Governance

See below for resources from government and other organisations in the children's and voluntary and community sectors.

Children's Centres - Governance

Together for Children (TfC)

Effective governance arrangements enable Sure Start Children’s Centres to ensure services meet local needs and contribute to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.  The Children's Centres website offers a comprehensive listing of support products from the DCSF and other providers, case studies, news stories, and a frequently asked questions section.

Link to Children's Centres website (then click Governance on the left hand menu)

Code of governance toolkit

Peter Dyer, NCVO on behalf of The National Hub of Expertise in Governance, April 2006

Aimed at trustees, chief executives and staff working with trustees in voluntary and community organisations large and small, the toolkit shows what a well governed organisation looks like and the practical steps you can take to achieving good governance

Link to toolkit [pdf 334kb]

The code of good governance for the VCS

NCVO on behalf of The National Hub of Expertise in Governance, June 2005

The code is intended to help and support board members in the important and rewarding work that they carry out. It is also useful for staff or advisers supporting governance in an organisation. The code sets out best practice. It is not mandatory but organisations that comply with the Code are invited to state this in their Annual Report.

Pocket guide [pdf 243kb]

Full report [pdf 277kb]

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