Information for School Governors
- What does a School Governor do?
- What to Expect at Governors' Meetings
- Support For Governors - including Training, DCAG and Cluster Groups
What does a School Governor do?
School governors are representatives of the various bodies who have an interest in the schools - Local Authority, staff, parents, etc.
As a group they are responsible for a school’s management, its standards, the way it deals with pupils and staff, its relationship with the wider community, certain financial matters, and so on.
Governors are responsible for broad matters of policy; detailed implementation is carried out by the teachers and other professionals.
What governors do, how they are appointed, and various other aspects of their work are covered by legislation.
What to Expect at Governors' Meetings
Click on the links below to find information about what happens at meetings of school governors - who does what, the kind of language used, and what to expect generally.
Support For Governors
There are a number of ways governors in Durham can access advice, support and training to help them. The School and Governor Support Service is usually the first point of contact.
Click on the links below for further information.
