Training Session on Financial Governance for School Governors
November 20, 2025Mandatory Course Scheduled for 2nd December 2025
A training session on effective financial governance for governors of maintained schools will take place on 2nd December 2025 from 17:30 to 19:30. This session is part of the statutory training requirements set out by the local authority for school governing boards.
Statutory Training Requirement
According to local authority protocols, it is a mandatory requirement that at least one member of the current governing board of a maintained school has attended this financial governance course within the last two years. This requirement is detailed in the document titled Financial Classification of Schools 2022/23 V1, specifically on page 3.
The training aims to ensure that governors are equipped with the necessary knowledge to manage school finances effectively and in compliance with local authority regulations.
Who Should Attend
- Governors of maintained schools who have not attended the course in the last two years
- New governors seeking to understand financial governance responsibilities
- School staff involved in governance and financial oversight
Additional Information
Further details about the course and local authority financial protocols can be found in the Financial Classification of Schools 2022/23 V1 document available through Bradford Schools Online under the Finance section.
Governors and school representatives are advised to ensure compliance with this training requirement to maintain effective financial governance within their schools.
