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Becoming a Governor

Would You Like to Become a Governor?

Serving as a school governor is a valuable and important volunteering role. With over 650 governor positions in Torbay schools, and most governors serving for a four year term, there is regular turnover. Governing bodies need a wide range of skills and expertise and Governing Body Support is always looking for new recruits. Being a governor does require a time commitment for attending meetings (usually at least around eight a year) and for undertaking training.

If you would like to put yourself forward, you can either contact a school directly, or contact Governing Body Support

If you would like to apply to become an LEA governor please contact Governing Body Support but there is more information (see Related Documents) and an application form

Book - Governor Training Course

All newly elected or appointed governors will need to undertake a child protection check. As there are some restrictions on who can be a governor, they also need to complete a self declaration form

Apply - Governor's Self Declaration Check: Form PD & SD (Printable)

What Support and Training is Available?

New governors receive an information pack from Governing Body Support as well as information from the school. There is a four module induction course which every new governor should attend within a term of appointment/election. This is delivered as either four evenings or two days and is free.

Governing Body Support publishes a training programme (see Related Documents)that provides governors with a mix of training on skills development and topical matters. This is part of the subscription service which governing bodies decide on annually.

Book - Governor Training Course