Could you be an IWEF governor? We’d love to hear from you!

A recent survey of governors in the UK found that 89% of them would recommend becoming a governor – we hope that you might be interested in joining us!

You don’t need to be an education expert to volunteer as a governor. Schools require a combination of hard and soft skills to ensure their boards operate effectively. In return you will be supported through training and mentoring. The work and life experience parents bring to the role is valuable in contributing to a diverse Governing Board. Although you need to be a parent at the start of your time as a governor, you can continue even if your child/children have left the school.

“I became a Governor after being involved with Carisbrooke College Parent Voice group. I have now been a governor for nearly 8 years! It is very rewarding. I have learnt a lot of new skills. The reason I am a governor is because all children should have a good education and I feel that we are helping this to happen in our schools.” – Vanessa

This week we have sent out a letter inviting nominations from parents who would like to join the Governing Board. If you would like to find out more, please contact the Clerk on 01983 526523 or email emma.shambrook@iwef.org.uk. If there are more applications than vacancies a ballot will be held. Application forms must be returned by 12.00 noon on 20 October.

A copy of the Federation’s governor recruitment information can be found at https://www.iwef.org.uk/iwef/governor-recruitment/. This includes more information about the work of the Governing Board, who can be a governor and what to expect. If you would like to talk to a governor before applying, please contact the Clerk. You can also find information about the role of governor online at:
https://governorsforschools.org.uk/courses/introduction-to-school-governance/

Please note that, for the protection of children, all governor appointments are subject to an identity and DBS check.