Central Online Training

This session will cover the key documents produced to support the preparation for the test, including timetable variations, access arrangements, security of test papers and monitoring visits.

Please note, this course is free and open to access for all Sheffield settings

Audience: Schools leaders and Year 6 teachers

Trainer: Diane Stokes, Learn Sheffield

The UK GDPR and 2018 Data Protection Act are now well understood, however the landscape is constantly evolving and changing, with new challenges and risks. Whilst serious data breaches are rare, the risks of a breach are ever present and new cyber threats mean that schools and settings need to maintain and improve our vigilance. The sector has seen an increase in Subject Access Requests and complaints involving data protection also seem to be on the rise, with the use of AI in framing SARs and complaints emerging as a common feature.

The Data Use & Access Act (2025) introduces some small but important changes to the law that require updates to both policy and practice

This session will cover the principles of the legislation and the practical steps that schools and academy trusts need to take to ensure not only compliance with the GDPR and DPA, but to build and sustain a strong data protection culture.

This training is included in the LS Education: Training Package. The cost for non-subscribing settings is £75 per person.

Audience: Senior leaders and business leads working in schools and academy trusts.

Trainer: Andy Wynne, Learn Sheffield

This session will explore the legal and regulatory framework underpinning record keeping in schools, with a particular focus on safeguarding. We will look at what good records look like, common pitfalls, how records are used in investigations, inspections and legal proceedings, and practical steps to improve record keeping culture across your organisation.

This training is included in the LS Education: Training Package. The cost for non-subscribing settings is £75 per person.

Audience: Designated Safeguarding Leads, senior leaders, headteachers, school/trust business leaders, governors and any staff with responsibility for maintaining records.

Trainer: Claire Archibald and Dai Durbridge, Browne Jacobson.

Ever wondered why auditors ask for so much information? This back-to-basics session will demystify the academy audit process, exploring the key areas auditors focus on and the reasons behind common requests. Understanding the “why” will help academy finance teams prepare with confidence and make the audit process more straightforward and less time-consuming.

This training is included in the LS Education: Training Package. The cost for non-subscribing settings is £75 per person.

Audience: Business managers and staff working in finance

Trainer: Hart Shaw Chartered Accountants

This session provides a practical overview of the key health and safety duties facing schools, with a focus on the responsibilities of business managers and premises staff. We will cover risk assessments, statutory compliance, reporting obligations and the steps schools should take to keep both pupils and staff physically safe.

This training is included in the LS Education: Training Package. The cost for non-subscribing settings is £95 per person.

Audience: Business managers, premises staff, senior leaders and those with operational responsibility for health and safety compliance.

Trainer: Claire Archibald & Krishna Pancholi, Browne Jacobson

Subject access requests are arriving in unprecedented volumes, and the traditional, reactive approach is no longer sustainable. This session sets out a proactive, strategic framework for managing SARs; covering legal obligations, internal workflows, redaction, exemptions and how to move from a position of firefighting to one of confidence and control.

This training is included in the LS Education: Training Package. The cost for non-subscribing settings is £75 per person.

Audience: Senior leaders, data protection officers, HR leads, office managers and any staff involved in responding to SARs.

Trainers: Claire Archibald & Olivia James, Browne Jacobson

Whether VAT feels daunting or simply isn’t something you’ve had much exposure to, this course provides a clear introduction to the essentials for academy and school finance teams. Starting with the basics of the UK VAT system, we’ll explore how the rules apply specifically to academies and schools, helping you build confidence in your day-to-day role.

This training is included in the LS Education: Training Package. The cost for non-subscribing settings is £75 per person.

Audience: Business managers and staff working in finance

Trainer: Hart Shaw Chartered Accountants