School Governance

Governors play a key role in the leadership and management of schools. EA wishes to thank all school governors for their time, commitment and dedication to improving educational standards in all our schools.

The School Governance Service:

Oversees the appointment of school governors to Boards of Governors in controlled schools on an ongoing basis.
Appoints EA Governors to boards of governors in controlled, controlled integrated, Catholic maintained and Irish medium schools.
Manages the reconstitution process of boards of governors in controlled schools.
Provides support and advice to Chairpersons of Boards of Governors on the implementation of the Scheme for the Management of Controlled Schools.
Leads on a number of key projects that positively impact school governance and school improvement.
Manages the governor training programme.

School Governance Helpline

For support or general queries please contact the School Governance Helpline on 028 9047 0255.

Secretary Hub

Information to support schools in preparing for Board of Governor meetings to include agenda and minutes templates.
Membership of Boards of Governors

Explanation of the membership of Boards of Governors by school sector and phase (nursery, primary, post-primary, special).
Apply to become a School Governor

Information on how to apply to be a School Governor.
Parent and Teacher Governor Elections

Information on the election process for Parent and Teacher Governors.
Post Primary Transferor Governor Elections

Information on the election process for Post Primary Transferor Governors.
Governor Training & Resources

Information on training opportunities available to Governors.
Knowledge Centre

Information for School Governors on key school policies and procedures.
School Improvement and Self Evaluation for School Governors