There's no requirement to publish governor biographies
But, they're a useful way to connect your school community with the board. Putting names to faces and knowing who exactly the governors are can provide a strengthened sense of community for all stakeholders.
For more guidance on what you must publish about governors, see our article on publishing information about the governing board.
Download our governor biography template
Fill in our template or, if you’re the chair or clerk and responsible for compiling biographies, send it to each person on your board to complete.
It has space for governors to write about their:
- Work
- Governance experience
- Hobbies and interests
- Links to the school or local community
- Reasons for becoming a governor
See the examples below for