The role of the chair of the school governing body in England

Reference:

James, C., Jones, J., Connolly, M., Brammer, S., Fertig, M. and James, J., 2012. The role of the chair of the school governing body in England. School Leadership & Management, 32 (1), pp. 3-19.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13632434.2011.642356

Abstract

The research reported here analysed the role of the chair of the school governing body in England, drawing on a national survey of governors and the study of governing in 30 schools. The role encompassed: being a governor; appointing and working with the head teacher; acting as a change agent; active participation in the school; organising the governing body; dealing with complaints; working with parents; and chairing meetings. We discuss the role and the way it is experienced and conclude that the position of chair is substantially under-played; given insufficient status; and is a significant educational and community leadership responsibility.

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