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Supporting professional development through governance

18th July 2019

Our CEO Louise Cooper explains why understanding the professional benefits of school governance is so important, and how our new research is supporting our…

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How and why should schools put mental health on the agenda?

15th July 2019

How can schools support mental health in children – and why is it so important?  Hope Virgo is a leading advocate for people with…

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How can governors support the new statutory Relationships Education?

27th June 2019

In this guest blog to mark RSE Day, Catherine Hine, CEO of FASTN (Family Stability Network), and Mary Taylor, Head of Programmes at…

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Hear Jag’s story of why he became a governor – and why you should too

5th June 2019

We spoke to Jag, a governor at a school in Solihull, to find out more about why he decided to volunteer his time and…

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The journey from Inadequate to Outstanding

4th June 2019

Langford Primary School is in a deprived area of London, sandwiched between very affluent areas. Five years ago, the school was Inadequate. At the…

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How do we encourage more women to volunteer as school governors – and why does it matter?

23rd May 2019

Our CEO Louise Cooper talks about the need for female representation on school governing boards, why we’re supporting the We Are Future Leaders…

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Meet Jonny Atkinson, Events Manager at University of Liverpool

15th May 2019

‘When I first heard about Governors for Schools I was interested in getting more involved with a local school – but I wasn’t sure…

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Looking to make the next step up the career ladder? Volunteering as a school governor can help you get there

15th May 2019

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…

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Guest post: How can governors support LGBT inclusivity in schools?

8th May 2019

In this guest blog, Sidonie Bertrand-Shelton, Head of Education Programmes at Stonewall, outlines the questions governors should be asking to make sure schools…

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Training for school governors – why it’s important and where to find it

29th April 2019

School governors that have undertaken training are important for a successful board. Many new volunteers are first time governors with no previous experience of…

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