What are the benefits of being a school governor?

• Supporting the education of young people - education can change people’s lives

• Giving something back to the community

• Knowing that you are essential to the current school system in the UK

• Working as part of a team

• Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience

• Free training on a range of topics

• If you are interested in a management/leadership career, school governance gives you a good grounding for a professional career

• Middle leaders in other schools find it helpful before they go into leadership.