While there are several types of governors, the role of each governor is to work as part of a team supporting a school and the Headteacher to decide school policy, help recruit staff and manage budgets.

The governors meet as a full body 4 times per year where they are updated on the performance and status of aspects of the school.

Additionally individual governors sit on one or more of the various sub-committees. These meetings are usually 4 times per year, just prior to the full governors meetings.

Becoming a Governor

Schools need people who have energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to support them as governors. You don't need to have had any previous experience or knowledge. Common sense, a genuine interest in education and commitment are the most important qualities required.

Becoming a governor could be a way of contributing to your local school and learning new skills. You don't have to have a child at a school to become a governor.

More information about becoming a governor is available on the Swindon Borough Council website.

Contacting the Governors

Parents, staff and members of the community may wish to contact governors to express views, and governors very much welcome any such messages, as we are keen to keep in touch with and take account of these views. It is important to say though, that any day to day queries relating to named students should always be directed to school staff first, so that they can discuss and deal with matters in the normal way. Similarly, staff should use their usual line management and communication links in the first instance. Additionally, if you have a complaint, please follow the official procedure outlined in the following document :

Complaints Policy

If you would like to contact governors on a particular issue they may be contacted through the Clerk to the Governors :

Clerk to Governors : Ms J Carter (jcarter@kingsdownschool.co.uk)