2. Other Governance Organisations
Other organisations you can register on if you're interested in becoming a governor:
Governors for Schools
Governors for Schools is a free service that finds, places and supports skilled volunteers as governors and trustees on school and academy boards. They offer governors access to a wide range of training. Schools can advertise their governor and trustee vacancies.
Website: www.governorsforschools.org.uk
Professional governance bodies and associations
Modern Governor
Modern Governors Offers a constantly growing collection of eLearning modules for governors and trustees in maintained schools, academies and free schools. Subscription fees apply.
Website: www.moderngovernor.com
The National Association of Governance Advisory Services (NAGAS)
The National Association of Governance Advisory Services (NAGAS) is an organisation representing providers of services to school boards and other governance support professionals. The national committee is made up of elected representatives from each of the member regions in England.
Website: https://nagas.org.uk
National Governance Association (NGA)
The NGA is an independent membership organisation that represents school governors of maintained schools and academies in England. Its aim is to improve the wellbeing of children and young people by promoting high standards in all our schools and improving the effectiveness of their governing board.
The NGA has developed a wide range of training, documents and resources which are available on their website. Tel: 0121 237 3780 Subscription fees apply.
Website: www.nga.org.uk
The Key
The Key is a national information service. The Key for School Governors, supports nearly half of schools in England. Members have instant access to impartial information and guidance, practical resources and answers to questions on all aspects of school leadership and management. Subscription fees apply
Website: www.thekeysupport.com