The Director's Annual Address to Chairs of Governors
This takes place in the autumn term. All Chairs of Governors are invited to attend this event .
To find out when the event is taking place this year, please see governors course directory (link below).
What should the Chair of Governors do?
The Chair should:
- ensure that meetings are run effectively
- help the governing body work as a team (by recognising and using people's strengths, delegating effectively, clarifying objectives, etc.)
- with the governing body, define a clear understanding of the roles of Governors and professionals within the school
- work effectively with the Headteacher
- carry out any duties delegated by the governing body, for example, attend school functions and work with the Local Authority.
- use time effectively: plan the year's cycle of meetings and a timetable for action and reports
- make it clear that all governors must accept collective responsibility for decisions taken at Governors' meetings
What powers do Chairs of Governors have?
Chairs of Governors have no special power to take decisions on behalf of governors unless there has been a resolution of the whole governing body to delegate a specific authority.
For further information, please book on to the Taking the Chair training course.
Are you a new Chair of Governors?
Please ensure that we have your details by contacting us via your clerk or on governors@northamptonshire.gov.uk
You can check that your governing body details are correct by visiting the Schools Directory, search for your school and click onto the Governing Body link.