Welcome to BESST – Buckinghamshire Education School Support & Training.

BESST is the new traded school improvement and governor services arm of Buckinghamshire Council.  We provide support, training and development opportunities to schools and academies across Buckinghamshire in school leadership and governance.  Led by our experienced team, BESST services will enable school leaders to keep up to date and support the implementation of best practice across Buckinghamshire.  Our services will continue to develop in the coming months based on feedback from school leaders and governors.

BESST is sharply focused on supporting schools to achieve the best outcomes for every child in Buckinghamshire.

BESST will be offering the following service to governing boards across Buckinghamshire:

Governor Development Programme

Governor training & development is a vital element in every governing board’s effectiveness.  Recognising that governors need flexibility, we offer a comprehensive ‘pay as you go’ training programme for all governors throughout the academic year.  Delivered by expert Buckinghamshire Council teams and selected partners, the training is tailored to governors within the county. 

Please click here for details of the Governor Development Program and how to book.

Developing Relationships with the Senior Leadership Team

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