How much time would be needed to do the work of a governor?

The time commitment is not usually excessive, though responsibilities are considerable. The list below suggests a likely workload:

• 1 or 2 governing body meetings per term;
• 1 meeting per term for each committee (e.g. finance, premises, curriculum, personnel);
• 1 visit per year to school during the day (familiarisation or specific visit);
• 1 governors' parents' meeting per year;
• any involvement with staff selection, pupil exclusion reviews or staff dismissal cases;
• reading of agenda and other relevant papers;
• 3 training sessions per year; and
• 1 annual Manchester Governors conference day.