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School GovernorsWhat is a School Governor?Becoming a School Governor is one of the most important ways in which you can help your local School. The Governing Body has a strategic role working with the Headteacher to set the aims and objectives of the School, agreeing policies, targets and priorities to achieve the objectives and monitoring and evaluating the aims and objectives in order to promote high standards of achievement. The Headteacher has day to day management of the School. As a School Governor, you will be part of a team. Individual Governors do not act alone. It is only the full Governing Body that has legal duties and powers and all Governors share that corporate responsibility. A good Governing Body is vital to a School's success. But why is this? What are the benefits of being a School Governor? Do I need qualifications to be a School Governor? I work full-time. Will I still have time to be a School Governor? What if my Employer won't give me time off? How does a Governing Body work? Can I expect to receive any help and support? A good Governing Body is vital to a School's success. But why is this?
What are the benefits of being a School Governor?
Do I need qualifications to be a School Governor?No. Schools need volunteers with a variety of life experiences. Whilst you do not need qualifications to be a Governor, the following are important:
I work full-time. Will I still have time to be a School Governor?Many School Governors are in full-time work. Governors' meetings can take place during the working day but, very often, they are arranged for the evenings. What if my Employer won't give me time off?Many employers actually encourage their staff to become School Governors. They realise that the skills gained through being a School Governor are transferable to the workplace. Employment law gives people the right to reasonable unpaid time off and some employers give paid leave for School Governor duties. What makes a good Governor?
What can I offer?Enthusiasm and commitment! If you are a parent, you will understand other parents' concerns, but you don't need to be a parent to be a School Governor. As a member of the School's community your local knowledge will be valuable - you will have a feel for what is important to people in the area. How does a Governing Body work?
How much time does it take?The amount of time that Governors can give to the role will vary, but if you are serious about helping your School to help children, then you do need to:
Can I expect to receive any help and support?Yes. The Local Authority values School Governors as important partners in the Education Community and so ensures a comprehensive package of support is available. The Local Authority runs an Induction Course for new Governors that cover the main areas of a Governing Body's responsibilities. Training is an integral part of the development of every Governor and this is organised and delivered through an annual training programme facilitated by specialist staff called upon as appropriate because of their particular expertise. Details of the training programme can be downloaded to the right of this page. Governors can expect to receive:
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This page last updated on October 22 2009