Managing Investigations Training for Schools and Trusts
Learn How to Conduct Fair, Compliant Workplace Investigations in Education
This eLearning course is designed specifically for schools, academies, and trusts. It equips education professionals with the skills and confidence to carry out fair, consistent, and legally compliant workplace investigations.
Whether you are handling staff conduct issues, safeguarding concerns, or formal complaints, this on-demand course provides a clear, practical framework aligned with ACAS guidance and best practice in the UK education sector.
Who Is This Course For?
This course recognises the unique challenges of managing investigations in schools and trusts, and is ideal for:
- Headteachers and senior leaders
- HR professionals in education
- Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and deputies
- Line managers and supervisors
- Trust and academy staff responsible for investigations
What You'll Learn
By completing this investigation training for schools, you will gain a strong understanding of:
Workplace Investigation Principles
- The purpose of workplace investigations
- The role of the Investigating Officer
- Understanding fairness, objectivity, and consistency
Planning and Conducting Investigations
- How to plan an investigation effectively
- Evidence gathering and fact-finding techniques
- Managing timelines and maintaining confidentiality
Interviewing and Questioning Skills
- Effective questioning techniques
- Managing difficult conversations
- Handling emotional or reluctant participants
Writing Investigation Reports
- Structuring a clear and professional investigation report
- Analysing evidence using the balance of probability
- Avoiding bias and ensuring defensible conclusions
Legal and Procedural Considerations
- ACAS Code of Practice
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Key risks and common investigation errors
Flexible Online Learning – Study Anytime
This is a fully online, on-demand training course, designed for busy education professionals.
- Learn at your own pace
- Bite-sized, easy-to-follow modules
- Access anytime, anywhere
- Pause and resume as needed
- Ideal for CPD and staff development
What You’ll Gain
By the end of this workplace investigations training course, you will:
- Confidently manage investigations from start to finish
- Conduct fair, thorough, and unbiased investigations
- Gather and assess evidence effectively
- Write clear, professional investigation reports
- Support your organisation in making sound, defensible decisions
