School Governors: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good governor?
The most effective governors:
- care about children and young people
- want children and young people to enjoy their years at school and achieve the best that they can
- are keen to put something back into their community
- are eager to be a part of a team with a common purpose and understand the importance of valuing different viewpoints and perspectives
- understand the value of life-long learning and show this by undertaking relevant training and development opportunities
- are willing to accept responsibility
- are willing to ask questions and challenge the school when necessary - headteachers and leadership teams welcome challenge if the effect is to improve the life chances of their pupils
- 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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