Governor briefings

Give your governing body or trust an online recorded briefing which will be available for a period of ten days.

£100 +VAT per term
£300 +VAT per year

Who should attend:

Governors and trustees across maintained schools, academies and trusts, including new and experienced governors.

Book via email
Book via phone

Upcoming dates:

Summer 2026
Friday 26th June

Autumn 2026
Friday 27th November

CPD for your entire governing body at a reasonable cost

Effective governance has never been more important. Schools, academies and trusts are operating in an increasingly complex educational landscape, with constant developments in safeguarding, finance, accountability, attendance, SEND, Ofsted and compliance.

Our termly Governor Briefings provide governing boards and trustees with clear, practical and up-to-date guidance on the issues that matter most.

Delivered by experienced education specialists, these briefings help governors and trustees remain informed, confident and fully equipped to support and challenge school leaders effectively.

“drb’s governor briefings are always informative, practical and easy to follow. They help our governing board stay informed, confident and up to date with key education developments.”
Chair of Governors

Why subscribe to our governor and trustee briefings?

Our briefings are designed to save governors time while ensuring they remain fully informed about the latest national and local developments affecting schools and academy trusts.

Each session provides concise, relevant updates alongside practical advice that governors can immediately apply within their own setting.

Delegates will receive updates on:

  • Governance responsibilities and strategic oversight
  • Ofsted developments and inspection expectations
  • Safeguarding and compliance updates
  • Attendance and behaviour priorities
  • SEND developments and inclusion
  • Financial accountability and budget pressures
  • Trust and academy regulation changes
  • DfE policy developments
  • Curriculum and assessment updates
  • Risk management and statutory duties
“Governor briefings are an invaluable resource for our governing board. The sessions are always well organised, informative and highly relevant to the current challenges facing schools and academies.

The updates are delivered in a clear and practical way, helping governors understand their responsibilities and remain confident in providing both support and challenge to school leaders.

We always leave the briefings better informed and equipped to fulfil our governance role effectively.”
Chair of Governors

Book today

Contact Tracy Davis to book your subscription for your school

(tracy.davis@drbsas.co.uk)
* Please contact Tracy Davis for trust costings

Governor briefings FAQ

Governor Briefings are termly CPD update sessions designed to help your governing body stay informed about key changes and priorities affecting schools and academies.

They are for governors and trustees across maintained schools, academies and trusts, including new and experienced governors.

Your school or trust books a subscription and governors can access the online CPD briefing. Options are available per term or annually.

Yes. One of the key benefits is that it can be watched at a time to suit governors.

Slides are available, and questions can be submitted via email.

Contact the team using the details on the page to book your subscription.
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