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Testwood Sports College

Testwood Sports College. Governors. What’s a school governor?. Schools are run by a governing body working in partnership with the head teacher and senior management team to ensure pupils get a good education Becoming a governor could be a way of helping to improve Testwood Sports College.

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Testwood Sports College

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  1. Testwood Sports College Governors

  2. What’s a school governor? Schools are run by a governing body working in partnership with the head teacher and senior management team to ensure pupils get a good education Becoming a governor could be a way of helping to improve Testwood Sports College

  3. As governors we aim to: Add Value & Make a Difference by working in partnership with others in the college community, to provide an environment within which students are able to thrive, enjoy college life and aspire to achieve their potential.

  4. Governors include parents

  5. Governors include local authority, College staff & Community representatives

  6. The government says: "We know that good governance can make an impact in the classroom and on standards of attainment, quality of teaching and pupil behaviour"

  7. Who can become a school governor? You don't need to have a child at a school to become a governor, all types of people can become school governors No special qualifications are required, but you must be 18 or over on the date when you are elected or appointed and be willing to attend training

  8. What’s in it for you? Being a governor is both challenging and rewarding Children will benefit from your efforts You will learn new skills and work with people from a variety of backgrounds You choose to work in areas of interest such as finance, personnel, and strategic planning You will learn more about how the education system works

  9. What makes a good School Governor? Someone who wants to make a difference to the lives of children The ability to work in a team and help the community A willingness to ask questions and provide a different perspective The time to get involved

  10. Governor Responsibilities School governors ..... • make important collective decisions • provide strategic management • promote high standards of learning and achievement • plan the school’s long-term future • set the school’s aims and values • appoint senior staff including the Head Teacher • ensure value for money

  11. Please talk with us about your views of Testwood Sports College We would like to hear what you have to say and are interested in any comments you may have

  12. Would you like to know more? You could be a governor or a member of the parents’ forum. Ask about what you might do to get involved.

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