Benefits of AGBIS Membership

Access to training seminars for new and experienced Governors at a reduced rate.

Free .pdf access (from September 2011) to ‘Guidelines for Governors' for Member schools.

Advisory service on all aspects of governing schools via telephone, email and the website.

Supports for governing bodies that are in dispute with their Head’s association.

Model contracts for Teachers, Heads and Bursars and other standard employment documents.

Model documentation for governance.

For participating schools, an annual survey of salaries and fringe benefits for Heads and Bursars.

An e-Newsletter to keep governors informed on current topics of interest and/or concern.

An e-Alert Service to keep governors informed on important and/or urgent issues.

On-site training for governing bodies (for a fee).

Reviews of governance (for a fee).

Annual conference and AGM attended by representatives of member schools.

Full support service for regional meetings.

Legal and practical advice on new legislation affecting the work and responsibilities of governors.

Maintaining a list of potential new governors.

Individual telephone advice from the General Secretary.