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ICT, Computer Science, Schools and Governors

Over the last few days there has been an avalanche of news and opinion about ICT in schools. Schools are being overcharged in IT leasing agreements, signing agreements that overcharge them for the most basic IT equipment. Ian Livingstone talks … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from Modern Governor!

The decorations are up, the presents are wrapped and even my dogs have their festive hats at the ready.  Nativity plays have been watched, cards have been posted and there’s just that “big shop” left to do! All that’s left … Continue reading

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Modern Governor Working in Partnership with the NGA

We’re delighted to announce that this year Modern Governor will again be sponsoring the National Governors’ Association (NGA). NGA support local governor associations and governing bodies, lobby ministers and policy makers on all policies that impact schools and offer high-quality … Continue reading

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Modern Governor Top Tips – #3 Learn Together

This is the third in our series of Top Tips to help you get the most out of a Modern Governor subscription. A reason why face to face training is well-regarded is that it gives Governors an opportunity to network … Continue reading

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Modern Governor Tips – #2 Registration and Logging In

Second in our series of tips to help you get the most of a Modern Governor subscription. This may seem a really obvious point, but in the hustle-bustle of everyday life it’s often overlooked. Do your Governors all know how … Continue reading

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Modern Governor Tips – #1 First Things First

This is the first in a new series of tips to help you get the most out of a Modern Governor subscription. We’re going to start at the very beginning (a very fine place to start, according to Julie Andrews….). … Continue reading

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Association of Leicestershire Governors Conference

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of being at the Association of Leicestershire Governors conference which was held at Leicester Racecourse. The theme was “Which Way Forward?” and it featured the experiences of governors and Heads who have taken their … Continue reading

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Introducing “Governor Base”

September 12th saw the launch of a joint venture, Governor Base, set up by support services provider, Ten Group, new education services company, One Education, the National Governors’ Association (NGA) and us, school governor e-learning provider, Modern Governor. Governor Base … Continue reading

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