Our Governing Body
Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA). For further information on who our governors are and what they do, please click below:
Governing Body membership and roles
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
St Stephen’s CE Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department for Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools. For further information please view or download the full document below.
Governing Body Constitution -DFE guidance
Governing Body Constitution - St. Stephen's CE Primary
Governing Body Terms of Reference
How To Become A School Governor
Parent governors are a core part of a school’s Board of Governors. The role is voluntary and will appeal to parents who want to make a positive impact on their child’s education and school life. The outcome is indirect, since the governor role has little interaction with the pupils or with daily school life, but is much more “behind the scenes”. As well as parent governors, a school’s Board of Governors consists of:
- Staff governors
- Local authority governors
- Foundation governors
- Partnership governors
- Co-opted governors
- Associate members
Volunteers need to be dedicated people who care about improving education, but they do not need prior board experience. It makes the role perfect for professionals looking to improve their business and leadership skills, give back to society and enhance children’s futures.
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, contact the school office or visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Governors Register of Interests
Record of Governor’s Attendance
Schools are now required to display a record of Governor’s attendance at meetings for the last academic year.
