Thursday 18th November 2015
Dear Parents/Carers,
Parent Governor Vacancy
The governing body have vacancy for parent governor. We are requesting nominations from parents to fill this
vacancy. If you wish to put yourself forward for election please complete and return the nomination form attached
by 10am. on Thursday 26th November 2015.
The note accompanying this letter explains what being a governor involves. You can also get this information from
the School Office or look at the Newham Website – School Governors section at
http://www.newham.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Schools/SchoolGovernors/.
If you decide to stand for the election, may we draw your attention to the following points:
 You can nominate yourself as a candidate, but you must be a parent or guardian of a child currently on the
School roll.
 You need to complete the form and sign it. Please provide full details to make it possible to contact you if
required.
 A personal statement of not more than 100 words should be provided (a typed version if possible) to be
circulated to all parents if there is a need to go to ballot.
 This form must be returned to the School Office on or before the Closing date.
The Closing date to receive nomination form with your personal statement is 10am. on Thursday 26th
November 2015.
If there are more candidates than vacancies then a ballot will be organised and ballot papers will be sent to all
parents with the candidates personal statements.
If you would like more information about the role of parent governors, please contact the School Office.
Yours sincerely,
Ms S Hussain
Headteacher
Nomination for the election of Parent Governor
I want to stand for election as Parent Governor of Gallions Primary School.
Close of Nomination Date: 10am. on Thursday 26th November 2015
Please return this nomination form to the School office before closing date and time given above.
YOUR DETAILS:
YOUR FULL NAME
(in BLOCK LETTERS)
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IN BLOCK LETTERS
Mr /Mrs /Ms / Miss
(Delete as appropriate)
YOUR CHILD’S NAME
Child’s Class:
YOUR FULL
CORRESPONDENCE
ADDRESS
Post Code:
YOUR CONTACT TEL/
MOBILE NO.
YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
Your Signature ______________________________________ Dated:________________
STATEMENT:
Please say why you wish to stand as a Parent Governor. Your statement
must be NO MORE THAN 100 WORDS (if the statement is longer than 100 words then
additional words after 100th word will be removed). Also, as per the Council’s policy the
statement needs to comply with the law - for example, it must NOT say anything which is
discriminatory or libellous.
It is preferred that you submit a typed statement, which you can attach to this form.
Use a separate sheets if you need more space
Notes for the election of Parent Governor
Please note it is a voluntary activity and no payment is made for this.
What do Governors do?
Governors work in partnership with the Headteacher of the School and the Local Authority to
manage the school. Their duties include:
 agreeing the school improvement plan;
 deciding how the school budget will be set;
 setting aims for the curriculum (what is taught);
 recruiting senior staff ;
 agreeing school policies, e.g. on equal opportunities, health & safety; etc. and
 providing information to parents.
What Commitment is needed?
Governors attend one or more full governing body meetings per term, plus committee meetings
and visits to the school. Governing body meetings are mostly held in the evening. The term of
office for individual governors is up to 4 years or less.
What support is offered?
Newham Council is committed to providing governors with training. Newham Children & Young
People Services has many support services, including Governor Support Services which
provides support services to the school governing bodies and offers advice.
More information
For more information please contact your Child’s School in the first place. You can also contact
Newham School Governing Bodies Support Service on 020 8249 6932 or Email your query to:
irfan.mustafa@npw.so
Who can stand for election?
All parents, including guardians, of a child currently registered at the school can stand for the
election and vote. In the past African, Asian, Caribbean and other ethnic groups have been
under-represented on governing bodies. You need knowledge of English to carry out your
duties as a governor.
Who cannot stand for election?
By law parents who work at the school for more than 500 hours per year cannot stand for
election. Elected members of the Council are also not allowed to stand for the election.
Following their appointment, all governors are asked to sign a form declaring that they are not
disqualified from serving as a governor for a variety of listed reasons.
How to stand for the election?
Complete the nomination form and return it to your School before the closing date. It is
recommended to submit a short statement in support of your nomination. It should be no more
than 100 words – If it is longer than 100 words then additional words after 100th word will be
removed. The Statement should comply with the law. If there are more candidates than
vacancies then a ballot will be arranged and ballot papers will be sent to all parents with
candidates personal statements.