Frequently Asked Questions

Webinars and Seminars

How do I book a webinar or seminar?
Answer: Booking for the webinars and seminars are on our website. To watch a short video clip of how to book please click here.  Please note there is no sound on the clip.

When will I receive information about my webinar?
Answer: Joining instructions are sent to the delegate around 2 working days before the webinar.

When will I receive information about my seminar?
Answer: Joining instructions are sent to the delegate one week before the seminar.

How long after the webinar has taken place will I receive the recording and slides?
Answer: You will receive the recording and slides within 3 working days after the webinar.

How long after the seminar has taken place will I receive the slides?
Answer: You will receive the slides within 3 working days after the seminar.

How can I view past webinar recordings?
Answer: Free webinar recordings can be viewed here. If the webinar is not free you can purchase a recording for the same price as attending live by emailing [email protected].

Website

How do I add a governor to the website?
Answer: If you are a Bursar/Clerk you should have permission to add governors.  To watch a short video clip of how to add governors please click here.  Please note there is no sound on the clip.

How can I reset my password?
Answer: Once you have logged in you can go to Update Details and then select the right hand option Reset Password.

Minutes

How long should the school keep minutes for?
Answer: You will need to check your data rention policy. Minutes should be kept for one inspection cycle.  Good practice since lockdown is that minutes are not printed out.

Should minutes be shared with parents?
Answer: Unlike state maintained schools, Independent schools are not obliged to share minutes and AGBIS would recommend that minutes are kept confidential and should not be shared with parents.

Recruitment

Where can I find information about recruiting a Head?
Answer: Information about appointing a Head can be found here.

Where can I find information about recruiting a Chair?
Answer: Information about appointing a Chair can be found here. 

Where can I find information about recruiting a Bursar?
Answer: If your school is an ISBA member, they will be able to provide you with information about recruiting a Bursar.

How can I get access to the potential governor list?
Answer: The potential governor list is available to member schools and can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

Other

Where can I find the Compliance Checklist?
Answer: The Compliance Checklist can be found here.

Where can I find the Guidelines for Governors?
Answer: The Guidelines for Governors can be found here.

Where can I find the information on appraisals?
Answer: Information about appraisals can be found here.

Where can I find information about Governing body skills audit?
Answer: The Governing body skills audit can be found here.

Where can I find the new Clerks checklist?
Answer: The new Clerks checklist can be found here. There area also lots of other useful resources for Clerks on our Members Resources. Please click here to view them. 

Where can I find the Salary Survey?
Answer: More information about the Salary Survey can be found here. 

How do I sign up for the AGBIS e-Learning courses?
Answer: Information about our e-Learning courses can be found here. 

How do I contact AGBIS?
Answer: The best way to contact AGBIS is by emailing [email protected].

Who do I contact to organise on-site training?
Answer: You can email our enquiries line at [email protected] for on-site training requests. More information can be found here.