Governors for Schools and Governors Cymru Services (GCS) are pleased to launch a bilingual eLearning module to support new and prospective governors in Wales. The engaging new induction resource was generously funded by Cardiff University and developed in collaboration with Governors Cymru Services (GCS). The purpose of the new module is…
Julie Palmer, Chair of Governors, Howden Junior School, East Yorkshire Howden Junior School has around 215 pupils and is a two-form entry maintained school in East Yorkshire. Our mission statement is ‘championing excellence – nurturing aspirations’ and our four key values – chosen through collaboration with our school community –…
Governors for Schools is delighted to announce the launch of our 125,000 challenge, which will run throughout the 2022-23 academic year. The premise of the challenge is to boost the number of governor appointments made through our corporate partnerships, collectively benefiting the futures of at least 125,000 children across England…
Governors for Schools was delighted to host our second annual online conference last week (Tuesday, 27th September and Wednesday, 28th September). I’m sure delegates and speakers will agree the event was a resounding success, featuring a host of important panels and workshops. As a charity, we’re delighted that the…
Vinny Wagjiani, Chair of Governors, Leechpool Primary School, West Sussex Leechpool Primary School is a community primary school with around 400 pupils, located on the outskirts of Horsham. We ensure pupils, families, staff and governors embrace values including: 1) Reflection, 2) Resourcefulness, 3) Relationships, 4) Responsibility, 5) Risk-Taking and…
Governors for Schools is saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and those who may mourn her loss. Out of respect for the official period of national mourning, we will be limiting our social media activity and wider email…
Governors for Schools is delighted to announce we’ve expanded our offering to include a bespoke Trustee Recruitment Service. Led by newly appointed Head of Trustee Recruitment, David Ardill, this service will help fill academy trust board vacancies with diverse and talented volunteers from across the country. We launched the…
Governors for Schools is pleased to announce that the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) will be the official sponsors of our 2022 digital conference. The Governors for Schools Conference 2022 is taking place virtually on Tuesday, 27th and Wednesday, 28th of…
The education sector has grappled with staff wellbeing concerns for several years now, with issues such as stress, burnout, and workload raising the prospect of a potential retention crisis. These concerns reached new heights when the pandemic struck, as education workers went above and beyond to help pupils stay…
Bullying represents one of the most complex challenges facing schools and governing boards today. According to research from the Anti-Bullying Alliance, one in every four UK children is bullied frequently or all the time. Those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are at even greater risk, as researchers found…
The Governors for Schools team has undergone significant changes in recent years. In 2019, we started welcoming new team members from outside London to ensure placements managers and coordinators are based near the regions they serve. We’ve also embraced a totally remote working arrangement, overcoming various challenges to realise…
This week marks the end of our ‘All pupils, every ambition’ campaign, which launched in September 2021. Over the past 10 months, we’ve explored diverse issues affecting young people’s life chances and considered the vital role of governors in improving access to development opportunities. Thanks to the participation of a wide…