Got a shiny brand-new account on GovernorHub? Read our guide on how to get it set up quickly in 5 easy steps
Assigning an admin
Your board account needs to have at least one administrator, so the first job is to set one up.
If you're part of a MAT or purchasing through your local authority, your trust or LA will be able to help with this.
Alternatively, you will need to contact the GovernorHub Support Team, who will be able to set your admin(s) up. You can get in touch via the blue 'chat' button in the lower-right corner of GovernorHub, or via email on support@governorhub.com
Admins are indicated by the green 'admin' tag listed by their name on the Members page.
We would recommend not having too many admins on the account, one or two is fine. Admins are usually those in recognised positions, such as your Headteacher, Chair of Governors, Clerk or Governance Professional.
1. The Constitution Page
Once your admin is in place, the first step is setting up the Constitution page, so the account reflects the make-up of the governing body
(e.g. 2 parent governors, 1 Headteacher, 3 co-opted etc.)
To set this up, head to the Governing Board tab, then the Constitution tab beneath.
For more detailed help on setting up the Constitution page, see this help guide
2. Adding your governors
Your administrator can now invite your governors/trustees to use the site, by adding them to the account.
To add someone to the account, use the blue +Add Member button on the Members page.
Entering the persons name and email address will add their details to the site, and send them a registration email.
For more detailed help with adding governors, see this help guide
3. Uploading meeting documents
You can store your meeting documents securely on GovernorHub by uploading them to the Document area.
Use the + Add button at the top-right of the Document area, or you can try to 'drag and drop' your file from an open folder on your computer.
All members of the account can upload a file, but admins will be able to organise the folders and files in this area.
For more detailed help with documents, see this help guide
4. Add a calendar event
Set up your next governor meeting in the shared Calendar. Click on the + button at the top right to start a new entry, or double-click directly on the date required.
For more detailed help with calendar events, see this help guide
5. Send out a welcome notice to your governors
Finally, use the Noticeboard to send a welcome email to all your governors.
Type your message, select who to send it to, and your governors will receive a notification email to let them know.
For more detailed help with posting notices, see this help article
That's it! You're up and running!
You've made a great start - there is lots more to GovernorHub, all designed to support and encourage great governance.
Why not ask our AI assistant tool, located at the top of each page? It can help with navigating the site or answer your governance queries. It's very helpful!
If you do need help with the site, you can also find all our help guides here.
You can also get in touch with our dedicated GovernorHub Support Team anytime, by using the blue chat button in the lower corner of the page
or via email on support@governorhub.com
Don't hesitate to ask us a question or ask for advice. Happy GovernorHub-ing!