What is expected of a School Governor?

What is expected of a School Governor?

Time

Attend a meeting of the full governing body at least once a term.

Join and attend at least one committee meeting per term.

Read reports and background papers prior to meetings.

Attend other School occasions such as concerts, open evenings, sports day.

Commitment

Show an interest in children and their education and participate in many of the school's activities.

Attend School governors' meetings.

Readiness to accept responsibility.

Get to know the staff, the pupils and their work.

Offer support and expertise.

Knowledge

Follow educational news and debates.

Attend training sessions.

Skills

Work co-operatively and creatively with others.

Use personal qualities and expertise in the interest of the school, senior leadership team, its pupils and teachers.