AGBIS
AGBIS
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNING BODIES OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
registered charity no. 1108756
The Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) supports and advises governing bodies of schools in the independent sector on all aspects of governance.
The charitable objects of AGBIS are the advancement of education and the promotion of good governance in independent schools.
AGBIS offers a number of services* to their members including:
• Training seminars and webinars for new and experienced governors, webinars on a variety of topics, and free eLearning courses on safeguarding and for new governors.
• An advisory service on all aspects of governing schools via telephone, email and the website.
• ‘Guidelines for Governors’ a manual of good practice.
• Annual survey of salaries and benefits of heads and bursars.
• eNewsletters and eAlerts to keep governors informed on current topics of interest and/or concern.
• Bespoke on-site and virtual training for governing bodies, leading governors' strategy days and reviews of governance for schools.
• Reviews of Governance - a tailored review service designed to provide a detailed review of your governance arrangements.
• Annual conference and AGM for representatives of member schools.
• Support for governor recruitment including: a list of potential new governors; an online Vacancies Board where members can advertise their governor vacancies; and a member discount on support from leading board-level search specialists.
AGBIS International
Based on over 80 years' expertise in British independent schools, AGBIS is the 'go to' professional body for all matters concerning independent school governance. Having supported schools with many different shapes of governance, through reviews, strategic planning, training, conflict resolution and on-going support as part of a community of schools, AGBIS International offers schools across the globe the benefit of that professional knowledge, experience and confidence.
Board
AGBIS is a registered charity (No 1108756) and company (No 0521716) limited by guarantee governed by a Board which meets at least once every school term. Board members are nominated by school governing bodies and serve initially for a three year period. The Board is advised by three committees: Training and Membership, Nominations and Governance and Finance.
The AGBIS Board includes three honorary officers:
Chair: Mark Taylor (Tring Park School for the Performing Arts)
Deputy Chair: Mike Gregson (The Edinburgh Academy Foundation)
Treasurer: Diana Robinson (Westminster School)
Chief Executive: Richard Harman
EA to Richard Harman: Jo Dockery
Director of Learning and Professional Development: Virginia Parkes
Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools
The Grange, 3 Codicote Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9LY
Tel: 01438 840730 • email: enquiries@agbis.org.uk