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AGBIS | AGBIS Homepage Member Resources Login About AGBIS Vision and Mission Origins AGBIS Team AGBIS Board Vacancies at AGBIS Advice & Services Research: The Changing Role of the Chair Guidance for Governors Principles of Good Governance Agile Governance Local Advisory Boards Governance Reviews Strategy days Governance Recruitment Becoming a governor Potential Governors List AGBIS Governor Vacancies Board AGBIS Clerk Vacancies Board Nurole Governor Recruitment Independent School Governor Podcast Salary survey Membership Why join AGBIS? Becoming a member Professional Development Webinars, Seminars & Conferences Governance Professionals' Programme (GPP) Bespoke Training eLearning Courses AGBIS Briefings Webinar Recordings AGBIS International Contact Us The Sign of Good Governance Supporting boards of all shapes and sizes in UK and International independent schools Find out more Supporting our Members Professional Development, Guidance and Assurance for Governing Bodies View our events programme AGBIS International AGBIS International offers professional knowledge, experience and confidence to schools across the globe. Find out more 5/5/26 ISBA and AGBIS announce merged professional association for independent schools The Boards of the Independent Schools Bursars Association (ISBA) and The Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) are pleased to announce their intention to merge into a professional association for independent schools. From January 2027, the association will champion strategic vision, robust accountability and sustainable business practice, ensuring schools thrive in times of challenge and complexity. Amanda Webb , Chair of the Board of ISBA, said: “T he sector has changed significantly in the past few years, and nowhere is this clearer than in school finance and governance. By aligning great governance, finance and business support, we will provide clear, joined-up expertise and top-quality services for school governing bodies and leadership teams.” Charlotte Marten , Chair of the Board of AGBIS, said: “ This merger brings together unmatched sector insight, equipping independent schools of all types and sizes with vital support in governance, finance, risk and sustainability.” “Our association will provide the services currently provided by ISBA and AGBIS in a more effective and cost-efficient manner for members and provide a platform to expand business and governance services to the whole independent education sector in the UK and internationally.” Over the coming months, David Woodgate , Chief Executive of ISBA, and Richard Harman , Chief Executive of AGBIS, will be meeting with members to discuss the plans for our merged association and listen to members’ views. Upcoming Webinars and Seminars 15 January – 24 June 2026 GPP Foundation Pilot Programme Hybrid 21 April – 19 November 2026 GPP Advanced - April-2026 Programme Hybrid Free 18 May 2026 AGBIS Briefing Webinar Free 3 June 2026 Clerks' Networking Group Webinar View more events Advice & Services for Members Principles of Good Governance Practical guidance to help Boards working in varied legal and organisational frameworks, in the UK or internationally Guidelines for Governors Publication A manual of good practice for governors of Independent schools. Independent School Governor Podcast Open, honest and transparent insights into what makes best practice in independent school governance Bespoke Training An easy and cost effective way to meet all your governors' training requirements via highly experienced AGBIS trainers Reviews of Governance Help your Board remain proactive, responsive and aligned with best governance practices eLearning Courses Learn at your own pace, in your own time, and at your own convenience. Becoming a Governor Discover the benefits of becoming a governor at an independent school and explore available opportunities on the AGBIS Governor Vacancies Board. Discover more The Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools, 3 Codicote Road, Welwyn Hertfordshire, AL6 9LY Telephone: +44 (0) 1438 840730 Email: [email protected] Terms and Conditions Statement on safeguarding Privacy Policy and Cookie Contact Us © 2021 Copyright Design & Development by Pixl8 Membership software by ReadyMembership Please accept {{cookieConsents}} cookies to view this content