Equality, diversity & inclusion
Myth-busting series: Be a governor – from outside the sector
Webinar
17/02/2022
There’s a common myth that you must already be working in education to be a school governor. However, it takes lots of different people from a variety of sectors to create a diverse and knowledgeable board that can really make a difference.
In this episode, we address the common misconception that you must be working in education to be a governor, drawing on the expertise of Governors for Schools’ CEO, Hannah Stolton.
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