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title: "Managing Investigations: A Practical Guide for Education Leaders"
description: CPD-accredited managing investigations training for schools. Learn to conduct fair, compliant workplace investigations with confidence.
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# [Managing Investigations: A Practical Guide for Education Leaders](https://epm.co.uk/training-events/managing-investigations-a-practical-guide-for-education-leaders)

 Written by [The EPM Team](https://epm.co.uk/training-events/author/the-epm-team) | 19 Jun 2026

## Managing Investigations Training for Schools and Trusts  

### Learn How to Conduct Fair, Compliant Workplace Investigations in Education 

This CPD-accredited 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. 

### 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 

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