Role Of a governor

School Governors are committed to improving the education of children, and play an important role in helping to maintain and raise school standards. Working as a team, Governors set the strategic direction of the school; ensure accountability and monitor and evaluate school performance. Governors strive to provide the right balance between supporting - and challenging - the performance of both the Head teacher and the school.

Governors have a wide range of statutory duties and responsibilities. They are responsible for students' achievements and standards of teaching at a school - as well as matters such as the budget, buildings and premises.

The work of a Governor is mainly conducted at meetings - full Governing Body and Committee meetings that usually take place before or after the working day. The time involved in being a Governor can vary, but it is often around 6-8 hours per month (term time only). Many Governors find the role so enjoyable that they devote more time to it, occasionally coming in to the school during the day to spend time with students or staff.

There are very few restrictions on who can become a governor, and an effective Governing Body will often consist of a diverse range of people across the local community, both young and old.

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