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School Governorship: is it worth it?

Laura Hood

Hi all

I have recently seen a few adverts for the opportunity to be a governor of a number of local schools. They often want someone with HR experience. 

I know that this would be tough - they say it would be around a day a month but I am sure it would be much more. However, I would like a place on our Company's board and felt that this would potentially give me a (safer) stomping ground and an opportunity to work strategically, whilst offering my skills which I'm sure would be rewarding.

Does anyone have any insight into this?

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  • Just a comment from a novice community member:  Thank you all for the great advice.  I have been thinking about applying for a position as a school governor for a while.  I have an 8 year old, and have been a class rep in a very good and well resourced school (independent, catholic school in London).  However, we moved, and my son is not in a well resourced school anymore.  Hence, I can see a difference good management and organisation can make to our children's learning.  I'm speaking in general, national terms.  I think that there is a huge potential in schools for using HR and/or coaching skills.  The frustrating part of infusing somebody with your own values, is the best learning in negotiating and will come into fruition in any board room.    

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  • Just a comment from a novice community member:  Thank you all for the great advice.  I have been thinking about applying for a position as a school governor for a while.  I have an 8 year old, and have been a class rep in a very good and well resourced school (independent, catholic school in London).  However, we moved, and my son is not in a well resourced school anymore.  Hence, I can see a difference good management and organisation can make to our children's learning.  I'm speaking in general, national terms.  I think that there is a huge potential in schools for using HR and/or coaching skills.  The frustrating part of infusing somebody with your own values, is the best learning in negotiating and will come into fruition in any board room.    

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