Apply to be a school governor
What do school governors do?
Governors work as a team to:
- promote high standards of educational attainment at their school
- set targets for pupil achievement
- take general responsibility for the conduct of the school
- manage the school's budget, including deciding how many staff will work there
- make sure that the National Curriculum is delivered via a broad and balanced provision
- report on pupils' achievement in National Curriculum assessments and examination results
- act as a 'critical friend' to the school
- be prepared to undertake training and develop their role
- participate in the appointment of senior staff (including appointing the headteacher) and regulate staff conduct and discipline; and
- draw up an action plan after an inspection by the Office of Standards in Education (OfSTED)