Our Governors

There are various types of governors and if you are interested in becoming a governor the first question to ask yourself is Are you interested in the education, welfare and opportunities provided for children and young people. If the answer is yes then have you got enthusiasm and time to spare if you have would you consider volunteering as a School Governor.

Governors give their service voluntarily and no formal qualifications are necessary although there are eligibility criteria. Governors are ordinary people, aged over 18, with a special commitment to the education and well-being of children. Term of office is normally four years.

There are typically four types of governors:- Staff governors, parent governors, community governors, local authority governors.

Staff Governors

Staff governors would normally fall into two categories, firstly teaching staff, and secondly support staff. Staff governors are elected by teaching and support staff who are paid to work at the school. This category will also include a reserved place for the headteacher.

Parent Governors

Parent governors as the title implies are drawn from parents or guardians of children at the school. Parent governors normally serve for a period of 4 years and are elected by the parents or carers or guardians of children at the school. From time to time the school will send home a letter notifying parents that there is a vacancy for a parent governor and seeking nominations.

Community Governors

Community governors are as the title implies people from the local community elected by the governing body. No person is permitted to be a community governor in a school where they are employed. If you would like to find out more about being a community governor, either at this school or another, you can contact governor services on 01524 581191.

Local Authority Governors

Within Lancashire, local authority governors are appointed by the political parties represented on the council. The overall number allocated to each political party is proportionate to their level of representation on the council.