Governors support the work of our 190 Church Schools within the Diocese using their skills to make a difference in their local school and community.
Before becoming a Governor you must read the guidelines to discover what’s involved.
Discover more about the guidelines and process involved in the nomination process
A document to help you through the principles for the appointment of a Foundation Governor.
We are always looking for appropriate foundation governors to serve in our schools. If you feel like you have the right skills, knowledge and commitment to serve as a foundation governor, but don’t have a specific school in mind, then please contact us using the form below to be added to our pool of talent.
If you feel you would be suitable to be a Governor at a particular school, or would like to run again, please complete the form below and submit it a full term before you are required to take up your position. Please note that it is a legal requirement to complete a DBS check within 28 days of being appointed.
Discover how to maintain and equip healthy and effective governing boards.
This handbook contains all the relevant information for foundation governors. We strongly encourage all foundation governors to read the handbook shortly after appointment.
This important document sets out the manner in which governing boards and individual governors should behave with respect to their responsibilities. It is important that all governors sign the code of conduct immediately upon appointment. Click the button below to download the document.
Governing boards are encouraged periodically to assess their effectiveness; this is best done through a series of questions and can be done with an external facilitator if appropriate. Click the link above to download the document.
Model terms of reference for governing boards and their sub committees can be found here. Click the button below to download the document.
Before you remove a governor you must read the following document in order to make sure correct procedures have been followed.
Policy for the Removal of Foundation Governors
Governor Removal Flowchart for Ex-Officio appointments
Governor Removal Flowchart for Board of Education appointments
Guidance for school Governing Bodies on their composition with regard to Parents, family members, serving and recently retired staff members.
Take a look at the Church of England Vision statement for Education.
Kim Kerr
Schools’ Work & Governance Admin
01254 503410
Please do not hesitate to contact Kim on 01254 503410 or at governors@blackburn.anglican.org if you have any queries regarding Governance.
