What makes a Good School Governor ?

The most important quality is the desire to make a difference to the lives of children, and then:

*       The ability to work in a team

*       A desire to help the community

*       An external perspective

*       A willingness to challenge assumptions

*       The time to get involved

Any of the following skills will also add value;

*       Marketing

*       Strategic Planning

*       Finance

*       Languages

*       Communications

*       HR

*       Problem Solving

*       Art and Design

*       IT

*       Project Management

*       Legal Knowledge

*       Science and Technology

*       Decision Making

*       Health and Safety

*       Engineering