November 2018 | Governors For Schools

Effective governance in schools and businesses – where’s the crossover?

23rd November 2018

Our CEO Louise Cooper talks about the overlap between governors on school and business boards, and what we can learn from it. Schools rely…

Giving governors the knowledge they need to make a positive impact

6th November 2018

As a school governor, making the right decisions often comes down to understanding the data. But not all new governors have experience working…

Is gaining experience on a school governing board CSR or CPD – or both?

5th November 2018

Our CEO Louise Cooper talks about the benefits governance brings to volunteers and the organisations they work for, arguing that joining a governing board…

5 ways to stay safe and have fun on bonfire night

1st November 2018

It’s a winter evening with clear skies and stars are twinkling in the sky. In the distance you can see big bursts of…

Hear Jag’s story of why he became a governor – and why you should too
We spoke to Jag, a governor at a school in Solihull, to find out more about why he decided to volunteer his time and…
5th June 2019
The journey from Inadequate to Outstanding
Langford Primary School is in a deprived area of London, sandwiched between very affluent areas. Five years ago, the school was Inadequate. At the…
4th June 2019
How do we encourage more women to volunteer as school governors – and why does it matter?
Our CEO Louise Cooper talks about the need for female representation on school governing boards, why we’re supporting the We Are Future Leaders…
23rd May 2019
Meet Jonny Atkinson, Events Manager at University of Liverpool
‘When I first heard about Governors for Schools I was interested in getting more involved with a local school – but I wasn’t sure…
15th May 2019
Looking to make the next step up the career ladder? Volunteering as a school governor can help you get there
Becoming a school governor can lead to a better future for you, your career and the young people in your area. You’ll develop new…
15th May 2019