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Launching our Inclusive Governance campaign
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Listen to our teaser trailer for information about what is coming up in our new Inclusive Governance campaign and how this plays into the Governors for Schools Podcast.
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Podcast Announcement and Campaign Introduction
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Have you been missing regular updates from the Governors for Schools podcast? Perhaps you're new to our channel and are wondering what it's all about? Well, we've got great news for you. We're planning to release a steady stream of audio content as part of our new year-long campaign, Inclusive Governance. Over the coming months, we'll release a range of interviews and panel discussions designed to introduce you and your friends to the many ways in which volunteering as a governor can help you improve the lives of young people and promote inclusivity in schools.
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If you're on the hunt for a new show to add to your podcast feed, there's never been a better time to follow the Governors for Schools show on your preferred podcast provider. So, what's inclusive governance all
Challenges and Solutions for Inclusive Governance
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about? As some of you may already know, platforming new voices is a significant challenge within the governance space, with 77% of boards reporting difficulties recruiting new governors and trustees, according to the National Governance Association.
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However, actively involving a wide range of voices in board meetings is one of the best ways to nurture robust debates and ensure the needs of all sections of the community are well represented. Inclusive Governance is here to address this unmet need, helping school boards find those underrepresented voices for the benefit of pupils and the wider school community. In the coming months, we'll be releasing a wide range of engaging resources to showcase how people from many different backgrounds can get involved with governance and make a difference in their communities, as well as podcasts
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look out for articles, webinars, blogs and much more.
Resources and Sponsorship for Inclusivity
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We'd like to extend our gratitude to Governor Hub for sponsoring this campaign and providing the help we need to support the growing governance community. Ready to begin exploring inclusive governance? Then head to our campaign webpage at governorsforschools.org.uk slash campaigns slash inclusive governance and start by checking out our campaign blogs which we'll be releasing regularly to showcase how governors can contribute towards a more inclusive education system.
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We'll also be gathering Governor Diary entries from an array of committed volunteers keen to share their experiences in board meetings and demonstrate the benefits of getting into school governance. We encourage you to sign up for our campaign webinars, which will run a couple of times a term and focus on a wide range of inclusion-centred topics.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Interactive Learning
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Next up is a panel discussion and Q&A on Thursday 23rd November at 12pm, with LGBTQ plus young people's charity just like us.
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We'll explore how governance volunteers can support LGBTQ plus inclusion within their schools and make a difference in the lives of young people. Head to our campaign resources page today to sign up and reserve your spot. Finally, we recommend that you try your hand at our interactive Could You Be A Governor quiz if you're interested in taking up the wrong. For those already in post, why not try our scenario-based interactive learning module on handling situations surrounding inclusion?
Engagement and Social Media Outreach
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As a reminder,
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All these materials and more can be found at governorsforschools.org.uk slash campaigns slash inclusive governance. We look forward to engaging with as many of you as possible throughout this campaign. Remember to keep up with all things governors for schools by following us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. And remember to use the hashtag inclusive governance to voice your support for the campaign. Happy listening and don't forget to subscribe to our channel wherever you get your podcasts.