1st March 2010
Dear Parent/Carer
Parent Governor Vacancy
Would you like to be more involved in your child’s education? If you would, why not consider becoming a
school governor. There is currently a vacancy for a parent governor at Brislington Enterprise College.
What do school governors do?
Oversee the budget
Help recruit staff
Monitor the performance of the school, eg in examinations and key stage tests
Advise on school policies and procedures
Provide a vital means for parents and the community to get their views heard by the governing body as a whole
Are you interested?
If you are interested in becoming a parent governor but feel a little daunted by the responsibility you may be taking on, remember that full training will be available, and you will always act as part of a team. No particular experience or qualifications are required. Your role would be as a typical parent bringing a parent’s perspective to the running of the governing body and the College.
Your commitment
If you become a governor you will be taking on the following commitments to help make sure the College is well managed;
Share the responsibilities of the governing body as summarised above.
Attend and participate in governors meetings on a regular basis – the governors generally meet six times a year
Undergo appropriate training
You may also be invited to sit on appointment panels or attend committee meetings etc.
If you would like further information and a nomination form please contact Mrs S Brain, Clerk to the Governors, at Brislington Enterprise College by 9.00am on Wednesday, 17th March 2010.
If there is more than one nomination you will be provided with further information including details of the candidates and a voting slip.
Yours sincerely
John Matthews
Principal