A key date in the education governance calendar

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.

Next year, NSGAD will be held on 13th February 2025. Save the date for a day of thought-provoking webinars and networking opportunities, hosted alongside Strictly Education. Read on to find out how you can make an impact and get involved on the day.

 

Raising the profile of school governance

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.

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Resources to share with your network

School Governors: Who are they and what do they do?

Firstly, 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 also explains how Governors for Schools can help find them a role that suits them.

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Become a school governor page

Secondly, our Become a school governor page provides comprehensive guidance to anyone considering the role. It includes insight into the responsibilities of a school governor, the benefits, and how we can support volunteers to find a board that’s right for them.

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Could you become a school governor quiz

Thirdly, 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 discusses the main characteristics schools are looking for when it comes to placing people on their boards.

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