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Information for school governors
Devon Governor Services
Devon Governor Services based at Great Moor House, Exeter offers advice, support, information and training to school governors, headteachers and clerks. To find out more about courses, support materials and training events click here.
The Devon Association of Governors (DAG)
The Devon Association of Governors (DAG) is the representative body for school governors in Devon. DAG is the association of maintained school Governing Bodies in the Devon Local Authority. It was formed in 1993, and is part of a nationwide network of Governing Bodies through membership of the National Governors’ Association. Find out more here.
The National Governors' Association
The National Governors' Association is the representative body for school governors in England. The NGA works for governors by: Supporting local governor associations and governing bodies; Lobbying ministers and policy makers; Producing high quality guidance and information; Organising events and conferences. Find out more here.
GovernorNet
GovernorNet is the website dedicated to providing information for school governors. It covers areas such as training and recruitment, information on pupils, parents and the curriculum, staffing and personnel, school finance and property as well as the guide to the law. Click here to find out more.
Governorline
Governorline provides free, confidential advice, information and support to School Governors, clerks and individuals involved directly in the governance of maintained schools in England. Call Governorline free on 08000 722 181 from Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., or from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. A TextPhone facility is also available. To find out more click here.
One-Stop Shop
The School Governors' One-Stop Shop is a small charity which recruits volunteers to become governors in schools across England. SGOSS has won awards for the way it works with volunteers, builds partnerships with employers, manages its finances, and develops its staff. Its services are FREE to Local Authorities, volunteers, employers and schools. Click here for more information.
The Devon Governor publication
The Devon Governor publication provides an update to all governing bodies on the developments regarding the majority of Devon’s school support services. It includes information regarding useful contacts, latest developments and new ways of working, training programme course dates for both new and experienced governors and much more. Click here to find out more.