As part of our Inclusive Governance campaign, we asked a range of school governors to provide diary entries detailing their experiences in the role. As well as gaining first-hand insight into people’s diverse governance journeys, we explore how boards are addressing issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. We end…
Entry 3. November-December 2023 This is me signing-off with my final ‘Diary of a Governor’ entry, as I handover to the next diarist. Another month has passed and our school is on the home straight to Christmas, offering both pupils and staff a well-deserved break. Since my last…
Do you want to make a difference in your local community or, have you ever wondered about the possibility of becoming a school governor? Maybe you’ve been hesitant to apply because of how complicated the governance landscape feels, or you’ve thought you lacked the experience for the position? Many…
Entry 2. October 2023 I started my previous ‘Diary of a Governor’ entry, as we commenced the new first term of 2023-24, with an ‘INSET’ day – a day when teaching staff go into school without any pupils present to do training. Whilst the school…
As part of this year’s Inclusive Governance campaign, we’re asking a range of governors to provide diary entries detailing their experiences in the role. As well as gaining first-hand insights into people’s diverse governance journeys, we’ll explore how boards are addressing issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. First up…