Category Archives: School Governors

Our primary school is about to undergo an OFSTED inspection. I expect you've either had one recently or are expecting one soon, too. Under the new inspection procedure where self-evaluation is emphasized, two forms will be very important, the so-called … Continue reading →

As the chair of governors at our school I can't emphasize the importance of training. Becoming a school governor can be a daunting challenge and many people wonder what they've let themselves in for after the first couple of meetings. … Continue reading →

For two years running our governing body had the AGM and produced a report for parents during the Autumn term. This never made much sense to me. Why? Because the Autumn term is when new governors are elected and often … Continue reading →

Last night was our annual general meeting (AGM) with parents. Every year the governing body is expected to produce a report of its activities and present this report to parents. This is a key element of the three roles of … Continue reading →

I am a school governor at Uplands Manor Primary School in Smethwick, Sandwell. I've been a governor for two years now and chair of governors for the last year. I think that even now I still have a lot to … Continue reading →