Resources for Specialist Governors
SPECIALIST ROLES & ‘LINK AREA’ GOVERNORS
Assurance Governance is dedicated to equipping governors in specialist ‘link’ roles with quick and accessible briefings that enable appropriate and supportive questioning to be used to offer headteachers, executive leaders and school staff supportive challenge.
Choose from the topics below and access a multi-format briefing and downloadable school/academy self-review document for each areas covered.
All specialist ‘Link Area’ governors and trustees in a church school, academy or MAT…

Parent Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Safeguarding Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Attendance Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Staff Wellbeing Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

English as Additional Language (EAL) Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Vulnerable Groups Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Careers Education Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Finances, Buildings & Estate Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Information Technology Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Staff Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

SEND/ Inclusion Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Health and Safety Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Managing Complaints
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Foundation Stage & Early Years Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Michael excels at fostering strategic growth and effective leadership.

Curriculum Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Assessment Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Personal, Social, Health & Education (PSHE) & Citizenship Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Sustainability Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.

Training & Development Governor
Briefing, Questions & Review
Providing governance oversight of the quality of what is taught in school/academy.
Practical Solutions for Busy Foundation Governors
Discover how our resources have empowered governors to excel in their roles through real-life feedback.
“The training materials for my role as a foundation governor provided a clear path to focusing on christian distinctiveness with all governors.“

Sarah White
Foundation Governor
“The advice and resources were able to be tailored perfectly to my needs as a link governor for special educational needs, at a challenging time financially.“

James Carter
Link Governor
“The support I received was invaluable, simplifying the complexities of my responsibilities as a staff governor reflecting on the needs of the school.“

Emily Dawson
Staff Governor
