The Role of the Local Governing Board

The school’s Local Governing Board is responsible for providing confident and strategic leadership, and creating robust accountability, oversight and assurance for the school’s educational and financial performance. The board is passionate about education and committed to continuous school improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

The Role of a Parent Governor

As a parent governor, you’ll work with the board to make sure it effectively carries out the duties referred to above. You’ll also play a vital role in bringing a parental perspective to the Local Governing Board, but you’re not there to speak ‘on behalf’ of the parent body.

To be a parent governor you should have:

• A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children

• Good inter-personal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills

• The specific skills required to make sure the Local Governing Board delivers effective governance

Expectations of Governors

Members of the Local Governing Board are expected to model and uphold the following principles:

• Good attendance at meetings 

• Maintaining confidentiality

• Committing to training

• Visiting the school

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for the role, please complete the application form attached to this letter and return to the school office, either via email or post, by Monday 25th November. If we receive more applications than there are vacancies then a ballot will be carried out. We will inform parent/carers closer to the time if we have to carry out a ballot.

If you have any queries about this process or would like to find out more about the role, please contact the school office.

Application Form