Frequently Asked Questions

What is a governor?

A governor is someone who:-

• is a volunteer;
• cares about teaching, learning and children;
• represents those people with a key interest in the school, including parents, staff, the local community and the LEA;
• is part of a team which accepts responsibility for everything a school does;
• has time to commit to meetings and other occasions when needed;
• is willing to learn;
• is able to act as a friend who supports the school but is still able to cast a critical eye upon how the school works and the standard it achieves;
• acts as a link between parents, the local community, the LEA and the school.