School governor
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For school governance in Scotland, see School boards in Scotland.
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.
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They are the largest volunteer force in the country.[2]