School Governors: Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone who cares about children and young people and the education they receive can make a difference by becoming a school governor and helping shape the future for children and young people in their own local community.
Governors are people just like us. They come from all walks of life. As governors are likely to come into contact with children and young people, we do ask all our schools to ensure that all governors have a criminal records' check before taking up their position.
- Why do schools need governors?
- Who can become a school governor?
- How is a governing body made up?
- What makes a good governor?
- How much time does it take to be a school governor?
- What do governors do?
- What are the governors' responsibilities for the school curriculum?
- What is the role of Governors' Services in the Royal Borough?
- What benefits are there for the people who volunteer to be governors?
- Does the Royal Borough need people to volunteer to be governors?
Please contact us on 01628 796960 or email governors@rbwm.gov.uk , or of course you could just call into the school and ask. If you are a parent or member of staff, the next time you get a nomination form why not fill it in and join the largest volunteer group in the country.
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