School governor - what's it all about?

[redclover79]

Hi
Apparently there are positions available for governors at the lower school my ds is due to start attending in a year or so. I have been thinking of looking into applying as I'm wanting to be actively involved in school life when he gets there. Not sure it's the right time to be signing up for anything mind, I'm currently 5 months pg!! Just wondered what other people's experiences of it were?
Thanks!

I am a parent governor at my DSs school, have been for about a year now.

At DSs school, I am sure it is the same as any other, there are sub-committees. I am on the finance one and so attend a meeting for that about every 4-6 weeks and then a full governors meeting every term (we have 6 week terms here).

That is the main commitment, actually attending the meetings for 2 hours or so after school hours. Then there is reading up on issues/legislation etc as and when things arise.

I am currently 26 weeks pregnant and am going to continue being a parent governor as I know the school won't mind me taking a small baby to the meetings and there is a creche which both my two love going to. I would certainly ask whether having a small baby would be an issue at your school (not sure whether all schools run creches or are as baby friendly).

Personally, I find it really interesting learning how schools are run and all the behind the scenes stuff. I am a SAHM so albeit about kids, it is another interest other than my own kids