Bury Governor Association News
BGA – Annual General Meeting – Thursday 16th November 2023
The annual general meeting of the BGA will be held at the Masonic Hall in Bury (on Parsons Lane behind Wilkinsons) starting at 7.00pm on Thursday 16th November. Tea/coffee/cold drinks will be available. Governors and Trustees will have the opportunity to elect the...
BGA Meeting – Thursday 30th March 2023
The Spring Term meeting of the BGA will be held at the Masonic Hall in Bury (on Parsons Lane behind Wilkinsons) starting at 7.00pm on Thursday 30th March. Tea/coffee/cold drinks will be available. Governors and Trustees will have the opportunity to meet Bury's new...
Bury Welcomes a New Principal Governance Officer
The BGA is delighted to report that Bury Council have appointed a Principal Governance Officer. This is a new post in the council's structure and the investment demonstrates a clear commitment to supporting governance in Bury's schools, whether maintained or as part...
Gordon Hubert
It is with great sadness that the BGA must report the death of Gordon Hubert. Gordon has been a loyal champion of education and governance in Bury for over 50 years, serving on both the BGA Executive Committee and the Bury Governance Development group until ill-health...
Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II
Bury Governor Association joins the rest of the country and Commonwealth nations and territories in expressing our deep sadness to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts and very best wishes are with the Royal Family.
Bury Council Chair’s Briefing – Autumn Term 2022
The autumn term Chair's Briefing was delivered via Zoom on Wednesday 7th September. Apologies were given by Isobel Booler and Paul Cooke and the briefing was led by Rachael Stirk. There were updates on 2022 outcomes from Wendy Jackson. Isaac Adams gave a briefing on...
Looked After Children in Bury Schools
Gemma Parkes, the Headteacher of Bury's virtual school delivered an on-line training session for Bury governors and trustees on Monday evening. The session had over 20 attendees. A recording of the session can be accessed using the below link with the passcode...
Governor Training on Looked After Children in Bury Schools
Gemma Park is the Head of the Virtual School that coordinates the support for children in care who attend Bury schools. On Monday 22nd November 2021 Gemma will lead a virtual training session that will cover the following key themes: The educational context of...
Bury Governor Association AGM and Zoom Conference
BGA will host it's AGM and Conference on Thursday18th November, 7:00-8.30pm. The format for the evening will be: 7.00pm - Welcome and introductions from BGA Chair Richard Ainsworth 7.05pm - AGM (Election of Chair/Vice-Chair/Treasurer/Secretary, Appointment of...
BGA Summer Term Meeting Tuesday 9th June 2021 – Report and Resources
Considering the weather was beautiful outside 27 governors and trustees nonetheless joined the Summer Term meeting held remotely via Zoom. BGA Chair Richard Ainsworth welcomed the first guest speaker, Bury's new Director of Education and Skills, Isobel Booler. Isobel...
Bury Governor Association Summer Term Meeting
The Summer Term BGA meeting will be delivered remotely on Tuesday 8th June 2021, starting at 7.00pm. The agenda and log-in details for the Zoom Call have been circulated by Bury Council's Governor Support Team. The first presentation will be from Bury's new director...
Local Authority Chair’ of Governors Briefing
There were 30 participants in the Chair's briefing which was held over Microsoft Teams at 6.45pm on Wednesday 21st April 2021. Julien Kramer opened the meeting outlining that this will be his final Chair's briefing before he hands over to new Director Isobel Booler on...
Spring Term BGA Meeting – PowerPoints and Resources
There was a good representation of governors and trustees at the Spring Term BGA briefing on Thursday 11th March. Once again, as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions, the meeting was a virtual one hosted via Zoom. Richard Ainsworth welcomed attendees and speakers and...
Additional Summer Term Governor/Trustee Training
RMA Governance Services have been commissioned to deliver some additional virtual training for Bury governors/trustees to complement the sessions being run by One Education. The sessions are: Monday 17th May 6pm – 8.30pm Emotionally Healthy Schools Tuesday 1 st June...
BGA Spring Term Meeting Notice
The Bury Governor Association Spring Term Meeting is taking place virtually at 7.00pm on Thursday 11th March 2021. The meeting will be held via a Zoom call and will be opened by BGA Chair Richard Ainsworth. Sheila Durr, the Executive Director Children and Young People...