What is a Governor?

School governors are volunteers who make up the decision making body in the school.

 They can help with:

• Raising the standards of the school
• Monitoring the progress of improvement targets for the school
• Deciding school strategy
• Making sure the school's budget is properly managed
• Appointing senior school staff, including the head teacher

The school governors meet at least once a term. Many use sub-committees
to look at more detailed aspects of their work and advise them on decisions.
Committees often look at issues like pupil performance, the curriculum, 
staffing, finance and premises.