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Governing board roles

Getting it right as a staff governor

E-learning
04/04/2021
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This module is not available as it is currently being updated. A new version will be available Autumn 2026. Thank you for your patience.

At a glance

This module covers everything you need to know about the role of staff governor and how they work as part of the governing board team.

You will cover:

staff governors and the constitution of the governing board
the law relating to staff governors or trustees
the eligibility and election of staff governors
the role of staff governors
Study time

1 hour

Certificate upon completion

Module description

Staff governors have a responsibility not just to the school but also to the pupils themselves, so it is important that you can carry out this role effectively. We have designed this module to support you.

Upon completion of the module, you will have an understanding of the law relating to staff governors and what being a staff governor entails. You will also explore the constitution of the governing board and the election of staff governors in an engaging bitesize approach to help you retain the information.

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