Follow these top tips to get off to a good start in governance and know what your board should do to support you. Find out how you can be well prepared for meetings, make a positive contribution, and overcome feeling intimidated.

Find out what to do before, during and after your school visits, including if you're doing a remote visit. Be clear on what's expected of you with our dos and don’ts. Plus, use our example questions and template reports to take notes on your monitoring visits and learning walks.

As a governor, you'll most likely be asked to consider a suspension or exclusion at some point. Read about the procedures to follow when sitting on the governors' panel.