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Training and development programme 2025 - 2026

Cybersecurity Training for School Governors and Trustees (LGfL)  - Free 

The DfE Governance Guides require at least one governor or trustee to complete cyber security training (Section 7.7.3 for maintained schools, Section 7.9.3 for academy trusts).

 As a governor, you play a vital role in protecting your school community from cyber threats.

Free Training Available
London Grid for Learning offers free courses in January, March, May, and June—but spaces are limited.

This training will give you the confidence to:

  • Understand the cyber risks schools face
  • Make informed decisions on cybersecurity policies
  • Promote a culture of cyber awareness across your school

You can book a slot here. 

Please note: Southwark Governors’ Services is only signposting this training opportunity and is not responsible for organising or delivering the session.

RPA Insurance – Mandatory Cyber Security Training

For information/action:

If the school/academy is covered by RPA (Risk Protection Arrangement) insurance, there is a specific requirement around cyber security training for governors.

Under the DfE RPA Membership Rules, any governor or trustee who has a school or trust email account (this counts as access to the school’s IT system) must complete National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) training annually.

This requirement applies because:

  • A school/trust email account is classed as access to the Member’s information technology system
  • In the event of a cyber‑related insurance claim, the school must evidence that the relevant that any Employee or Governor involved in the claim has completed the NCSC training
  • If this evidence cannot be provided, the claim may be invalid

What you need to do (Action):

✅ Complete the NCSC cyber security training NCSC Training for all Employees and Governors

✅ Ensure it is completed annually

✅ The training should be completed by the start of the RPA membership year

Full details of cover

These membership rules detail the full cover and provision of the RPA: