The Basics

Everything you need to know to start using GovernorHub.

23 articles in this collection
Written by Hannah Clark, Jo Phillips, and David Woozley

Getting started

New to GovernorHub?

Our short video guides explain how to get the most out of GovernorHub

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

How do I set up my GovernorHub account?

How to set up your account and sign in to GovernorHub.

Written by Hannah Clark
Updated over a week ago

Your profile

Can I record details of my governor training?

How to add course details to your training record

Written by David Woozley
Updated over a week ago

How do I change my email address?

How to change your personal details on GovernorHub

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

Can I keep my contact details private?

How to update privacy settings so only an admin can view contact details

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

Can I add my DBS certificate details?

How to add your DBS certificate details to GovernorHub

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

Can I add my Declarations of Interest?

How to add your Declarations of Interest to your personal profile on GovernorHub

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

Can I record that I've read Keeping Children Safe in Education?

How to confirm that you've read Keeping Children Safe in Education on GovernorHub

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

How can I change my password?

Help! I've forgotten my password...

Written by Hannah Clark
Updated over a week ago

Pinning your favourite board pages

How to pin your favourite boards or groups to the 'washing line'

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

Noticeboard

How do I email other governors?

How to use the Noticeboard to send a message to the members of your Board.

Written by Hannah Clark
Updated over a week ago

Can I add a reaction to a noticeboard post?

How to add reactions to noticeboard posts for casting votes or quickly replying to a message.

Written by Hannah Clark
Updated over a week ago

How can I use the noticeboard to run a poll?

How to use reactions on the noticeboard to run informal polls

Written by Hannah Clark
Updated over a week ago

Manage how many emails we send you

Choose how many notifications you receive for each of your boards

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

Documents

What's the best way to organise the documents section?

Our recommended way of naming and ordering files in the documents section.

Written by Hannah Clark
Updated over a week ago

Calendar

How to add a video meeting link to the calendar

Saving video meeting details into calendar events on GovernorHub

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

How do I add, edit or delete an event in the calendar?

How to add, edit and delete calendar events and manage attendees.

Written by Hannah Clark
Updated over a week ago

Can I subscribe to the calendar?

How to subscribe to your GovernorHub calendar on your Apple, Outlook or Google calendar.

Written by Hannah Clark
Updated over a week ago

Training

How do I book on to a training course?

How to reserve a place on a training course on GovernorHub

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

Board membership

Governing Board Healthcheck

Review your board's performance against the new Ofsted framework

Written by David Woozley
Updated over a week ago

The Governing Board membership

Find a list of board members which includes roles and committee membership

Written by Hannah Clark
Updated over a week ago

What does the Constitution tab show?

Constitution categories, terms of office (including expiry warnings) and current vacancies

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago

The News Feed

The News Feed on GovernorHub

Where does the Governor news you see on GovernorHub come from?

Written by Jo Phillips
Updated over a week ago