The Shropshire School Governors' Council (SSGC) was founded in 1992, with a membership of 30 schools, as a response to the increasing delegation of unfamiliar powers for the direct running of their schools resulting from government legislation. Local governors recognised that they needed a means whereby they could gain and offer mutual support and advice. While the local authority was also a major stakeholder, it was appreciated that there was a need at the same time to maintain links with the council through some form of independent yet accountable body.
From that original small group of 30 founding school governors, the Shropshire School Governors' Council has now expanded such that all governors in the county's schools are automatically members.
In the subsequent 15 years, the SSGC has become a major consultee on many important matters concerning the wellbeing of Shropshire schools.
Meetings
Members of the SSGC Executive meet on a regular basis to develop and enhance the support and communication of information available to all Shropshire governors. Notes of these meetings can be accessed via attachments on this page.
The LA and SSGC meet with chairs and SSGC liaison governors on a term-by-term basis, which also affords the opportunity for information exchange. The minutes of these meetings (once they have been approved by the members) can be accessed via attachments on this page.
At their annual conference and annual general meeting, governors have the opportunity to participate in topical discussion and debate led by national speakers.
Spring Term 2012
- Thursday 2 February at The Guildhall, Shrewsbury
- Tuesday 7 February at the Marches School, Oswestry
- Thursday 9 February at The Endowed School, Bridgnorth
Future meetings
Meetings will be held in the Summer term as follows:
Tuesday 15 May (North Shropshire)
Wednesday 16 May (Central Shropshire)
Wednesday 23 May (South Shropshire)
Venues to be confirmed in due course.
All the above meetings will run from 7pm - 8.30pm.