Being a school governor

Do I need qualifications to be a governor?

No. Schools need volunteers (whether parents or not) with experience of life, but some governors may have qualifications or professional skills.

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What makes a good school governor?

You care about improving children’s educational attainment
you want to contribute to the local community
you want to work as part of a team and can value the contribution made by different people
you are willing to ask questions
you are open to ideas and willing to learn.

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What can I offer as a governor?

Enthusiasm and commitment.

If you are a parent, your own understanding of other parents’ concerns, but you don’t need to be a parent to be a good school governor.

If you are a parent or not, as a member of the school’s community your local knowledge will be valuable: you will have a feel for what is important to people.

If you happen to have business or other skills, schools might find these particularly helpful.

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