Reminder: Parent Governor Election

Our current Parent Governor term ends in June and so we need to hold an election for this role.

Follow this link, by Friday 21st May,  if you would like to be part of the Parent Governor election:  https://forms.office.com/r/SUc1iY738r

 

Becoming a School Governor

Each school has a governing body which comprises members of the local community, parents, teachers, staff and representatives of the Local Authority (LA).

 

What qualities do you need to be a School Governor?

  • A desire to improve children’s educational attainment
  • Time to spare to prepare for and attend meetings
  • A willingness to learn and ask questions
  • A commitment to attend training
  • The capacity to work as part of a team and appreciate the views and contribution of others
  • The ability to respect confidentiality

 

Governor Responsibilities     
Although Headteachers are responsible for the day to day management of the school, they will be implementing policies set by the governing body.  The responsibilities include:

  • Agreeing the aims and values of the school
  • Drawing up and reviewing the School Development Plan
  • Adopting and reviewing school policies
  • Appointing staff
  • Ensuring the National Curriculum is taught
  • Ensuring needs of individual pupils are met, including special needs
  • Ensuring pupil Wellbeing and Safeguarding
  • Preparing and circulating the Annual Report to Parents
  • Agreeing and monitoring the school budget

Click here for Further Information for Prospective Governors

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