School governors are people who wish to make a positive contribution to children’s education. No special qualifications are required, but enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education are important qualities to bring to a governor post.

What is the role of the governing body?

Governing bodies are responsible and accountable for all major decisions about the school and its future.  Governors have a legal responsibility to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement.  They set the school's vision and strategic aims, monitor and evaluate performance acting as a critical friend to the headteacher and ensure the school is accountable to those it serves.

Governing bodies are made up of key stakeholders:

• Parents - parent governors are elected by other parents at the school
• Staff - (including the head teacher) - teaching and other staff are elected by the school staff
• The community - the governing body appoints community governors i.e. members of the community
• The LA - the Local Authority appoints one or more local education authority governors

The Governing Body at Dalton School comprises of a fully committed team:

Mrs. G. Lindop - Headteacher

Mrs. M. Malik - Chairperson

Mrs. L. Lang - Associate governor

Mrs. L. Boothroyd - Community governor

Mrs. F. Boyle  - Community governor

Mr. A. Froste - Staff governor

Mrs. H. Hudson - Parent governor

Mrs. A. Himsworth - Parent governor

Mrs S. Mallinson - Staff governor

Mr. D. Shaw - Parent governor

Mrs. T. Szydelko - Parent governor

Mr. A. Thompson - Parent governor

Mrs. E. Torr - LA governor

Vacancy - LA governor

Useful websites for Governors:

Clerk to governors - http://clerktogovernors.wordpress.com/

DfE - http://www.education.gov.uk/

National Governors Association - http://www.nga.org.uk/

National College - http://www.education.gov.uk/nationalcollege/index