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At Governors for Schools, we believe in providing everybody with the opportunity to help their local communities thrive, especially those who are underrepresented within the governance landscape. According to data from the 2021 census, there are over 262,000 people identifying as transgender (trans) within the UK. We’re keen…
Reports from Stonewall indicate that every year, more young people are coming out as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout our Inclusive Governance campaign we’ve been looking at different groups and issues to highlight how school governors can have constructive conversations to tackle inequality in their…
Pupils who come from less advantaged households, have English as a second language, and/or have a learning disability have historically faced a disproportionate number of obstacles in education. Since launching our ‘Inclusive Governance’ campaign, we’ve discussed the importance of equality and equity…
There are many benefits to having diverse governing boards with people of varying age groups. One of the youngest cohorts eligible to join governing boards is Generation Z (Gen Z) – those born after the mid- to late-1990s. However, only 1% of governors are aged…
Did you know that 66% of young people have experienced stigma and discrimination when reaching out for or receiving mental health support? Or that 35% of 11-13 year olds feel that friends, family, carers, teachers, or other authority figures are a source…
On Tuesday, 26th and Wednesday, 27th September 2023, we were proud to host our third annual Governors for Schools Conference. The event was a resounding success with an abundance of interesting insight coming from a diverse range of speakers. With topics ranging from teacher…
We know inclusivity is at the forefront of many minds within the education and governance landscapes. Despite this positive outlook, school boards often struggle to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. Including a wide range of voices in board meetings is a great way to nurture robust debate…
Governors for Schools is delighted to announce our collaboration with charity ‘Just Like Us’, developed to enhance governors’ confidence and knowledge when discussing LGBT+ inclusion. School governance plays a crucial role in shaping policies and strategies that promote diversity and inclusion in schools, in turn creating positive learning environments…
On Wednesday, 17th May 2023, Governors for Schools attended the Schools and Academies Show at Excel, London. Hannah Stolton, Governors for Schools CEO shares her experience of the action-packed day. I was delighted to speak at the Schools and Academies Show last month. As one of the UK’s leading education…
Governors for Schools work with many organisations to further our mission. Our friends at the Global Schools Alliance share our belief that governors are vital champions for change. This #VolunteersWeek, Global Schools Alliance alumni and school governor Nina Panaysis, looks at the importance of school governance, and the impact that…
As the cost of living rises, many teachers are struggling to make ends meet. According to The NASUWT, the Teachers’ Union, the financial squeeze has forced many teachers to rely on credit cards, overdrafts, and sometimes even foodbanks. Such precarity can lead to increased stress levels, poor wellbeing, and…
Katie Garman was appointed as a governor through Governors for Schools in 2014 in, Southwark. Over time her school became the Bridges Federation, a group of three primary schools based in central London and she became Chair of the federation before stepping down in June 2022. We caught up with…