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How to volunteer as a governor - you can help decide how a local school or college is run
School and academy governors can explore these questions to help schools manage their resources and money efficiently.
An overview of governance structures and how governing bodies must be constituted.
The Inspiring Governance online service connects schools and trusts with skilled volunteers in their area who are interested in becoming a school governor or a trustee on a Local Governing Body.
Explanations of the terms used in this guidance.
Could you help set a school's direction and ensure that its budget is properly managed?
Information for further education and sixth-form college governors
A resource to help promote, develop and sustain effective governance in your school.
How to arrange an effective external review of governance for your school or academy trust, and improve the performance of your board.
Explains the process that further education (FE) colleges should follow when recruiting new governors through the FE governor recruitment service.
Information about the range of help and support available from the FE Commissioner, Department for Education and delivery partners.
Information on governance roles, appointments, support and staff well-being.
An overview of strategic leadership for maintained schools.
Get help and support from system leaders to improve your school.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan's address at the Education World Forum in London.
These individuals must not manage independent schools, academies and free schools or be a governor at a local-authority-maintained school.
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