance, for those who are newer to the management of appraisals. The course will also provide a practical guide to preparing for and holding any appraisal/mid-year review meetings. The course is CPD accredited for 2.5 hours and is...

Exclusive to your School: Safer Recruitment from an HR Perspective

This session provides an overview of a fair recruitment process and the potential pitfalls to avoid. The session also covers the key requirements in terms of KCSIE throughout the full recruitment process. The session would be suitable for members of SLT, SBMs and HR team members that may be involved...

Exclusive to your School: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

There has never been a greater need for understanding and support for mental health in the workplace than following the pandemic. This course will provide guidance on how to support the mental health of your employees at work, your responsibilities as an employer, how to spot early signs of a...

Exclusive to your School: The use of Fixed Term Contracts in an Educational Setting

This course will provide an overview of the best practice use of fixed term contracts in the education sector. The course is CPD accredited for 2.5 hours and is aimed at those that will be involved in the recruitment, management, or termination of employment of staff on fixed term contracts....

Exclusive to your School: Top 10 Common HR Errors

This course will highlight ten of the most common HR errors and how to avoid these pitfalls. The course is CPD accredited for 2 hours and is aimed at members of SLT, SBMs, HR team members, and line managers that may be involved in the running or oversight of day-to-day...

Exclusive to your School: Wellbeing in the Workplace

The course is intended to provide an overview of employee wellbeing, the importance of this, the obligations on the employer to support wellbeing, and how to utilise and make the most of any welfare meeting if concerns regarding staff wellbeing do arise. The course is CPD accredited for 2.5 hours...

Fire Safety in Schools

Suitable for all school staff, this course will ensure attendees are able to understand key legal requirements and their role and responsibility in assisting the school to meet fire safety requirements.

Fire Safety Leadership in Schools - The Responsible Person

This half-day course (3 hours) has been designed for school leaders who may want to expand their vision of fire safety legislation and compliance in educational premises and lead fire safety management in their educational settings effectively. The course has been accredited by The CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Certification Service....

Fire Safety Management in schools

This course is suitable for persons responsible for fire safety and / or persons who are responsible to implement or carry out fire safety functions. Designed to ensure attendees recognise fire safety requirements to ensure their school meets key legal requirements.

Fire Warden Training in Schools

This course is designed to ensure attendees will be understand the importance and responsibilities of their Fire Warden role and how to assist the school with the prevention of fires and with emergency situations.

Health and Safety for Premises Managers

This one-day course has been designed to inform Premises / Site Managers their responsibilities and how to ensure compliance with current workplace legislation – including the fire safety and CDM regulations.

Health and Safety Refresher for Premises Staff

This one-day course has been designed for premises team staff who need to refresh and maintain their existing knowledge in health & safety.

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education (pre-recorded training - Organisation Pass)

A practical course for schools and Trusts on using AI safely and lawfully. Learn how AI is used in education, understand the data protection risks and responsibilities with emphasis on processes before and whilst using AI, including Ofsted and DfE expectations.

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education (pre-recorded training - Single Pass)

A practical course for schools and Trusts on using AI safely and lawfully. Learn how AI is used in education, understand the data protection risks and responsibilities with emphasis on processes before and whilst using AI, including Ofsted and DfE expectations.

KCSIE Part 4: Allegations of Abuse Training

This two-hour session covers all there is to know about allegations of abuse made against staff from low-level concerns to LADO investigations. When we conduct work with schools, these are often areas leaders are less confident in, particularly if they have not had first-hand experience of dealing with it.

Leading Health & Safety in Schools

This 3 hour course is designed to provide school leaders with the information needed to effectively manage Health and Safety in their educational environment.

Leading Health, Safety and Fire Management in Schools

This 3 hour course has been designed for school leaders who may want to refresh and expand their vision of Health, Safety and Fire Management legislation and compliance in educational premises and lead H&S and Fire Safety in their educational settings effectively

Managing Contractors in Schools

This 3 hour course will provide premises officers with the information required to ensure contractors working on the school site are suitably managed.

Managing Health and Safety in Schools

This 2-day course has been designed to inform delegates of all they need to know about Health and Safety to enable them to effectively manage health and safety educational settings. The course has been accredited by The CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Certification Service. Delegates will receive a certificate after successful...

Managing Safety in Schools - Refresher

This 1-day course is suitable for staff who have completed a Managing Health and Safety course, other relevant Health and Safety and fire safety training for their role, and have fulfilled the role of Health and Safety Lead.

Manual Handling in Schools

This 3- hour course is designed for people that carry out or manage manual handling activities and need to understand key aspects of good manual handling techniques to prevent accidents or musculoskeletal injuries.

Multi-Agency Working (Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026) for Education Professionals training

Working Together to Safeguard Children was significantly updated in 2023 with further developments released in March 2026. This two-hour session delves into what you as education professionals need to know from this document, doing the hard work for you. Join this session to understand the intricacies of multi-agency plans and...

Online Safety Training

In today’s digital world, young people face increasing risks online. From cyberbullying and inappropriate content to online grooming and radicalisation. It’s more important than ever to equip staff with the knowledge and skills they need to keep students safe.

Risk Assessment in Schools

This 3-hour course is designed for Premises Managers / Premises Officers, this course will train the attendees in the process of completing a risk assessment. It will cover the HSE ‘5 steps’ to risk assessment.

Safeguarding for Governors

Suitable for all governors and trustees, this training offers an introduction to what governors and trustees need to know about safeguarding. It will support those responsible for strategic oversight to both challenge and support leaders around safeguarding.

Safeguarding INSET Day Resources Pack

The Safeguarding INSET resources pack includes a comprehensive 2-hour PowerPoint presentation covering all the key information outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) that staff are required to know, along with updates from KCSIE and other relevant safeguarding guidance.

Safer Recruitment Training

This CPD accredited 2-hour course provides training on safer recruitment in line with Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

School Educational Visits Coordinator Training

This 3-hour course is designed to provide the required training for a member of school staff to be an Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC). The course covers all key areas required to enable the attendee to carry out the EVC role within a school.

Strategic Challenge for Safeguarding Trustees and Governors

This course is suitable for the Safeguarding Governor or Safeguarding Trustee role, focusing on how to offer strategic challenge in relation to safeguarding. Focusing on top tips and strategies to triangulate information shared by leaders and ensure rigour in line with statutory guidance.

Suspensions & Exclusions: What Governors and Trustees Need to Know

This one-hour CPD-accredited session is suitable for Governors and Trustees within schools and MATs who may be asked to sit on a pupil suspension or pupil exclusion panel. We will explore the statutory compliance requirements of governance and ensure you are fully prepared for your role.

UK Immigration for Schools & Employment of Overseas Teachers

Across the UK, schools and Multi Academy Trusts are facing increasing pressure to recruit and retain high‑quality teachers. With subject shortages growing and competition for talent intensifying, many institutions are now looking beyond UK borders to secure the skilled educators they need.

Understanding Ofsted inspections of safeguarding

This session explores how Ofsted now inspects safeguarding under the updated framework. It explains how inspectors gather evidence, how safeguarding judgements are reached, and what can create confidence or concern during an inspection. The session aims to help schools understand that Ofsted is looking for consistent, lived safeguarding practice across...

Understanding the Single Central Record (SCR)

This session breaks the SCR down into its most simple form. It explains exactly what information needs to be recorded for each role, what information is required and what is optional and gives attendees actionable advice on how to ensure that their SCR remains ‘inspection ready’ at all times. Designed...

Water Systems Management in Schools

This 3-hour course is designed for Premises Officers, this course provides a guidance on what legionella is and what the legal and best practice requirements for managing Legionella are.

Wellbeing in the Workplace

The course is intended to provide an overview of employee wellbeing, the importance of this, the obligations on the employer to support wellbeing and how to utilise and make the most of any welfare meeting if concerns regarding staff wellbeing do arise. The course is CPD accredited for 2.5 hours...

Work Equipment / Machinery in Schools

This 3-hour course is designed to provide attendees with the information needed to be able to carry out user equipment checks, plan inspections, monitor, keep records and also have some knowledge of the danger from work equipment.

Working at Height in Schools

This course is designed to provide attendees with the information needed to know how to work safely at height.