Welcome to the Governor Support Webpages. Governance of Schools is becoming an increasingly demanding and time consuming role. There has never been a time when schools have needed appropriately appointed and well trained individuals to take on this crucial position to help secure the success of schools in an ever changing world.
The Governor Support Team is your central point of contact for all your queries relating to any aspect of school governance. The information and links on the website will provide you with local, regional and national information to guide and enhance your role as governor.
These webpages are designed to complement rather than replace the exisiting support for governors. We truly hope you find them a useful resource, helping you to make the most effective and efficient use of your valuable time and enable you to undertake your role as a governor with knowledge, understanding and confidence.
The Governor Support Team also have a space on Merlin, the Local Authority learning platform, as further resource. Non-subscribing schools to Local Authority Governor Services are able to view statutory guidance on governance . Subscribing schools have available to them a comprehensive package including access to Modern Governor, an E-Learning resource, document summary service and membership of national and regional bodies.
We aim to provide an outstanding service so feedback on how we can improve is welcomed.
Governor Support Services
For new governors we offer:
- A series of induction seminars to which all new governors are invited which provides an introduction to the three main roles of the governing body.
- A training programme which takes in DfE new initiatives
- Essential training for all new governors from: health & safety, schools finance (for governors on finance committees), curriculum seminars (KS1 &2, KS3), performance management and school self evaluation.
For all governors we offer support, advice and guidance and help you co-ordinate the governing bodies and individual training needs. We are keen to hear your views and any training requirements, which we can address. We also issue termly newsletters to schools which subscribe to our services to keep you up to date with changes, which affect your governing body and the latest training courses.
To talk to someone about Regulations & Procedures or Training & Development, please call Lynne Collins, Governor Support Officer on 01225 395103 or email lynne_collins@bathnes.gov.uk
Working Together
Information on the Roles and Responsibilities of Members of the Governing Body
The Seven Principles of Public Life
These principles apply to all aspects of public life. The Nolan Committee set them out for the benefit of all who service the public in any way.
SELFLESSNESS
Holders of public office should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves; their family, or their friends.
INTEGRITY
Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their official duties.
OBJECTIVITY
In carrying out public business; including making public appointments; awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits; holders of public office should make choices on merit.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.
OPENNESS
Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.
HONESTY
Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
LEADERSHIP
Holders of public office should promote and support these principles be leadership and example.