ODST develops and supports effective, knowledgeable and well-trained Local Governing Body (LGB) members through:

• a central Governance team offering guidance to LGB Chairs, members and clerks
• high-quality training & resources
• termly briefings for LGB Chairs and clerks
• support with the appointment process new LGB Members
• support for independent review panels, disciplinary, capability or grievance hearings
• templated policies and guidance documents.

Want to find out more about our support for LGB members?
Contact us via email or visit ODST Governor Hub

Training opportunities

ODST provides a wide range of training courses, events, and online support for local governing body members in our schools.

• Induction for new LGB members
• The role of the LGB Chair
• Safeguarding training
• Good governance programme: these modules cover a wide range of topics to support the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for effective school governance.
• Headteacher appraisal
• Preparing for Ofsted
• Finance - including individual school-focused fifinance training for whole governing bodies.

How to book: 

Book via ODST Eventbrite

The Oxford Diocesan Board of Education also offer a variety of governance training opportunities. Find out more about ODBE training.