Governor Support provides an advice-based service to Governing Bodies. Any member of the team is available to deal with issues such as:

• Legal advice on Governing Body proceedings – with particular reference to the application of The School Governance (Procedures) Regulations 2003 and the School Governance (Constitution) Regulations 2003.
• Governing Body constitution and membership.
• Terms of office for governors.
• Appointment of LEA representative governors.
• Procedures and guidance on the election of parent, teacher and staff governors.
• Assisting schools in the recruitment of Parent Governors.
• Technical advice on governing body meetings including quorums, committees, delegation of functions etc.
• Provision of advice and guidance as a result of legislative changes.
• Supporting the clerking arrangements of Governing Bodies including recruitment, payment and the provision of temporary clerks

Governors can access up to date information on training and development course, including:

• Induction course for new governors and newly appointed governing body clerks
• Organisation and delivery of specialist day and evening training courses
• Whole school governing body training customised to individual needs

Governor Support works in close partnership with the School Support section to provide a comprehensive service for Birmingham schools.

For further information on any of the items listed above, or queries that relate to the clerking of school governing bodies, please contact Governor Support.