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Governor behaviour
- Addressing problems with your chair Having a good relationship with your chair is an important part of being an effective governor. If your chair’s behaviour is problematic and you’re struggling to build a good rapport, use some of these tips and tricks to help get things back on track.
- Facebook 'cheat sheet' for governors Use our cheat sheet to keep your social media profiles secure and to help you understand what to do if you're contacted by a pupil or parent online.
- Governor meetings: attendance and absence The governing board can't function without good attendance. Be clear on who can attend meetings, why proxies aren't allowed, and how absences are dealt with.
- How to approach a difficult conversation with another governor Find out what to do before, during, and after an uncomfortable conversation with a governor, so you can feel confident and help the situation run smoothly.
- How to deal with difficult behaviour from governors Know how to deal with problematic behaviour from governors so you can make sure your board functions effectively. See our example scenarios and find out what steps to take to resolve disputes.
- How to manage confidentiality on your governing board You have a duty to maintain confidentiality in your role as governor. Here’s how you and your board can make sure all governors are on the same page, and what you should do if someone breaches confidentiality.
- Parent governor membership of closed school social media accounts Parent governors should be wary of joining a closed social media account which carries the school’s name but doesn’t include the headteacher.
- The Nolan principles Must governors abide by the Nolan principles? We look at the 7 Nolan principles of public life which apply to governors and trustees. We also link to codes of conduct that incorporate the principles.