Pathway to Governance: Current programmes and funders

Pathway to Governance in Buckinghamshire

Governors for Schools are delighted to deliver Pathway to Governance for around 20 young people across the Buckinghamshire region, thanks to generous funding from the Young Futures Fund. This is a partnership of local organisations and people, dedicated to funding the aspirations and dreams of young individuals across Buckinghamshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire more young people from Buckinghamshire into the role, and we look forward to delivering the programme starting November 2024.

Contact [email protected] if you would like to learn more about this cohort.

Pathway to Governance in Bedfordshire

Thanks to kind support from The Wixamtree Trust, Governors for Schools are delivering Pathway to Governance for around 20 young people across the Bedfordshire region.

We are delighted with the opportunity to inspire more young people into the role in the region, and look forward to delivering the programme through the Autumn and Spring Term.

Contact [email protected] if you would like to learn more about this cohort.

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Pathway to Governance in Warwickshire and Coventry

The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust are generously providing funding so that Governors for Schools is now delivering of Pathway to Governance for around 30 young people across the Coventry and Warwickshire region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for young people in this area, and we look forward to helping place these volunteers onto boards around Coventry and Warwickshire across this academic year.

Contact [email protected] if you would like to learn more about this cohort.

Pathway to Governance in the West Midlands

Governors for Schools are now delivering Pathway to Governance for around 30 young people across the South and West Midlands, thanks to kind support from The Rowlands Trust.

We are so pleased to have the opportunity to work alongside more young people in the region to introduce them into school governance, and look forward to delivering the programme throughout the Autumn and Spring Term.

Contact [email protected] if you would like to learn more about this cohort.

Kings College London - cohort 2

Governors for Schools will run a second cohort of Pathway to Governance aimed at current Kings College London students and early careers staff.

This is the second cohort delivered in partnership with KCL, following on from a successful pilot in 2023-24. We’ll deliver the programme through the Autumn and early Spring term of 2024-25.

“I see this role as an opportunity to develop my leadership and professional skills for my future career while making a positive impact to the community.”

Camden Learning

Governors for Schools partnered with Camden Learning to increase the proportion of young people involved in governance. Although the local authority already attracts more diverse volunteers than the national average, it seeks to reflect the full diversity of the borough through funding this cohort. Governors for Schools aims to work directly with young people in Camden to support them into school governor roles.

More than 66% of this cohort are from a global majority background, with 42% of the cohort aged 26 or younger. We are currently matching graduates with schools and 13 young governors have been appointed into Camden schools to date.

“Overall, I feel very motivated and capable. The e-Learning developed my knowledge and the mock meeting allowed to apply it and gain insightful tips. I also have a deeper understanding of the issues and challenges facing schools.”

Sutton Trust alumni - cohort 1

The A&O Shearman Foundation provided a grant to support Sutton Trust programme alumni onto the programme. As a result, with this funding, we have been able to work with participants across England to support them into school governor roles.

More than 70% of this cohort are aged 25 or younger, with 50% from a global majority background. At least 10 appointments from this cohort are expected this year.

“Thank you for offering such an insightful and immersive experience in the mock board meeting, I am incredibly enthusiastic and getting into governance and the mock board only helped to reaffirm my enthusiasm.”

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Sutton Trust alumni - cohort 2

As the programme was so popular with Sutton Trust alumni, we are running a second cohort simultaneously. A kind donation from the Schroders Charitable Trust made this work possible.

More than 80% of this cohort are aged 25 or younger, with 54% from a global majority background. At least 10 appointments from this cohort are expected this year.

“I’m feeling quite positive about the impact I can make and more confident in myself. I’m excited to secure a governor role and contribute to the success of any school.”

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Amazon - cohort 2

Governors for Schools ran the initial pilot for Pathway to Governance with Amazon in Spring/Summer 2023. The collaboration was so successful that it led to a rolling out of the programme in full.

More than 75% of the second Amazon cohort are aged 34 and under and half are female. Some participants are still completing the programme, but at least 5 placements are expected this academic year.

“Becoming a school governor excited me because it offers a chance to make a tangible impact on the local community through education, essential for societal advancement. I’m enthusiastic about sharing young minds and enhancing learning environments. Additionally, it presents a valuable opportunity for learning strategic planning, a vital skill for leadership roles.”