What should I write in my parent governor application?

The Handbook suggests that governor candidates write about:

1. evidence of the extent to which they possess the skills and experience the board desires.
2. their commitment to undertake training and development to acquire or develop the skills to make an effective contribution to governance.

How do you become a parent governor?

How do I apply to be a governor? Contact Governor services on 020 7364 3141, email [email protected] or complete the application form. You can also directly contact the headteacher or chair of governors of the school you are interested in.

Why do I want to become a parent governor?

Being a governor can be very rewarding and I do enjoy feeling part of a team who is working to improve the life chances of children who sometimes come from very challenging backgrounds. It is an opportunity to give something back to society and to help children at an important time in their lives.

What is expected of a parent governor?

Parent governors play a vital role on governing bodies, holding the unique position of having a parental viewpoint of the school. Through the children, they have a first hand experience of the delivery of the curriculum, and how the school is perceived from the ‘consumers’ point of view.

What is the role of a staff governor?

Staff governors are elected by the staff of the school to represent them on the governing body, and bring with them professional experience and knowledge. They share the views and where, appropriate, the concerns of staff with the governing body and act as a conduit between staff and the governing body.

Why do I want to be a school governor?

Being a governor allows you to gain a variety of new skills, and develop the ones you already have. It doesn’t matter if you don’t think your career experience – or lack of – is relevant to education; governing bodies need people from all backgrounds who can bring their professional knowledge to the school.

What skills do school governors need?

Governors need to be committed, have the inquisitiveness to question and analyse, and the willingness to learn. They need good interpersonal skills, an appropriate level of literacy and be sufficiently numerate to understand basic data.

Does a parent governor get paid?

No. Governors are volunteers and do not get paid.

What qualifications do you need to be a school governor?

There are no specific qualifications needed to be a governor….The role of a governing body

• ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school.
• holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.

Do staff governors get paid?

How many staff governors can a school have?

The minimum number of governors is nine, the maximum is twenty (although sponsor governors are additional to these numbers). Governors are appointed for a maximum of four years, this term is renewable. The Headteacher of each school is ex officio a staff governor, but he or she can decline to take up the position.

Does being a school governor look good on CV?

Being a governor is a valuable addition to your CV, and shows future employers that you have remained committed to your own development despite taking time out of the working world.

What to say when applying for parent governor?

Parent Governors often say they have children at the school or who have gone through the school to prove they know the school well. Say that you will give a lot of time to the role, undertake training]

When to write a letter to school governors?

I am writing to you as a parent to express my serious concerns about the government’s forthcoming plans to collect nationality and country of birth information of school children between the ages of 2 and 19.

What’s the role of parent governors in schools?

A parent governor is not there to represent parents although this is a common misconception. You have no specific role to take parents concerns to the Board. If a parent has a concern it should be raised with the teachers and head teacher and only if not resolved appropriately should it be taken to the all governors via a written complaint.

Who is the parent governor of the link school?

Parent Governor – Personal Statements Statement 1 of 3 Alison Guthrie–Wrenn Since my child entered the Link School I have been incredibly impressed with the care he has received, and the progress he has been able to make. My child, who is 8 and has additional needs, entered the school in a state of crisis and within a very short space of time