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Impact Survey winner Patricia tells us how her school is putting their £1,000 prize money to good use

18th January 2019

We think becoming a school governor is an important and rewarding thing to do, but we wanted to hear our volunteers’ thoughts. So we…

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Impact Survey winner Dominic tells us how his school is putting their £1,000 prize money to good use

16th January 2019

We think becoming a school governor is an important and rewarding thing to do, but we wanted to hear our volunteers’ thoughts. So we…

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Can promoting school governance in communities help fight loneliness?

15th January 2019

Our CEO Louise Cooper argues that volunteering as a school governor can be good for mental health, giving people the chance to connect with…

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Bricks and Mortar matter: why good property management is also good for governors

7th January 2019

  Antonia Swinson, CEO of leading UK property advice charity the Ethical Property Foundation, explains why school governors should be aware…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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National Boss Day – Meet Louise Cooper, CEO of Governors for Schools

16th October 2018

Louise joined Governors for Schools as CEO in April 2017, having worked both in the UK and internationally in the private, public, and non-profit…

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Governor Stories in the BBC News

10th October 2018

We are delighted to see our Governor Stories campaign make BBC News. It’s important for children to see people that look…

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Governor Stories – Encouraging diversity on school governing boards

4th October 2018

Governors for Schools CEO Louise Cooper explains why we decided to create a campaign to encourage diversity on school governing boards, and looks at…

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