The School Development team co-ordinate a training programme for school based staff and governors: Cumbria's Training Events for School Based Staff and Governors. This programme brings together the courses which are delivered through the Cumbria Continuing Professional Development, Local Learning Network and Governor Development Programmes. 


NGA Learning Link

The NGA learning link package is designed to help school governors develop their skills through easily accessible e-learning modules. Whether you are a newly elected governor or an established governor looking to increase your existing knowledge, NGA Learning Link package has something for you.

The NGA Learning Link e-learning modules continue to be provided to all schools in Cumberland free of charge.

If you are having any difficulties accessing the Learning Link package, you can visit NGA learning link to register or contact Learning Link support direct on 0121 237 4600.

Any additional governor training can be found by visiting the School Development Team page. Bookings can be made on SLA online portal.

Places for all courses must be booked through SLA Online. School Development no longer accept paper booking forms or telephone bookings. 

When booking via the online system, there is an option to email course details to the delegate. Please select this option which acts as your confirmation of the booking. School Development will also send out an email reminder one week before courses are due to take place. When booking places on multiple courses, these can all be "checked out" of your shopping basket at the same time, using the same purchase order number. There is no need to check each course out separately (unless you wish to use different order numbers). 

Please do not hesitate to contact the School Development Business Support Team, if you require further information (unless the course details give an alternative contact), email: schooldevelopment@cumbria.gov.uk or telephone: 01228 226817.

Details regarding Safeguarding e-learning training is available on our Safeguarding page. 

The Department for Education has appointed the National Governance Association to deliver Governance Leadership Development programmes.  These programmes include development for chairs, clerks (governance professionals) and governing boards and are designed to have real impact on school improvement.