Avonbourne School

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Governors

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Why do schools need governors?

Schools need more enthusiastic and committed people to step forward as governors. It is an opportunity to have your voice heard and to influence education for the children in your area. Schools now make decisions on how to spend their budgets. It is a big responsibility for those in charge. That is why new people are always needed.

Could you be a governor?

Being a governor is not difficult but you do need to be committed and interested in doing what is best for the next generation. If you care enough about the children in your community to invest some of your time in their future, get involved as a governor.

What do governors do?

The governors are responsible for making sure the school provides a good quality education. They set the school aims and policies together with the Headteacher. The Headteacher is responsible for day to day management, but he or she is chosen by the governors and works closely with them.

Every school has a governing body. It usually consists of:

• parents elected by other parents of children at the school

• citizens appointed by the LEA

• members co-opted from the community (including business community)

• foundation governors appointed to voluntary schools to represent the church which provides the school

• school staff and the headteacher

If you are interested in the work of the Avonbourne School governors, contact Mrs Hanbidge, the Head's PA for more information or visit governornet - the information website for school governors.