School governors are expected to:

• Attend the regular and special meetings of the governing body
• Work as a member of the governing body (not as an individual) in the best interests of the school
• Show an interest in school activities
• Become informed about education in general and about our school in particular
• Become familiar with the rules of school governance
• Attend necessary training courses

What we hope you will get out of being a governor

• The knowledge that you are helping the school and its pupils
• The satisfaction of giving something back to the community
• A sense of purpose and achievement
• New skills 
• New friends 
• Training and support in order to help you fulfil your duties and responsibilities

What we hope you will be able to offer

• Time
• Commitment
• A willingness to learn
• A listening ear 
• A willingness to ask questions and challenge (there's no such thing as a silly question at our school)
• Ability to work as part of a team

Reasons to volunteer

• Help children fulfil their aspirations
• Model the values of your community and make a difference to the lives of young people
• Meet great new people and bring a fresh perspective to the work of the board
• Develop new skills and knowledge with governor training

You do not have to be a parent or an education professional to be a school governor – schools value a diverse range of skills and perspectives.