We offer in-person and online training to teachers and governors.
Designated Teacher (DT) training (in person training day)
Training for Designated Teachers for Children in Care: Primary and Secondary settings
This course is free but you need to book a place using the links below. You'll need to bring your own lunch, as this is not provided and there is no catering on site.
Venue: City Hall, from 9am to 3pm
- Book a place for Tuesday 29 September 2026
- Book a place for Tuesday 19 January 2027
- Book a place for Tuesday 27 April 2027
If you're booking for someone else, you must get their permission first. We'll need their name and email address.
Trauma Informed Practice: Practical ways to support children who have experienced trauma (in person training)
This course is open to Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post 16 providers and is suitable for Designated Teachers, SENCOs, Designated Safeguarding Leads, or Pastoral Leads.
The course is a chance to develop your knowledge on strategies and ethos that could be embedded in your provision.
You'll need to bring your own lunch, as this is not provided and there is no catering on site.
Venue: City Hall, from 9am to 3pm
Training for Designated Teachers for Previously Looked After Children (in person training )
Please be aware that this training is mainly aimed at primary and secondary settings however Designated Teachers at EYFS/ Post 16 settings are always welcome.
This course is free but you need to book a place using the links below.
Venue: City Hall, from 9am to 1pm
If you're booking for someone else, you must get their permission first. We'll need their name and email address.
Kinship training (in person)
Training for Kinship Leads or any staff who are interested in finding out more about how to support children in kinship care. This course is free but you need to book a place using the links below.
Venue: City Hall, from 9am to 1pm
If you're booking for someone else, you must get their permission first. We'll need their name and email address.
The HOPE Secondary Designated Teacher Network
Designated Teachers from all Bristol Secondary Schools are invited to join us to share knowledge and good practice supporting children in care.
This is a free event, but you need to register attendance using the link below.
- Venue: CLF Institute, Russell Town Avenue, Redfield, BS5 9JH
- Date and time: Tuesday 10 November, 8.45am to 11am
Governor training
We run regular training sessions for school governors throughout the year. Email gds@bristol.gov.uk for more information.
