Governor Annual Self-Review

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Dear Governor

RE: Governor Annual Self Review

Firstly I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the school, senior leadership team and all the governors to express our gratitudeto you for the valuable contribution that you as a governor make to our school.

In the spirit of continuous improvement for our governing body it is the responsibility of the Chair to ensure that governors are supported to carry out their strategic role and it is good practice for all governors to be part of an annual reflection or self-review. This can be done in a number of ways that I would urge you to consider one pf them to support you in developing further in your role.

Governors can complete one of the forms attached and set their own three targets and training and development plan for the coming year. The questions below can form the basis of a short discussion between the Chair and each governor to assess their views and contribution to the board

Governors can also ask for a 1:2:1 meeting with myself as the current Chair of the governing body/board to discuss your answer to the questions belowand to ensure that we are making the best use of the skills of governors. The 1:2:1 meeting should last no longer than 20 to 30 minutes.

Please contact me if you wish to arrange a 1:2:1.

Once again thank you for your support.

Kind Regards

Chairs of Governors

Governors Annual Self-Review

Sample 1

Name: / Date:
School: / Governor type:
  1. What have you enjoyed (or found rewarding) about being a governor at the school in the last year?
  1. Have you found anything frustrating or challenging in your role in the last year?
  1. From your background, experience and interests, what are the particular skills you believe you contribute to the governing body/board?
  1. What training have you attended in the last year?
  1. Have you made use of any advisory services/resources?
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  1. Have you used the Competency Framework for Governance Pathway to access any training?
  1. What events have you attended at the school? Have you visited the school (apart from board/committee meetings) this year, other than events that relate only specifically to your child?
  1. What opportunities can you see/do you seek for you to take on new roles or responsibilities on the governing body/board?
  1. What do you see as the key tasks for the coming year to support the school’s improvement plan and strategic vision and direction?
  1. Have you contributed to the School Improvement Plan?
  1. Would you know where to access information if there was an Ofsted inspection?
  1. Do you understand your school?
  1. Have you been to any parent’s evenings or events?
  1. Have you met with children/young people or the school Council?
  1. Have you completed a school visit?
  1. Is there a Pen Portrait or information about you on the school website?
  1. Please add any other comments you wish to make in relation to the governing board and the school.
  1. Are there any barriers to you continuing as a governor? If you intend to step down at the end of your current term of office, or in any case during the end of this school year, please say.

Looking in to the future
What do you consider will be your three key development needs over the next 12 months? Examples could include: - Tocommit to attending training; Attend a parents evening and talk to parents; to carry out school visits; to visit another school; to watch Ofsted webinars etc.
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Please list any training that you wish to attend:
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I would/would not* like to arrange an informal meeting with the chair to discuss my responses to this questionnaire
*Please delete as appropriate

Governors Annual Self-Review

Sample 2

Name: / Date:
School: / Governor type:
Activities / Met /
Part Met / Not Met / Comments
I have attended a minimum of
70% of governing body/board meetings
If I cannot attend a meeting that I send advance apologies in good time for all governing body/board meetings
I reads papers and prepare comments in advance of the governing body/board
I email the Headteacher any questions that I have regarding the Headteachers report
I attend training and development events
I watch the training webinars
I access the schools data through the schools portal.
I carry out school visits
I contribute to governing body/board meetings discussions and I demonstrate a good understanding of the school’s visions, values and ethos
I engage in at least two other activities in school in relation to support and also in a link role
I offer my own expertise to senior staff when needed
I completes and return proformas and send information when requested
I takes proactive measures to identify and meet my own learning and development needs
I understand and adheres to school’s policies and procedures
I understand and am able to answer the questions that an Ofsted Inspector may ask me
Governor development in the coming year:
What do you consider will be your three key development needs over the next 12 months? Examples could include: - Tocommit to attending training; Attend a parents evening and talk to parents; to carry out school visits; to visit another school; to watch Ofsted webinars etc.
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Training to attend in the coming year:
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I would/would not* like to arrange an informal meeting with the chair to discuss my responses to this questionnaire
*Please delete as appropriate

Updated April 2018