News
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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4th October 2018
There are currently 231 governor vacancies across Yorkshire’s schools, and we’re working to make sure every school has access to the skills they need.
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