Many schools and governing boards are thinking outside the box when it comes to handling tight budgets. In this guest article, Chair of Governors and School Technician Sejal Rabone explains how her board joined forces with another maintained school as part of a federation, a move that has helped the…
Physical activity offers many benefits for young people, from boosting mental well-being to promoting fitness, social interaction, teamwork, and leadership skills. However, the cost of living crisis has hit schools and families hard, prompting many to cut expenses such as extracurricular sports. So, how can school governors encourage the running…
As a busy leader, it’s often hard to find time for your own professional development. You’re focused on making improvements to your schools and trust, and supporting others to ensure that all the pupils’ needs are met. But as you’ll know, conferences and exhibitions are a great source of inspiration,…
The rising cost of basic necessities is taking its toll on families across the country, with many parents and carers struggling to make ends meet. These pressures can affect young people’s education and well-being, while presenting serious welfare concerns for school leaders and staff. So, how can school governors help?…
The cost of living crisis has had a significant impact on schools’ building and estate management over the past year. Cuts to public spending and a rise in the cost of essential services mean many schools are struggling to keep their buildings in a safe and secure condition –…
The cost of living crisis has had a significant impact on schools and staff. With costs rising, many families, teachers, and staff are struggling to make ends meet, while budget cuts have added further pressure to schools. As such, governors must ensure school leaders are supported throughout this difficult…
At Governors for Schools, we believe school leaders play a critical role in the success of educational institutions. Attending networking exhibitions like The Schools and Academies Show can offer numerous benefits for school leaders, providing opportunities for them to connect with peers and experts in the field, learn about…
Nicolas Dowler retired from full time employment in late 2018 after a career in leveraged finance and became a school governor at Cirencester Primary School in Gloucestershire in 2019. He is now Chair of Governors and was recently elected into a second term of office at the school. What drew…
With the Spring Term wrapped up and schools across England and Wales taking a well-deserved break, we’re thrilled to reflect on another successful few months in our 125,000 challenge. Through our work with our delightful corporate partners, we’re aiming to appoint enough of their employees into governance roles to…
Governors for Schools is delighted to announce that the Institute of Physics’ (IOP)Limit Less campaign will officially sponsor the Governors for Schools Conference 2023. The digital conference will take place online during National Inclusion Week 2023 and will run across Tuesday, 26th September and Wednesday, 27th September. The conference…
Naeem Younis applied to become a school governor via Governors for Schools in late 2018 and was successfully appointed to John Perryn Primary School in Ealing in February 2019. He became Chair of Governors at the school in early 2022. The school has a high proportion of students for whom…
In celebration of National School Governors’ Awareness Day, we caught up with John Rolfe, Global Schools Community and Partnerships Manager at Global School Alliance, and school governor at Poplars Farm Primary School in Bradford. Read on to discover how John is working with his school, and why he believes governors…