Diocese of Chichester Education

Being a school governor is an immensely rewarding role and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the life and work of the school and the local community.

All Governors have three key roles:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

Church school governors have the additional role in developing and upholding the distinctive ethos upon which their school was founded. The Education Team at the Diocese of Chichester provide a wide range of training and opportunities to support Church school governors in their roles.   

All governors should attend governor specific Local Authority Safeguarding training during their induction (Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023).

In addition, Foundation Governors are urged to undertake our NEW e-learning course within the first 3-6 months This self-paced, online training opportunity will introduce you to the basics of Church school governance. The appointment letter will have provided details.

If you have any queries please contact schools@chichester.anglican.org