School Governance Bodies
What school governance bodies means
Boards of governors, school management committees, PTAs and their roles.
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The main role of a school board of governors is to:
- Provide oversight, set strategic direction and hold management accountable
- Teach daily lessons
- Mark examination scripts
- Cook school meals
Working: Boards govern rather than manage: they approve strategy and budgets and monitor the head teacher.
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Related skills
Other Governance Structures in Education skills in Contemporary Governance Issues in Education Management and Practice, at the same point in the course.
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