This course is freely open to all categories of Governors, Directors, Members and Local Governing/Academy Board members of church schools and academies in the Diocese of Hereford.
All newly appointed Foundation Governors and Directors are requested to attend these sessions within the first two terms of their appointment or re-appointment, if this course has not been attended in the last four years.
These four sessions cover:
- an understanding of the different categories of schools and the legal responsibilities of governors/trustees in these categories
- have an overall understanding of church school governance including the role of the governor in new staff appointments, buildings and admissions
- strengthening governance by challenging, monitoring and contributing to school leadership
- consideration of current church school developments and the sharing of good practices and strategies
- an understanding of RE, collective worship and SIAMS
- opportunity to network with other church school governors.
Attendance is required at all four sessions. This course is FREE to all church schools and academies in the Diocese of Hereford.
Please complete the form below to book your place or indicate you are interested in further dates. Please book in at least 5 days prior to the first session date. For late bookings, please email
education@hereford.anglican.org and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please complete all necessary required fields to ensure your booking has been made. If you experience any issues booking please contact:
education@hereford.anglican.org Please book separately for each individual who will be attending the session. You will receive an automated confirmation of your booking from Google forms for your records. A further email will be sent 5 working days prior with event details, to include the Zoom joining instructions.
We respectfully draw your attention to the Terms and Cancellation Policy, along with the relevant GDPR data protection details as stated on our Education Training and Events Schedule website page.
All Diocesan Education Team training events are held online.