Kent Governance Association
Our aims and objectives
KGA is an independent association of governors with no political affiliation seeking to:
- Broaden participation in school governance and provide a democratic forum for the exchange of ideas whilst encouraging co-operation between Governing Bodies, Schools and Districts
- Act collectively to promote and protect the integrity of education in the county
- Provide a formal channel of communication with the LA and a mechanism for consultation and negotiation on educational matters, and, to further good relationships with the LA and other relevant bodies
- Maintain links with Kent Governor Services
- Further governors' interests regionally and nationally through membership of the National Governors Association (NGA)
- Provide a coherent voice for Kent Governors in making representations to central government on matters of common concern.
Membership
Membership is open to all governing bodies of Kent Schools (including academies). Individual governors will be deemed members by virtue of being members of a governing body in the Association.
Executive committee
The KGA Executive meets three times a year. Its members represent each of the KCC districts and they attend the District Governor Briefings to gather concerns, opinions and queries and feedback information from the KGA. The Executive meetings are regularly attended by Governor Support and other KCC officers, which enables members to influence decision making with regard to the services provided for both our governing bodies and schools.
If you are interested in becoming an executive member please contact the KGA Chair, Janice Brooke at janicebrooked28@btinternet.com.
County assemblies
County Assemblies are held three times a year and are regularly attended by county councillors, Cabinet members and senior KCC officers. They enable governors to hear about local policy and procedure directly from those responsible for it, to ask questions and offer opinions. Assemblies add to governor training by providing up-to-date information and the opportunity for governors to see their own school governance in a county context. A forum enables governors to share information, concerns and questions. All members of KGA are welcome to attend, free of charge, but we ask that you book in using CPD Online so that sufficient refreshments can be provided.
Our next meetings are scheduled for:
Please note these are draft dates and are to be confirmed following ongoing government guidance around Covid-19
KGA County Assembly
| Monday 19 October 2020 7pm - 9pm | To be confirmed |
| Monday 15 March 2021 7pm - 9pm | To be confirmed |
| Monday 21 June 2021 7pm - 9pm | To be confirmed |
| Monday 18 October 2021 7pm - 9pm | To be confirmed |
For further information about our association, please contact Janice Brooke by emailing janicebrooked28@btinternet.com.
Next meeting
Monday 19 October 2020 - KGA Assembly Meeting, 7pm to 9pm
Meeting minutes
Details of KGA minutes and any presentations:
June 2019
- KGA Assembly Presentation (PDF, 398.1 KB)
- Minutes of KGA County Assembly Meeting - 17 June 2019 (PDF, 164.3 KB)
March 2019
- KGA Assembly Presentation - 11 March 2019 (PDF, 443.6 KB)
- KGA Assembly Workshop - 11 March 2019 (PDF, 224.3 KB)
- UK withdrawal from EU Schools - FAQs (PDF, 246.0 KB)
October 2018
- Matt Dunkley KGA County Assembly presentation - 15 October 2018 (PDF, 574.4 KB)
- Minutes of KGA County Assembly Meeting - 15 October 2018 (PDF, 263.6 KB)
July 2018
- The Education People KGA County Assembly presentation - 9 July 2018 (PDF, 643.9 KB)
- Matt Dunkley KGA County Assembly presentation - 9 July 2018 (PDF, 380.0 KB)
- Minutes of KGA County Assembly Meeting - 9 July 2018 (PDF, 175.7 KB)
March 2018
- KGA Assembly presentation - 12 March 2018 (PDF, 423.2 KB)
- Kent Governors Conference (PDF, 1.7 MB)
- Minutes of KGA County Assembly Meeting - 12 March 2018 (PDF, 254.3 KB)
October 2017
- Minutes of KGA County Assembly Meeting - 30 October 2017 (PDF, 168.2 KB)
- KGA Assembly presentation - 30 October 2017 (PDF, 743.4 KB)
June 2017
March 2017
- Minutes of KGA County Assembly Meeting - 13 March 2017 (PDF, 182.9 KB)
- KGA Assembly presentation - 13 March 2017 (all speakers) (PDF, 1.1 MB)
October 2016
- Minutes of KGA County Assembly Meeting - 17 October 2016 (DOC, 245.5 KB)
- KGA Assembly presentation (PDF, 351.6 KB)
June 2016
- Minutes of the KGA County Governors Meeting - 20 June 2016 (DOC, 131.5 KB)
- KGA Assembly presentation (PDF, 936.5 KB)
- National Schools funding Position presentation (PDF, 251.6 KB)
- Kent Commissioning plan, KGA update, presentation (PDF, 328.6 KB)
- National Citizens service presentation (PDF, 1.6 MB)
March 2016
- Minutes from KGA County Governors Meeting March 2016 (DOC, 248.5 KB)
- Regional Schools Commissioner presentation March 2016 (PPTX, 2.3 MB)
- Patrick Leeson presentation March 2016 (PPTX, 756.8 KB)
Recruiting New Governors
Visit the Inspiring Governors website for information on being a school governor or help to fill your vacancies.