Could you support the education of the adults of tomorrow?

Become a school governor

All schools have a group of people who, with the school staff, are responsible for ensuring the quality of education in our schools.

Could you bring any of this experience to a board?

• Commitment to Church School education with Christian understanding
• Commitment to young people and the local community
• An ability to support others
• Understanding and experience of strategic planning
• Ability to analyse data, question and challenge
• Understanding of current education policy
• A willingness to learn new skills
• Links with the community and local businesses
• Financial acumen
• Experience of being a board member in another sector
• Previous experience as a governor/trustee in another school

The Diocese has:

• 142 schools—urban, rural, large, small, primary, secondary
• Over 26,000 pupils
• 29% of all primary pupils in Lincolnshire
• Around 400 Foundation governors with specific responsibility for the Christian distinctiveness of the school
• A rich diversity of faiths and cultures within the church school family

Appointments

Foundation Governors are appointed by either the Diocesan Board of Education and/or the local Parochial Church Council. The term of office is normally four years. A governing body needs a diverse range of people who bring lived experience, along with their knowledge and skills of the working world. Together with the senior leadership of the school, governors ensure that the highest quality of education is being provided for the pupils, enabling them to be the successful adults of tomorrow.

The Board of Education

Believing that every child is made in the image of God and loved by Him, the Diocese of Lincoln is committed to education. Our church schools were founded for the good of their local communities for all children, irrespective of religious affiliation, faith or background.

Please contact Kim Dove, DBE Administrator, for more information about becoming a governor - 
email:  kim.dove@lincoln.anglican.org
tel: 01522 504010

Recruiting Foundation Governors

Finding a suitable person who is willing to serve as a Foundation governor in church schools is no easy task for the Parochial Church Council (PCC).

In this paper (click here), we have identified the common challenges that PCCs face in recruiting governors and developed some strategies that could support church schools and PCCs develop a more collaborative approach in finding the right governors for schools. This support paper will be circulated to all PCCs.

If you have questions relating to the paper, please contact Kim Dove, DBE Administrator at kim.dove@lincoln.anglican.org