What do school governors do?

The governing body of a school is responsible for ensuring that it is run to promote pupil achievement. Its duties include:

• setting strategic direction, policies and objectives
• approving the school budget
• reviewing progress against the school's budget and objectives
• appointing, challenging and supporting the headteacher

The governing body is made up of:

• parent governors (elected by parents)
• staff representatives (elected by school staff)
• local authority governors (appointed by the local authority)
• community governors (members of the local community appointed by the governing body)

Applying to be a Governor

If you are interested in applying to become one of our school governor, please click here for more information, and to download an application form.

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/governors/governors-govrecruit.htm