New to governance

Being a school Governor is interesting, worthwhile and rewarding. To be an effective Governor, you will need to be clear about your role and responsibilities. This information is designed to help you get started.

What you need to know

This is a five step guide to developing your knowledge and approach as a governor: what you need to know when you first become a governor.

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Case Studies

A Day in the Life of a Governor Using the Pupil Voice Recruiting for…

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A Day in the Life of a Governor

Governor Profiles – Case Studies of the work of different governor roles My role…

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Cracking the Code

What does it all mean? Every job has its own jargon and acronyms, and…

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Abbreviations and Acronyms Guide

What does it all mean? The following abbreviations and acronyms may be used in…

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Governor profiles

There is a range of types of governors, which seeks to ensure representation across the school community and the inclusion of relevant skills and abilities in the governing body.

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