AGBIS

Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools

• 2008 Salary and Benefits Survey - The 2008 salary survey has now closed, the results were sent to participating schools on 15th February. If you did not participate, the results can be purchased from the AGBIS office admin@agbis.org.uk
   

• The AGM took place on Monday 25th February at the Merchant Taylors' Hall in London, relevant papers will be circulated in due course.

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  The AGBIS Office moved in August 2007 to:

            RENSHAW BARNS
            UPPER WOODFORD
            SALISBURY
            WILTSHIRE
            SP4 6FA

            TEL:    01722 782 900
            FAX:    05601 264 801
            E-mail addresses are as shown on the Home page

• Charities Act 2006: The Government published its implementation plan for the Act on 5th December 2006.  It can be found at: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/documents/charity_reform/implementation_plan.pdf.
   

• The Model Contracts for Heads, Bursars and Teachers were revised in March 2007 to incorporate changes in legislation and are available by e-mail or by downloading from the ISBA website. A newly revised version of the Teachers contract was available in February 2008.
   

• Since the revision of 'Guidelines for Governors' was completed in November 2005, over 7,000 copies have been issued.  Please see the Publications page for more information and to download an application form for the revised version.
   

• Dates, locations and subjects for the 2008 seminar programme are on the Seminars page.  A seminar application form can be downloaded from the Seminars page of this website.    Speaker details will appear soon.
   

• Several AGBIS member schools have offered to host Regional Governors' Meetings, following successful meetings around the country. If any schools or AGBIS representatives are interested in organising future regional events, please contact the Training & Membership Secretary on training@agbis.org.uk. The next Regional Meeting is due to be held at King Edward VI School, Southampton on Tuesday 7th October, 2008.
   

• AGBIS holds a list of potential governors the majority of whom are ex-heads and ex-bursars.  Any AGBIS member schools requiring the names and details of prospective governors should contact us detailing their requirements.  We are always interested to hear from persons who would like their name included on our list.  Please download and complete the attached form and either post it/email it to the AGBIS office, alternatively  Email admin@agbis.org.uk for more information on potential governors.

The next batch are being negotiated at present and will appear here soon.  AGBIS is grateful to Hymers College in Hull for hosting the most recent event on 6th November 2007.