GovernorHub allows you to add personal information to your profile, contributing to a board diversity report. This information helps schools and academy trusts meet the Department for Education (DfE) guidance on diversity data collection and publication for governing boards and committees.
Do I Have to Answer These Questions?
❓ No, providing this information is voluntary.
❓ If you choose to share it but later decide to remove it, you can opt-out at any time by clicking the 'Remove' button in the 'Edit Personal Information' window.
❓ If your board’s data has already been published, notify your clerk or admin so they can update the details.
Will I Be Identifiable?
🔒 The board diversity report ensures anonymity.
🔒 A report is only generated if a minimum number of members have submitted data for a particular characteristic, making it unlikely that you'll be identifiable based on this data.
🔒 For more on how your data will be anonymised and stored, check out our privacy policy and this article on data handling.
Who Can See My Responses?
👀 Only you can view and edit your personal information.
👀 Your clerk, other admins, or local authorities cannot access or edit your individual responses.
Can I Provide My Information but Request It Not Be Published?
❌ If you don’t want your information published, we recommend not filling out the personal information section of your GovernorHub profile.
What Type of Information Are You Collecting?
We collect data to understand the demographic makeup of boards, including:
Age
Disability
Ethnicity
Religion
Sex and Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation
Education Level
Most questions are based on the 2021 census, ensuring consistency and ease of comparison. Read more about the personal information questions on your GovernorHub profile page.
How Frequently Will You Ask for This Information?
🔄 You will be periodically asked to review and update your data to keep it current.
Can I Update My Information If Something Changes?
🖊 Yes! You can update your personal information at any time—just like you would update your name or email address on GovernorHub.
On What Lawful Basis Are You Collecting This Information?
📑 We are collecting this information based on your consent when you submit your response.
📑 You can update or withdraw your information at any time.
How Will You Use This Information?
Boards can download anonymised diversity reports to publish on their school or trust websites, helping them comply with DfE guidance.
Trust and Local Authority (LA) level reports are available for download by admins managing governance.
Reports will account for responses per individual post in the constitution, but we’ll also provide a version without duplicates.
At GovernorHub, we’ll compile national-level reports using anonymised, aggregated data, which will be published periodically and compared with census data.
This system helps ensure that your board can track and share important diversity information while respecting members' privacy.