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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.

15/06/2026

Following our re-launch as Boards for Education, we’re excited to announce a new strand to our work: Charity Trustee Recruitment.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.

Drawing on 25+ years’ experience in board recruitment, we’ll help you reach beyond your usual networks and connect with people who can drive your charity forward.

Find out more at our webinar on 9th July, Building Stronger Charity Boards: Recruiting Trustees Beyond Your Networks, where we’ll hear from two key speakers:

🔷 Penny Wilson, a consultant in the charity sector, who will explore why recruiting trustees beyond immediate networks is critical for building diverse, high performing boards.
🔷 Yeme Onoabhagbe, CEO of Board Racial Diversity UK, who will share practical insights on how charities can attract more diverse trustee candidates and widen access to governance opportunities.

Open to senior charity leaders and chairs of trustees.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817811860644/WN_IZ1gody2SF6ywcJjSLuGyw #/registration

15/06/2026

📅 Join our upcoming webinar on Monday 29th June at 10.30am!
Not sure which governor recruitment support is right for you?
In this session, we’ll explain our Free Governor Matching and Enhanced Governor Recruitment services — helping you choose the best option to fill vacancies quickly and effectively.

✅ Learn when each service works best
✅ Discover how we achieve a 95% success rate
✅ Get support for multiple vacancies across your boards

👉 Save your spot here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517811744610/WN_uCAWUMerRHmK3MSBcteRKA

We’d love to see you there!

12/06/2026

In this new blog, Yvonne Haymonds (Governor and Careers Hub Facilitator) talks about the Gatsby Benchmarks, why high‑quality careers guidance matters more than ever, and what governing boards should be doing under the updated statutory guidance.

It’s a clear call to move careers from a ‘nice to have’ to a strategic priority that supports attainment, attendance, and wellbeing. An important read for any current or prospective governor.

Read now: https://boardsforeducation.org.uk/blogs/the-gatsby-benchmarks-building-futures-reducing-neet/

11/06/2026

📅 Join our FREE webinar on 23rd June at 12PM!
Want to find out how to recruit skilled Governors for your College Corporation with support from DfE funding?

Join the FE Governor Recruitment Service team for a quick and informative 30-minute session covering:
✅ How to access the service
✅ What to expect from the recruitment process
✅ Success stories
✅ How we support candidates
✅ FAQs

🎯 Perfect for anyone involved in college governance!

👉 Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2017811725443/WN_9B5kK8lCQdiEmiO-zhqd0Q

Don’t miss out — we’d love to see you there!

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10/06/2026

Interested in sustainability in schools? 🌍
Join our next Sustainability Governor Networking session, in partnership with Deloitte — open to governors, trustees and anyone interested in education governance.

📅 Wednesday 8 July | 12:30pm
Hear practical tips from Energy Saving Trust, plus ideas on reducing waste in school communities and time to connect with others.

👉 Sign up here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TZ6kBkTzSJ2oBxBh0mLwmA #/registration

Come along to learn, share and be part of the conversation 💬

09/06/2026

⏳ Two days to go…
Want to use your skills to make a real difference in education?
Join our upcoming webinar and discover how you can get involved in education governance as a Governor, Trustee or Chair.

At Boards for Education (formerly Governors for Schools), we connect volunteers with boards across schools, trusts, colleges and charities — helping shape better outcomes for learners.

📅 Thursday 11 June | 12pm (Social Mobility Day)
🎥 Free to attend

In this session, you’ll learn:
✔️ The roles available and what they involve
✔️ How boards influence strategy and outcomes
✔️ The steps to start your volunteering journey

👉 Save your place:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1217803191653/WN_DU1sWI9KTaKg3WGhkZRMow

Your experience could help change lives — why not get involved?

05/06/2026

𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗴𝘆𝗻𝘆: 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄
Join us for a live 1 hour webinar with Steve Barker (Judicium Education) exploring how governing boards can respond to and oversee issues around misogyny in schools and trusts.

In this timely session, Steve will examine the impact of toxic masculinity in education settings, including how concerns highlighted in recent media coverage are being addressed in practice — and what this means for governance.

The session will explore:
🔵 what governors and trustees need to understand about misogyny in schools
🔵 how boards can monitor and challenge provision effectively
🔵 how schools and trusts are responding to emerging risks and expectations

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the session.

🗓 Thursday 18 June
🕗 8:00–9:00am (1 hour)
💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Reserve your place:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8217797904230/WN_FcGFlwuVT2C60sWygaj1JQ

Please note: The session will be recorded, with slides and recording shared afterwards.

Follow Boards for Education on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boardsforeducation

04/06/2026

📍 We’re at the CST Governance Conference 2026 today!
It’s our first in-person event as Boards for Education (formerly Governors for Schools), and we’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues across the sector.

If you’re attending this Confederation of School Trusts event, come and say hello to the team and find out how we support governance across schools, trusts, colleges and charities.

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