Who can be a school governor?

Who can be a school governor?

Anyone can apply to be a school governor. You don't have to be a parent of a child in the school or have worked in a school. There are no formal qualifications required, although the skills you offer may help to support effectiveness of the governing board.

To be eligible to become a governor you must be aged 18 or over and complete an application for Disclosure and Barring Service.

How much time will I need to be able to give?

Governors work as a team so the amount of time each of them can give will vary. However you will need to:

• Be able to prepare for meetings
• Attend meetings - the governing body meets at least once a term, but you probably will also serve on at least one committee; committees often meet each half-term.
• Be able to get to meetings which, quite often, will be during the evening but may be early or during the day.
• Visit the school on occasions during the school day

If you're interested in finding out how to become a school governor, email school.governors@wokingham.gov.uk.

What will I get out of it?

You will get the opportunity to:

• Develop new skills and to strengthen existing ones
• Work as part of a team - being a School Governor will give you the opportunity to work with a wide range of people from a variety of social, cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Gain an understanding of the decision making process of school governing bodies and an awareness of the education system as a whole.
• Make a real difference and contribute to the good of the community
• Undertake training on various aspects of the governor role