Training for school governors

The Westmorland and Furness (WFC) School Development team co-ordinate a training programme for school based staff and governors, trustees, local academy committee members and associate members.

This programme brings together the courses which are delivered through WFC Professional Development, Local Learning Network and Governance Development Programmes. 

Training

National Governance Association (NGA) Learning Link

The NGA learning link e-learning package is designed to help school governors, trustees, local academy committee members and associate members develop their skills through easily accessible e-learning modules. Whether you are a newly elected governor or an established governor board member looking to increase your existing knowledge, NGA Learning Link package has something for you.

The NGA Learning Link e-learning modules continue to be provided to all schools in Westmorland and Furness free of charge until 31 March 2025.

If you are having any difficulties accessing the Learning Link package (including a guide explaining how to use the platform), you can visit NGA Learning Link to register

or contact Learning Link support direct on 0121 237 4600.

Safeguarding e-Learning

Details regarding Safeguarding e-learning training is available on our 'Safeguarding' web page. 

WFC Clerks (Governance Professionals) Cluster Group

This group meets once a term (virtually), to provide an opportunity for clerks (governance professionals) to discuss, share knowledge and working practices to support the role of clerk (governance professional).

There will be a focus for discussion and an opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of the role.

Dates and meeting links are circulated via the Governor Support Team Newsletter.  If you want to know more or have any questions, please contact us using the details below.

Any additional governance training can be found by visiting the School Development Team page. Bookings can be made on the SLA online portal.

How to book

To view the range of courses and book a place, please visit WFC SLA Online

When booking on the WFC SLA Online system, there is an option to email course details to the delegate. Please select this option which acts as your confirmation of the booking.

When booking places on multiple courses, these can all be "checked out" of your shopping basket at the same time, using the same purchase order number. There is no need to check each course out separately (unless you wish to use different order numbers). 

The School Development team will also send out an email reminder one week before courses are due to take place.

Please do not hesitate to contact the WFC School Development Team if you have any questions by emailing schooldevelopment@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.