Becoming a Governor and guidance

How To Become A School Governor

If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Eden Trust website School Governor section.

Parent Governors are appointed after being elected by parents.  Staff Governors are appointed after being elected by staff.   Co-opted Governors are appointed by the Governing Body. 

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

Fishburn Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department for Education.

This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools. For further information please view or download the full document below.

 Governance Handbook