We regularly hear from officers from the Local Authority, fellow Governors and national speakers on topical issues and matters that Governors themselves have expressed an interest in. Meetings also provide an opportunity for Governors to meet and talk and share good practice or to voice their opinions and concerns over current issues.
The Forum has representatives on committees such as Schools Forum, Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Governor Support and Development Working Group. This gives Governors a direct voice and vote on educational issues and decisions.
Schools that subscribe to the Forum, for a nominal £20 per year, can name the members of the Governing Body that would like to receive the notice of any meetings. This can be one or all members of your Governing Body. Any member of the Governing Body is welcome to attend meetings at any time.
We also have an Executive Panel that meet regularly to plan and discuss the future development of the Forum.
Latest News
Spring Term Meeting
We have recently had an inspirational meeting about the National Year of Communication where we heard from a pro-active Wigan Governor who is driving this forward in his school. Governors agreed it was wonderful to hear about the good work that was being done in schools and all made a pledge to take it back to their own Governing Bodies.
Academies: Shall We Shan't we Join the Dance - Special Forum Meeting
Coming up on 18 May 2011 we have a special meeting around the Academies agenda. This is in direct response to Governors requests. John Dunsford will be giving us some information on the merits of moving to Academy status which is a subject that most Governing Bodies are talking about. A light buffet will be provided at 6pm and the meeting will start at 6:30pm at Progress House. To book your place contact Vikki at the details below.
Summer Term Meeting
The topic for our Summer Term meeting will be ‘What makes an Outstanding Governing Body?”. At this meeting we will receive information from an expert and also hear from members of Wigan Governing Bodies that Ofsted have judged “outstanding”.
