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Governors for Schools Boards for Education (formerly Governors for Schools). Donations welcomed: https://bit.ly/3QOFZuU

We find, place, and support skilled volunteers as governors and trustees on school, academy trust, college and charity boards. Our vision is for every school in England and Wales to have a diverse and effective governing body driving school improvement. Join us for news updates on developments in education and governance, share your experiences and connect with other school governors across England and Wales.

Could your professional skills make a bigger difference?Many people would like to support education in their community b...
08/08/2026

Could your professional skills make a bigger difference?

Many people would like to support education in their community but aren't sure where to start.

The good news? You don't need previous governance experience to become a school governor or trustee.

What you do need is professional experience, a willingness to learn, and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of children, young people and adult learners.

Join our free webinar to discover how education governance can help you contribute your skills, develop new ones, and support better outcomes for all.

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 9 September | 12pm

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register your place: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117833467941/WN_rtXNcG_RRN-1wqx366csAA

After seven years leading a professional football organisation, one of our recently appointed FE college governors, Andr...
30/07/2026

After seven years leading a professional football organisation, one of our recently appointed FE college governors, Andrew, wanted to use his leadership experience to make a broader social impact.

Andrewโ€™s story is a powerful reminder that effective governance isn't just built on education sector experience. Skills in strategic leadership, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement and governance can bring significant value to college boards.

In this new case study, Andrew shares:
โ€ข What motivated him to become an FE college governor
โ€ข How his professional background supports governance in FE
โ€ข His experience of the recruitment and interview process
โ€ข Why he would encourage others to consider the role

If you've ever wondered whether your professional experience could make a difference in Further Education governance, this is well worth a read.

โžก๏ธ Read the full case study: https://boardsforeducation.org.uk/fe-case-studies/from-football-ceo-to-fe-governor-andrews-journey/

Interested in making a difference in Further Education?Weโ€™re hosting a free online panel event on Monday 20 July at 5pm ...
17/07/2026

Interested in making a difference in Further Education?
Weโ€™re hosting a free online panel event on Monday 20 July at 5pm to encourage more women to step into FE governance roles.

You'll hear from women serving on FE College boards about:
โœ… How they became governors
โœ… What the role is really like
โœ… Why representation matters
โœ… How you can take your first step into governance

If you've ever considered becoming a governorโ€”or know someone who hasโ€”this event is for you.

๐Ÿ“… Monday 20 July | 5pm
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register now:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1317828067283/WN_S7Hjqar5TVClZz8b-SoHBA

Please share with your networks and help us encourage more women into FE governance.

Final Board meetings of the academic year are a great opportunity to look ahead.Does your trust have upcoming trustee or...
12/07/2026

Final Board meetings of the academic year are a great opportunity to look ahead.
Does your trust have upcoming trustee or Member vacancies? Are there any skills gaps or term expirations on the horizon?

Taking action now can help avoid a rush in September and ensure your governance arrangements are ready for the new academic year.

We're currently offering free registration for trustee and Member vacancies submitted before 31 August 2026.
Find out more and register your vacancy here: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://boardsforeducation.org.uk/academy-trustee-recruitment/find-an-academy-trustee/register-your-academy-trust-vacancy/

It's today and we're here ๐Ÿ“ Weโ€™re proud to be exhibiting at the National Governance Associationโ€™s National Governance Co...
10/07/2026

It's today and we're here ๐Ÿ“

Weโ€™re proud to be exhibiting at the National Governance Associationโ€™s National Governance Conference for Schools and Trusts 2026!

Taking place in Birmingham on Friday 10 July, this essential event brings together school and trust governance professionals for a full day of learning, insight, and networking.

Secure your place now ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nga.org.uk/events/national-governance-conference-for-schools-and-trusts-2026/

๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ โ€” ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ถ๐˜€? ๐Ÿ’ฌIf youโ€™re 18โ€“35 and live or work in Enfield...
08/07/2026

๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ โ€” ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ถ๐˜€? ๐Ÿ’ฌ
If youโ€™re 18โ€“35 and live or work in Enfield, our Pathway to Governance programme is a brilliant opportunity to develop leadership skills while helping shape the future of local schools and trusts.

This CPD-certified programme, funded by Enfield Council, supports young adults to explore school and trust governance, build confidence, and take their first steps towards joining a governing board โ€” no prior governance experience needed.

Whatโ€™s included:
๐Ÿ’ป 12 weeks of flexible, self-paced learning
๐Ÿ“˜ A live school board simulation to understand real board decision-making
๐Ÿค 1:1 support to help you prepare and apply for a governor role
๐ŸŽ“ Over ยฃ400 worth of training โ€” ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ

If youโ€™re passionate about education, safeguarding, equity, or using your skills for good, this programme helps turn that interest into action.

๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: https://cfysmvhu47j.typeform.com/EnfieldPtG

๐Ÿ“ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ?
Weโ€™re working with partners to expand Pathway to Governance into more regions.
Find out more: Pathway to Governance: Current programmes and funders

or ๐Ÿ“ฉ Email our Programmes Development Manager for enquiries: [email protected]

It's tomorrow! ๐Ÿ“ฃ Free webinar for charity leadersWant to strengthen your board and attract a wider range of trustee tale...
08/07/2026

It's tomorrow! ๐Ÿ“ฃ Free webinar for charity leaders
Want to strengthen your board and attract a wider range of trustee talent?

Join our online session:
Building Stronger Charity Boards: Recruiting Trustees Beyond Your Networks
๐Ÿ“… Thursday 9 July | 12:30pm

Hear practical advice from charity experts and learn how to improve diversity and skills on your board.

Weโ€™ll also introduce our new Charity Trustee Recruitment service.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817811860644/WN_IZ1gody2SF6ywcJjSLuGyw

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