- A. School Self-evaluation Framework - core document
- Appointing and electing new Governors
- Are you interested in becoming a school governor?
- BME Governors
- Clerking the Governing Body
- Data Guidance
- Good practice - policies and procedures
- Governors' Forum
Governors' Handbook (564 KB)- Inspections, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Organising the Governing Body
- School profile and prospectus
- Training for Governors, Clerks and Headteachers
The Governor Development Service offers services for Governors, Clerks and Headteachers alike in order to assist them in carrying out their statutory responsibilities.
The GDS provides advice, support and development opportunities through:
- An advice helpline and website
- A regular monthly and termly bulletin and newsletter
- A centrally-based training programme
- School based training
- Placement of potential LA governors
The Monthly Governors' Bulletin is sent to Headteachers, Chairs and Clerks during the first week of each month. Back copies are posted here for information. They are all in pdf format.
Issue 54 - September 2008
Issue 53 - July 2008
There was no June 2008 Bulletin
Issue 52 - May 2008
There was no April 2008 Bulletin
Issue 51 - March 2008
There was no February bulletin
Issue 50 - January 2008
Issue 49 - December 2007
There was no November Bulletin
Issue 48 - October 2007
Issue 47 - September 2007
There was no August Bulletin
Issue 46 - July 2007
There was no June bulletin
Issue 45 - May 2007
Issue 44 - April 2007
There was no March Bulletin
Issue 43 - February 2007
Issue 42 - January 2007
Issue 41 - December 2006
There was no November Bulletin
Issue 40 - October 2006
Issue 39 - September 2006
There was no August Bulletin
Issue 38 - July 2006
There was no June Bulletin
Newsletter - "The Bristol Governor"
'The Bristol Governor' is sent to all governors three times a year. It is sent out in November (autumn edition), February (spring edition) and June (summer edition). It details information on such as: changes in procedures and regulations, forth coming training events and useful advice on various areas of governance. Back copies are posted here for information. They are all in pdf format.
Issue 26 - Summer 2008
Issue 25 - Spring 2008
Issue 24 - Autumn 2007
Issue 23 - Summer 2007
Issue 22 - Spring 2007
Issue 21 - Autumn 2006
Issue 20 - Summer 2006
Issue 19 - Spring 2006
Issue 18 - Autumn 2005
Issue 17 - Summer 2005
Issue 16 - Spring 2005
Contact:
Governor Development Service
Bristol Education Centre
Sheridan Road
Horfield
Bristol
BS7 0PU
Tel: 0117 90 31396
Fax: 0117 90 31289
Email: gds@bristol.gov.uk