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Useful contacts for governors
Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Sanctuary Buildings
Great Smith Street
Westmister
London
SW1P 3BT
Phone: 0870 000 2288
Website:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk
Website:
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk
Website:
http://www.governornet.co.uk
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) Ltd
1B Aberdeen Studios
22-24 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2DQ
Phone: 0207 354 8318
Exclusion Helpline: 0207 704 9822
Fax: 0207 354 9069
E-mail:
ace-ed@easynet.co.uk
Website:
http://www.ace-ed.org.uk
National Association of Governors (NGA)
Western House
Smallbrook Queensway
Birmingham
B5 4HG
Phone: 0121 643 5787
Fax: 0121 633 7141
E-mail:
governorhq@nagm.org.uk
Website:
http://www.nagm.org.uk
TEN: The Education Network
22 Upper Woburn Place
London
WC1H 0TB
Phone/Fax: 0207 554 2810
E-mail:
info@ten.info
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How can you get to know your school?
Getting to know your school and arranging a visit as a governor.
What do governors do?
The roles, responsibilities and duties of governors and governing bodies.
How can you become a school governor?
Expressing an interest in becoming a school governor. Page includes PDF application form.
Governor types and responsibilities
Details of governor types and responsibilities, qualifications and disqualifications
Role and responsibilities of the governing body
Roles and responsibilities of school governing bodies. Includes key and other areas of possible governor involvement.
Additional support for governors
Additional support available for Governors and Forum meeting dates
Officers of the Governing Body
Role of the Chair and Vice-Chair as officers of the school's Governing Body.
Educational stages
Stages of education during a child's schooling including years, age groups and Key Stages.
Governors' meetings
Advice for governors on how to make the most of your meetings. Includes tips on productivity.
Frequently asked questions for governors
Range of frequently asked questions with about all aspects of school governorship.
Glossary of terms for governors
Common terms used in schools and education which may be of interest to prosective Governors.
Governor Training Programme 2008/09
Details of the Governor Training Programme for the 2008/09 academic year.
Governors Termly Newsletter
Download the Wolverhampton governor termly newsletter for Autumn 2008
Contacts - Governors' Support
Feedback and contact details for the Governor Support Team. Page includes an online feedback form.
Consultation Booklet
Download our information booklet for examples of how to consult with stakeholders
Recruitment and retention of school governors
Download the Good Practice Guide for the recruitment and retention of Governors
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