Governors for Schools is pleased to announce that the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) will be the official sponsors of our 2022 digital conference. The Governors for Schools Conference 2022 is taking place virtually on Tuesday, 27th and Wednesday, 28th of…
The education sector has grappled with staff wellbeing concerns for several years now, with issues such as stress, burnout, and workload raising the prospect of a potential retention crisis. These concerns reached new heights when the pandemic struck, as education workers went above and beyond to help pupils stay…
Bullying represents one of the most complex challenges facing schools and governing boards today. According to research from the Anti-Bullying Alliance, one in every four UK children is bullied frequently or all the time. Those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are at even greater risk, as researchers found…
The Governors for Schools team has undergone significant changes in recent years. In 2019, we started welcoming new team members from outside London to ensure placements managers and coordinators are based near the regions they serve. We’ve also embraced a totally remote working arrangement, overcoming various challenges to realise…
This week marks the end of our ‘All pupils, every ambition’ campaign, which launched in September 2021. Over the past 10 months, we’ve explored diverse issues affecting young people’s life chances and considered the vital role of governors in improving access to development opportunities. Thanks to the participation of a wide…
Stori Llywodraethwr: Dyma Nader Rameshni yn myfyrio ar ei rôl newydd. Dywedwch ychydig wrthym amdanoch chi’ch hun Rwy’n gweithio i Deloitte ym maes ymgynghori yn y sector cyhoeddus ac wedi bod gyda’r cwmni ers tua thair blynedd. Cyn ymuno, roedd gen i yrfa amrywiol yn y sectorau cyhoeddus a…
Governors for Schools is delighted to share the fantastic news that we’ve just placed our 100th volunteer governor in a Welsh School, marking an exciting milestone in our recent expansion. To celebrate, we caught up with Nader Rameshni, one of our newly placed Welsh governors, to hear about his first-hand…
Governors for Schools is delighted that The Office for Students (OfS) has recognised our organisation as a valuable resource for higher education providers looking to establish governor networks and programmes. We’re included in the organisation’s best practice guidance for universities looking to create Access and Participation Plans (APPs). Such plans –…
The Schools & Academies Show 2022 took place on 27th April at ExCeL, London for the first time in over three years. Governors for Schools are pleased to have attended the event in person and shared our important mission with a receptive and enthusiastic audience. The show’s return to London…
The rise of eco-anxiety represents a challenge for schools. According to a recent survey, almost two-thirds of young people are “very or extremely worried” about climate change, while over 45% report that their eco-anxiety “negatively affected their daily life and functioning”. As you may be aware, our ‘All pupils,…
How can governors support neurodivergent children to thrive? How can schools prepare children for an increasingly digitised employment landscape? What are some of the most rewarding aspects of becoming a governor? In this fascinating and wide-ranging interview, we chatted to Felicia Johnston, Assistant Project Manager at Haringey Council, to discuss…
As Pride Month draws to a close, Governors for Schools is pleased to share the news that we’ve recruited 53 volunteers from the LGBTQ+ community since the beginning of April – 7.4% of our total recruitment number. According to the most recent census data, around 3.1% of the UK…