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Becoming a governor

You can become a school governor by

  • being elected by parents as a parent governor, if your child attends the school
  • being elected by staff, if you are a member of staff
  • being appointed by the local authority
  • being appointed by the church or charitable trust
  • being appointed by other governors as a community governor
  • to become a governor, you will need to ensure that those who have a vote, or who appoint people, know about your interest.

Schools organise elections and tell parents and staff about them. But you can always ask a school whether there are vacancies now that need to be filled.

You can ask the local education authority, church or foundation if they would appoint you.

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Further Information

Governors Support and Training Unit
First Floor,48 Station Road
Wood Green
London
N22 7TY

Tel 020 8489 5029 / 5030 / 5031
Email school.governors@haringey.gov.uk.

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Page Last Updated: 7 January 2013

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