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6 Best Drop-Down Longboards: Low, Fast & Stable Rides

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Drop-down aka drop deck longboards have a special shape that makes the section of the deck where you stand on (aka the standing foot platform) closer to the ground than the truck mount points. A drop-down deck curves and drops down between the trucks so your feet sit lower to the ground than the mount holes.

Therefore, your center of gravity is lower on a drop-down longboard than on other longboards, including some drop-throughs. These are 5 of the best and most popular drop-down longboards out there:

1. Loaded Fathom 33″ 2. Atom Drop Deck 41″ 3. Santa Cruz 36″ 4. Sector 9 Fault Line 39.5″ 5. Globe Bannerstone 41″ 6. Landyachtz Switch 40″

Let’s deep dive into these 6 best drop-down longboards. We’ll then briefly discuss what makes drop-down longboards so special.

Note: If you’re not sure whether a drop-down is what you need for your riding style(s), check out this post for an overview of what to look for based on riding style.

See also Drop-Through vs Drop-Down Longboard

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1. Loaded Fathom drop-down longboard

If you’re looking to take your distance skating to a whole new level, a distance platform made for brackets is the way to go. The Loaded Fathom drop-down bracket setup – 23″ deck, 33″ with brackets, 9.25″ width – is explicitly designed for serious distance skating and commuting.

The Fathom is an invitation to push hard and far. The super low platform and the large drop created by the brackets, combined with BIG wheels, really make you want to jump on the board and hit the road!

The Fathom is a highly specialized distance-pushing longboard built around the Loaded Zee Brackets designed by G/Bomb (the King of brackets), resulting in a high-performance , double-drop distance setup.

It offers an alternative to biking for commuters, fitness buffs, and travelers. It blurs the lines between longboard and bike by allowing for very high ride speeds and roll times – a result of the low ride height and ability to run huge wheels (up to 105mm) without risers.

The Loaded Fathom is priced at $389 for the Dad Bods complete and $329 for the Caguamas complete . These are relatively reasonable prices compared to other performance bracket setups on the market.

Click here for my in-depth test and review of the Fathom

2. Atom Drop Deck 39″ drop-down longboard review

The Atom drop deck is extremely popular because of its very affordable price (around $100) and pretty decent quality. I’ve included it here because it’s a very good low-riding drop-down option for a beginner or a more experienced rider looking for something that’s very easy to push and commute, carve downhill, or learn to slide on.

Sized 39″ by 9″, the Atom Drop Deck is a large sturdy (relatively heavy) deck built from solid 9-ply maple. It has a significant 35mm drop which makes it very low to the ground, hence super stable at speed and uber-comfortable for distance pushing.

The Atom is also a nice carving board because of the large wheel cutouts which allow tight turns with no wheelbite. The 50º RKP trucks are good quality knock offs that make the ride smooth and responsive despite the Atom’s size.

The 70mm wide lipped Atom wheels are fast and grippy, well-suited for downhill carving and commuting. Their soft 78A durometer, combined with the Atom deck’s slight flex, helps dampen the ride quite well on uneven pavement and sidewalks.

Overall, the Atom Drop Deck is a good quality drop-down longboard for commuting and freeriding. The effective deck shape and decent components make it a responsive, stable, and comfortable board to carve and travel on. It’s not the most portable longboard, but that’s not what it’s designed for.

Pro tip: lubricating the bearings with speed cream improves the board’s performance noticeably.

See the Atom Drop Deck price and reviews on Amazon .

3. Santa Cruz 36″ drop-down longboard review

Another board I’ll look at here is this great looking 36″ x 9.3″ Santa Cruz longboard, a smaller drop-down option for a more all-around type of riding compared to the previous boards.

This Santa Cruz board with the Screaming Hand design is a cool-looking, micro-drop deck. It’s shorter and narrower than the Atom, Bannerstone, and Switch, with a smaller 29″ wheelbase. the smaller size makes this board a bit more nimble and easier to carry than the previous ones without giving up the low ride.

The Santa Cruz 36″ offers a durable, thick, and stiff deck made of 9 plies of maple hardwood, stiffer than the bamboo Bannerstone. The platform has a smaller drop and hence is not as low to the ground as the others. The Santa Cruz has deep wheel cutouts which give it a lot of clearance for deep carves at speed (wheelbite is dangerous!)

This drop-down longboard is well-suited for a versatile mix of distance pushing (no deck rub here), intense carving, and freeriding. Similar to the Atom and Bannerstone, the slight concave on this Santa Cruz gives you a comfortable ride and some support for sliding while still offering freedom of movement for casual cruising.

This Santa Cruz 36″ board comes with responsive 180º Bullet RKP trucks and quality 72mm 78A Road Rider wheels. This is a very nice all-around drop-down board including for comfortable commuting.

See the reviews and price for the Santa Cruz Screaming Hand on Amazon

See also: Best Santa Cruz longboards – full comparison guide

4. Sector 9 Fault Line 39.5″ drop-down longboard review

The  Sector 9 Fault Line  is a popular longboard drop-down construction well-suited for beginners. At 39.5″ by 9.75″ with a solid 29″ to 31″ wheelbase, this midsized longboard has a comfortable foot platform.

The drop-down construction gives the Fault Line a really low ride, great for pushing and for long commutes. This board also has a medium concave that gives you snug foot placement and a secure feel when riding faster.

The soft (78A) 70mm Nineballs wheels are fast and smooth-rolling with high-quality urethane (like all Nineball products). The softness gives you good cushioning for rough terrain. The wide contact patch offers good grip in tight turns. The 10″ Gullwing Reverse trucks are reputed for their responsiveness.

Beginners looking for a comfortable and fast longboard for daily commuting will benefit from the Fault Line’s low ride, and its quality construction and components.

5. Globe Bannerstone drop-down longboard review

The Globe Bannerstone is a comfortable 41″ by 9.75″ drop-down longboard with an ample 32.5″ wheelbase designed primarily for distance and speed. This dropped platform is very low riding and provides the stability you need for going fast downhill. It makes pushing over long distances easy.

The 1″ slanted drop gives you secure foot lock-in for throwing big slides at higher speeds with confidence. The deck is made of bamboo, which makes the Banerstone a very attractive board. It also gives it a bit of flex albeit without affecting stability at speed. The deck also has a slight side-to-side concave, adding to the secure feel when riding fast.

A small caveat to this board is that the bottom of the deck can sometimes touch the ground if you hit a big bump.

The Bannerstone comes with 180mm Slant 50º Reverse Kingpin trucks which make the board smooth and responsive for commuting and pushing distance. The trucks are also stable and responsive enough for going fast on steeper hills. The large 72mm wheels are fast and soft enough (78A) for riding smoothly over all kinds of terrain.

In short, a great comfortable drop-down longboard for freeriding and sliding at higher speeds and for efficient distance commuting.

6. Landyatchz Switch 37″ drop-down longboard review

The Landyachtz Switch should be included it here because it’s a premium drop-down longboard designed primarily for serious freeride. It’s been around for years and is ahighly-regarded freeride board.

At 37″ long by 9.5″ wide, the Switch is shorter than the Bannerstone and the Atom but still offers an ample standing platform for comfort when riding fast downhill.

The Switch has a significant drop (this ain’t no micro drop!) for a very low and stable ride when going fast. One of the things that sets the Switch apart from the above longboards is its deep concave which reflects the focus on technical freeriding and sliding.

The comfy foot pockets you get from both the concave and the drop really give you the lock-in feel you need to try new things at high speeds.

The Switch’s shape boasts huge wheel cutouts which allow very deep turns, including downhill. The deck is made from highly durable maple.

As always with Landyachtz, the 180mm Bear Grizzly trucks are impressively strong and responsive, and can be flipped for commuting vs speed. The 70mm Hawgs soft and grippy wheels are top quality, so are the Abec 7 bearings.

The Switch has the comfort, support, and confidence needed to take the rider’s skills to the next level. The low ride, comfortable deck, and ultra fluid trucks also let you push and commute fast and smooth with minimal effort.

The Switch no longer seems to be available on Landyachtz’s site but you still can find it here on Amazon .

What’s a drop-down longboard?

A drop-down longboard is a deck with a lowered standing platform between the trucks, due to the deck being curved near the mount points.

A drop-down deck is also called a drop deck or a drop platform (or dropped platform). These terms all refer to the same thing.

Drop-down vs drop through

However, drop-down is different than drop through . A drop-through deck means the trucks are mounted across the deck through cutout holes in it, so that the baseplate of the truck sits above the deck and the hanger below it.

While a drop-down deck has a dropped shape, it can be either drop-through (with cutout holes in it for mounting the trucks across) or topmount (the trucks are simply bolted on the deck bottom).

Drop-down longboards offer more stability than other types of boards due to their riding low to the ground. This is particularly true at speed.

Drop-down vs rocker

A drop-down shape is slightly different than a rockered shape. Rocker refers to the overall curve of the deck, an end-to-end arch with the center being slightly closer to the ground than the tips. A drop in the deck, on the other hand, refers to a small vertical drop near the truck mounts.

Drop deck vs micro drop

While older drop decks like the Landyahtz Evo or the Globe Geminon used to have large drops, today’s trend is toward “micro drops”, which simply refer to a subtle drop in the deck. A micro drop still results in the deck being lower to the ground and providing good foot lock-in, but with a lesser impact on wheelbase length, truck leverage and responsiveness (see next section).

Pros and cons of drop-down longboards

Pros of drop-down longboards.

• As I mentioned, drop-down longboards ride lower to the ground and bring your center of gravity lower, providing greater stability especially at speed.
• In addition to stability, drop-downs make good freeride and downhill longboards because the front drop creates a comfortable wedge for tucking your foot, resulting in a secure stance at speed. Front and rear drops can also help secure your speed tuck in downhill.
• A dropped platform also has nice advantages for sliding. The ability to secure your feet on the deck drops makes sliding more comfortable. Top-mounted decks with micro drops can provide a very comfortable stance.
• Slide initiation is also made easier on a drop-down because the lower center of gravity results in less traction, i.e. less resistance and less tip from the board when you push it sideways, and when hooking back up after the slide.
• Drop deck longboard shapes also generally have large wheel cutouts allowing them to run very big wheels without wheelbite. Bigger wheels (e.g. in the 75-85mm range) allow for higher speed.
• Last but not least, a drop-down longboard being closer to the ground makes it easier to push and commute longer distances since your foot doesn’t need to drop as much to kick the pavement. Foot braking is also easier when riding low.
• The stability of drop-down longboards is also ideal for newer riders who are working on their balance and basic riding skills.

Drop-down longboard cons

• Traditional drop-down longboards tend to be larger and bulkier with a longer wheelbase compared to other boards as the standing platform sits between (and lower than) the trucks – you can’t stand directly on top of the trucks.
• This also results in less leverage on the trucks due to the distance to your feet. Your weight is distributed differently onto the trucks compared to decks without drops. This can result in a less responsive board and less sharp turning e.g. for speed racing.
• If you’re a smaller rider, the added weight of some drop-down longboards can also make it harder to break into a slide as more weight throwing is required. Likewise, you may find it harder to control your slide after initiation due to the weight of the board.
• These shortcomings, however, are not as much an issue for micro dropped decks since a smaller drop typically allows these boards to boast a shorter wheelbase and lighter weight.

*** Photo credits: Featured image “ DSC03388 ” ( CC BY 2.0 ) by  Rob Cruickshank “ Longboard Larry Pusher 2.0 longboard ” ( CC BY-SA 2.0 ) by  Robert Thomson Product photos: Atom Longboards , Landyachtz , Santa Cruz, Globe

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We’ve categorized the stiffness of our boards into 3 main groups, listed below.  The general rule is the faster you’re skating, the stiffer the deck, but this is not universal.

Flexy – Soft and supple flex profile best suited for carving and cruising on longer boards. The bouncy nature of these decks lets you turn deeper and surf your surrounds.

Medium – The do it all of our boards, a perfect balance of stability and carve. 

Stiff – From cruisers to downhill boards a stiff flex profile excels in stability and responsiveness.  Whether you’re dipping into driveways or bombing a mountain pass you’ll be down with the stiffness.

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Personal Statements:

John Hetherington (Chair of Governors)

I attended Stanhope Primary school as did my daughter so have a great affinity and passion for the school. I joined the board of Governors in 2014 and I am proud to have been elected as chair of Resources.

I work closely with the Head Teacher and my Governor colleagues to make sure that the finances are well managed for the benefit of the children.

I have also worked with the Local Authority to, Head Teacher and Governors to achieve a balanced budget.

Douglas Mather (Vice Chair of Governors)

I volunteer as the Secretary of the Durham light Infantry Association (South Shields Branch), this entails the day to day administrators and record keeping of the branch.

I am also on the executive committee of the D.L.I. Association which meets in Durham City. This committee runs the D.L.I. Association throughout the North East of England.

I also volunteer as a member of the Scrutiny Panel of South Tyneside Homes. The Panel scrutinise the services that South Tyneside Homes provide to the tenants of South Tyneside Council.

As the Secretary of ‘The Friends of the West Park, South Shields’, I maintain the minutes of all meetings also the financial records and the daily running of this group of volunteers.

Cllr Anne Hetherington (LEA Governor)

I have been associated with Stanhope Primary School since 1977 and joined the Governing Body shortly after that firstly as a Parent Governor, and then as a co-opted member and now LEA Governor.

I am passionate about Stanhope and will continue to strive with my colleagues and the staff to make sure all our children reach their full potential and feel safe and happy during their time with us.

Harriet Judd (Co-opted Governor)

I have been a governor at Stanhope Primary School since 2015 whilst my daughter was here in year 3.  I was here initially for 4 years as a parent governor and then stayed on as a co-opted governor ever since.  I have worked at Northumbrian Water since 1999 and have been lucky to have a variety of roles there. I bring lots of experience in data analysis, people management, asset management, health & safety and even workplace mediation.

I had no previous experience as a governor but I am still enjoying the challenge of development and learning from the training courses that have been provided by the council and school. For example, these courses have enabled me to understand what is expected of a governor and how a school should adhere to policies and run effectively.  I feel that as a governor I can cast an independent eye over the workings of the school for example, through my link visits and I can bring additional challenge to decisions made within the governors meetings.

I am very proud to be a governor here and just like every parent at Stanhope Primary School, I want the very best for our children and I can always bring a parents perspective to every meeting. I feel it is important that every child at Stanhope is happy, safe, confident and strive to become the very best they can be. As parents and associates of the school we need to support it in its journey to become outstanding and when necessary we should also put the school under tough challenge. I am not shy to ask difficult questions and I am able to speak out and up for what is important.

I’m always happy to have a chat so if you see me around and want to ask me anything, feel free (alternatively you can contact me via the school office).

Abbi Adair (Safeguarding Link Governor) 

I have been a co-opted Governor since the summer of 2016.  I work as a children’s social worker for a North East children’s services, and have worked there for 17 years in a number of different social work roles.  I bring lots of experience in child safeguarding, people management, conflict management, multi-agency working, risk assessment and prioritising the needs of vulnerable children.  As the safeguarding link governor I have worked with the school to ensure policies are up to date with the latest guidance, and provide updates to governors at termly meetings.

The school and council continues to provide me with the opportunity to attend a wide range of training courses which supports my understanding of what is expected of me in my role as governor, and what policies the school must adhere to, to run effectively.  I am proud to be a governor of Stanhope Primary School, and want to strive to ensure every child who attends is safe, happy, and enabled to develop their full potential. In order to do this, I feel it is essential to support the school in its journey to become outstanding.  I encourage and welcome anyone who would like to ask me anything, to contact me via the school office.

Angie Ali (Staff Governor) 

Governor Personal Statements

Margaret boardman: chair of governors..

Hello and welcome to the Governors’ section of our school website.

My name is Margaret Boardman and it is a privilege to be the current Chair of Governors.

I am a retired teacher, with thirty-two years of experience working with children, the majority of those years with 3–7-year olds.

I love spending time with my family and going for long (and often very muddy) walks with our dogs Peggy and Mabel. I have a life-long love of reading and I love meeting new people.

I was delighted when I retired in 2018, to be appointed by the Archdiocese as a Foundation Governor here at St Columba’s. I was elected Vice-chair in 2019 and Chair at the start of 2022.

I am passionate about ensuring that each individual child is given every opportunity to be the absolute best that they can be and that they are nurtured and challenged to reach their full potential. In order for this to be achieved there needs to be a warm, welcoming, safe and stimulating environment, where children are happy, enjoy learning, grow in confidence and thrive.

As Governors, one of our roles is to support and challenge the Headteacher and all staff, in order to ensure that every child gets the very best education. I am very proud to work alongside such a hardworking and dedicated team of staff, who are always striving to ensure that each and every child in their care receives this.

As Parents, you can be confident that St Columba’s is a family where the children are truly loved, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential. Your children are amazing and it is always uplifting to spend time with them.

Colette Jennings

My name is Colette Jennings. I have been a Governor at St Columba’s Catholic Primary School since December 2020 and have been Vice Chair since early 2022.

I was a teacher in Knowsley for 21 years and in 2021 I joined a Liverpool school as Deputy Headteacher.  I am Mum to two sons and Nanny to three grandsons and a granddaughter.

During the school holidays, I love walking in the countryside or visiting the theatre, as well as spending lots of time with my family.

I am very proud to be a governor at St Columba’s. Everyone in the school really does live out the mission statement. It is a loving, caring school family to belong to, where the children are at the heart of everything that goes on. The children themselves are truly wonderful. They are bright, enthusiastic, talented and articulate. All staff work incredibly hard for each child and their family, going above and beyond every day, setting high expectations and encouraging them to develop into the best version of themselves.

As a governor, I endeavor to support Mrs Evans and her staff in providing the best possible education for the children, nurturing and developing their social and emotional wellbeing as well as enabling them to achieve to their fullest potential academically.

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The parent governor role

Find out who can become a parent governor, what's expected and how to govern effectively.

Becoming a parent governor is a rewarding opportunity to give back to your local community and use your skills and experience to ensure that pupils get the best possible education.

This page covers:

• who can be a parent governor
• parent governor responsibilities
• offering a parent’s perspective
• providing effective support and challenge
• managing complaints
• dealing with conflicts of interest

Who can be a parent governor?

All parents and carers of pupils registered at the school can stand for election as a parent governor.

Maintained schools

• Maintained school governing bodies have at least two parent governors who are elected by other parents.
• Parents cannot stand for election as a governor if they are an elected member of the local authority or have been paid to work at the school for more than 500 hours in the last year.

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• Academy trust articles require at least two parent trustees or at least two parent governors on each local academy committee.
• In most cases, multi academy trusts choose to elect parent governors at local academy level (rather than parent trustees), helping to support the local tier’s stakeholder engagement function.
• Eligibility criteria is set out in the trust’s articles of association.

Parent governor responsibilities

The role of a parent governor is no different to any other governor. Governing boards make strategic decisions and work together to:

• develop a vision and strategy for the school
• oversee financial performance and make sure money is well spent
• hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school
• engage with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community to understand their views

Once elected, parent governors should make use of the induction training on offer as this will explain parent governor duties, responsibilities and expectations in detail.

NGA members also have unlimited access to our guidance, tools and resources to support effective governance.

Find out more about becoming a governor and the work of governing boards.

Offering a parent’s perspective

Parent governors offer a parental perspective to issues being discussed; however, they are not expected to represent the parent body or act as a spokesperson.

Bringing a parent’s viewpoint to the board is important but should not be confused with the board’s overall responsibility to engage with parents as a collective. Our parental engagement guidance explains this responsibility and sets out mechanisms for meaningful engagement.

Providing effective support and challenge

Parent governors need to remain impartial, especially when posing challenging questions to school leaders.

For example, if school uniform is discussed at a governing board meeting, parent governors may have opinions based on personal experience but should ensure their questions remain objective.

Rather than stating:

“I’ve spoken to other parents, and we all agree that the uniform policy shouldn’t change”.

A parent governor might instead ask:

“Have parents been consulted on proposed uniform changes?”

“What opportunities are there to minimise the cost of this change to parents?”

While all parents are concerned with their own child's best interests, governors must make strategic decisions that are in the best interests of the whole school community – governing boards work as a team to make collective decisions.

For example, if data indicates that pupil progress is falling behind expectations in a specific year group, it is appropriate to raise this in board meetings.

Ask: " What support is in place to ensure all pupils make good progress?"

Avoid asking: " What are you going to do to support my child to catch up?"

It is important to keep governing board matters confidential. Parent governors should avoid sharing concerns away from the board meeting or discussing with other parents. Instead, it may be helpful to discuss any issues with the governing board’s chair .

Managing complaints

Governors may be approached by parents wishing to raise a complaint. However, it is not the parent governor’s role to attempt to resolve individual issues. Instead, they should direct parents to the school’s complaints procedure and avoid making promises to investigate the issue.

Similarly, if parent governors have concerns relating to their own child, they should use the school communication channels available to all parents and follow the complaints procedure where appropriate. Parent governors should not attempt to bring individual cases to the board.

View our guidance on managing complaints .

Dealing with conflicts of interest

All governors must declare business or personal interests that might affect their ability to make impartial decisions.

Parent governors may need to declare an interest and remove themselves from a meeting where the outcome of a decision could directly affect them or their child – for example, changes to after-school provision that the parent currently uses.

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How to Apply to be a School Governor: 16 Key Things You Need to Know

Governors for schools play a vital role in organisational and educational development. While the school governor role is voluntary, it requires commitment, dedication and a vested interest in the long-term success of all pupils, as well as the school itself.

If you’re considering applying to become a school governor, are new in your role or you're just looking for some fresh thinking around the impact you can have as a governor for your school, we have put together the key things that are vital for your consideration and understanding.

The Basics of School Governance

The Skills Required to Be an Effective School Governor

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1. All governing boards have three core requirements , so ensure you understand these as the key components that make up your role:

a) Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction. b) Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation, its pupils and the effective and efficient performance management of staff. c) Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.

2. A governor is a voluntary role you’ll need to fit in and around your wider commitments, so you need to dedicate the time to attend regular meetings and execute action points where necessary. Don’t be afraid to ask the senior leadership team for more details on the specific time commitments during the recruitment process, to make sure this role is right for you.

3. Familiarise yourself with the DBS checks that will be required of you for you to take on this role.

4. All governors should contribute to each meeting. Make sure you prepare by reading the agenda circulated in advance and offer solutions and opinions to key issues up for discussion. While specific governors may have themes they specialise in or lead on, the more board members that can input into the discussion, the better.

5. If you have an issue you’d like to discuss at the meeting, make sure you submit it in advance so it's added to the agenda and everyone has time to prepare. If you're a parent governor and would like to discuss an issue relating to your child, you shouldn't discuss this at the governors meeting but instead, in a one-to-one meeting between you and an appropriate member of staff.

6. The board of governors plays a vital role in building relationships , not only within the school but also between the school, parents, carers, pupils, the local community as well as the local authority and employers. Think about how you can help facilitate this; considering your position as a parent or local community member, how would you like to see interaction with the school improved? This is something to consider ahead of your interview in terms of how it may fit into your motivations for applying.

7. Different types of schools have different governance structures and that may alter how your role fits in with wider school plans. Are you looking to join a maintained school, single or multi-academy trust or a free school? Research your prospective school’s structure and the expectations of a governor in this context so you’re as prepared as possible.

8. School governors need an analytical eye. You'll need to find out how to measure impact and how to monitor this in the short and long-term. To understand the effects of new initiatives, work with the governing board and senior leadership team to ensure an evaluation structure is in place and agree on how often you and your colleagues will review progress. Regular audits by governors will push leadership, staff and pupils to strive for better .

9. Remember, you’re not only examining educational quality for pupils but also looking at their wellbeing, behaviour and attendance. This will require empathy , an adequate understanding of different personal contexts and engagement with parents and carers.

10. The role of a governor for a school is a strategic one, as opposed to an operational function which the senior leadership team executes. Make sure you're clear on this and understand the higher-level thinking you'll need as a governor, rather than the implementation of new initiatives within the day-to-day running of the school. If you're preparing for an interview for a school governor role, think about how you can demonstrate experience of successful strategy development.

11. Governors for schools must be prepared to challenge the senior leadership if the partnership is to be effective. This means questioning decisions, outcomes and identifying where improvements can be made. It might lead to having tough conversations which are vital for the school’s progress, so you must be comfortable with this.

12. The school governor role requires you to have a broad-ranging understanding of and appreciation for the consequences of decisions made by the board and those made in collaboration with the leadership team. When evaluating initiatives and challenging new proposals, you must have the ability to consider what decisions will mean for staff, pupils, the short- and long- term budget, curriculum planning and recruitment.

13. As a school governor, you'll need to adhere to the Seven Principles of Public Life, including objectivity and accountability. Be sure to familiarise yourself with these before embarking on the role.

14. The National Governors Association (NGA) also outlines the Eight Elements of Effective Governance . These include quality chairing and good relationships based on trust and are elements you can continually explore and review throughout your time as a governor.

15. A good place to start thinking about what you can bring to the table is by reading the latest Ofsted or ISI report and School Improvement Plan for your prospective or current school. Also, make notes on questions, such as:

a) According to the latest inspection, which areas does the school need to improve?

b) What does the school do well that it could improve on across more year groups?

c) How has the school built the inspection recommendations into its School Improvement Plan?

d) How effective have recent School Improvement Plans been and what ideas do you have for how the school could improve the next one?

17.  Preparing for a governor interview already? Take a look at the questions you’re likely to be asked by the interview panel here .

If you want to be a successful school governor and leave a lasting impact, it's essential you keep up-to-date with the most effective solutions to help raise standards of education in your school. To learn more about effective governance and leadership strategies, why not meet with experts by booking your place on a conference dedicated to the subject?

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Dear Parent/ Carer

The role of a school governor is extremely important and many essential decisions about this school are taken by our Governing Board.  School governors work together with the school leadership team to continually improve the education for every child at our school. 

I have received nominations from six parents who are willing to become school governors.  I hope you will vote in the election to select one parent governor. The parent elected by you will serve as a parent governor for four years.

Please read the personal statements carefully and bearing in mind the role of the school governor, choose the candidate you feel would be best suited to the position.  

Parent Governor Election Voting Instructions

Voting will close on Wednesday 21 October 2020.

In the event of a tie the returning officer will decide the election by the drawing of lots.

Votes will be counted on Wednesday 21st October 2020 the result will be announced by Thursday, 22nd October on the website and in the school newsletter.

 I hope you will participate,  the governing body plays a key role in keeping our children safe, supporting and holding leaders to account.

Please scroll down to read all SIX statements and at the end of the statements you will find the form where you can select our preferred candidate. 

Yours sincerely

Julie Newman

Clerk to Governing Body and Returning Officer

Candidates’ personal statements 

Personal statement for sabaa asim aslam.

What Can I say in a short snap that would make you think…Vote for her!

Like you, I have a child at West Thornton and am still trying to measure the impact this last year has had on my child’s learning and wellbeing.

As we adapt to the ‘new normal’ its fundamental the ongoing changes have a positive impact on the school environment. That means supporting new initiatives for progression, but also retaining consistency with what already works, to reduce the chance of overwhelming our children.

I’ve worked in higher education for nearly 10 years, & currently the treasurer of the PTA. If I’m voted parent governor for WT, I will endeavour to curate new ways of collaboration and cohesion between parents & teachers…because now more than ever we must work together!

Come and talk to me if you find me, I’d love to hear from you.

Personal statement for Rohina Ibrahim Aziz

I am looking to gain a career in this field. I have 3 children & have also brought all my nieces up which is where my passion comes from. I have the preamble skills to work as a part of a team and work on my own, I would love to see the school develop, as well as the kids’ curriculum and changes for the best.

Having kids of my own has made me realise the importance of being a role model.  Being young I feel I can relate to children at all ages and have more of an understanding of how kids are in this day and age. I would appreciate it if I could have the opportunity to put my skills into action and show we can all work together for the best, especially with how much disruption all our kids have been through this year with Covid.

Personal statement for Suregah Balachandran

Education is one of the best foundations that any child can receive in their lifetime. Being a full time working mum with two children, I am truly passionate and have a desire to ensure that every child gets the best possible education and opportunity to succeed in life. During schooling year, I myself had an opportunity to be nominated as senior student representative and have gained vast experience in attending regular meetings with governors, teachers and parents and was responsible for planning and leading meetings to communicate the vision of the society with local council.

If successfully nominated as a parent governor, I promise to fully support the school needs during the transition to Inspire Partnership Trust. I will take an approach to raise questions and challenge not only to achieve targets for every child but to also continuously strive to exceed to give the children a good learning experience.

Personal statement for Maria Chiara D’Argenio

I would like to become a Governor because I am passionate about education and because I want parents to play a more active role in supporting West Thornton Academy. I am a teacher and lecturer, and the mum of Fabrizio and Arianna, both attending the school. My primary aim as a Governor would be to follow closely the changes the school is undergoing and promote a new relationship between the school and the parents. Given the current circumstances, it is crucial that all of us parents are supportive interlocutors of the school and voice our suggestions and concerns. I have already been quite active in this. Thanks to my feedback on the zoom lessons and my formal letter to the leaders regarding the September closure, the school changed its initial decisions; this is a sign that parents’ proactive and constructive attitude can be beneficial for the school and our children.

Personal statement for Cherise McDonald

My daughter is currently in year 2 at Canterbury Road. I work full time as a co-director at an estate agency, as well running my own cleaning business. I gained experience in working as a team, supporting others, and being involved in monitoring the standards of staff for the team to succeed hopefully being a transferrable skill to monitoring the governing board.

I would like to be a parent governor I have a strong belief in giving all children the maximum opportunity to discover their full potential through education as well as extra curriculum activities, whatever their background.

I now have the time to devote my skills to an area I feel passionate about with the required commitment and enthusiasm  as well as being prepared to learn new skills I would like to be given a chance to help develop West Thornton at such a crucial turning point.

Personal statement for Sarah Mckenzie

I would like to be elected as a West Thornton Primary School Governor to offer my unique skills and insight and help steer the direction of the school for years to come. 

I am a dedicated Civil Servant currently delivering the school values in my professional life. I have extensive experience working with schools as a Pastoral Lead, Social Services supporting Looked After young people and Charities working to send at risk children to summer camps, children that would not have been able to have a holiday otherwise. I strive to improve the opportunities of children and young people believing engagement between home and school is invaluable. 

My daughter has recently started reception here and I have another in nursery eager to follow so I have a vested interest in supporting the school to provide an excellent and well-rounded education for all pupils (both present and those still to come).

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How do we hold a staff governor election?

This is a guide to running staff governor elections in maintained schools , explaining who can stand for election and the procedures that should be followed when arranging a ballot.

Academies with elected staff trustees or staff local governors will need to check their articles and local terms of reference to see the rules, although procedures will often be very similar to those described here.

The Law On Staff Governor Elections

The relevant law for maintained schools is found in Schedule 2 of the Constitution Regulations (England) 2012. This very short Schedule only sets the following rules:

• the “appropriate authority” must run the election
• when the LA are the “appropriate authority” they can delegate this duty to the headteacher
• there cannot be a minimum number of votes cast for a governor to be elected (so a staff member could be elected with just one vote)
• all elections with more than one candidate must be held by ballot.

“Where a local authority are the appropriate authority in relation to a school, they may delegate to the head teacher of the school any of their functions under this Schedule. “The appropriate authority must make all the necessary arrangements for the election of staff governors. “The power conferred by paragraph 3 does not include power to impose any requirements as to the minimum number of votes required to be cast for a candidate to be elected. “Any election which is contested must be held by ballot.” Constitution Regulations (England) 2012

Who is the appropriate authority?

The “appropriate authority” for staff elections – the organisation that must run the election – is the same authority as for parent elections. This means that in community, nursery and voluntary-controlled schools it is the LA. For voluntary-aided and foundation schools it is the governing body.

However, in community, nursery and VC schools it is common practice for LAs to delegate responsibility for the election to the headteacher. It is also usual for the governing body in VA and foundation schools to delegate responsibility to the head.

Therefore it is usually the headteacher who runs the election , with the help of the clerk and support staff.

Who can stand for election?

A separate article looks at who can be a staff governor in detail, but the short answer is that the person must be employed by either the governing body or the LA under a contract on the date of the election. Any member of staff who fits that description is eligible, not just teachers.

“In these Regulations “staff governor” means a person who— (a) is elected in accordance with Schedule 2 as a governor by persons who are employed by either the governing body or the local authority under a contract of employment providing for those persons to work at the school, and (b) is so employed at the time of election.” Constitution Regulations (England) 2012

Can candidates vote for themselves? Who else can vote?

Candidates can vote for themselves and they can nominate themselves too. All school staff employed by the LA or governing body under a contract are eligible to vote.

Can the headteacher vote?

Yes and so can any other governors who are employed by the school or LA, for example co-opted governors.

What happens if only one candidate stands?

They are elected unopposed. The law says a ballot is only needed for a contested election. In an uncontested election no ballot is required.

What happens if no-one stands for staff governor?

The post remains vacant until a volunteer is found. Unlike the rules for parent governors , boards cannot appoint someone to the role of staff governor themselves if a volunteer cannot be found via election.

The school should keep reminding staff of the vacancy and make sure any new staff are aware of it too.

Can the ballot be held electronically?

The law does not explicitly say that staff elections can be electronic (although it does say that for parent governor elections ). The “appropriate authority” (usually the head) will need to decide whether to approve virtual voting. The easiest voting method is probably to put a ballot box in the staffroom.

Sample Letters and Ballot Paper

Example letters and a ballot paper are available on my templates and letters page. This includes a letter to advertise the vacancy, a letter to thank volunteers for applying and a letter to inform staff of the result.

If the board is lacking expertise in a particular area their advert can mention “any specific skills or experience that would be desirable in a new governor”, according to statutory guidance to the Constitution Regulations 2012. However, they cannot set additional eligibility criteria.

Boards should clearly explain the role of governor and the duties in terms of number of meetings held each term, link governor roles and so on, but they must not imply someone without a particular skillset is not welcome to stand for election.

“The purpose of governing bodies providing and publishing information about the role of a governor and the skills they ideally require is not to create additional eligibility criteria for potential candidates – which they do not have the power to do. “It is for the electorate to elect their choice of candidate(s). The purpose of publishing the information is to simply inform the electorate of the governing bodies’ expectations, circumstances and ideal requirements.” The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools: Statutory Guidance

Election Procedure

The following is the procedure recommended by most LAs.

• Email the advert and your LA governor application form to all staff and place an advert in the staffroom.
• In the email ask candidates to provide a short personal statement (perhaps 200-250 words) saying why they wish to be a governor.
• If you receive more than one application send a second email that includes the candidate’s personal statements and an attached ballot paper.
• Place a ballot box in the staff room with a supply of envelopes and use the “double envelope” system. Each voter ticks a box on the ballot paper and places their ballot in a blank envelope which they seal. This is placed inside a second envelope, on which they write their name.
• Each staff member can vote for one candidate only.
• The returning officer (usually the headteacher or the clerk) checks the names against a list to ensure each person is an eligible voter, throws the outside envelope away and the vote is then anonymous.
• The returning officer counts the votes. Candidates should be invited to attend the count.
• Ballot papers and other documents should be kept for a minimum of six months.

What is the timescale?

If your LA does not set a timescale for staff elections (my own does not) then whoever is running the election needs to set it. It might be reasonable to give staff say 10 to 14 working days to volunteer as a candidate and then another 10 to 14 working days for staff to vote.

Set deadlines with both a day and time specified, eg: “Votes must be cast by 3pm on 30 June 2021.” Late votes should not be accepted.

What happens if the vote is tied?

Recount the votes to check the number. If there is a definite tie local authorities usually recommend a random method of breaking the deadlock, for example drawing lots from a hat or tossing a coin. Alternatively one or more candidates could choose to withdraw.

Can an existing staff governor be re-elected?

Yes. As long as they are still employed by the school on the election date, they are eligible to stand for election again. However, note that they do have to be re-elected , so they must either win the election or be the only candidate and win unopposed.

For any elected role the board cannot simply vote to renew their term of office because that prevents other candidates from standing for office.

When does the term of office start?

The term of office starts from the date of election (the final day that votes could be cast). If no election was held the term starts from the deadline set for receiving applications.

If you held the election early and the old staff governor is still in post, the new governor’s term starts as soon as the old governor “expires”.

Default terms of office for staff governors are the standard four years but boards can impose any term between one and four years.

Related posts:

• How do we hold a parent governor election?
• Can the board stop an unsuitable parent governor being elected?
• Who can be a staff governor?
• Holding Online Governor Elections
• Procedure for Electing the Chair of Governors

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If workload is a concern, the last thing you’ll be interested in is becoming a school governor, but is that worth a rethink? Whether you are a staff governor or a governor in a school other than the one you work in, the role gives you a tremendous opportunity to get to know closely, and possibly influence, the way a school operates.

With the range of school types we have now – including voluntary controlled, voluntary aided, foundation schools, academies, maintained schools and free schools – it can be confusing to determine precisely what the rules are concerning staff governors. With regard to maintained schools, the National Governance Association (NGA) explains that the regulations state that governing bodies must have one elected staff governor. This is in addition to the headteacher. Other members of staff can be co-opted on to the board (the total number of co-opted governors who are also eligible to be elected as staff governors when counted with the staff governor and the head teacher, must not exceed one third of the total membership of the governing body).

While being a staff governor at the school where you work can be beneficial to staff, the NGA recommends that staff govern at schools other the one they work at.

With regard to academies, there is no requirement for staff to be appointed to the trust board. In fact, the current version of the Academies Financial Handbook states in paragraph 1.3.6:

Whilst the members can decide whether to appoint the trust’s senior executive leader as a trustee, the Department’s strong preference is for no other employees to serve as trustees in order to retain clear lines of accountability .

As the NGA explains, “the DfE is silent on the rules around membership of academy committees (also referred to as local governing bodies/LGBs) although a similar rationale relating to clear lines of accountability could be applied. A staff governor (either teaching staff or support staff), explains Gillian Allcroft, deputy chief executive of the National Governance Association, is someone elected to the governing board by those paid to work at the school. “The role of staff governor/trustee is not – and should not – be any different to that of any other governor/trustee, and staff governors can take part in the full range of roles and responsibilities of the governing board including of matters of staffing and policies which affect staff. Staff governors/ trustees, as the rest of the board do, bring professional knowledge and personal experience that can be used to enhance the governing board’s knowledge of the school. For example, when a policy is being discussed, staff governors could assist the rest of the governing board by explaining the intended outcome of the policy and the benefits for pupils and the school.”

If a staff governor has a conflict of interest then, like any other governor or trustee, they would be required to leave the discussion and any subsequent vote. “It is important to remember that staff governors/trustees are ‘representative of staff, not representatives’ – staff governors might want to let the governing board know the general feelings of staff, but they must use their own judgement in decision making,” Gillian explains. “A staff governor is not a ‘delegate’ of other staff members, and they are free to contribute and vote freely in the best interests of the whole school. They do not speak and act in accordance with the wishes of the majority of staff, and should not canvas the opinion of staff.”

The governance of schools is significantly important in ensuring they are run effectively, and within that, the role of staff governor adds to the breadth of experience on a governing body. Diverse views on a board are likely to lead to better decision making and a more effective board. “Being a staff governor can also be immensely useful CPD, not least for middle leaders who aspire to being headteachers one day. However, in order to fully benefit from the role, it is advisable that this is undertaken in a school other than your own,” explains Gillian. “Through the information provided to the governing board, the discussions had and decisions made, staff governors will have a better understanding of the matters being agreed at a strategic level, and it can be an enlightening role.”

As staff governors are effectively holding their line managers to account, the role can be challenging. The core functions of governance in a school should be in the forefront of all governors’ minds (ensuring financial probity, robust accountability and strategic direction) and staff governors have equal rights with the rest of the board. Being utterly objective about the school is essential, so all personal interests must be set aside. This is about taking a strategic view in the interest of pupils and the whole school. Whether you are a governor in your own school or, as is perhaps preferable, in a school other than where you work, the development opportunities are there for the taking.

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FreezerBird · 22/06/2017 22:13

Does anyone fancy having a look at this draft personal statement thing for me? I'm finding it difficult to work out who I'm writing it for - in all the time I've been involved with the school there's only been one occasion where there was more than one applicant for a parent governor vacancy so only one election where the statements were circulated. I'm assuming though that the personal statement bit goes to the head and current governors even if it's not circulated to parents? It's a fab school, in a fairly deprived area, and they really struggle to get parents engaged - quite often I am one of just a couple of parents at PTA meetings - the PTA is primarily staff. Some of the example statements I've read online read like high-powered job applications and that just doesn't really fit somehow. Anyway - draft thus far is as follows (120 word limit) "I currently have a daughter in year four, and my son is in year seven at secondary having previously been a pupil at [school]. [School] is a great school. I would like to play a part in maintaining and supporting the school by becoming a governor. I am interested in provision for pupils with SEN and their successful integration into the school. I have lived in the area for five years and have several volunteer roles including at the foodbank based at [church]." For background - the school has several learning support units on site and is also very successful about supporting children with SEN in the mainstream - my daughter is one of these. I feel like I need to have something about wanting to work for all the children not just those with SEN as otherwise it just seems like I'm banging that drum, which I'm not. I haven't put anything in about professional background as a) it's not really relevant and b) I haven't worked since my son was born 12 years ago. Quite frankly the whole thing is giving me flashbacks to UCAS...

It's passable. I'm a Governor. (You need to capitalise Governor as it's a job title). I think you need to inject a bit more passion into it maybe? Words like 'great' and 'interested' are okay but don't grab me. Instead of saying the school is great, could you say you have great faith in it? That you are passionate about involving yourself into the workings of the school and feel you have x/y/z to contribute towards that? When do you have to have it in by? I need to head up to bed because I've got an early start but I'm happy to help you elaborate on it tomorrow if you drop me a PM.

It is circulated to all parents to vote, by the way!

Your personal statement will be circulated to all parents. I'm not grabbed by your personal statement to be honest. I find the most successful statements say things that parents want to hear about the school rather than about you. Imagine you were a parent considering a new school for your child, what would you want to hear about the school? It depends on defining your personal focus. Maybe you are drawn towards words like

• Caring, helpful, empathetic, kind children
• independant, free-thinking, creative children
• hard working, resilient, children of strong character
• academic, high achieving, high expectations

All fair enough! I could be wrong, but in the past I think when there's been only one applicant, the statements haven't been circulated as there's no election. Or is that not the way it should be done? This is the second or third time of inviting applications for this vacancy as no-one has applied yet.

Also (sorry, I forgot this bit) I wondered about putting something in about volunteering at the food bank (which is based over the road from the school and is used by families from there) giving an insight into the challenges the area faces and wanting to work for the best possible outcomes for the children. But it feels quite patronising and not sure if it's appropriate, even if worded differently.

If there are only 1 applicant for 1 post, there will be no election. But the personal statements have to be submitted at the time of putting your name forward to be considered. So if you don't write one, or write a rubbish one, then you do not have the opportunity to add or amend the statement once it has been submitted. So in my view it is worth putting in a bit of effort to write a good statement, because you cannot know if someone else (or a few others) are thinking the same.

I would suggest your background may be of relevance if it would be of use to the school (law. finance, building/facilities/HR, communication etc etc). You may be 'rusty" so to speak but your previous experience will be what may differentiate you from another candidate. This is what you need to be saying - why should parents vote for you and not someone else.

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find out if there is a maximum/suggested word count make it personable, but bring out your skills, knowledge and experience a lot of schools have the personal statements for their parent governors on their websites. When writing mine, I searched online, read through some and thought about who I would have supported if I were choosing, then thought about what I did and didn't like about the different statements to structure mine good luck!

I am a Governor at my sons primary. I would suggest that you put a bit more about your background and how your specific skills and experience would be useful to the governing body. E.g. If your background is in finance then you would be useful to the finance committee or if in HR then relevant for the staffing committee. It may not be a directly relevant as these 2 examples but I'm sure you could find something in your experiences that could be relevant.

As parent govenor you're their to represent the parents voice so need to be approachable to parents. Adding a line I can be found outside year 4 class (yr 5 from September) at drop off/ collection time or a way you can be contacted might help.

As pp said you need more about your skills not just interests. Governors are now recruited based on skills. This changed a couple of years ago when the rules moved towards smaller governing bodies with a variety of skills. It sounds as though they will be glad to have you on board if there is a lack of volunteers but it will help the recruitment process if you sell yourself.

No, you are a representative parent, not a parent representative.

Agree with Peusdobadger. A parent governor is not there to represent parents although this is a common misconception. You have no specific role to take parents concerns to the Board. If a parent has a concern it should be raised with the teachers and head teacher and only if not resolved appropriately should it be taken to the all governors via a written complaint. If a parent tries to discuss an issue with you at the school gate this will preclude you from being independent concerning that issue and you would not be able to be involved in its resolution if a formal complaint is made.

Agree with above that is absolutely not the role of a parent governor. I think you need to give more info about the skills and experience you can bring. I used the relevant experience gained in my career and voluntary work. Governing bodies need a broad range of skills, you need to show what you can bring to that mix.

As parent govenor you're their to represent the parents voice so need to be approachable to parents No, you are definitely not. And there is absolutely no need to be approachable. In fact I'd approached, the opposite is true. A parent governor is not the place for other parents to raise concerns for the governing body. All sych concerns made personally to a governor should be deflected to the Chair of Governors. Even when death with by the CoG, it is usually deflected elsewhere to be dealt with. The staff would deal with any concerns first, then the head teacher, sometimes in discussion with the Chair of Governors. Complete misunderstanding of the strategic role of a governor to assume you will directly deal with any school "issues" that a parent may have.

120 words is hardly enough to give parents a good understanding of any candidate and does to some extent worry me about the expectations of the school and GB. I would as parent want to know that you are a "stay at home mum" but also what you did do professionally previously. It actually is a skillset that is useful on the GB being a "stay at home mum". You do need to be careful to ensure you divorce your role as "mum" from that of governor, especially around SEN given you say that daughter has some level of SEN. At times this distinction can be difficult and you need to be sure that you can keep them apart. So for instance how would you handle an SEN issue around your daughter without you seeming to have your governor hat on.

As a former trainer of Governors, I hope the following is useful. All Governors must show they have relevant skills but electioneering is different, slightly! In many ways the food bank is irrelevant and I wouldn't mention it. I assume you were seeking the 'she's a good egg' vote! I would mention what you do for the school community and that you wish to be part of the school to maintain the high standards that the school has. Where do your skills lie? If it is SEN, what skills? Are you skilled in HR, Finance or Marketing for example? How will your skills benefit the school and the children? If you have strong community links, this is good, but how will the children benefit? Parent Governors often say they have children at the school or who have gone through the school to prove they know the school well. Say that you will give a lot of time to the role, undertake training, understand that you work with others for the benefit of the children and you are committed to all children doing well at the school. Don't just pidgeonhole yourself to SEN. You could show an interest in pp children and their progress for example. Lastly, do make sure that you understand what a Governor does. You are not a fluffy supporter who brings in cakes and hears children read. You must know the strengths and weaknesses of the school, monitor the improvement plan, evaluate the effectiveness of the GB, understand progress data and benchmarking, make tough decisions on staffing, finance and pay and be strategic. You are not involved in everyday management. Ideally you need skills and knowledge of the school and demonstrate these to the parents. Hope this helps.

It is also ok to have a chat with the Chairman to talk about the role before you apply. You can then judge if your skills would be a good fit.

Live and learn, i retract the above be contactable advice!

Hi all, thanks for your input, and sorry I disappeared! Had to get form in quick, and was then away for a few days. Anyway, I've had an email from the LA to welcome me to the Governing Body so I guess I was the only applicant. Now immersing myself in their online induction material.

Well done Freezer! Do take up the offer of training and if there is anything you need to know, do ask. It can be daunting at first but when you get into your stride, very rewarding. Good luck.

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Jenny Birrell - Personal Statement in support of application to become School Governor am the first generation of my family to go to University, having attended a comprehensive school in Cornwall, and so feel very strongly about the power that a great education has to transform the lives of young people.

Personal Statements - Parent Governor candidates. nts - Parent Governor candidates Nikki BloomerI have been working at the school for 3 years now, initially as a teaching assistant, Pastoral support assis. ant is my current roll and I very much enjoy it. I have trained as a mental health first aider and received. diploma in Trauma Informed ...

Parent governor responsibilities. The role of a parent governor is no different to any other governor. Governing boards make strategic decisions and work together to: develop a vision and strategy for the school. oversee financial performance and make sure money is well spent. hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of ...

Meadowhead School Parent Governor Nomination Supporting Statements January 2021Mea. nt Governor Nomination Supporting Statements - January 2021Candidate A - TSWith 3 of my children currently attending Meadowhead (with 2 more to follow) and having attended and graduated Meadowhead School myself, I feel a very close connection to the school and ...

If you're considering applying to become a school governor, are new in your role or you're just looking for some fresh thinking around the impact you can have as a governor for your school, we have put together the key things that are vital for your consideration and understanding.

I'm writing the personal statement for my application for school governor this weekend. Those of you who have seen a few, particularly those that had supported a successful election of it comes to that, what elements to include?

SOLIHULL COLLEGE - STAFF GOVERNOR NOMINEES PERSONAL STATEMENTS 2016S. MappITQ Tutor/AssessorLynn RobertsLearning Technologies ManagerI have w. ked at Solihull College, School of Engineering, since August 2009. I am currently teaching across the curriculum in Gen.

What should I write in a parent governor statement? If you are applying to be a parent governor or trustee you will be asked to write a short statement saying why you are interested in volunteering and what skills you would bring to the role. If an election is needed this statement will help other parents choose between the candidates.

The parent elected by you will serve as a parent governor for four years. Please read the personal statements carefully and bearing in mind the role of the school governor, choose the candidate you feel would be best suited to the position. Parent Governor Election Voting Instructions. Voting will close on Wednesday 21 October 2020.

PERSONAL STATEMENT SUPPLIED BY Mrs Claire Archibald would like to stand for Parent Governor at Tupton Hall School. I have three children; in Year 11, Year 10 and due to start in Tupton in Year 7 next year. Therefore, I have seen the changes that have taken place since the academisation of Tupton but am still invested in the future of the school.

How do we hold a staff governor election? This is a guide to running staff governor elections in maintained schools, explaining who can stand for election and the procedures that should be followed when arranging a ballot.

You must include a short personal statement to support your nomination and set out your skills and experience, how you believe you can contribute to the future work of the governing body, confirm your commitment to undertake training and if you are a parent governor seeking re-election, details of your contribution to the work of the governing ...

The governance of schools is significantly important in ensuring they are run effectively, and within that, the role of staff governor adds to the breadth of experience on a governing body. Diverse views on a board are likely to lead to better decision making and a more effective board. "Being a staff governor can also be immensely useful CPD ...

GSS Model Declaration of Interests Form 2016. Safeguarding Audit May 2018. School Gov Application Form 2022. GB Membership Update Form 2017. Election of Chair and Vice Chair of Governors, September 2020. Model character request form (referee check for new governor/associate member appointment) School Websites.

Biographies are a useful way to introduce governors and trustees to the local community. See examples from other schools and trusts, and use our template to write your own.

I'm assuming though that the personal statement bit goes to the head and current governors even if it's not circulated to parents? It's a fab school, in a fairly deprived area, and they really struggle to get parents engaged - quite often I am one of just a couple of parents at PTA meetings - the PTA is primarily staff.

Being a Staff Governor governors are selected by the staff at their school. Under the new governance regulations the category is referred to as a staff governor. That means all the staff. Anyone employed at the school be the staff governor. This is a change as previously there may have been a teacher or support staff governor. All the staff should be involved in the selection of the governor.

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