Information for School Governors, Headteachers and Support Staff
The numerous and ever-changing demands on schools make the supply of up-to-date and reliable information crucial for those involved in governing or managing them and for those working in them. But finding what you need to know to perform your job well can be frustrating and time-consuming. Our aim is to help you with reliable information and independent advice that is targeted to your needs, is concise and is easy to use.
This autumn sees a new guide to the vital and regular job of conducting school self-evaluation and preparing for the periodic inspection, School Self-Evaluation and Inspection.
The 2010 edition of The School Governors' Yearbook as ever, helps hard-pressed governors get on top of their tasks. It quickly tells them what they need to know and do to work effectively over the coming school year.
Finally Clerkwise, our web-based service for clerks has proved popular resource for clerks wishing to support fully their governing bodies. Click on "Clerkwise" to the left for details.
For school governors and clerks
Click below:
- to understand your main roles
- for guidance on key responsibilities
- for information and guidance on the tasks to be performed over the current school year
- for new governors and those thinking of becoming governors, wanting an explanation of what governors have to do
- for details of the duties and responsibilities of different types of governor (parent, staff, foundation, community, local authority)
- for help in planning the governors’ year.
For Headteachers
- for guidance on working with your governing body, performance management or drawing up policies
For teaching assistants
- for explanations of what what a teaching assistant needs to know and do.