Monthly Archives: August 2009
Should School Governors’ Meetings Be Open?
Every school’s board of governors does things a little differently. A small minority hold meetings which are open to anyone who would like to attend, a few invite parents to get involved and some even welcome the press to report … Continue reading
Twelve School Governors Dismissed by London Council
Cabinet minister Jack Straw’s son Will is amongst the 12 school governors who have been dismissed by Lambeth council, over financial management and teaching standards at their school. The headteacher has apparently also been suspended. Mr Straw’s involvement has, of … Continue reading
Governors on the Hook for School Uniform Prices
It’s that time of year again. Everyone from High St retailers to supermarkets like Asda and Tesco are advertising deals on school uniforms. But despite the deals, not every parent will be able to take advantage of the discounted prices. … Continue reading
Men ‘Out Performed’ at University
Female students are ahead of men in almost every measure of UK university achievement, according to a report from higher education researchers. A Higher Education Policy Institute report shows that women are more likely to get places in the top … Continue reading
Welcome to the Modern Governor Blog
Welcome to the brand spanking new Modern Governor Blog! We’ll be using this section of the site to: Bring you news and updates about Modern Governor Highlight news stories of interest to school governors Answer questions and respond to feedback … Continue reading