| School Governors |
| All our secondary schools have governing bodies. They play a vital role in overseeing the way in which schools are run. These governing bodies are made up of the Headteacher and volunteers from staff, parents and the wider community. Governing bodies’ responsibilities include: |
• setting overall objectives and priorities for the school
• monitoring and evaluating the school’s performance
• agreeing how the school’s budget should be spent
• deciding school policies on matters such as behaviour,
homework and special needs
• setting targets for achievement and making sure
children get the education they are entitled to
• deciding how staff are recruited.
You don’t have to have experience or be an expert on
education; Governors come from all sorts of backgrounds
and training is available to help you develop the
necessary skills and knowledge. What you do need is:
• enthusiasm and commitment
• a willingness to get involved and give some of your time
• the ability to work well as part of a team.
The Learning Trust is particularly keen that governing
bodies should reflect the rich cultural diversity of
Hackney. If you are interested in finding out more about
being a Governor, the Governor Support Unit will be
pleased to hear from you. Please call Mark Brownlow on
020 8820 7206 or email mark.brownlow@learningtrust.co.uk
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0208 820 7000