Types of Governors
There are different types of Governors in our Governing Body - this really helps us to think strategically about the school now, the whole community but also for the future children in the school too.
Co-opted Governors
Co-opted governors are appointed by the governing body. Co-opted governors are people who in the opinion of the governing body have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school. Staff members can become co-opted governors, however, staff cannot number more than one-third of the total number of governors.
Parent Governors
Parents, including carers, of pupils are eligible to stand for election as governors. Parent governors are elected by other parents at the school. If fewer parents stand for election than vacancies, the governing body may appoint a parent governor.
Staff Governors
Staff, both teaching and support, may become governors (volunteers do not qualify). Staff governors are elected by the school staff. The governing body cannot appoint a staff governor. If no one stands the post remains vacant.
Headteacher
The Headteacher is a governor by virtue of their office, but they can choose not to serve as a governor.
Local Authority Governors
LAs are encouraged to nominate high-caliber governors for appointment by school governing bodies and to nominate candidates irrespective of any political affiliation or preference. The governing body makes the appointment.
Associate Members
Governing Bodies can choose to appoint associate members to help them with their work. Associate members cannot vote on governing body decisions.
Clerk
Appointed by the governing body or school, the clerk's role is to make sure the governing body's work is well organised. The clerk is able to offer information and advice to the governing body, particularly on matters involving the law and procedures to be followed at meetings.
Harmans Water Governing Board Constitution
Harmans Water Primary School's Governing Body is constituted to have 13 governors:
8 Co-opted Governors
2 Parent Governors
1 Staff Governor
The Headteacher
1 Local Authority Governor