This list of links covers services of particular interest to school governors. We also have a list of all the Governor Services websites across England. Other sites are listed in the A-Z of education, which comes in two parts: A-K and L-Z.
The list was last updated in March 2010.
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNING BODIES OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
www.agbis.info
Body representing governors of independent schools, resulting from the merger of the Governing Bodies Association and the Governing Bodies of Girls Schools
ASSOCIATION OF MUSLIM GOVERNORS
www.muslimgovernors.org/
Site promoting school governance to and for Muslims in mainstream education
FE GOVERNANCE
www.fegovernance.org/
Site supporting FE and sixth-form colleges from the Association of Colleges and the Centre for Excellence in Leadership. Runs a confidential helpline for governors and clerks of FE institutions: 8.30 - 5.15 Monday to Friday, 0800 652 0535
GOVERNORLINE
www.governorline.info
Site supporting the GovernorLine help service for school governors in England
GOVERNORNET
www.governornet.co.uk
Key information resource for school governors, including all relevant DfES material: consultations, guidance etc
GOVERNORS WALES
www.governorswales.org.uk
Support service for Governors in Wales
INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GOVERNORS
www.governors.uk.com
Advice service for governors of schools
NATIONAL GOVERNORS' ASSOCIATION
www.nga.org.uk
Independent association for school governors in England
NATIONAL CO-ORDINATORS OF GOVERNOR SUPPORT
www.ncogs.org.uk
Site for the services supporting school Governors in England
SCHOOL GOVERNORS ONE STOP SHOP
www.sgoss.org.uk
Initiative aimed at recruiting school governors with transferable management skills
SCOTTISH PARENTS COUNCILS ASSOCIATION
www.scottishparents.com
Association representing school boards in Scotland (was Scottish School Boards Association)
SUPERGOVERNOR
www.supergovernor.com
Blog with contributions from experienced governors.
UK GOVERNORS
www.ukgovernors.org.uk
Discussion Forum for anyone wanting to discuss issues relating to school governors
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