Co-opted Governor

We are currently looking for two new co-opted governors to join our friendly governing body.

Our governors come from a range of different backgrounds, skills and experience but all share a common interest of wanting the best possible education for the children in our nursery.

What skills do I need?

We would be delighted to hear from anyone who:-

• Is interested in early years education

• Is community spirited and would like to represent the community

• Has spare time and the energy for the role

• Is able to work well as part of a team

• Has an enquiring mind and the confidence to ask questions and debate issues that affect the nursery

• Can consider matters objectively and make informed judgement These volunteer positions are open to parents/guardians or other people from the community. Co-opted governors are not elected by a parent election but are instead appointed directly by the governing body. What is the role of the governing body?

• Helping to set and review the schools strategic direction and agreeing targets for improvement

• Holding the Headteacher and school leaders to account for the educational performance of the nursery

• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure public money is well spent What does the role offer?

• A chance to develop your own personal skills

• Access to a programme of free training in respect of education/governance matters

• A sense of achievement in helping make a difference to children reaching their potential

• The support and guidance from fellow governors