"Our board came away with a much clearer understanding of their responsibilities. The course cut through the jargon and gave us practical steps we could act on immediately." ~ "I appreciated how the training was pitched at the right level for trustees, keeping it straightforward while still covering the legal essentials." ~ "The BOT course has made health and safety discussions at our meetings sharper and more focused. Trustees now feel confident contributing." ~ "The fact that the course can be revisited any time has been invaluable for new board members joining mid-term." ~ "It’s reassuring to know our board is getting consistent, accurate information that aligns with current compliance requirements."
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"Our board came away with a much clearer understanding of their responsibilities. The course cut through the jargon and gave us practical steps we could act on immediately." ~ "I appreciated how the training was pitched at the right level for trustees, keeping it straightforward while still covering the legal essentials." ~ "The BOT course has made health and safety discussions at our meetings sharper and more focused. Trustees now feel confident contributing." ~ "The fact that the course can be revisited any time has been invaluable for new board members joining mid-term." ~ "It’s reassuring to know our board is getting consistent, accurate information that aligns with current compliance requirements." 〰️
Health & Safety for School Boards
Build confidence in your governance role
School boards carry ultimate responsibility for the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors. This course is designed specifically for New Zealand school boards to cut through the jargon and give you practical tools to meet your obligations with confidence.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, your board will:
Understand your legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Understand some of the proposed changes coming to governance in schools for 2026
Know the difference between governance (board role) and operations (principal and staff role)
Be clear on how to ask the right questions and get meaningful assurance
Learn how to interpret reports on health and safety without “overstepping” into management
Identify what good governance practice looks like for health and safety in a school setting
What’s included
Lifetime access to all lessons — no expiry, learn at your own pace
Plain-language explanations with a focus on what boards need to know from current up-to-date sources
Why boards choose this course
Designed for New Zealand schools — built around the needs of boards
Flexible learning — board members can complete it anytime, anywhere
Cost-effective — one course enrolment covers your whole board
Trusted by school leaders — principals and boards across New Zealand already use Micro PLD to strengthen governance and Health and Safety professional development
Over 130+ principals have already completed out Health and Safety Leadership course.
“Thanks so much for the course, I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to share it with my staff!”
NZ Principal
Who this course is for
Newly elected board members wanting clarity on their role
Experienced members looking to refresh their knowledge
Boards wanting consistent understanding across all members
Principals wanting their boards to be confident in health and safety governance
How to enrol
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Pricing: $490 for complete Board Member Access: