Strengthening governance, empowering leaders and improving outcomes.
Empower your board with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive strategic and robust governance, ensuring the thriving success of your school. Explore our Governor training to maintain ambition for your board.
A governor’s role is vital in shaping the strategic direction, accountability, and success of schools. Strong governance underpins effective leadership and ensures that every pupil receives the highest quality education.
Our Governor Training Programme has been designed to support school governors in carrying out their responsibilities with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Whether new to governance or experienced in the role, HEP’s Governor Training Programme offers valuable opportunities to deepen knowledge, build skills, and strengthen contributions.
Effective governance does not happen by chance. The Department for Education highlights that effective governing bodies regularly “use training and external reviews to improve governance”. Our governor training programme supports boards to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to fulfil their strategic responsibilities effectively.
Governance Guide (July 2026)
Feedback from some recent HEP effective governance training.
