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School governance

'A fully committed and motivated governing body is essential to the effective management of a school'.

Please choose from the following options:

Clerks

Information for school clerks.

Committees

Governing body responsibilities for committees.

Director's reports

Details of current local and national educational developments.

Guidance

Information on a variety of issues relevant to school governors.

Volunteering as a school governor

Guidance and application forms.

Roles and responsibilities

Governor liability, terms of office and roles of the chair, clerk, governing body and headteacher.

Training and support

Training opportunities, briefings and governors' and clerks' forum.

Types of governor

Information about the different categories of governors.

Useful links and associations

Links to relevant websites.

School governance unit

Information and contact details.