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CVCC Agenda published

For all current and aspiring Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Governing Boards, and their Clerks: the new academic year has started and now it’s time to switch back from holiday to governor mode.  Our network meeting will recap those areas which boards should be prioritising … Read more →

2021-22 RGA events brochure out now

Our training brochure for 2021-22 is ready and we are already taking bookings.

As with last year, our events have been designed and presented to complement governance services offered by our partner BFfC, so all your local provision is … Read more →

Recruiting National Leaders of Governance now!

The NGA has just announced the start of its project to recruit NLGs for September.  There is a tight window for applications, which closes on 29th July at 9am.

Being an NLG is an opportunity to further impact the education and wellbeing of children and young … Read more →

Notice of RGA Annual General Meeting

Dear members,

In accordance with the Reading Governance Association Constitution agreed on 26th June 2019, section 8.(i), the Executive Committee hereby gives notice of the Annual General Meeting, to be held on 29th June 2021, via MS Teams… Read more →

How and why should school governors support staff mental health and wellbeing?

By now you’ll be all too aware of the pressures the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on all those involved in education. As schools are confronted with more challenging weeks ahead, Governors for Schools has launched a Wellbeing Governors campaign, focusing … Read more →

Hello From Our New Clerk

Hello, my name is Hazel Archer and I have recently joined the RGA team as Clerk. Those of you who have been Clerks or Governors for some years will remember me from my time with Governor Services for Reading Borough Council. I am currently working as … Read more →

Improving the diversity of your governing board

Governors for Schools, in collaboration with Diverse Educators, is running a series of free webinars on why we should and how we can diversify governing and trust boards.  Initially, the series will focus on how your current board can develop, moving on to supporting … Read more →

Useful resources for Safeguarding Governors

West Berkshire LA recently ran a safeguarding course for governors and have kindly agreed to let us share an online recording of the course as well as their excellent safeguarding toolkit.  Please note, that safeguarding governors are required to complete formal training … Read more →

Do you have a Wellbeing Governor?

It’s hard to imagine a time when mental health and wellbeing has been more important in schools.

Today, Governors for Schools is launching Wellbeing Governors – a year-long campaign to highlight … Read more →

COVID-19 Catch-Up Premium

The government has now announced that mainstream schools will all receive £80 per pupil paid in three instalments through the 2020-21 academic year.

Given their role in ensuring schools spend funding appropriately and in holding schools to account … Read more →