Governor recruitment, skills audits & training
Governor skills & effectiveness
13 articles- 20 key questions for governing boardsDownload our 20 key questions and sources of evidence to help you evaluate how effective your governing board is.
- Annual governance statementsAn annual governance statement is required for an academy and good practice for a maintained school. Get guidance on what yours needs to contain, and take a look at examples of statements from other schools.
- Chair: role and responsibilitiesWhether you're the chair of a maintained school, a trust board or an LGB, understand your role by downloading our role descriptions. Use our skills audits to help you identify your strengths and areas to work on in your role.
Recruiting & retaining governors
10 articles- Governor and trustee recruitment: interview questions to askFind out what questions you can ask when interviewing a prospective governor or trustee, so you can make sure you have the right people on your board.
- Governor recruitment: asking for referencesAsk new governors for references so you’re confident they’re suitable for the role. Use our model letter and reference form to contact referees and save you time.
- Governor/trustee recruitment: application formUse our model application form to help you recruit governors and trustees, and save yourself time.
Training & induction
16 articles- Finance glossaryBe clear on the key financial terms you'll encounter as a governor at a maintained school or an academy, plus download our glossary to share it with your board.
- Finance training for governors and trusteesStrong financial management is one of the pillars of good governance. Find out what training and resources are available to you to enhance your knowledge of school and trust finance.
- Governance basics glossaryThe key governance terms you'll encounter, including roles on the board, school types, meeting procedures and key documents. Plus, a downloadable version to share with new governors and trustees.