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Parent governor

A governor elected by the parents of pupils at the school.

Used in
England, Wales
Topic
Governance

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Governor England Wales Northern Ireland
A volunteer member of a school's governing body who helps set strategy, holds leaders to account and oversees finances.
Staff governor England Wales
A governor elected by and from the school's staff.

More terms: Governance

Local governing body · Member (academy) · Multi-academy trust · Scheme of delegation · Single-academy trust · Trustee

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