Register of independent clerks
Every Governing Board (GB) is legally required to have a Clerk. Clerks have an essential role in the governance of the school.
School and Governor Support (SGS) provides a range of services that support schools and Academies in ensuring their governance arrangements are effective and compliant with statutory regulations.
The role of a Clerk to Governing Boards is to:
- provide advice to the Governing Boards on governance, constitutional and procedural matters
- provide effective administrative support to the Governing Boards and its committees
- ensure the Governing Boards is properly constituted, and
- manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements
Governing Boards should employ an independent clerk with suitable skills and training.
The performance of the clerk should be evaluated on a regular basis and their pay should be commensurate with the professional service they provide.
The Department for Education (DfE) has published a range of updated guidance and resources on working with governance professionals (clerks), highlighting their strategic role in supporting governing boards and academy trusts.
These materials replace the former Governance Handbook and Clerking Competency Framework, and should be read alongside the DfE’s maintained school and academy trust governance guides.
| Name | Address | Telephone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attingham Education | Not available | 01384 598 319 | emma@attinghameducation.co.uk | Attingham Education |
| Services 4 Schools S4S | S4S, Midlands Technology Centre Broadlands, Wolverhampton, WV10 6TA | 01902 203 996 | governors@services4schools.org.uk | Services 4 Schools |
| SIPS Education Governor Services | Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, B70 8GS | 0121 296 3003 | governance@sipseducation.co.uk | SIPS Education Governor Services |
The Clerks on the register have all provided evidence of relevant experience, accreditation, a high level of professional competence and a commitment to continuing professional development.
How to join the Register
If you are a Clerk or Clerking Service provider and would like to be added to the register of independent clerks: download, complete and return the Expression of Interest Form below.
Page last updated: 2 July 2026