WHY SHOULD OUR SCHOOL JOIN ESGA?

• ESGA is the School Governors` Association for Essex. It is the representative body of governors of all schools in the County. Schools pay an annual subscription of £17.50 (from April 2012) All members of the school`s governing body are then full members of ESGA

• ESGA is affiliated to the National Governors` Association, and is able to access NGA information and support.

• ESGA represents all school governors on many education committees ensuring that your views and voice are heard.

• ESGA is independent of the Local Authority, which gives us strength when presenting governor concerns. However, we work closely with the LA where this is beneficial to governors, and have a Memorandum of Understanding with the LA to ensure that governor support is coherent and effective.

• ESGA works to ensure good practice of governance and are working to impart these through our website and at meetings and conferences.

• ESGA can answer issues of educational concern through our website and through regular newsletters to governors. We are happy to coordinate governors` views and ensure that they are passed on to those who can act to improve the education of children and young people.

• ESGA works to ensure that our members have access to sound advice, relevant information and individual support when needed.

• ESGA elect new members to its Executive Committee at its Annual General Meeting. This committee is active throughout the year, working for Essex governors

To join please contact our Treasurer – John Hunter via e-mail ‘contact us’.