Celebrating Our Impact in Wales – 3 Years On 

Over the past three years, Governors for Schools has extended its work into Wales with support from the National Lottery’s Awards for All funding. Since our first placement on 18th January 2021, we have supported 230 skilled and dedicated volunteers onto…

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

  Are you looking to make a difference in your local community? Maybe you’ve seen school governors in action and have considered becoming one yourself? You might have also been put off by complicated sounding acronyms or, thought you weren’t experienced enough for the role? To become a…

Governors for Schools supports Trans Awareness Week (This article has been amended following the release of DfE draft guidelines on gender questioning children on December 19th 2023.)

At Governors for Schools, we believe in providing everybody with the opportunity to help their local communities thrive, especially those who are underrepresented within the governance landscape. According to data from the 2021 census, there are over 262,000 people identifying as transgender (trans) within the UK. We’re keen…

The differences between equality and equity 

One of the reasons many governors volunteer their time to local school boards is to help make the educational landscape a fairer and more inclusive place. However, for all pupils to thrive, governors must appreciate the diverse and complex ways in which some members of the school community face…

Five reasons why Generation Z make great school governors 

There are many benefits to having diverse governing boards comprising people of varying age groups. One of the youngest cohorts eligible to join governing boards is Generation Z (Gen Z) – those born after the mid- to late-1990s. However, only 1% of governors are aged…

Inclusive Governance – Spotlight on Mental Health

Did you know that 66% of young people have experienced stigma and discrimination when reaching out for or receiving mental health support? Or that 35% of 11-13 year olds feel that friends, family, carers, teachers, or other authority figures are a source…

Governors for Schools Conference 2023 wraps up 

On Tuesday, 26th and Wednesday, 27th September 2023, we were proud to host our third annual Governors for Schools Conference.  The event was a resounding success with an abundance of interesting insight coming from a diverse range of speakers. With topics ranging from teacher…

Governors for Schools launches ‘Inclusive Governance’ campaign

We know inclusivity is at the forefront of many minds within the education and governance landscapes. Despite this positive outlook, school boards often struggle to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. Including a wide range of voices in board meetings is a great way to nurture robust debate…

Questions for governors about LGBT+ inclusion in schools

Governors for Schools is delighted to announce our collaboration with charity ‘Just Like Us’, developed to enhance governors’ confidence and knowledge when discussing LGBT+ inclusion. School governance plays a crucial role in shaping policies and strategies that promote diversity and inclusion in schools, in turn creating positive learning environments…

An excellent day at the Schools and Academies Show London

On Wednesday, 17th May 2023, Governors for Schools attended the Schools and Academies Show at Excel, London. Hannah Stolton, Governors for Schools CEO shares her experience of the action-packed day. I was delighted to speak at the Schools and Academies Show last month. As one of the UK’s leading education…

In celebration of volunteers week: Guest blog from Global Schools Alliance (short read)

Governors for Schools work with many organisations to further our mission. Our friends at the Global Schools Alliance share our belief that governors are vital champions for change. This #VolunteersWeek, Global Schools Alliance alumni and school governor Nina Panaysis, looks at the importance of school governance, and the impact that…

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