Governor, Member and Trustee Training
Empowering Governance Through Trustee Training
Handsam’s training for governors and trustees builds confidence in fulfilling strategic and legal responsibilities. With clear, practical guidance across key areas of school governance, our sessions support informed decision-making, effective oversight, and a strong understanding of compliance in today’s education landscape.
Cyber Security NCSC Training for Staff
Course delivery: eTraining
Course duration: 35 minutes
Number of delegates: 1+
About this course: This 35 minute video is produced by the National Cyber Security Centre is aimed at all school staff so they can understand their duties, the challenges and how to address them in terms of managing online security.
Key topics covered:
- What is cyber security?
- Acceptable use and policy
- Human factors
- Cyber risks and threats
- Cyber defences
- Key steps to take
- Where cyber threats can come from
- What form cyber threats can take
- Cyber attack statistics
KCSIE Confirmation of Reading for all Governors
Delivery Method: eTraining
Course Duration: Reading time plus 1 minute to confirm
Number of delegates: 1+
About this course: This course allows senior leaders to evidence that all governors have completed the formal duty of reading parts One and Two of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Key topics covered:
- This course simply allows your governors to download Parts 1 and 2 of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (KCSIE) and answer one simple question to confirm they have read it, as required by the Department for Education.
Safer Recruitment
Delivery Method: eTraining
Course Duration: 35 minutes
Number of delegates: 1+
About this course: Safer recruitment is a set of principles and practices that an organisation or employer should apply to ensure that their employees and volunteers are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Key topics covered:
- What safer recruitment is
- Who is at risk of abuse
- What the law says about safer recruitment
- The recruitment process, including job advertisements and relevant application forms
- Processes for shortlisted candidates, including self-disclosure forms, conducting online searches and obtaining references
- The interview process
- Vetting checks, including DBS checks
- Processes for other staff, such as supply staff, contractors and trainees
- Processes for volunteers, visitors and governors
The Prevent Duty
Delivery Method: eTraining
Course Duration: 12 minutes
Number of delegates: 1+
About this course: This module is suitable for all staff as everyone needs to understand what the law says you must know and do regarding the Prevent Duty and what you must do if you have a concern about any student you come into contact with through your work or volunteering activities becoming radicalised or drawn towards extremism.
Key topics covered:
- What is the Prevent duty?
- What is radicalisation?
- Indicators of radicalisation
- Online threats
- Examples of extremism in young people
- Things to look out for
- Children missing in education
- British values
Data Protection (GDPR) Training for Managers and Senior Leaders
Course delivery: Instructor led (face to face or Teams)​
Course duration: 2.5 hrs
Number of delegates: Unlimited
About this course: This course is suitable for senior leaders, data managers, governors and any other senior staff who have duties in managing data law under the Data Protection Act 2018.
Key topics covered:
- The law and guidance on what is GDPR and the duties and roles within it
- Your Data Protection Officer
- Policies and privacy notices
- Rights Under GDPR
- Lawful Processing and further Processing
- Consent including child consent
- Auditing (Data Mapping)
- Common GDPR Issues including GDPR issues at your organisation
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA's)
- Documentation, record keeping and data retention schedules
- Breaches and Security
- Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information Requests
Higher Duty of Care Training
Delivery Method: Instructor Led
Course Duration: The course lasts 1/2 day (with a full-day option which covers specific topics at the client's request in fine detail)
Number of delegates: Up to 50
About this course: This course is suitable for trustees, governors, trust executives and all senior school/academy staff who have duties in law under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in educational establishments.
Key topics covered:
- Law and Guidance
- HSE ACOPS
- Liability, including Personal liability
- New and forthcoming legislation and recent case updates
- Organisation, Personnel and training
- Staff and student issues
- Managing Contractors and the CDM Regulations
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Safeguarding and Security
- First Aid and Medicines
- Fire and Premises Issues
- Curriculum Safety
- Transport
- School Trips
- Accident Reporting and Investigation
- Emergency Planning Cases
- You are the Judge! and practical examples for your School including a Q and A
Sexual Harassment Duties for Managers and Employers under the 2024 Worker Protection Act
Delivery Method: eTraining
Course Duration: 40 minutes
Number of delegates: 1+
About this course: This course is aimed at employers, senior leaders and managers in head office teams, who need to understand their duties under the 2024 Worker Protection Act regarding creating a zero-tolerance workplace regarding sexual harassment.
​Key topics covered:
- Employer Responsibilities Under the Worker Protection Act (2024)
- The definition of Sexual Harassment;
- The impact of Sexual Harassment;
- The reasonable steps employers must take;
- How a School should deal with sexual harassment allegations
- The barriers to reporting;
- How staff should be supported to raise a grievance;
- Who is liable in cases of sexual harassment;
- What to allow someone to do if they are unhappy with the workplace’s policy; and
- The difference between 'banter' and harassment.
"The Handsam’ team are always on hand to answer my questions in a friendly and professional manner.”
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Gordon - Deputy Head