Code of Conduct

Governor conduct is underpinned by the following key principles;

To act in the best interests of the school – this may require balancing short and long term issues, school and community issues etc.
To work as a member of a team at all times and be loyal to collective decisions made by the governing body.
To recognise that all governors have the same rights and responsibilities unless particular responsibilities are conferred on them by the full governing body.
To understand that no governor can act alone except in exceptional circumstances prescribed in the regulations – the power of the governing body rests in it acting as a single body.

Governors must;

Respect confidentiality
Listen to and respect the views of others
Express their own views clearly and succinctly
Take their fair share of work/positions of responsibility.
Know, understand and work within the prescribed regulatory framework.
Report any evidence of fraud, corruption or misconduct to an appropriate person or Authority.

Governors should;

Prepare for meetings by reading papers beforehand.
Take responsibility for their own learning and development as a governor including attending training.
Attend meetings promptly, regularly, and for the full time.