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Approved providers of governance training and courses

Approved providers of governance training and courses

Background

In January 2014, the Education Act 1990 ('the Act') was amended to require registered non-government schools to have and implement policies and procedures for the proper governance of the school.

For individual non-government schools, the requirement is detailed in section 3.9 of the NESA Registered and Accredited Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual ('the Manual'). For systemic non-government schools, the requirement is detailed in section 5.9 of the NESA Registration Systems and Member Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual.

The initial and ongoing professional learning of a school's 'responsible persons' is a key aspect of proper governance.

The Manual specifies the following minimum professional learning requirements for a school's 'responsible persons:

the mandatory completion of a minimum of twelve hours professional learning with regard to governance issues for each 'responsible person' for the school over each three year period from the time of commencing as a 'responsible person'; to be delivered by a NESA approved training provider
an induction process for new responsible persons for a school including, at a minimum, the mandatory successful completion of a NESA approved training program delivered by a NESA approved training provider.

NESA approved training providers are listed below. NESA approval is for the specified provider to deliver the content of the specified professional learning. The Administrative guidelines for approval of training providers and courses relating to proper governance of non-government schools ('the Guidelines') refer to the approved professional learning as an approved 'course'. The Guidelines are available in the section below. Approval is based on the content of the course aligning with the governance requirements detailed in the Manual.

Administrative guidelines for approval of training providers and courses relating to proper governance of non-government schools ('the Guidelines')

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Submission for approval to become a NESA approved training provider of courses relating to proper governance of non-government schools

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Download the submission form (PDF version)

Submission fees (non-refundable)

There is no submission fee for 'not-for-profit' organisations.

Organisations operating 'for-profit' are required to pay a fee prior to a submission being assessed. The fee is based on a cost recovery calculation. The fee schedule is as follows:

submission of 1 to 3 courses - $400
submission of 4 to 6 courses - $800
submission of 7 or more courses - fee to be negotiated

The fee is subject to change. The fee published above is always the most up-to-date.

NESA approval is limited to approving that the identified organisation's course content addresses the governance requirements in section 3.9 of the Manual.

NESA approved training providers

The list of approved training providers will be updated from time to time, as necessary. The list is current as of 9 February 2022.

Organisation	Contact details	Approved courses
Actuate Leadership	Contact person: Dr Steve Bagi www.actuateleadership.com 0433 371 614 steve@actuateleadership.com	Healthy School Boards: Examining the role of conduct, relationships, strengths and the expertise of board members in effective governance
Anglican Schools Corporation	Contact person: Mr Andrew Bardsley 0439 543 268 abardsley@tasc.nsw.edu.au	Moule 1: Governance of NSW non-government schools Module 2: Effective School Council processes
Association of Independent Schools of NSW	Contact person: Mr Chris Duncan www.aisnsw.edu.au 02 9299 2845 cduncan@aisnsw.edu.au	Governance Workshop Sessions: – Current Issues for the Independent Sector – Effective Governance – Managing Risk – Executive Supervision – Governance Training: Strategic Planning in Schools – Financial Governance - Part 1 – Financial Governance - Part 2 – Reputational Risk – A School's Legal Framework – Child Protection for Boards – Due Diligence: Work Health and Safety Duties of Directors of School Boards Governance Online Modules: – Introduction to School Governance – School Governance – Legal Compliance – Financial Governance – Executive Supervision – Managing Risk – School Board Survey – Child Protection Legislation – Strategy – Reputational Risk AISNSW Governance Symposium (17 April 2015), (22 April 2016), (10 April 2017), (16 April 2018), (15 April 2019) Schools Security Seminar (21 July 2015) Governance for School Council Members (26 June 2018), (8 November 2018) Financial Acumen for Independent School Directors (17th April 2018)
Australian Institute of Company Directors	Contact person: Mr Philip Latham www.aicd.com.au 02 8248 2711 PLatham@aicd.com.au	Company Directors Course Foundations of Directorship Governance Foundations for NFP Directors Governance Essentials Developing your Director Career Not-for-Profit Board Dynamics Governing to Protect Vulnerable People School Board Governance Series Part 1 - The role of the school board director Part 2 - Strategy for school boards Part 3 - Risk oversight for school boards Cyber for Directors
BDO Services Pty Ltd	Contact person: Mr Sean Pascoe www.bdo.com.au/en-au/our-people/sean-pascoe 02 8221 2225 Sean.Pascoe@bdo.com.au	Risk Management Training - Education
Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay - Catholic Schools Office	Contact person: Ms Suzanne Waters 02 9847 0344 suzanne.waters@dbb.catholic.edu.au	Diocesan Governance Structures and Processes Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transactions Risk Management Financial Governance Strategy and Risk Induction Risk Management (Reputation)
Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle - Catholic Schools Office (CSO)	02 4979 1207 Gail.Hill@mn.catholic.edu.au	Diocesan Governance structures and processes Governance case studies Risk management Financial governance Responsible Person Induction Good Governance Annual Refresher Training Annual risk profiling Annual financial performance Reputational risk standards, compliance and quality assurance
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst	Contact person: Ms Catherine Gaudry 0427 415 355 c.gaudry@bth.catholic.edu.au	Module A: Governance Big Picture and Diocesan Structures Module B: Governance specifics Module C: Risk Management Module D: Financial Governance
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta	Contact person: Heather Loudon 0429 850 796 governance@parra.catholic.edu.au	Privacy Training Responsible Person Forum Business Managers Forum
Catholic Schools NSW	Contact person: Audrey Bower www.csnsw.catholic.edu.au 02 9287 1532 audrey.bower@csnsw.catholic.edu.au	Catholic Schools NSW delivers a range of governance training for Responsible Persons in Catholic Schools, face-to-face and online. The CSNSW website provides compliance advice and the latest listing of online Governance Training Modules (1 hour each): Module 1 - Introduction, Responsible Persons, Proper Governance Module 2 - Policies and Procedures and two Case Studies Module 3 - Conflict of Interest, Related Party Transactions, Professional Learning Module 4 - Induction Process, Independent Audit, Notification of Certain Matters, Case Study Module 5 - School Culture Good Governance and Stewardship Module 6 - Financial Stewardship and Compliance in Catholic Schools Module 7 - Risk Management in Catholic Schools Module 8 - Legal Compliance Framework for Catholic Schools CSNSW Responsible Persons Induction Course consists of four one hour online modules: Module 1 – The Legal and Regulatory Environment for NSW Catholic Schools Module 2 – An Introduction to School Governance Module 3 – Risk, Compliance and Policy Management Module 4 – Other Obligations of Responsible Persons CSNSW Inaugural Education Law Symposium 'Catholic School Governance in the 21st Century' (30 September 2019) CSNSW 2021 Education Law Symposium, ‘Catholic School Governance for the Common Good’ (23 September 2021)
Christian Education National (CEN)	Contact person: Ms Kathy Pereira 02 577 35800 kathy.pereira@cen.edu.au	Annual Governance Conference NSW Board Induction (responsible persons) course Board Basics Board Foundations Board Functions Board Performance
Christian Schools Australia (CSA)	Contact person: Mr Mark Spencer 02 6257 7989 mspencer@csa.edu.au	Responsible Officer Induction Course The School Governance Environment Module Legal Responsibilities of Boards Risk and Compliance in Schools Facilitated Risk Workshop Practice of Good Governance MD1 - Foundations of Governance MD1 - Legal Framework MD3 - Decision making and board processes Monitoring of Governance MD4 - Financial Reporting MD5 - Financial Performance MD6 - Principal and Executive oversight Christian Schools National Policy Forum Symposium 2021 Performance and Conformance MD7 - The Board’s Role in Strategy MD8 - Risk oversight MD9 - Compliance and Policy Roles of the Board Governance Sustainability MD10 - Stakeholder communication MD11 - Board effectiveness MD12 - Behaviour and governance
CompliSpace Pty Ltd	Contact person: Mrs Melissa Larsson www.complispace.com.au 1300 132 090 Melissa.Larsson@complispace.com.au	Governance for Non-Government Schools (NSW) The NSW Education Act and Non-Government School Registration Requirements Enterprise Risk Management for Schools Schools and the Law Conflicts of interest and related party transactions Codes of Conduct Induction Program Harmonised Work Health and Safety for Schools
Corporate Governance Systems	Contact person: Mr Chris Bertinshaw 0417 212 969 chris@bertinshaw.com.au	School Council Governance Course Governance for ASC School Councillors Effective Leadership of the School Council Risk: Issues for School Councils Understanding School Finances Strategic Planning for School Councils Evaluating the School Council and the Principal
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA)	www.erea.edu.au 03 9426 3220 Catherine.greenley@erea.edu.au	EREA Governance Statement EREA Board Code of Conduct Review EREA Risk Management Framework Matters to be Notified to NESA Conflicts of Interest and Related Party Transactions EREA 'Responsible Persons' Policy and Procedures EREA Supervisory Arrangements and Reporting Requirements EREA Legal Compliance and Regulatory Compliance - Safeguarding Delegations: Non-Financial
Good Samaritan Education	Contact person: Ms Jane Comensoli www.goodsameducation.org.au 0410 584 099 executivedirector@goodsameducation.org.au	Induction Program for Responsible Persons Strategic Planning for Good Samaritan Education Leadership of a Good Samaritan Education College Strategic Planning for a Good Samaritan Education College Purpose, Not for Profit Nature & Accountability to Members Compliance with Australian Laws Suitability of Responsible Persons Duties of Responsible Persons and Conflict of Interest Governance Policies and Procedures Related Party Transactions Register and External Audit Requirements Matters to be Notified to NESA by Responsible Persons Not-for-profit Guidelines for NSW Non-Government Schools
Governance Evaluator	Contact person: Ms Robyn Duffield www.governanceevaluator.com 0488 525 460 robynduffield@governanceevaluator.com	Governance Evaluation Development & Skills Matrix
Governance Institute of Australia	Contact name: Sally Graham www.governanceinstitute.com.au 1800 251 849 info@governanceinstitute.com.au	Assessing, Analysing and Treating Risk Duties of Officers and Directors Governance and Risk Management Governance Essentials Legal Framework of Governance Meeting Compliance Requirements Minutes for Boards and Committees Not-for-Profit Financial Management Not-for-Profit Officers, Directors and the Board Not-for-Profit Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Essentials Risk Management Frameworks Security Risk
GovernRight Pty Ltd	Contact person: Mr Simon Neaverson www.governright.com.au/understanding-good-governance 1300 228 862 info@governright.com.au	The Challenge of Modern School Governance Oversight of Management of Identified Risks for Schools Embedding Modern Good Governance for Schools: The 3 lenses of School Governance Understanding Financial Drivers in Schools Building accounting and engagement at all levels in your School
Integroe Partners Pty Ltd	Contact person: Mr Paul Davis 02 9181 5001 pauldavis@integroe.com.au	Foundations for Good Governance Risk Oversight for School Boards Child Safety Priorities for School Boards
Jesuit Education Australia (JEA)	Contact person: Ms Jennie Hickey 0400 705 085 jhickey@sjasl.org.au	Module 1: Induction Module 2: Financial Literacy and Future Financial Planning Module 3: Introduction Program for responsible persons Module 4: Being a Responsible Person for a Jesuit owned entity Module 5: Being Responsible People
Nexia Sydney Group Pty Ltd	0474 767 708 tguarana@nexiasydney.com.au	NSW Schools Governance
Optimal School Governance	Contact person: Dr Stephen Codrington optimalschool.com 0400 554 909 stephen@optimalschool.com	School Governance Basics Best Practice in School Governance Effective School Governance Board Operations Creating and Sustaining Healthy Boards in Good Times and Bad Future Focused Board Leadership Governance and Management Mission, Vision and Strategic Thinking Overcoming the Challenges of Governance and Minimising Risk The Board's Fiduciary and Non-Fiduciary Duties Directing and Managing Change
Prolegis Lawyers	Contact person: Mr Jon Cheung www.prolegis.com.au 02 9466 5222 jcheung@prolegis.com.au	Governance School Risk and Compliance
Resolve Consulting Group	Contact person: Mr David Bartlett www.resolveconsulting.net 02 4324 4800 paul@resolveconsulting.net david@resolveconsulting.net	Board Responsibilities and Policies Board Operations Risk Management and Compliance School Financial Management Board and Responsible Persons Induction Strategic Planning for Governance Governance and Best Practice Reporting Board and Management Relationship Finance Equipper for Responsible Persons Not for Profit School Regulatory Compliance Processes
Somerset Education Pty Ltd	Contact person: Mr John Somerset www.somerseteducation.net 0417 618 899 john@somerseteducation.net	Financial Governance and Risk Management for Non-government Schools
Sydney Catholic Schools Archdiocese of Sydney	Contact person: Governance team (02) 9568 8215 governance@syd.catholic.edu.au	Responsible Persons Training Governance and Ethics School Leadership Accountability and Policy Risk Management Governance Landscape Governance in Action Strategic Risk Management Leaders and Individual Decision Making Governance and Collaborative Decision Making Practical Governance – Differentiated Workshops

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