Every school has a governing body made up of various members of the community. There can be between 9 and 22 members. The governing body works closely with the headteacher, who is responsible for the day to day management of the school.
The governing body is part of the school leadership team, responsible for strategic planning and policy development . They work as a team to make sure the school provides a good quality education for all its pupils.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old and ideally resident in the borough of Hounslow
An LEA governor, like every other governor, acts as an equal member of a school’s governing body. In doing so, she/he shares in the duties and responsibilities of the governing body
Within the legal framework to work in partnership with the headteacher and the LEA to raise standards of education
To monitor progress and support school improvement
To develop, in partnership with the headteacher and staff, policies for the school that will support school improvement.
Restrictions
Almost anyone over 18 can serve as a governor but there are some understandable restrictions. No one can serve if they:
are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults
have severe mental illness such that they may be liable to be detained under the mental health act
are an un-discharged bankrupt
have certain criminal convictions, depending on the nature of the offence and sentence and how long ago the offence took place
Contact us
Governing Bodies Section
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN
Tel: 020 8583 2643
Email: GoverningBodies@hounslow.gov.uk