Governing Body
There are various types of governors drawn from different areas of the community including, parents, staff, Local Authority, community and other groups.
Governors are volunteers who attend meetings and work to further the school's development.
How do governors help schools and children?
School governors are people who wish to make a positive contribution to children's education.
Together with the head teacher they set the future direction of the school and decide how the school's budget should be spent.
Governing bodies make decisions collectively on matters such as school policies and the school's development plan.
Categories of governors
- Parent Governor - Elected by parents and carers of children at the school.
- Staff Governor - Selected by election from teaching and support staff from the school.
- Community Governor - Appointed by the governing body to represent the wider community.
- Local Authority Governor - Appointed by the Local Authority.
If you wish to discover more information about what Governors do or learn how to become one please visit the Gloucestershire County Council's website.
