School Governors in Britain

[Pam Scruton]

No: HPFGUIDX 24560

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> Official information on the duties of School Governors in Britain 
is 
> on this government FAQ  (warning probably morqe iformation than you 
> ever wanted to know)
> 
> Public  Schools (ie private schools) governing bodies will in 
> addition have responsibilities to make sure that fees and other 
> income are as appropriate, and managing funds. It is likely that 
> major finacial assets will be the responsibility of trustees who 
> report to the Governors.
> 
> Broadly the Governors are responsible for a range of statutory 
duties 
> and planning the policy of the  school. In Britain  the Head 
Teacher 
> is responsible for actually implementing this policy and in 
practice 
> adegere eof separation of powers emerges which should be familiar 
to 
> US people

> 
> So for example Governors would set out a general dress code but its 
> up to the Head and staff to interpret this.  Governors should not 
> second guess the professional teaching staff on lesson presentation 
> but can influence educational patterns within the agreed curriculum 
> by finding some parts more readily than others,
> 
> They should also ensure a proper system of pastoral care and – for 
> example – provide a mechanism for dealing with bullying of pupils 
by 
> staff.  Which raises questions as to how effective Hogwarts 
governors 
> are (Snape are you listening?)
>  
> Edis
> 
> http://www.dfee.gov.uk/governor/faq.htm