Even before you have attended your first meeting as a new governor, the work can begin by getting to know your school. Is your school maintained by the local authority, a free school, standalone academy or part of a multi-academy trust? Talk to your school community – pupils, parents, staff, the head and fellow governors.
You need to get a feel for the culture within your school, the diversity, strengths and areas for development. This will come from a range of sources and just spending time in the school building will help you pick things up.
The school’s website will also be of use. Here you will find the visions and values, performance data, school policies, the latest inspection report, details of school events, newsletters and more.
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