Publications

SGOSS publishes a brochure summarising its services.

 

See how encouraging your workforce to volunteer as School Governors can benefit your company and the local community...

 

Vacancies on your governing body? SGOSS is here to help!

 

The National Governors Association is a representative body for governors in England. The NGA produces a first class range of resources available by following this weblink: 

 

http://www.nga.org.uk/publications.aspx

“All school governors need to know what their legal responsibilities are and how these fit in with the responsibilities of the head teacher, the local authority (LA) and the Secretary of State for Education.

This Guide sets out the statutory requirements relating to governing body responsibilities.”

 

Guide to the law

There are very useful publications available for school governorns from Adamson Publishing. These include Start Here, a booklet for new and potential governors that explains just what is involved.

 

www.adamsonbooks.com

Umbrella organisation Volunteering England has published several summary reports on the nature and future of volunteering.

 

Research has shown that a motivating factor for governors is their own development. It has also shown that experience gained in governance impacts positively on career success.

 

They are available to read on Volunteering England's website

 

Value Volunteer Management Campaign

A different kind of investment – what does your organisation stand to gain? Volunteering England’s Value Volunteer Management Campaign aims to increase awareness of the value and importance of investing in volunteer management. Many organisations have already shown support, including the BBC, Microsoft, Barnardo’s, RSPB, National Trust and PDSA. Find out what’s in it for your organisation here.

More information about Academies and free schools can be found at the following web link:

 

www.education.gov.uk.

Click on this link to download the SGOSS Governor Impact Survey (PDF)