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January 2025: Board of Governor Training Programme Term 2 2024/25

The programme of training for governors has now been updated and is available at Board of Governors Training Programme.

As reconstitution continues, we look forward to welcoming new and seasoned governors who will take up their positions through the reconstitution programme.  A variety of courses are provided for governors at all stages of their volunteering journey, and we encourage all governors to join the programme and explore what's most beneficial for them.  For the first time, since Covid, EA is offering some face-to-face opportunities for new governors.

Webinars

Date Webinar Time  Book
Tuesday 4 February  2025 The GDPR in Schools 13.00 – 13.45 Book here
Thursday 6 February 2025 The GDPR in Schools 13.00 – 13.45 Book here
Wednesday 19 February 2025 Induction for Governors 12.30 – 14.00 Book here
Monday 24 February 2025 Managing & Supporting Staff Attendance 19.00 – 21:00 Book here
Tuesday 25 February  2025 The Addressing Bullying in Schools Act 13.00 – 14.00 Book here
Wednesday 26 February  2025 Managing & Supporting Staff Attendance 19.00 – 21:00 Book here
Thurs 27 February 2025 Induction for Governors 19.00 – 20.30 Book here

 

Induction for Governors – In Person Training

Date

Location

Room

Times

Link

Thursday 13 March 2025

Antrim Board Centre

Conference Room 1

16.00 – 18.00

Book here

Thursday 20 March 2025

Clounagh Centre

Conference Room 1

14.00 – 16.00

Book here

Monday 31 March 2025

Dundonald

Board Room

15.00 – 17.00

Book here

As in previous terms, there are a few key points worth highlighting with your governors:   

  • The Safeguarding Role course is mandatory for Chairpersons and Designated Governors.
  • First-time users need to register on the online portal, as detailed in the attached document.    
  • All courses will remain open until 31 July 2025 and can be accessed anytime.
  • Please note that all governors need to submit an online evaluation for each course that they complete, for their course completion to be correctly recorded. This is essential for EA to keep their training records up-to-date. If a governor or a school wishes to receive a copy of their training records, they must ensure that all evaluations have been submitted.

April 2024: Board of Governor Training Programme Term 3 2023/24

The programme of training for governors has now been updated and is available at Training for School Governors

As in previous terms, there are a few key points worth highlighting with your governors:  

  • The Safeguarding Role course is mandatory for Chairpersons and Designated Governors.
  • First-time users need to register on the online portal, as detailed in the attached document.  
  • All courses will remain open until 31 July 2024 and can be accessed anytime.
  • Please note that all governors must submit an online evaluation for each course they complete. This is essential for EA to keep their training records up-to-date. If a governor or a school wishes to receive a copy of their training records, they must ensure that all evaluations have been submitted.

New or Revised Content

  • RSE Guidance for Governors
  • PRSD Guidance
  • Children Looked After: Trauma and Attachment Awareness Whole School Training 

Webinars

We are also holding a series of webinars for our Board of Governors. Details are listed below.

Course Date and Time  Book
Leading And Managing Health & Safety In Schools Wed 24 April 2024 at 7.00 pm Book Here
The SEND Act                                                         Wed 17 April 2024 at 7.00 pm Book Here

January 2024: Board of Governor Webinars Jan/Feb 2024

We are holding a series of webinars for our Board of Governors. Details are listed below. 

Title Date Time  Book
Data Protection/The GDPR in Schools Thursday 1 February 2024 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm   Book Here
Finance for Governors (only attend one)   Thursday 25 January 2024 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm  Book Here
Finance for Governors                     Thursday 1 February 2024   6.30 pm to 8.30 pm  Book Here
Addressing Bullying in Schools      Monday 5 February 2024 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm Book Here

December 2023: Governor Digital Clinics

EA School Governor applications support for completing your application online.

Date Time  Venue 
Wednesday 6 December 2023  9.30am - 12.30pm Armagh Teachers' Centre, Administration Office
Wednesday 6 December 2023 9.30am - 12.30pm Technology Education Centre, Computer Room 2
Monday 11 December 2023 9.30am - 12.30pm Academy Street, Belfast, Meeting Room 1
Monday 11 December 2023 9.30am - 12.30pm Antrim Board Centre, Computer Suite
Tuesday 12 December 2023  9.30am - 12.30pm Academy Street, Belfast, Meeting Room 1
Tuesday 12 December 2023 9.30am - 12.30pm Antrim Board Centre, Computer Suite

November 2023: FAO Chairpersons of Controlled Schools - Reconstitution of Boards of Governors 2024-2028

A letter has been sent to Chairpersons of the Board of Governors of Controlled Schools regarding Reconstitution of Boards of Governors 2024-2028.

November 2023: Call for School Governors across Northern Ireland

A campaign has been launched by the Department of Education and the Education Authority to encourage applications for the role of school governor.

September 2023: Board of Governor Training Programme Term 1 2023/24

Courses now have their own individual invite codes which will be available once they log on and register.

• The Safeguarding Role for the Chairperson and Designated Governor has been updated.

• A new course “Irish Medium Education – an overview for governors” has been added.

• Governors will now be able to download a certificate of completion.

Queries can be directed to [email protected]

Last updated: 10/01/2025