List of links to national web sites that governors might find useful.
The Council is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Audit Commission
0844 798 1212
www.audit-commission.gov.uk
The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
The Advisory Centre for Education is an independent advice centre for parents, offering a wide range of information, publications
www.ace-ed.org.uk
Church of England Board of Education
020 7898 1500
www.cofe.anglican.org
Catholic Education Service
020 7901 4880
www.cesew.org.uk
Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
This the main government website for education with an extensive range of information, news and links to many other sites.
www.dcsf.gov.uk
DCSF Publications
0845 602 2260 / 0845 603 3360 (fax)
dcfs@prolog.uk.com
DCSF Standards Unit
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk
Governors’ Newsletter
0845 602 2260
www.governornet.co.uk/governorsnewsletter
Governorline
GovernorLine is the free professional helpline offering e-mail and telephone support to school governors, clerks and individuals involved directly in school governance in England.
www.governorline.info
Governornet
A key information resource for school governors, including all relevant DCSF materials.
www.governet.co.uk
Information for School and College Governors (ISCG)
0207 229 0200
LA Governor Training Programme and Support Services
Governor Training: David Challen 0161 770 3424
david.challen@oldham.gov.uk
Governor Support: Karen Holmes 0161 770 1629
karen.holmes@oldham.gov.uk
National Association of School Governors (NASG)
An independent voluntary organisation run by governors.
www.nasg.org.uk
Office of Standards in Education (OfSTED)
Ofsted arranges and sets standards for school inspection and the site contains copies of inspection reports. www.ofsted.gov.uk
Ofsted Publications
07002 637833
www.ofsted.gov.uk
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Publications
020 7509 5556
www.qca.org.uk
School Governors One – Stop Shop
This is a small limited company with charitable status that offers information and advice on how to become a school governor.
School Governors One-Stop Shop.
Teachernet
(individual governors can register, for email notification of the monthly DCFS circulation to Headteachers and Chairs)
www.teachernet.gov.uk