Being a Governor requires active participation and involves significant commitments of time and work.
The amount varies but Governors are expected to:
- Attend meetings of the Governing Body – there are four per academic year with additional strategy meetings as agreed, usually held at 7 pm
- Attend and participate in sub-committee meetings, for example in the areas of student progress and achievement, finance and resources and personnel. This will involve three to six meetings per academic year
- Participate in panel meetings, hearings or appeals in relation to student behaviour, complaints or staff matters. These will take place during the school day
- Specialise in particular aspects of the school’s work, for example safeguarding, special educational needs or financial control, or as a “link” Governor for a particular subject area
- Be regularly in school in your role as Governor, monitoring school development and attending school events
- Attend appropriate training for Governors
- Carry out necessary ‘desk based’ preparation for all the above