Important information and guidance

Find out what a school governor does and how to become one

Meeting dates and events

These pages include DCSF legislative changes, notes from clerks' briefings, important dates for your diaries etc.

In this section you will find useful information to assist Link Governors in their role including suggestions on what the Link Governor's role, notes from meetings and important dates for your diary.

Newsletters for all school governors in Gloucestershire.

This is a fortnightly e-bulletin sent to all Chairs of Governors. It is a means of passing on any important information and keeping Chairs up to date on current issues.

Our series of termly action sheets keeps governors informed of recent developments in education.

Gloucestershire Governor Services provides 3 forms of training

In response to requests from Clerks we have provided below some links to useful websites containing information on School Policies.

These pages answer frequently asked questions for governors on risk assessment, training and managing Health and Safety.

Governing bodies are now required to have in place a procedure for dealing with general complaints from parents.

Essential documents for school governors

Useful links for governors

A to Z of common education acronyms, abbreviations and phrases