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