Ealing Council are holding an event for those interested in becoming a governor for schools in the borough on 20th April. 

On Thursday 20th April between 6 and 7.30pm, Ealing Council will be hosting an online session for all people interested in becoming school governors, where representatives from local schools looking for new governors will be talking about what the role involves. 

Governorship is about ensuring a clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction for the school. The board of governors support the headteacher and senior management team, but also hold them to account and make decisions about budgets and resources. 

Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, the council's cabinet member for a fairer start, said: "To be a governor you do not need to have any relevant experience or connection to a school, unless you become a parent governor, in which case you must have a child at the school. But you do need to have a commitment to ensuring excellent outcomes for local children and a willingness to learn and contribute. 

"School governors play an active role in schools and in improving outcomes for young people across the borough. 

"You'll get fantastic support and training that will prepare you so you can carry out the core functions, and it provides great networking opportunities." 

On average, being a governor takes up between six and ten days per year and under Section 50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, employers must give employees reasonable time off to carry out their duties as a school governor. 

If you are interested in becoming a governor or want to find out more then you can register your interest by emailing [email protected] or book a ticket online.