The role of school governor is one of the most rewarding, though demanding, of voluntary jobs. Governors are a group of hard working people who give freely of their time, talents and energy.

Church school governors come from different backgrounds, reflecting the many interest groups involved in our schools. These will include the Church, the LA, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff. They have one thing in common: they are all dedicated to ensuring that the children in their school receive the best possible education in the context of Christian belief and practice. Foundation governors have a particular responsibility for the preservation and development of the Anglican character of the school.

Effective church school governing bodies are those which work as a team, whatever the background of the individuals involved. They need to put into place a clear set of aims, values and principles which can be seen operating on a day to day basis throughout the school. A visitor should be in no doubt that they have visited a church school and that being a church school makes a difference.

Training and advice for new and more experienced governors is arranged by the diocese and the LA. Below are some very useful websites for governors:

www.dfes.gov.uk

www.govenornet.co.uk

www.teachernet.co.uk