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 (S&GS) 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.
DfE has also published a “Governance-handbook and Clerking Competency Framework” setting out the competencies required to deliver professional clerking to school Governing Boards and multi academy trusts.
| Name | Address | Telephone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attingham Education | 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: 28 September 2023
