Parent Governor
Notes for Parent Governors
Eligibility
You must be the parent or carer of a registered pupil of our School.
You are not eligible to be a parent governor if:
you are an elected member of Kent County Council; or
you are disqualified by the regulations which are summarised below.
Please note that for the protection of children, all governor appointments are subject to a declaration of eligibility and a vetting process, which includes an enhanced DBS check.
Requirements to consider when thinking about becoming a governor:
Interest in education
Appropriate availability
Good communication/interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Willing to participate in training
Desire to support the school
Other relevant experience
Governors must:
Respect confidentiality.
Listen to and respect the views of others.
Express their own views clearly and succinctly.
Take their fair share of work/positions of responsibility.
Know, understand and work within the prescribed regulatory framework.
If you have any questions please contact the Trust Governance Officer – governance@turnerschools.com