The EEF Guide to Becoming an Evidence-Informed School Governor and Trustee, designed to offer a quick way into the evidence the EEF makes freely available to all schools. Readthe top 10 tips, based on this report here.

GDPR will apply to all those who process personal data from 25 May 2018 and will replace the current Data Protection Act. Under current data protection laws, the governing board, as the body with corporate responsibility for managing the school, has ultimate responsibility for matters relating to data protection. Governors and trustees should be aware of the coming changes and how to ensure that their school is compliant.

Volunteers are increasingly important in modern society, often however they get little recognition for their vital work. In this piece Lord Martin Matthews encourages us to give more recognition to volunteers, and breaks down some of the barriers that prevent people from nominating them for awards. The process is much simpler than people think.

Governing boards today play a pivotal role in ensuring the safeguarding of children, and this includes online safeguarding and the impact of digital technology.