School governor

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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, school governors are the overseers of a school. In state schools, they have three main functions:^[1]

• Giving the school a clear vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

They are the largest volunteer force in the country.^[2]