School governors give their time, energy, and expertise to help schools thrive. National School Governors’ Awareness Day (NSGAD) is an opportunity to recognise their impact, celebrate their commitment, and highlight the vital role they play in shaping education.
This year, NSGAD will be held on 13th February 2025. We have a day of thought-provoking webinars planned to support your professional development, hosted alongside Strictly Education. You can sign up here.
Plus, read on to find out how you can make an impact and get involved on the day.
School governors are one of the largest volunteer forces nationwide. However, there are approximately 20,000 vacancies on governing boards nationwide.
As a school governor, you are the best advert for the role. We receive hundreds of applications each year from those who have been inspired to sign up by those they know who already volunteer.
That’s why on 13th February 2025, we’re asking school governors to share their story on social media. To make this straightforward, we’ve prepared a few visuals/prompts for social media. Please do use them to celebrate your impact and also tell your connections why school governance matters to you.
Don’t forget to tag us and use #NationalSchoolGovernorsAwarenessDay, so we can read your stories!
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Our ‘School Governors: Who are they and what do they do?’ blog post gives prospective volunteers an introduction to the role. The blog outlines what school governance involves, as well as the requirements and benefits. It further explains how Governors for Schools can help find a governance role that suits each volunteer.
Our Become a school governor page provides comprehensive guidance to anyone considering taking on the role of a school governor. Here you can find insights into the responsibilities, the benefits, and how we can support prospective volunteers to find a board that’s right for them. If you’re looking to become a school governor, we can help.
Considering becoming a school governor or know someone who is? A great resource to share is our school governance quiz. This piece was designed to determine whether someone could be suitable for the role. The quiz takes less than 2 minutes to complete and outlines the main characteristics schools are looking for.
To support the sector, we've held three annual conferences packed with webinars and guest speakers.
There are sessions on inclusion, data management, STEM, and school readiness - to name but a few - freely available to watch back.