How to become a Governor
Being a governor is a challenging and rewarding role for anyone who wants to help children do better at school, cares about the education children receive, and wants to strengthen links between schools and their community.
What qualifications do governors need?
There are no formal qualifications. Schools need volunteers with experience of life. The one essential requirement is an interest in, and commitment to, the education of children. Governors are ordinary people, drawn from many areas of society. They need to be able to devote time to getting to know the school well and be available to support and challenge it.
Becoming a parent governor
One way to get involved at your child's school is to become a parent governor The School has four parent governors and each governor is elected for a four year term.
Becoming a co-opted governor
Another way to get involved at your child's school is to apply to become a co-opted governor. Co-opted governors are drawn from people who could bring valuable skills and experience. The School has four co-opted governors and each governor is elected for a four year term.
Find out more
If you are interested in becoming a governor please contact the School to find out when there will be a vacancy.
Additional information
To find out more see the attached Support Booklet for Prospective Governors from West Sussex County Council. See also The Role of School Governors and Trustees video.
