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THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GOVERNORS

Who are the Governing Body members?

 

*  Parent Governor - elected by other parents.

 

*  Staff Governor - elected by teaching and non-teaching staff.

 

*  Headteacher - can choose whether or not to be a governor.

 

*  Local Authority Governor - appointed by the LA.

 

*  Foundation Governor - appointed by the Diocese of Lichfield or the Parochial Church

Council.

 

*  Co-opted Governor - governors appointed by the Governing Body for the skills they have to contribute to effective governance of the school.

 

*  Associate Member - appointed by the Governing Body to serve on one or more Governor Committees.  They can attend full governor meetings.