Purpose

This report seeks to provide an update on the work the council is doing to support the recruitment of school governors, including increasing numbers and improving diversity in governing boards. The aim of this item is to review progress relating to the recommendations of the scrutiny Task Group which concluded in 2020. The recommendations were:

a. To review current methods to support recruitment of school governors to increase numbers and diversity.
b. County Council to sign up to the Inspiring Governance School Governor Champions Charter to encourage LCC staff to consider role as part of continuous professional development.
c. A review of the current governor training provision subject matter and alternative training delivery methods with a view to increasing accessibility and encouraging attendance.
d. A review of the mechanism for school governors to contribute to full governing body meeting agendas where the county council provide this service.