Keen to get an introduction to governance but unsure where to start?

Governors for Schools hosts regular webinars to introduce prospective volunteers to the role and offer step-by-step application guidance. Everyone is welcome and attendees are under no obligation to apply once the webinar is over.

These sessions are for everyone. Whether you want to discover more about what being a school governor involves, are keen to get back into governance, or have only just found out about the role and would like a chance to ask some questions, we encourage you to join us at an upcoming session.

This webinar is best suited for those interested in finding out more about becoming a school governor. If you are interested in academy trustee roles please see our dedicated Trustee Recruitment Service webpage.

Sign up to an upcoming session

Find out the dates to our next Introduction to Governance webinar and sign up below.

Tuesday 26th November 2024

12:00 – 13:00

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Tuesday 17th December 2024

17:00 – 18:00

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You’ll learn…

  • Who can be a school governor.
  • The kinds of skills school boards require.
  • How much time you’ll need to commit to the role.
  • The positive impact you will make in the role.
  • How governance can aid in your own professional development.
  • How we’ll support you from application through to placement in a school.
  • The kind of training and support we provide once in the role.

Find out more about the role of a school governor

If you’d prefer to read about the role of a school governor further, please visit this page to learn about what school governors do, the benefits of taking on the role and the process once you apply.