Publications
Below are a collection of resources that may be useful to potential volunteers, current governors, schools, Local Authorities and employers.
SGOSS Brochure
SGOSS Employers Brochure
See how encouraging your workforce to volunteer as School Governors can benefit your company and the local community...
SGOSS Brochure for Schools
The National Governors Association
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
Governors Guide to the Law
“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 Children, Schools and Families.
This Guide sets out the statutory requirements relating to governing body responsibilities.”
Adamson Publications
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.
Board-Level Volunteering Website Factsheet
This introductory guide to board-level volunteering explains what board-level volunteering is and what it involves.
This guide to volunteering as a charity trustee, school governor or member of the board of a public body such as an NHS trust provides information about board-level volunteering to individuals who wish to volunteer and employers/HR professionals who want to support employees wishing to volunteer for boards. It aims to encourage them to consider board-level volunteering and to take action to become involved.
To view the article in full click here.
Volunteering England Resources
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.
Academies and Free Schools
More information about Academies and free schools can be found at the following web link:
Are you ready to get on board?
The Appointments Comission, Charity Comission, School Governors' One Stop Shop, National Union of Student and Getting on Board share the vision of more diverse boards and improved governance in pubilc bodies, charities and schools.
Read our joint brochure here:
Are you ready to get on board?
SGOSS does not endorse or receive any money from these named publications